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Page 1 of 1 Desert National Wildlife Refuge Nevada Fire Zone Complex Sitework

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SITE WORK

Nevada Fire Zone Fire Complex

Performance Based Project Desert National Wildlife Refuge

Corn Creek, NV

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SITE WORK FOR THE NEVADA FIRE ZONE FIRE COMPLEX

1.1. The Contractor must connect the new buildings to the existing utilities. These utilities include electrical connection points and water supply from the refuge’s well supply. Natural gas is not available, and the use of propane in the facility is not allowed.

1.2. The Contractor is responsible for verifying all utility connection points and coordinating with service providers to complete all required connections.

1.3. The Contractor must obtain all required utility connection permits.

1.4. The Contractor shall be responsible for locating and making all utility connections to the structure(s). Install all utilities underground to the buildings per applicable federal, state, and county building codes.

1.5. The Contractor must complete all required site development work to support the new facilities. Building sites must be leveled, and soil must be compacted to 95% or better for the residence foundation. Site work must include sloping all soil away from the new buildings (min of 3’) to allow for positive drainage. The Contractor must provide adequate drainage across project site as required so that no water shall pool within 3’ of the structure. The Contractor may also be required to provide additional fill or additional drainage as necessary.

1.6. Septic System: design, permit and construct a septic system to support the new fire cache and the 10-bedroom bunkhouse (note: this is a separate item on the bid schedule).

1.7. Drive aisles and parking areas shall be crushed and compacted gravel.

1.8. Design and construct a concrete pad for the trash/recycling dumpster.

1.9. Construct or install building and complete all utility connections.

1.10. Refer to attached drawings for additional information.

1.11. Project must follow the current applicable codes, all structure design to be signed and stamped by a structural engineer licensed in the State of Nevada:

Live load, wind and seismic as applicable to Corn Creek, NV.

International Building Code (IBC) International Residential Code (IRC) International Plumbing Code (IPC) National Electric Code (NEC) National Fire Protection Code (NFPA) International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

22.55'

10.00'10.00'

10.00' 10.00'

10.00'

6.00' 3.00'

5.00'

5.00'

34.00'

63.00'

REFER TO MECHANICAL PLANS FOR

VALVE CONFIGURATION AND

TANK WATER SUPPLY

CONFIGURATION

SCALE:C003 UTILITY PLAN

1" = 20'-0"

LEGEND:

NOTES:

CONSTRUCTION NOTES:

WATER SUPPLY , REFER TO SHEET

C005 FOR WATER LINE LOCATION

FIRE STATION

FF = +/- 96.2

BARRACKS

FF = +/- 95

GEOTECHNICAL

BORING, TYP

4,500 GALLON SEPTIC TANK

2,100 SF SEPTIC FIELD

( IN FEET )

0 402020

EXISTING WOODEN

PLATFORM SUPPORTED

BY CONCRETE BLOCKS

EXISTING OFFSITE

SEPTIC TANK

EXISTING OFFSITE

SEPTIC FIELD

EXISTING GATE

POST, TYP

3 TRENCH DRAIN

4 INLET

CLEANOUT

CLEANOUT

RIP RAP, TYP.

GATE

FENCELINE

CONCRETE PAD FOR

DIESEL GENERATOR

CHANNELIZED

RIP RAP

12" CURB CUT

FOR DRAINAGE

12" CURB CUT

FOR DRAINAGE

CHANNELIZED

RIP RAP

WATER

PUMP

GALLON ABOVE

GROUND WATER

TANKS

WQCV AREA

EV CHARGER

1. THIS PLAN IS BASED ON A SURVEY BY S&F LAND SERVICES, DATED

JUNE 4, 2024. NOTIFY OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY

DISCREPANCIES IDENTIFIED ON SITE RELATED TO SURVEY

INFORMATION PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.

2. SURVEYED AREA IS NOT IN A FEMA FLOOD ZONE PER FEMA MAP

32003C1325D.

3. BASIS OF BEARINGS - NEVADA STATE PLANE SYSTEM, EAST ZONE,

PROCESSED THROUGH TRIMBLE RTX CONVERTED FROM GRID TO

GROUND THROUGH SCALE FACTOR 1.0002295758 AT POINT 99.

