H912--Fire Alarm Inspections - One Year Contract

provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-02, effective 12/22/2023. This solicitation is open to Service Disable Veteran Owned Business Set-Aside The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 238220 with a small business size standard of $19 Million. The FSC/PSC is H912. The Sepulveda and Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center require testing and inspection of the fire alarm and fire protection systems by a licensed and certified fire alarm vendor to satisfy local, VA, TJC requirements, and LA City Reg 4. The award will be made to the quote most advantageous to the Government and best meets the requirement described in the statement of work. The following are the evaluation factors: Price, past performance, experience. Please provide contract number and Contact POC for past performance and experience verification to confirm similar scope of work has been performed. Also, please provide certifications, licensing credentials as per the request in the Statement of Work (SOW). FAR Clause 52.219-75 Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction is REQUIRED to be submitted at time of quote submission. All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following: STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) Objective: VA Greater Los Angeles is seeking to establish a contract for Fire Alarm and Fire Protection inspection and testing for the Sepulveda and Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Clinics to comply with VA, local and TJC codes and standards. Background: The Sepulveda and Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center require testing and inspection of the fire alarm and fire protection systems by a licensed and certified fire alarm vendor to satisfy local, VA, TJC requirements, and LA City Reg 4. Scope: All services will include the testing, inspection, reporting, and service of all fire alarm devices and FACPs. This service shall provide all testing documentation required to meet Joint Commission requirements and VA Environment of Care standards EC 02.03.05, 1,2,3,4 on current NFPA codes. The inspection, testing, and maintenance program of this contract shall satisfy the requirements of the NFPA, shall conform to the equipment manufacturer s recommendations, and shall verify reliable operation of the fire alarm and fire protection system. Place of Performance/Place of Delivery: Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center 16111 Plummer St, North Hills CA 91343 Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center 351 East Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 General Requirements Potential Vendors must possess and provide proof at time of Bid Submission a valid copy of a State of California Contractor License for the C10 (Electrical) and C16 (Fire Protection), a Los Angeles City Reg 4 Certification, and an Active REG4 Account with the City of Los Angeles Fire Department.� The Vendor must also have experience with Siemens Fire Alarm Systems. Buildings: Contractor shall provide services at two sites under this contract. Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center: One (1) building at 351 E Temple St. to have testing and inspection to include the annual fire pump testing, annual fire alarm inspection, quarterly sprinkler inspections, and an Annual LA City Reg4 Inspection, Testing, and Reporting for the following: Fire Sprinkler System Standpipe Fire Pump Emergency Power Generator Elevator Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center: Twenty (20) Buildings at 16111 Plummer St. to have Testing and Inspection performed are Building(s) 01, 07, 10, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 40, 44, 45, 46, 47, 62, 63, 99, 103, 200, 201, and 202. Annual fire pump testing and inspection shall be performed in Building 10 and Building 200; All Buildings listed above in this paragraph shall include annual fire alarm inspection, and quarterly sprinkler inspections. Joint Commission Testing and Reporting shall be performed in Bldgs. 10, 99, & 200. Testing check list: The contractor shall prepare documentation for inventory and survey of all fire alarm system components to be inspected, tested, and maintained in the system. Contractor shall use the form supplied by the VA and shall submit the completed forms to the VA Compliance Officer and the Facility Manager. Notification Requirement: Prior to any work commencing on fire alarm systems that are part of this contract, the contractor shall contact the VA Engineering Facility Manager to arrange a site visit to the property. Site visits will not be allowed without prior notification to the Facility Manager or Engineering Supervisor. Before proceeding with any testing, all persons and facilities receiving alarm, supervisory, or trouble signals and all building occupants shall be notified of the testing to prevent unnecessary response. The Engineering Department, and Fire Monitoring Company shall be notified by the contractor when the system is taken out of operation and when it is returned to operation. Initial Survey: Contractor shall perform an initial survey and visual inspection at the beginning of the contract period to ensure proper operation of all system components. The contractor shall visually inspect fire alarm system components for proper operation, position and condition as appropriate and as recommended by NFPA. The components shall include but not be limited to the following: Control Equipment: fire alarm systems monitored for alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals Fuses, Interfaced equipment, lamps and LEDs, primary power supply. Batteries (UPS), Control Unit Trouble Signals, Fiber Optic Connections. Emergency Voice/Alarm Communications Equipment. Sprinkler System alarm devices. Initiating Devices Air Sampling, Duct Detectors, Electromechanical release devices (magnetic hold open devices), Fire extinguishing systems, Fire alarm boxes, Heat detectors, Radiant energy fire detectors, Smoke detectors, Supervisory signal devices Water flow devices. Alarm Notification Appliances Supervised. Supervising Station Fire Alarm System Transmitters and Receivers. After the initial inspection of all fire alarm system components, the contractor shall, in writing, bring to the attention of the VA facility any problems revealed from the inspection. Necessary corrective action shall be identified in a written report and a proposal with cost which shall be completed within 14 days and submitted to the Facility Manager or Engineering Supervisor. Specific Tasks All testing by the Contractor shall meet the following requirements: NFPA 25 NFPA 72 LA City Reg4 Joint Commission 1. Annual Fire Alarm Inspection, Testing, and Reporting for both locations and all Buildings listed above within 30 days of Contract Award. 2. Annual Sprinkler Inspection, Testing, and Reporting. Inspection shall be performed with 45 days of Contract Award. 3. Subsequent Quarterly Sprinkler Inspections, Testing, and Reporting shall be performed thereafter within the first month of each Quarter. Annual Fire Pump Inspection, Testing, and Reporting within 60 days of Contract Award. Provide 24/7 365 days of Fire Alarm monitoring by a UL Listed Central Station, with billing to be Quarterly for all fifteen (15) Accounts. Provide programing for all existing Cellular Fire Alarm Dialers within 15 days of Contract Award for the following Five (5) Building(s): 7,10, 23, 99, & 202. Install and Program Cellular Fire System Dialers for the following Ten (10) Building(s) at the start of th