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1 MTA - NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT 2 BROADWAY NEW YORK, NY DIVISION OF MATERIEL web.mta.info/nyct/procure/nyctproc.htm Vreplies@nyct.com NOTICE -OF- ADDENDUM ADDENDUM # 5 BID OPENING/DUE DATE: 09/09/2016

2 2 Broadway vercnlque Hakim New York. NY President New York City Transit August 19,2016 ADDENDUM NO.5 Contract No. IFB Maintenance & Testing Services for Fire Retardant Cylinders in the Fire Suppression Systems on Buses TO ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: This addendum is to notify all prospective bidders that the Bid Opening Date has been changed to Friday, September 09, 2016 at 2:00pm. Attached is the revised Tech Spec. that reflect change in requirements. Reminder: Be sure to acknowledge this Addendum in your bid. Failure to do so may result in rejection of your bid. S~~~M'rr1J,'!j~ Thomas Spange Senior Director MTA New vork City Transit is an agency of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, State of New vork

3 ~=:at... /?U=+±iJl. _. jm... MTA NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT DEPARTMENT OF BUSES TECHNICAL SERVICES Code: SPECIFICATION S Rev. F Subject: Date: Recharging of the Fire Retardant Agent Cylinder 6/09/16 for the Fire Suppression System Page: I of 10 I Supersedes: S Rev. E I Application: Kidde and Amerex Fire Retardant Agent Cylinders used in the fire suppression systems ofnyct DOB/ MTA Bus fleets. Purpose: To provide the contractor with the minimum requirements for the servicing and recharging of the Kidde and Amerex fire retardant agent cylinders listed below in Table I. Table # 1 Description 25 Ibs Amerex (ABC Drv Chemical) Cvlinder TA# Ibs Amerex (ABC Drv Chemical) Cvlinder Ibs Amerex (ABC Dry Chemical) Cvlinder Ibs Amerex (ABC Drv Chemical) Cvlinder Ibs Amerex (ABC Drv Chemical) Cvlinder Ibs Amerex (ABC Drv Chemical) Cvlinder Ibs Kidde/Dual (ABC Dry Chemical) Cylinder Ibs Kidde/Dual (PK Drv Chemical) Cvlinder Ibs KiddelDual (PK Drv Chemical) Cvlinder Ibs KiddelDual (PK Dry Chemical) Cvlinder Ibs Kidde/Dual (ABC Dry Chemical) Cvlinder Ibs KiddelDual (PK Drv Chemica\) Cvlinder Ibs KiddelDual (PK Drv Chemica\) Cvlinder OEM # Model # V25ABC VH25ABC V25ABC PRS SW V13ABC PRS SW V13ABC REVISION INDEX (Previous Revision Index on last oaze of this document) DATE REV. PAGES DESCRIPTION OF REVISION REVISED NO. AFFECTED 1) Revise application and added part numbers for Kidde and Amerex cylinders to the purpose. 2) Added cylinder OEM # & Model # identification. 3) Revise specific requirement as below a) Item # 3 for defective valve. b) Added item # 4 for pressure gauge. c) Item # 6 for visual inspection and tagging instructions for defective cylinders. 6/09116 F d) Item # 8 added standard # C-6 for visual inspection. c) Item # II for leak check using soap and water. All f) Item # 13 added table for hydrostatic pressure test. g) Added item # 14 for cylinder marking. h) Added item # 15 for tagging defective cylinders and returns for hydrostatic test. i) Added item # 18 & 19 for service tag and antitamper paint application. j) Added reference only figures of Kidde and Amcrcx cvlinders. APPROVED ~ I IUP\TSS Rev F Recharging FIre Relardenl Cyhnder

