Replace Food Service Hood System-FCI GREENVILLE   3

***THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT***

The contractor awarded this project, for the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Greenville, is
responsible for providing materials, installation, labor and certification for a new Hood Vent
System as determined by the COR (Contracting Officer Representative) . The contractor is
responsible to for the following:

The contractor shall provide and install a kitchen fire suppression system designed for current
appliance arrangement at FCI Greenville and be certified to perform the work d,escribed below in
accordance with NFPA 17A standards. The Institution has in place 8 Hood Systems that will be
upgraded in FCI Food Service and FPC Food Service Areas. This System must meet the requirements of
NFPA 17A, NFPA 96, UL300, as well as state and local codes.

The (6) existing hood systems at the FCI Food Service Area (secured perimeter)
are as follows:

(1) 4'W x 10'L Inmate Serving Area

(2) 3'-6" W x 15'-4"L Deep Fryer Area

(3) 3'-11 " W x 18'L Tilt Skillet Area

(4) 3'-6" W x 11'-8" L Bakery Area

(5) 3'-6" W x 8'-9" L Common Fare Area

(6) 1'-9" Wx5' L Staff Dining Area

The (2) existing hood systems at the FPC Food Service Area (outside secured perimeter) are as follows:

(1) 3'-9" W x 8' L Inmate Serving Area

(2) 8'-7" W x 22'-6" L Griddle Area & Kettle Area

To comply with NFPA codes and regulations, this proposal includes the purchase and installation of a wet chemical fire suppression hood system at all grilles, fryers and other grease producing equipment located in the FCI and FPC Food Service department. This is to include areas of the staff dining areas. This system must be a AN SUL type R 102 fire suppression or equivalent system for each of the above listed kitchen hood systems.

This system will be capable of automatic detection and actuation as well as remote manual actuation. It will be capable of interface with automatic shutdown of electrical, gas and mechanical shut-off applications. It will be equipped with remote manual pull stations, and be compatible with all equipment alarms, warning lights, etc. currently installed.

System will be supplied with the appropriate number and sizing of the wet chemical storage tanks at each Jocation. These tanks, and the system in general, will be installed and serviced by authorized and trained professionals per manufacturer's recommendations. The wet chemical agent is a mixture of organic salts designed for rapid flame knockdown and foam securement of grease related fires. The tanks are typically provided in a plastic container, and stored in a stainless steel enclosure or wall bracket. Tanks come in different sizes to meet the proper application for the equipment it is protecting.

The system will comply with NFPA 96, Standard for the Installation of Equipment for the
Removal of Smoke and Grease-Laden Vapors from Commercial Cooking Equipment) and NFPA 17A (Standard on Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems). It is also UUULC Listed, CE Marked, and meets or exceeds other minor codes and regulations.

Upon completion, a post construction certification will need to be conducted for Life Safley
concerns. This system will require a test and certification that meets all requirements of NFPA
17A, NFPA 96, UL300, as well as state and local codes. This inspection will be conducted by the same liscensed contractor.

The Institution shall be responsible for the following tasks:

Install system gas valves if required by system, manufacturer specifications and applicable code.

Removal and disposal of existing sprinkler pipe and nozzles and fire dampers from the Hoods.