UNITS: US SURVEY FEET (NEVADA)

VERTICAL DATUM - NAVD88 DATUM. GPS OBSERVATION AT POINT 99

AND PROCESSED THROUGH TRIMBLE RTX

OHP

LIMIT OF WORK

EXISTING MAJOR CONTOUR

EXISTING MINOR CONTOUR

EXISTING BOLLARD

EXISTING SANITARY SEWER CLEANOUT

EXISTING UTILITY BOX

EXISTING STORM DRAIN

EXISTING SANITARY SEWER

EXISTING WATER LINE

EXISTING FENCE

EXISTING TREE

EXISTING POWER POLE

EXISTING OVERHEAD POWER

EXISTING FENCE

FENCE

WATER LINE

STORM DRAIN

SANITARY SEWER

SANITARY SEWER CLEANOUT

SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE

CONCRETE

COMPACTED DIRT/GRAVEL

LIGHT POLE

UNDERGROUND POWER LINE

BOLLARDS

INLET

3915 41

Price with Septic Tank line item

Option Item

Automatic Electric Operation

Concrete Pad for two dumpsters, price with parking lot

PARKING LOT LINE

ITEM: DRIVE AISLES

AND PARKING

AREAS TO BE

CRUSHED GRAVEL,

GRADED TO DRAIN

THIS SITE PLAN MAY SERVE AS

A GUIDE FOR THE GENERAL

LOCATION OF PROJECT

COMPONENTS. DEVIATIONS

FROM THIS DESIGN WILL BE

CONSIDERED.

4,600.34 sf

4,226.6 sf

BUNKHOUSE

CONCRETE

PARKING AREA

FOR OPTION ITEM

FIRE STATION

CONCRETE

PARKING AREA

OPTION ITEM

22.55'

10.00'10.00'

10.00' 10.00'

10.00'

6.00' 3.00'

5.00'

5.00'

34.00'

63.00'

REFER TO MECHANICAL PLANS FOR

VALVE CONFIGURATION AND

TANK WATER SUPPLY

CONFIGURATION

SCALE:C003 UTILITY PLAN

1" = 20'-0"

LEGEND:

NOTES:

CONSTRUCTION NOTES:

WATER SUPPLY , REFER TO SHEET

C005 FOR WATER LINE LOCATION

FIRE STATION

FF = +/- 96.2

BARRACKS

FF = +/- 95

GEOTECHNICAL

BORING, TYP

4,500 GALLON SEPTIC TANK

2,100 SF SEPTIC FIELD

( IN FEET )

0 402020

EXISTING WOODEN

PLATFORM SUPPORTED

BY CONCRETE BLOCKS

EXISTING OFFSITE

SEPTIC TANK

EXISTING OFFSITE

SEPTIC FIELD

EXISTING GATE

POST, TYP

3 TRENCH DRAIN

4 INLET

CLEANOUT

CLEANOUT

RIP RAP, TYP.

GATE

FENCELINE

CONCRETE PAD FOR

DIESEL GENERATOR

CHANNELIZED

RIP RAP

12" CURB CUT

FOR DRAINAGE

12" CURB CUT

FOR DRAINAGE

CHANNELIZED

RIP RAP

WATER

PUMP

GALLON ABOVE

GROUND WATER

TANKS

WQCV AREA

EV CHARGER

1. THIS PLAN IS BASED ON A SURVEY BY S&F LAND SERVICES, DATED

JUNE 4, 2024. NOTIFY OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY

DISCREPANCIES IDENTIFIED ON SITE RELATED TO SURVEY

INFORMATION PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.

2. SURVEYED AREA IS NOT IN A FEMA FLOOD ZONE PER FEMA MAP

32003C1325D.

3. BASIS OF BEARINGS - NEVADA STATE PLANE SYSTEM, EAST ZONE,

PROCESSED THROUGH TRIMBLE RTX CONVERTED FROM GRID TO

GROUND THROUGH SCALE FACTOR 1.0002295758 AT POINT 99.

