Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Detroit District is seeking contractors capable of completing demolition and removal of the existing, non-compliant CO2 system and furnishing and installing a new, complete marine-grade fixed fire suppression system on the crane barge NICOLET, located in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. The new system and installation shall include system design and compliance, cylinder assembly, actuation system, alarms and safety, piping and distribution, signage, and testing and certification.
• System Design & Compliance: Provide all engineering and design drawings for a system appropriately sized for the protected spaces.
• Cylinder Assembly: Install five new high-capacity CO2 cylinders, complete with cylinder valves and required discharge heads.
• Actuation System: The system must be capable of actuation both manually and automatically.
• Alarms and Safety: Install a time delay mechanism, pressure switches, and both audible and visual pre-discharge warning alarms to ensure personnel safety.
• Piping and Distribution: Install all necessary piping, fittings, and discharge nozzles to ensure effective agent distribution throughout the protected space as per the approved design.
• Signage: Install all required nameplates, instructions, and safety warning signage for system operation and identification.
• Testing and Certification: Upon completion, the contractor shall perform a full functional test of the system and provide final system certification documentation and comprehensive end-user training on the system's operation and maintenance.