SAM #EQPXAFB-26-0008

Design-build services for fire alarm system replacement at David Skaggs Research Center, Boulder, CO

GSA's Public Buildings Service is seeking design-build services for a comprehensive fire alarm system replacement at the David Skaggs Research Center in Boulder, CO. - Government Buyer: - General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service, PBS Project Delivery West - Branch A - OEMs and Vendors: - Siemens (referenced as the OEM for the existing system) - No specific OEMs or vendors specified for the new system - Products/Services Requested: - Design and installation of a new network digital-addressable fire alarm and emergency voice communication system - Bi-directional amplifier two-way radio communications enhancement system - New two-way communication system - Elevator smoke detection control panels - All necessary wiring, raceways, control equipment, alarm and supervisory signal initiating devices, notification appliances, and related accessories - Demolition and removal of the existing Siemens fire alarm system after new system acceptance - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Phased replacement of the fire alarm system to maintain building safety during installation - GSA review and approval of phasing plans - Compliance with current GSA facility standards and building code requirements - Complete operational system required, including all accessories and integration - Place of Performance: - David Skaggs Research Center, Boulder, CO - Contracting Office: - GSA PBS Project Delivery West - Branch A, Washington, DC

Description

The existing Siemens fire alarm system does not meet current GSA facility standard or building code requirements. The existing fire alarm system was originally installed as a Siemens MXLV multiplex addressable fire alarm system in 1999. In 2008 a renovation of the fire alarm system added dual channel voice circuits and programming, and replaced all existing notification appliances with new synchronized strobe appliances, to include strobes and speaker strobes. New synchronization modules were added to accomplish this. Currently the manufacturer no longer supports field initiating devices and notification appliances, and spare parts are becoming less frequently available resulting in higher maintenance and repair costs to the government. A new fire alarm and emergency voice communication system will ensure operational integrity of the building fire alarm system, improve long-term maintenance capabilities, and avoid costly building disruptions if the existing fire alarm system experiences failures. This project includes the design and installation of a new and complete network digital-addressable fire alarm system and emergency voice alarm communication system, a new bi-directional amplifier two-way radio communications enhancement system, and a new two-way communication system. The system shall include all wiring, raceways, pull boxes, terminal cabinets, outlet and mounting boxes, control equipment, alarm and supervisory signal initiating devices, alarm notification appliances, and all other accessories and miscellaneous items required for complete operational systems even though each item is not specifically mentioned or described. The fire alarm installation shall also include the installation of new digital addressable elevator smoke detection control panels which are monitored by the base building fire alarm system via alarm, supervisory, and trouble signal contacts. A new elevator smoke detection control panel shall be provided for each elevator machine room. Fire alarm replacement may be phased, however DB phasing plans must be reviewed and acceptable to GSA authority having jurisdiction. Upon acceptance of the new fire alarm system the contractor shall be responsible for demolition of the

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