UNITS: US SURVEY FEET (NEVADA)

VERTICAL DATUM - NAVD88 DATUM. GPS OBSERVATION AT POINT 99

AND PROCESSED THROUGH TRIMBLE RTX

OHP

LIMIT OF WORK

EXISTING MAJOR CONTOUR

EXISTING MINOR CONTOUR

EXISTING BOLLARD

EXISTING SANITARY SEWER CLEANOUT

EXISTING UTILITY BOX

EXISTING STORM DRAIN

EXISTING SANITARY SEWER

EXISTING WATER LINE

EXISTING FENCE

EXISTING TREE

EXISTING POWER POLE

EXISTING OVERHEAD POWER

EXISTING FENCE

FENCE

WATER LINE

STORM DRAIN

SANITARY SEWER

SANITARY SEWER CLEANOUT

SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE

CONCRETE

COMPACTED DIRT/GRAVEL

LIGHT POLE

UNDERGROUND POWER LINE

BOLLARDS

INLET

3915 41

Storm Sewer with Parking Lot

Power for Fire Station

Water for Fire Station

Power for Bunkhouse

Water for Bunkhouse

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FIRE CACHE

Performance Based Project

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FIRE CACHE

1.1. Structure must follow the current applicable codes, all structure design to be signed and stamped by a structural engineer licensed in the State of California:

1.1.1. Live load, wind and seismic as applicable to Corn Creek, NV

1.1.2. International Building Code (IBC)

1.1.3. International Mechanical Code (IMC)

1.1.4. International Plumbing Code (IPC)

1.1.5. National Electric Code (NEC)

1.1.6. International Fire Code (IFC)

1.1.7. International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC)

1.1.8. International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

1.1.9. Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards

1.2. Refer to attached drawings for additional information.

2. FIRE CACHE DESIGN

2.1. All overhead doors shall be electrically operated. Estimated at 16’ width x 18’ height. Must include option to manually operation during power outages. The north-facing overhead doors should have a row of vision panels each.

2.2. Design and construct concrete building pad. The foundation will be based on the manufacturers or structural engineer’s requirements and follow any necessary Contractor provided geo-technical information. 10 foot by 10 foot concrete pad shall be provided at main building entry.

2.3. Exterior windows must be double pane with fiberglass frames. All windows must be operable, lockable and must include insect screens.

2.4. Exterior doors: half lite exterior doors with heavy duty hardware must be fiberglass in hollow metal frames.

2.5. Windows and doors must follow Window and Door Manufacturers Association Standards.

Provide awnings over all exterior doors.

2.6. Gutters and downspouts can be eliminated if a 2’ roof overhang is provided.

2.7. Provide a covered outdoor work area.

2.8. Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation:

2.8.1. Electric air source heat pump central HVAC system, SEER 16 or better shall provide heating and cooling to the office areas (right side as shown on concept plan).

2.8.2. Fitness Room, Workshop and IT closet shall have individually controlled heating and cooling.

2.8.3. Suspended electric heaters shall provide heating for the vehicle bays. Each vehicle bay shall have 2 destratification fans. Cooling shall be provided via ‘swamp coolers’ in the vehicle bays.

2.8.4. The restroom fans must have 150 CFM minimum with a sone rating of 2 or less and

Page 2 of 2 Desert National Wildlife Refuge with integral LED lighting. Bathroom fans must automatically remain operational for a minimum of 20 Minutes after occupancy.

2.9. Plumbing & Electrical

2.9.1. Provide (1) Energy Star rated heat-pump style hot-water tank, minimum capacity 50 gallons. Provide expansion tank and pressure relief valve. Tankless hot water heaters are acceptable alternative technical concepts (ATC’s).

2.9.2. Backflow preventers must be installed per applicable codes.

2.9.3. Provide one floor drain in each vehicle bay.

2.9.4. (4) Frost-proof, freeze-proof hose bibs must be installed on the perimeter of the new fire station.

2.9.5. All plumbing fixtures shall be low-flow. Toilets shall be dual-flush.

2.9.6. Kitchen shall have outlets for one refrigerator plumbed for water/ice, one stove and one microwave. Appliances to be provided by USFWS.

