Specifications include, but are not limited to: 30.1.The purpose of this bid is to provide all labor, tools, transportation, materials, equipment and permits as necessary to provide Fire Suppression System Testing and Inspection Services according to the adopted editions of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards as defined by RSA 153:1, VI(a)), NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, and NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. 30.2.The fire suppression system testing and inspection services to be performed shall consist of the following: • Inspections and testing, as required by the applicable NFPA standards (adopted editions as defined by RSA 153:1, VI(a)), manufacturer recommendations, and state/local codes; • Any defective part(s) shall be repaired and/or replaced at the State’s expense as detailed herein. Requests to repair or replace defective system components shall be approved in advance by the Agency Contact, or his/her designated representative, prior to any actual work being performed by the Vendor; • Compile a complete report of the inspection, and submit to the Business Administrator or his/her designated representative within ten (10) working days, explaining any deficiencies and recommending correction to be taken in accordance with recognized codes for care and Maintenance; 30.3.The Vendor shall provide the following fire pump inspection and testing services, as described herein: 30.4.Inspect and test the pump systems to determine whether it is in service and satisfactory condition in accordance with the adopted editions as defined by RSA 153:1, VI(a)) of NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection and NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. 30.5. SERVICE 30.6.The Vendor shall make service available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week. Normal (regular) system maintenance shall occur between the hours indicated for each location. The Vendor shall be paid for service that is required on weekday evenings after regular hours, weekends, and on State Holidays at the repair rates established in this RFP. 30.7.The Vendor shall respond to service calls within one (1) hour for emergency calls and for non-emergency calls. If on-site service is required on an emergency basis Vendor shall arrive on-site anywhere in the state within two (2) hours, except for Cöos County. For on-site service for emergency calls in Cöos County, Vendor shall be on-site within four (4) hours. If onsite service is required for a non-emergency call, Vendor shall arrive on-site anywhere in the State within one (1) business day. The agency placing the service call shall determine whether the situation constitutes an emergency or a non-emergency. 30.8.If the Vendor cannot complete emergency repairs or replace the part(s) within 4 hours in a 24-hour period, the Vendor shall contact the agency contact indicating why the repair or replacement part(s) cannot be completed and when the equipment shall be returned to normal. The AHJ shall be permitted to require the building to be evacuated or an approved fire watch to be provided for all portions left unprotected by the fire protection system shutdown until the fire protection system has returned to service (NFPA 1: 13.1.11). 30.9. The Vendor shall present, after each scheduled or emergency call and before leaving the job site, a written summary of the work performed and obtain the State’s signature thereon.