4 MTA NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT DEPARTMENT OF BUSES TECHNICAL SERVICES SPECIFICAnON Subject: Recharging of the Fire Retardant Agent Cylinder for the Fire Suppression System Identification ofoem # and Model # On Cylinders: (Reference Table # 1) Code: S Rev. F Date: Page: 6/09/16 2 of 10 Amerex Cylinder Kidde Cylinder liup\tss _04 Rev F Rechargmg Fire Rerardl'Jll C'ylillder

5 General Requirements: MTA NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT DEPARTMENT OF BUSES TECHNICAL SERVICES SPECIFICAnON Subject: Recharging of the Fire Retardant Agent Cylinder for the Fire Suppression System Code: S Rev. F Date: Page: 6/09/16 3 of 10 I. OEM or NYCT-DOB/ MTA Bus approved parts, materials and procedures shall be used in the servicing/recharging operation. Contractor shall be an authorized Amerex and/or Kidde Dual Spectrum rebuilder, and will provide authorization documentation from Amerex and/or Kidde Dual Spectrum. Fire Retardant Agent Cylinders shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, Local and OSHA laws/regulations. 2. Random samples of serviced/recharged cylinders will be inspected and tested to determine conformity with requirements set forth in the Contract Documents including this specification. Discrepancies in anyone (I) sample may result in rejection of the entire lot. 3. Each serviced/recharged cylinder must have the date of servicing/recharging, Contractor's identification code and the NYCTA symbol number permanently marked on a non-critical, external surface of the cylinder in large, bold figures. 4. All serviced/recharged cylinders shall be returned factory clean, individually packaged, with the NYCTA symbol number clearly visible, and ready for installation and service. Each delivered cylinder shall include quality control records and a certificate of conformance to this specification. 5. Individual components that are not serviceable/rechargeable shall be returned to the Salvage Department, Central Maintenance Facility, NYCT -DOB. Any component that is rejected must be replaced with an OEM component or a NYCT-DOB/MTA Bus approved equivalent. 6. NYCT shall have the option to request the apparent low bidder to furnish, at no cost to NYCT, three (3) finished samples to demonstrate the bidders' ability to successfully perform the Work. 7. Use the latest OEM Parts/Service Manuals and revisionslbulletins regarding replacement service parts, specifications, clearances, tolerances, dimensions, adjustments, settings and work standards during the process. All recharged cylinders mustmeet the specifications ofthe latest OEM Parts/Service Manuals/Service Information Letters. 8. Use all tolerances, settings, fasteners and sealant materials according to the latest OEM specifications. I IUP\TSS $.39_02_04Rev F RechargIngFue RellirdenlCyhnder

6 Specific Reguirements: MTA NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT DEPARTMENT OF BUSES TECHNICAL SERVICES SPECIFICAnON Subject: Recharging of the Fire Retardant Agent Cylinder for the Fire Suppression System Code: S Rev. F Date: Page: 6/09/16 4 of Fire retardant agent cylinders will be picked up from designated NYCT-DOB/MTA Bus locations. 2. Remove anti-recoil plate and connect valve outlet to a "Closed" dry chemical recovery system. Discharge extinguisher into recovery system. Bleed agent cylinder of all residual pressure and fire suppression agent. 3. Remove the discharge valve assembly from the cylinder. Disassemble and repair the valve assembly, using new seals and o-rings. Reassemble and test the discharge valve assembly. If discharge valve assembly is found defective and not repairable, replace the discharge valve assembly with new valve. 4. Visually inspect the pressure gauge. Replace pressure gauge, if found bent, damaged, improper gauge or not having proper zero read ing. 5. Remove and dispose of any chemical remaining in the cylinder. Clean and check the condition of the cylinder to ensure serviceability. 6. During visual inspections, inspect the cylinders for corrosion, abrasion, dents, weld damage, weld cracks or holes. All cylinders exhibiting structural damage during a visual inspection shall be returned to the Salvage Department, Central Maintenance Facility, NYCT-DOB. When cylinder is found defective, the contractor shall stamp a series of 'X's over the DOT specification number and marked service pressure or stamp "CONDEMNED" on the shoulder, top head or neck using steel stamp. Tag the defective unit with brief description of defect. Return defective unit separately from good units. 7. Service the agent cylinder as required in accordance with the most recent National Fire Protection Association standard 17 (NFPA 17: Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems). Clean the cylinder to factory standards. 8. Inspect the serviced and cleaned agent cylinders in accordance with the Compressed Gas Association (CGA, C-6) Visual Inspection Standard. 9. Replace the retardant agent as required by the most recent NFPA 17 standard with bicarbonate or phosphate based agents as specified in the manufacturer's specification. 10. Clean the agent cylinder collar O-ring seating surfaces and threads. Install the discharge valve assembly. 11. Pressurize the agent cylinder as per OEM specifications and check it for leaks at all valve components, including valve core and valve seat at cylinder using leak detector or OEM approved method. 12. All exterior surface areas ofthe cylinders shall be free of corrosion, and if required, corrosion resistant paint shall be applied per manufacturer specification. I \ljp\tss RevF Reo;harSln8Fife Re1ard~1 Cylinder