2.9.7. Each restroom shall have one sink, one toilet and one shower stall.

2.9.8. All lighting must be LED. All breakers must be GFCI.

2.9.9. Provide (2) 220V outlets: one in the center vehicle bay and one in the workshop.

2.9.10. Infrastructure Technology: see attached information.

2.10. Security: see attached scope of work for Video Surveillance Systems and Intrusion Detection Systems.

2.11. Flammables will include dry flammable chemicals, gasoline, diesel, and typical items like WD-40, paint, etc. Flammable cabinets (by Owner) will be utilized to store all flammables.

2.12. Interior Finishes:

2.12.1. Kitchen cabinets to be custom grade, with plain or shaker style fronts, and brushed metal hardware.

2.12.2. Kitchen and bathroom counters to be engineered stone. Undermount stainless steel sinks for the kitchen, undermount ceramic sinks for the bathrooms.

• 1 single-compartment kitchen sink must be equipped with a garbage disposal.

2.12.3. Flooring:

Sealed concrete in the vehicle bays and the utility spaces to the left of the vehicle bays. Sealed concrete in the circulation area and closets on the right side of the vehicle bays.

Offices and Training Room: carpet tile.

Kitchen: luxury vinyl plank.

Bathrooms: large format tile on the bathroom floors, through body color tile. All grout to be sealed with penetrating sealer. Colors to be reviewed with Owner for selection.

2.12.4. All windows must have manually operated roller shades.

2.12.5. All interior doors must be solid wood, Shaker 1-panel with flat stock trim, primed and painted.

0'

140'

5'

60'

15'

5'

5'

15'

FIRE CACHE

CONCEPT DESIGN

2/21/25

FIRE CACHE

508 SF

WORKSHOP

258 SF

FITNESS

200 SF

TRAINING/

CONFERENCE

480 SF

(2) RESTROOMS

125 SF EA

(2) PULL-THROUGH BAYS

KITCHEN

200 SF

OPEN

OFFICES

520 SF

(4) OFFICES

100 SF EACH

MECH/ELEC

PLUMBING

STORAGE IT CLOSET

CONCRETE APRON

CONCRETE APRON

ROOF AWNING

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December 6, 2024

INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM (IDS)

This Intrusion Detection System (IDS) is specified for the Desert National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Fire Station. The facility is located at 7628 North Highway 191, Douglas, AZ 85607 (Coordinates:

31.503665, -109.655854).

The contractor shall install, and make fully functional, an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) listed Intrusion Detection System (IDS). The system hardware (panel) shall be of a model listed below (unless equivalent is approved) and shall have the capability of expansion with expansion modules, panel tamper notification, remote monitoring, and remote annunciation using standard internet protocol-based communications.

MONITORING SOLUTIONS:

The Government will provide additional connection/monitoring information to the vendor once the vendor has offered an approved panel.

The Government may choose to contract with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Federal Protective Service (FPS) for monitoring services. All systems monitored by DHS will require the completion of the DHS MegaCenter Alarm Requirements 2023 (MAR) package (Instructions are associated with the MAR package). If connected to DHS, the system will require a static Internet Protocol (IP) address that will connect to a FortiGate device that the government will furnish.

If the vendor is to provide monitoring services, the station will provide FWS-OEMPS an alarm zone data sheet obtained from the commercial monitoring company prior to acceptance of the system. Commercial monitoring may not be connected via ethernet to the FWS network and will therefore require a separate internet connection or a POTS line.

The Government may request the system be programmed to auto-arm daily (TBD).

The IDS control panel and associated power distribution hardware will be located within the Information Technology Room within the HQ/Admin building. This location must be properly ventilated to ensure appropriate cooling of electronics. The system shall, be connected to a FortiGate and then IP connected to the FPS MegaCenter via network. Vendor should have prior experience and knowledge of connecting IDS systems to FPS MegaCenter via internet using a FortiGate device.

A battery backup shall be incorporated into the IDS panel using a 7 AMP hour battery that will allow for a minimum of 4 hours of backup power, from initial commercial power failure.

System Panels Authorized

A. Bosch model numbers 8512G or 9512G series B. DMP model XR150 Note: Proprietary panels will not be accepted due to the inability to provide adequate support.

The doors/areas as listed in table below, shall be alarmed using appropriate methods for the types of doors and areas. All doors are to be fitted with either recessed or frame mounted magnetic contacts.

