Fire Suppression Systems Maintenance at UNHQ, NYC

1. United Nations Procurement Division (UNPD) seeks Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably-qualified companies with required expertise and experience for the maintenance of the Fire Suppression Systems located at UN Headquarters in NYC. 2. In this regard, the UN is requesting expressions of interest from qualified companies with the capability to provide the below requirements as will be specified in the pending solicitation. The scope of services will include, but not be limited to the following: 3. The contractor is to furnish all labor and materials required to inspect, service, adjust and perform routine maintenance of the smoke and fire monitoring and fire extinguishing systems for the United Nations Headquarters Complex and various other UN premises in New York City as follows: 4. Provide all necessary labor and equipment to inspect, service, adjust and perform routine maintenance of the smoke and fire monitoring and Fire Extinguishing Systems located at the specified locations on a semi-annual basis in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications, as required by current NFPA, NYC Fire Department Code requirements, and insurance carrier requirements. 5. Check Carbon Dioxide cylinders in the manner prescribed by the manufacturer to determine the contents continue to be maintained in accordance with requirements. 6. Test for proper operation of Manual controls and releasing equipments. 7. Check all automatic features of system in the manner prescribed by the manufacturer as applies to the particular detector system used, as indicated a) Change Fusible links; b) Check Electric heat detectors; c) Clean, calibrate and functionally test smoke detectors. 8. In the performance of inspections, in addition to the circuit test, all actuating devices shall be physically activated to ascertain their proper electro-mechanical function. 9. Perform Integrity Testing on all Gaseous System and maintenance for all areas during regular and off-hours, as scheduled. 10. Perform testing and replacement of fire extinguishers as required. 11. Provide a complete written report on each inspection. 12. Provide battery and replacement services. 13. Provide 24 hour, 7 days a week emergency service to maintain the fire suppression systems in proper operation.