7 MTA NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT DEPARTMENT OF BUSES TECHNICAL SERVICES SPECIFICAnON Code: S Rev. F Subject: Date: Recharging of the Fire Retardant Agent Cylinder 6/09/16 for the Fire Suppression System Page: 5 of Cylinders that have reached 12 years since date ofmanufacture shall be hydro-statically tested at pressure values shown in table # 2 for 30 seconds in accordance with the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) standard C-l "Methods for Hydrostatic Testing of Compressed Gas Cylinders" and follow guide line mentioned in CFR Kidde Cylinders are made under specifications DOT-3AL and Amerex cylinders are made under specifications 4BW. Table # 2 OEM Cylinder Size Hydrostatic Pressure Test (PSI) Amerex 13 Ibs 700 Amerex 25 Ibs 700 Kidde 221bs Each cylinder passing hydrostatic pressure test must be marked on exterior surface with legible retester's identification number (RIN) set in square pattern between month and year ofthe retest date as shown in figure I. The marking would be marked plainly and permanently into the metal ofthe cylinder with the location requirements ofthe cylinder manufacturing specification ill: on a metal plate permanently secured to the cylinder ill: OEM approved equivalent. Letter characters not less than 1/8" high. 5 ~: 5...,". 08 a I Fig. 1 I Example of Hydrostatic Test Marking: Above cylinder tested in "May 2008" and approved by a person who has been issued Retester Identification Number "A123"

8 MTA NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT DEPARTMENT OF BUSES TECHNICAL SERVICES SPECIFICAnON Subject: Recharging of the Fire Retardant Agent Cylinder for the Fire Suppression.System Code: S Rev. F Date: Page: 6/09/16 6 of If the unit failed during hydrostatic test, it shall be returned to the Salvage Department, Central Maintenance Facility, NYCT-DOB. When cylinder is found defective, the contractor shall stamp a series of 'X's over the DOT specification number and marked service pressure or stamp "CONDEMNED" on the shoulder, top head or neck using steel stamp. Tag the defective unit with brief description of defect. Return defective unit separately from good units. 16. Install a shipping plate to the top of the valve and anti-recoil plate to the valve outlet. 17. All serviced/recharged cylinders are to be completely assembled with new gaskets, seals, and O-rings. 18. Weigh the full extinguisher to 0.1 pound accuracy. Record empty weight, date and operator initials on the service tag and on the fill log sheet. 19. Apply anti-tamper paint to the fill valve cap, fill valve to body, dry chemical fill plug, gauge to body, squib to body, plug to body( If equipped) and valve to bottle joints see Figure 2. I Fig.2 I I Anti-temper Paint Marking 20. Deliver serviced/recharged cylinders back to designated NYCT-DOB/MTA Bus locations. Performance Requirements: I. All recharged/serviced cylinders shall maintain their operational and structural integrity for a guaranteed period of six (6) years. I \UP'ITSS _04 Rev F Recharging Fire Rellll'denl Cyllllder