The contractor must provide a minimum of 2 hours of end-user training to facility staff prior to facility acceptance.

Equipment required (see tables below for locations):

1 Intrusion Detection Panel (Network connection) 3 keypads 1 Wireless Receivers 6 Magnetic door contacts 5 Roll up door Magnetic contacts 10 Wireless Motion Detectors

Desert NWRC Fire Station

DEVICE LOCATION DEVICE TYPE

Information Technology Room

PANEL - in enclosure that shall be mounted to a ¾“ plywood backer board affixed to the room wall, and connected to the internet for transmission to the CMS.

Information Technology Room of the HQ/Admin

WIRELESS RECEIVER - installed at main panel in the IT RM.

Front Entrance Corridor (South Entrance)

KEYPAD - Touch Screen Keypad or Wireless Screen Keypad (or equivalent).

North Entrance (Near Open Office)

KEYPAD- Touch Screen Keypad or Wireless Screen Keypad (or equivalent).

North Man Door (In between bay doors)

KEYPAD-Touch Screen Keypad or Wireless Screen Keypad (or equivalent)

Exterior Doors (5) and IT RM. Door (1)

6 - MAGNETIC CONTACT(S) (recessed) - Recessed Door Transmitter - WH 3/8" diam min press mag fit contact (or equivalent)

Bay Doors 5- ROLL UP DOOR MAGNETIC CONTACTS

PIR TRN/Meeting Rm (1), Truck Bay(1), Workshop (1), Fitness RM (1), Offices (5), Front Corridor (1)

10 - WIRELESS PHOTO INFRARED MOTION

DETECTOR(S) – Ceiling mounted - PIR Motion Detector installed with no gaps in coverage

IDS Layout

3 Key Pads-(Red) 1 IDS Panel-(Blue) 10 PIR-(Yellow) 6 Door Contacts-(Green) 5 Roll up Door Contacts-(Purple)

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (VSS) – U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex Fire Station

The contractor shall install and make fully functional, a network capable Video Surveillance System (VSS) for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex (NWRC) Fire Station. The system will be an Internet Protocol (IP) based system with cameras designed to provide the needed video surveillance coverage and usable images. The cameras will consist of two Multi Pod/Multi-Lensed cameras in a dome. The Network Video Recorder (NVR) will be capable of recording at a minimum 6 IP based cameras, with capability of expansion to 12 cameras and provide Power over Ethernet (PoE) to all cameras. The system will have an attached Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) capable of providing power to all system hardware for a minimum of 4 hours after loss of commercial power.

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) case 2018-017 prohibits the purchase of “covered telecommunications equipment or services” which means:

Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation, (or subsidiary or affiliates of such entities);

For the purposes of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security procedures, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera

Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company, or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities;

Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country, including the People’s Republic of China.

In addition to the purchase prohibition, the FAR case requires contractors to provide a representation addressing whether or not they are providing covered telecommunications under contracts and orders with the Federal government.

The Multi Pod/Multi Lensed camera shall incorporate four camera/lens modules to provide a 360° panoramic view. Each camera/lens module will have a minimum resolution of 8 MP (4x8MP). The camera shall be available for outdoor surface or pendent mounting. The high-resolution day/night camera shall have true WDR and IR capability and include four integral motorized lenses. Day/night operation shall be achieved using a built-in IR-cut filter. IR distance shall be 131 ft (40 m). A clear polycarbonate lower dome shall be included. Full color, low-light imaging (i.e., Starlight, light finder) shall be provided by these cameras.

Cameras must be High-Definition Color, Digital, PoE, with Wide Dynamic Range & IR capabilities, a minimum of 8 MP exterior cameras, a minimum of 8 MP License Plate Recognition cameras, and recognition capabilities. Cameras must be exterior rated and have a minimum horizontal resolution at 60 pixels per foot. The images shall be recorded at a minimum rate of 15 frames per second on NVR.

The NVR must have the capability of retaining raw video data for a minimum of 30 days and can transfer said video to portable media (USB drive). The NVR shall have the capability of being connected to the DOI-USFWS network. Connection of the system to the DOI-USFWS network will be done in conjunction with the USFWS Information Resources and Technology Management (IRTM) to ensure that IT security requirements are met. The contractor shall provide software or web interface for monitoring video feeds via U.S. Fish & Wildlife computer.

