Specifications include, but are not limited to: Perform sprinkler systems testing and inspection on all wet, dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems listed below in Table 1 and as defined in NFPA 25- Inspection and Testing of Water-based Fire Protection Systems. Testing and inspection shall comply with NFPA 25, chapter 5 and specifically table 5.1.1.2. The awarded contract shall include all test/inspection items identified in above referenced NFPA code which are required by code to be completed with a frequency of quarterly up to 5 years. Any items with a less than quarterly frequency will be completed at the quarterly inspection. Perform fire pump testing and inspection in accordance with NFPA 25, chapter 8, table 8.1.2. Testing shall include, but not be limited to, the annual capacity test verifying pump output matches design parameters. Note: Does not include routine driver maintenance, i.e. engine oil changes. Perform annual draining of the low points of the sprinkler piping in the State House prior to November 15. Locations are provided below in Table 2. Work must be coordinated with the Plant Maintenance Engineer III or their designee. Perform 5-year Fire Department Connection Test for eighteen (18) locations in the Augusta, and Vassalboro, ME area, see Table 3. The piping from the fire department connection to the fire department check valve shall be hydrostatically tested at 150 psi for 2 hours, in accordance with NFPA-25 13.7.4, state, and local codes. The contractor shall be responsible for all labor, materials, and equipment to perform the testing. The last 5-year test was completed in August 2021. Provide reports of tests/inspections to the Plant Maintenance Engineer III following each event. Provide repairs to sprinkler systems and fire pumps as requested by the Plant Maintenance Engineer III or their designee. Emergency repairs shall be responded to twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, within two (2) hours of initial request. Non-emergency repairs will be scheduled with the Plant Maintenance Engineer III or their designee. Repairs executed during normal business hours, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday - Friday, will be paid at the straight time rate. Repairs executed outside of normal business hours, including weekends and holidays will be paid at the overtime rate. The Department will not pay for mileage or fuel surcharges.
