Fire Protection Sprinkler System, Inspection, Repairs and Parts

Description

The County of Volusia is seeking a qualified firm to perform quarterly plus an annual test/inspection of building Fire Protection Sprinkler System (FPSS) per applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, specifically per NFPA 25 as a minimum. The requirements of the local authority having jurisdiction where the FPSS is located shall also apply, as well as, FPSS equipment manufacturer’s requirements. The inspection shall include the three and five-year obstruction testing as required. The County currently has 30 facilities with plans on adding more facilities (multi systems at some locations) requiring the above-mentioned testing. They are detailed on Attachment A. The County reserves the right to add or delete sites as needed. The bid shall be for an annual price to include the quarterly plus annual test/inspections and three and five-year obstruction test as specified above but shall not include backflow testing.During FPSS inspection/testing, if any deficiencies are found on the FPSS the Contractor shall immediately report the condition to the building manager or designee and establish a prompt action plan for correcting the condition. If a designated person is not available for reporting the deficiency, the Contractor shall call the Central Services Division at 386-248-1760. The Rules of the Florida State Fire Marshall are applicable to this condition, specifically Rule 69A-46.041.In additional to quarterly and annual inspections, the systems may also require repairs on an as-needed basis. Repairs may include new installations and/or modifications of existing FPSS systems or other types of fire prevention systems. The vendor shall bid an hourly rate for repair services. This rate shall be inclusive of labor, travel time, and equipment to perform repairs. The vendor shall bid a discount off the list price for replacement parts. This discount shall be clearly stated on the invoice. Vendors shall respond within 2 hours for