Contractor will provide statement from hardware/software manufacturer certifying that when Web Client interface is used, no FWS video data is captured, stored, or viewable by the contractor, manufacturer, or other third-party (i.e., data is shared securely between NVR and FWS authorized Web Client).

System should also have Mobile App capability, but contractor/manufacturer must show that the app uses multi-factor authentication and data does not transit a non-FedRamp’d cloud service.

The NVR and PoE switches will be placed in the IT Closet in the Headquarters building. This location should be properly ventilated to ensure appropriate cooling of electronics. All cables must be in conduit or properly placed in channels thru any ceiling penetrations. All wiring will be Category 6e minimum, with appropriate connectors at the end of each cable run and each line appropriately marked using tags. All cables will be placed in conduit or within appropriate wire trays above the ceiling. If placed in conduit, the contractor will place appropriate junction boxes throughout the facility to allow for future expansion and provide a minimum of two (2) pull-lines with a 24-inch loop at each end of the run when placed within conduit.

All VSS cabling shall be a minimum of 12 inches from any electrical systems that are of a voltage greater than 24 volts. High voltage and low voltage wiring will not be intermixed in the same conduit or be closer than 12 inches to reduce interference. All conduit (when used) and wiring shall be appropriately marked and labeled by the contractor.

All components provided under this contract must be new. Used, repurposed, or refurbished equipment is not authorized for use and will not be accepted.

In addition, all hardware and peripherals shall have an option for an additional 1-year warranty after the expiration of the manufacturer’s warranty. All software must be registered to the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Master copies of said software must be provided to the FWS Information Resources and Technology Managements division.

The contractor must provide a minimum of 2 hours of end-user training to facility staff, and 4 hours of training for system administrators, prior to facility acceptance.

Offeror must provide cut sheets (specifications) for proposed cameras and network video recorder (including proposed capacity).

Camera Specifications:

Multi Pod/Multi Lensed camera The outdoor Multi Pod/Multi Lensed camera shall incorporate four camera/lens modules to provide a 360° panoramic view. The camera shall be available for indoor/outdoor surface mounting. The high-resolution day/night camera shall have true WDR and IR capability and include four integral motorized lenses. Day/night operation shall be achieved using a built-in IR-cut filter. IR distance shall be 131 ft (40 m). A clear polycarbonate lower dome shall be included.

Full color, low-light imaging (i.e., Starlight, light finder) shall be provided by these cameras. The switch at the fire station that the cameras will be connecting to will need to have POE++ capabilities for powering the multipods or injectors will have to be used to provide necessary power.

A.

1. Imaging Device: 8MP: 4x 1/1.8-inch progressive scan CMOS

2. Max. Resolution: 4x 3840 x 2160 (8 MP)

3. Shutter Speed: 1/7 - 1/20,000 sec

4. Automatic Gain Control: On/Off selectable

5. Sensitivity: Color: 0.02 lux; B&W: 0.01 (IR OFF), 0 lux (IR On) @30 IRE

6. Wide Dynamic Range: True WDR, 120dB

7. Focal Length: 4x 3.1-10 mm

8. Field of View (tele-wide): Horiz: 46°-98°; Vert: 26°-54°; Depth: 54°-113°

9. IR Distance: 131 ft (40 m) @ IEEE802.3bt

B. All four sensors shall be motorized so users can quickly and easily configure them remotely. The cameras shall include presets for 180°, 270°, and 360° of coverage;

customized views shall also be configurable through each sensor’s PTZ controls.

C. The camera shall have smart encoding, which monitors the amount of motion in a scene, resulting in overall savings in storage and bandwidth without sacrificing video quality.

D. The camera shall be powered by PoE++, 24 VAC or 24 VDC.

E. The camera shall have triple streaming video and support H.264/H.265 compression.

The camera modules shall be 8 MP resolution, offering 32 MP resolution mode.

F. Camera features shall include electronic iris, AGC, true WDR, white balance, backlight compensation, tampering, flip, mirror, privacy masks and motion detection.