9 MTA NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT DEPARTMENT OF BUSES TECHNICAL SERVICES SPECIFICAnON Subject: Recharging of the Fire Retardant Agent Cylinder for the Fire Suppression System Code: S Rev. F Date: Page: 6/09/16 7 of 10 SHER WARN BOTTLE ~ VALVE BODY c:n=1~ FILL VALVE ANTI-RECOIL PLUG PRESSURE GAUGE SHORTING PLU ~ SQUIB CONNECTOR ptq(j.uplube I Reference Only: Kidde Cylinder I \UPlTSS Rev F Re.;harpng FIre Retardem Cyllllder

10 MT A NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT DEPARTMENT OF BUSES TECHNICAL SERVICES SPECIFICATION Subject: Recharging of the Fire Retardant Agent Cylinder for the Fire Suppression System Code: S Rev. F Date: Page: 6/09/16 8 of 10 PRESSURE GAUGE SHIPPING PLATE AGENT CYLINDER VALVE RUPTURE DISC (UNDER CAP) ANTI-RECOIL PLATE AGENT CYLINDER DUST CAP I Reference Only: Amerex Cylinder I I \UI'\TSS S Rev F Recharging Fire Retardent Cylmder

11 MTA NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT DEPARTMENT OF BUSES TECHNICAL SERVICES Code: SPECIFICATION S Rev. F Subject: Date: ~3~ -l\l Recharging of the Fire Retardant Agent Cylinder 6/09116 for the Fire Suppression System Page: 9 of 10 REVISION INDEX e: DATE REV. PAGES DESCRIPTION OF REVISION REVISED NO. AFFECTED APPROVED 6/09/16 F 1) Revise application and added part numbers for Kidde and Arnerex cyjinders to the purpose. 2) Added cylinder OEM # & Model # identification. 3) Revise specific requirement as below a) Item # 3 for defective valve. b) Added Item # 4 for pressure gauge. c) Item # 6 for visual inspection and tagging instructions for defective cylinders. d) Item # 8 added standard # C-6 for Visual Inspection. c) Item # I I for leak check using soap and water. All f) Item # 13 added table for hydrostatic pressure test. g) Added item # 14 for cylinder marking. h) Added item # 15 for tagging defective cylinders and returns for hydrostatic test. i) Added item # 18 & 19 for service tag and anti- tamper paint application. j) Added reference only figures ofkidde and Amerex cylinders. 4122/1 6 General Requirements, item# 1 revised to include a Kidde E Dual Spectrum and/or Amerex certified contractor for recharging and servicina reouirernents. 1 ~ 11/19/15 General Requirements. item# 1 revised to include a Kidde D Qual Spectrum and Amerex certified-contractor for recharzinz and servicing requirements. 1 ~ e: Nomenclature changes to General Requirements ltems# I, 9110/14 C 2,3,4,5, and 6. Specific Requirements Items# 1,4,5,7, 1,2,3 10, and 13. Added items to General Requirements, Specific Requirements and replaced all items in Performance 1,2 Requirements with one item. 11/30/04 A Removed Item# 5 from General Requirements. I ~ 6120/07 B e. - Original issue. 11/7/03 - e: IIlJP\TSS S-~9-02_04 Rev F Re<.harg,ngfire Retardenl Cyllllder

12 MTA NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT DEPARTMENT OF BUSES TECHNICAL SERVICES SPECIFICAnON Subject: Recharging of the Fire Retardant Agent Cylinder for the Fire Suppression System Code: S Rev. F Date: Page: 6/09/16 10 of 10 Recommended for Approval: _.l...-~~;:::;:::=-!-~~;'-? ~~:::=:::-_ Daniel Cardoza Assistant Chief Maintenance Officer Technical Services and Engineering NYCT DOBI MTA Bus Approved by: --~'--J"----.,---,----""~---:------;fI---i'lI---- John Higgins Chief Maintenance <If'q~ Department ofbuses NYCT DOBI MTA Bus I.IUP1TSS RevF RechergmgFire Retardenl Cylinder

