The purpose of this solicitation is to arrive at a contract with one supplier for both routine system maintenance and for repairs as they are needed. 21. Dry Systems The supplier shall: a. Test the alarms, both water flow and air if so provided. b. Perform a water flow test through the drain connection when facilities and conditions permit. c. Check: Accelerators or exhausters (including dry pipe valve rooms or enclosures). Air pressures. Automatic drip connectors. Latching arrangements. Open condensation drains on drum drip connections. Priming water level. The general condition of the dry pipe valves. d. Drain low points during fall and winter inspections. 22. Emergency Response Time Supplier must have twenty-four hour emergency response capability. When contacted for an emergency, the supplier must have staff on KCDC’s premises within two hours. 23. Field Service Adjustments The supplier shall perform minor adjustments while inspecting the sprinklers (at no additional cost to KCDC) whenever possible. 24. Fire Pumps Quarterly Services include: a. Checking for drip pockets under packing glands for proper drainage. b. Checking the packing adjustment for proper functioning. c. Checking the suction and discharge gauges to ascertain proper system operation. d. Start the pumps...