G. The camera shall meet the FCC requirements for a Class A device. It shall include support for the industry standard ONVIF interface. It shall be IP66-rated to withstand rain, dust, and vandalism and IK10 rated for impact resistance. The camera shall be NDAA compliant.

H. The camera shall provide a slot for an SD card for local storage.

I. There shall be mounting accessories to allow wall mounting, pendant mounting, and an adapter to allow corner and pole mounting.

Dome-style camera

A. The dome-style camera shall have a minimum resolution of 5 MP (8 MP for exterior cameras). The camera shall be available for indoor/outdoor surface/pole mounting. The high-resolution day/night camera shall have true WDR and IR capability. Day/night operation shall be achieved using a built-in IR-cut filter. IR distance shall be minimum 100 ft (30 m). Full color, low-light imaging (e.g., Starlight, light finder) shall be provided by this camera.

1. Imaging Device: 5 MP or 8 MP

2. Automatic Gain Control: On/Off selectable

3. Sensitivity: Color: 0.05 lux; B&W: 0.01 (IR OFF), 0 lux (IR On)

4. Wide Dynamic Range: True WDR, 120dB

5. Focal Length: 3.1-10 mm

6. Field of View (tele-wide): Horiz: 45° - 95°

7. IR Distance: minimum 100 ft (30 m)

B. The camera shall have smart encoding, which monitors the amount of motion in a scene, resulting in overall savings in storage and bandwidth without sacrificing video quality.

C. The camera shall be powered by PoE, 24 VAC or 24 VDC.

D. Camera features shall include electronic iris, AGC, true WDR, white balance, backlight compensation, tampering, flip, mirror, privacy masks and motion detection.

E. The camera shall meet the FCC requirements for a Class A device. It shall include support for the industry standard ONVIF interface. It shall be IP66-rated to withstand rain, dust, and vandalism and IK10 rated for impact resistance. The camera shall be NDAA 889 compliant.

F. There shall be mounting accessories to allow pendant mounting, wall mounting, and pole mounting.

Network Video Recorder (NVR)

A. Standard Recording Server with a minimum of 30 days storage.

B. Support a minimum of 6 IP cameras at 200 Mbps and two 4K monitors.

C. Use at least Intel 10th Gen i7 processor with 16 GB DDR4 RAM.

D. Windows 10 Enterprise IoT on 240 GB SSD.

E. Dual Gigabit network ports. 250 W power supply.

F. Ability to transfer recorded video to portable media (e.g., USB drive).

G. NDAA compliant.

Digital Video Recording Management and Network Software

A. The Video Management Software (VMS) shall be a browser-based application that shall meet the requirements of business and government surveillance applications. It shall provide a thin client or web client with a single point of management for the entire system functions and not require a thick client. The Recording Servers, Application Servers, Web Servers, as well as IP cameras and encoders (edge devices) shall be added, configured, and operated using the configuration section of the application. The VMS shall provide a complete and comprehensive application for the operation and maintenance of a video surveillance system. It shall provide full live digital video and audio surveillance over a standard 1 Gbps network.

B. The VMS shall support recording, playback and archiving of video in standard industry compression formats, including H.265, H.264 and M-JPEG.

C. The application shall be based on true open standards (ONVIF profile G) and shall be a thin client architecture and shall be centrally licensed. The application software shall be COTS compatible or shall also be available preloaded on a manufacturer certified application/web server or recording server (NVR).

D. The software shall run on a COTS PCs with a minimum of Intel Core i7 processor, 16 GB of RAM and 5 GB of disk space for installation and a minimum of 75 GB of disk space for a recording device. The software shall run on the Microsoft® Windows® 10 64-bit; Windows 2008, 2012, 2016 or 2019 64-bit Server operating systems. The Client (web) shall also be able to run on Windows 10 O.S.

E. The VMS shall offer easy to use tabs to access configuration and a dashboard that monitors the systems health. The monitoring screen shall show the video display area with a list of available resources. Multiple display views shall be configurable, and a variety of display layouts shall be available. Multiple monitors shall also be supported.

F. Live video shall stream through the Recording Server (NVR) with auto fail over to the camera. PTZ shall be available from the live video and presets and tours shall be configurable. Digital zoom shall be provided on all video displays.