13 MTA - NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT 2 BROADWAY NEW YORK, NY DIVISION OF MATERIEL web.mta.info/nyct/procure/nyctproc.htm Vreplies@nyct.com NOTICE -OF ADDENDUM ADDENDUM #4 BID OPENING/DUE DATE: 08/23/2016

14 2 Broadway Veronique Hakim New York, NY President New York City Transit August 16, 2016 ADDENDUM NO.4 Contract No. IFB Maintenance & Testing Services for Fire Retardant Cylinders in the Fire Suppression Systems on Buses TO ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: This addendum is to notify all prospective bidders that the Bid Opening Date has been changed to Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 2:00pm. Reminder: Be sure to acknowledge this Addendum in your bid. Failure to do so may result in rejection of your bid. '2;""11j:12 // GeO~R~ / Senior Dir tor MTA New York CityTransit is an agency of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, State of New York

15 MTA - NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT 2 BROADWAY NEW YORK, NY DIVISION OF MATERIEL web.mta.info/nyct/procure/nyctproc.htm Vreplies@nyct.com NOTICE -OF ADDENDUM ADDENDUM #3 BID OPENING/DUE DATE: 8/17/2016

16 2 Broadway Veronique Hakim New York, NY President New York City Transit July 22, 2016 ADDENDUM NO.3 Contract No. IFB Maintenance & Testing Services for Fire Retardant Cylinders in the Fire Suppression Systems on Buses TO ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: You are hereby notified of the following change in this Solicitation: I. Please be advised that the Bid Opening Wednesday, August 17,2016 at 2:00 pm. Date has been changed to II. Schedule Q has longer applies. been removed from this solicitation, Bid Bonding no III. The following are questions received regarding the solicitation and the corresponding answers to those questions, which are made part of this Contract: (answers appear in Bold.) QI. We are approved vendors of Amerex and Kiddie, but we do not have a license in the city yet. Do we need to be licensed in NYC to recharge, 6 year or hydro? At. No. QI. When it comes to the inspections from the city who actually inspects the cylinders FDNY or DOT? A2. No city inspections are involved in this contract. Q3. In regards to the $10,000 bond, how soon after the bid is awarded to another vender would we receive our bond back? A3. The requirement for Bid Bonding has been removed. MTA New York City Transit is an agency of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, State of New York

17 Solicitation No. IFB Addendum No.3 Please be advised that Addenda notification is sent via to the address each firm provided in e-bids. Bidders may obtain copies of all Addenda on the NYC Transit website. Reminder: Be sure to acknowledge this Addendum in your bid. Failure to do so may result in rejection of your bid. Sincerely, 9j~~1.IJI!I8 Thomas Spangen Senior Director Page 2 of2

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22 2 Broadway Carmen Bianco New York, NY President II New York City Transit August 17,2015 ADDENDUM NO. I Contract No. IFB Maintenance & Testing Services for Fire Retardant Cylinders in the Fire Suppression Systems on Buses TO ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: Please be advised that the Bid Opening Date has currently been postponed indefinitely to allow additional time to answer questions from bidders. A subsequent addendum will be issued which will include the NEW Bid Opening Date. Please be advised that Addenda notification is sent via to the address each firm provided in e-bids. Bidders may obtain copies of all Addenda on the NYC Transit website. Reminder: Be sure to acknowledge this Addendum in your bid. Failure to do so may result in rejection ofyour bid. Sincerely, YiI. 1JtM1~~ Miriam Davidovich Contract Specialist, Procurement MTA New York City Transit is an agency of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, State of New York