1230--ACE FIRE EQUIPMENT & SERVICE CO, INC |

Statement Of Work SERVICES The contractor shall provide services for fire extinguisher include monthly and annual maintenance of fire extinguishers as well as conducting routine inspections and testing such as a monthly inspections and annual inspections and the periodic hydrostatic test for: 5lb. capacity dry chemical ABC fire extinguishers, 10lb. CO2 fire extinguishers, 10lb. Purple K fire extinguishers and 50 lb. CO2 fire extinguishers. Contractor will conduct fire extinguisher monthly, annual, and hydrostatic test for the Department of Veterans Affairs San Francisco Health Care System (VASFHCS) located in San Francisco, California. The Contractor will be responsible for developing and maintaining a record of annual service requirements and due dates for portable fire extinguishers located within the VASFHCS. The Contractor shall perform all monthly, annual inspections and hydrostatic tests, which shall include all labor, materials, and transportation of extinguishers. Additionally, all service provided by the Contractor must comply with current NFPA 10 guidelines for fire extinguisher maintenance, which includes the monthly, annual service and periodic hydrostatic testing. SCOPE OF WORK Contractor to conduct onsite monthly inspections, and annual inspections at the Locations of Work listed above. The contractor will be responsible for identifying the different types of extinguishers by type and size and create an inventory vis a survey of the facility and maintain a written inventory record by specific location of the required monthly, annual, and hydrostatic due dates as listed by NFPA and maintain in an MS acceptable document such as Word or Excel for the convenience of VASFHCS. VASFHCS will assist by supplying old records of extinguisher locations. Contractor will provide backup fire extinguishers when it is necessary to take a fire extinguisher that is in use out of service for any period of time for maintenance or recharge. Contractor will provide 10 spare ABC 10lb extinguishers for the Safety Office as on-hand back-ups. The contractor will maintain and ensure the list of all fire extinguishers and their maintenance due dates are kept current for hydrostatic test collars and annual tags. The scheduled monthly inspections should be scheduled a minimum two (2) weeks in advance with the Contracting Officer Representative for all Locations of Work listed above and annotated on the inspection tag and via electronic record. Inspection tag shall have contractor s identifying information on it. Fire Extinguisher Inspection Requirement: Each fire extinguisher in the workplace is required to have an annual / monthly inspection. Standards required by NFPA 10 may include: Monthly Inspections: Check visibility and accessibility: Identify if a fire extinguisher is easily visible. It should not be blocked by any equipment or other objects that would make it difficult to be accessed during an emergency. If portable fire extinguishers other than wheeled types are inside an unlocked glass cabinet or similar containment unit, make sure that the access door is in serviceable condition. If not record on monthly record and include as part of documentation to the COR. Examine the physical state. Pick up the fire extinguisher to closely check for labeling, overall condition, and physical defects: Look for the fire extinguisher s serial number, and check if the fire extinguisher label is readable. Check if the cylinder and other external metal parts are free of corrosion, dents, and other signs of damage. Check the connection between the hose and cylinder is secure. 2.4.1.2.1.4. Inspect if there are cracks in the hose or leak in the nozzle. Ensure the pressure gauge is in the operable range or position. Check if the locking pin goes through the holes of the discharge lever and handle and if the pin is secured well by the seal. If there are items requiring replacement, replace the extinguishers and include as part of documentation to the COR.…