G. A web-based interface shall be provided to access the VMS from any enabled device. It shall work with Microsoft Edge (it must support Active X). It shall provide live viewing, playback and PTZ controls.

H. The application shall provide an easy-to-use icon from the display page for Export to save a video clip. This clip shall be able to be archived in MP4 format and shall be authenticated in the player according to the ONVIF spec.

I. The application shall support playback from the main screen without leaving the live video viewing area. Clicking a Playback from time icon shall allow selecting the playback to start from a specific date and time using standard calendar tools.

J. The software shall be provided on the manufacturer’s website for easy download.

See equipment tables below:

Desert NWR Fire Station

LOCATION VIEW CAMERA TYPE MOUNT

TYPE

1 Exterior NE Corner Back Office door and bay doors

32MP 360° Multi Pod/Multi-Lensed Fixed Dome

Wall/Soffit

2 Exterior front South corner near outdoor covered work area

Front bay door, and outdoor work area

32MP 360° Multi Pod/Multi-Lensed Fixed Dome

Wall

3 Exterior front South entrance door

Front entrance door 8MP Dome-style Wall

Desert NWRC Fire Station Video Surveillance Camera Layout Two 32MP 360° Multi Pod/Multi-Lensed Fixed Dome (Green)

One 8MP Dome-style camera (Red)

One NVR (Yellow)

Door locations (Blue)

Camera Coverage

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NEW BUNKHOUSE RESIDENCE OPTIONS

Performance Based Project

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GOVERNMENT BUNKHOUSES

1.1. This solicitation will consider either a ‘stick-built’ bunkhouse, a ‘stick-built’ home, or ‘oil-field’ type housing. Sample floor plans have been included to illustrate a possible layout of the spaces.

1.2. The Contractor must connect the new residence to the existing utilities. These utilities include electrical connection points and water supply from the refuge’s well supply. Natural gas is not available, and the use of propane in the new bunkhouse residence is not allowed.

1.3. Provide (3) Data and internet connection points.

1.4. Each Bedroom shall have an exit door to the exterior to comply with fire safety requirements. Code reference: dwellings with ground level access (either by direct access to the ground level, or by access from a deck or balcony with stairs complying with 2018 IRC providing direct access to ground level) exit doors fitted with hardware that cannot be locked to prevent egress (preferably swinging in the direction of egress with panic hardware where outswing doors are not prohibited due to seasonal or permanent barriers that would prohibit safe exist) in every sleeping room no sprinkler systems are required.

1.5. Refer to attached drawings for additional information.

2. TEN BEDROOM BUNKHOUSE

2.1. Construct single story, ranch style home, built to follow the International Building Code. Plan shall be similar to the examples included with this solicitation in terms of space program and layout.

2.2. Exterior Materials: The Contractor must consider the environment in all material selections.

Design life of the residence must be a minimum of 40-years. The residence and all building components must meet or exceed federal energy standards. All installed components must meet Energy Star or better.

2.3. The roofing must be 40-year minimum asphalt shingle with full self-healing modified polymer underlayment (Grace Ice and Water Shield or similar).

2.4. The siding must be cementitious horizontal plank (Hardie Plank or similar).

2.5. Windows must be double pane, single hung with fiberglass frames. All windows must be operable, lockable and must include insect screens. Windows must follow Window and Door Manufacturers Association Standards.

2.6. Provide 2’ roof overhang in lieu of gutters and downspouts. Provide protective awnings over each entry door.

2.7. Half lite exterior doors with heavy duty hardware must be fiberglass with commercial grade storm-screen, lockable combination leaf.

2.8. Bedrooms must be a minimum of 100 sf each.

2.9. Provide four bathrooms with one sink, one toilet and one shower stall each. Plumbing fixtures shall be low flow.

2.10. Layout of kitchen, dining and living must be an open floor plan, 9’ ceiling height preferred in living

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2.11. Laundry area with space and connections for (2) government provided washers and dryers.

2.12. Storage room at 150 sf minimum, including a mop sink.

2.13. Interior Materials:

2.13.1. Cabinets to be custom grade, with plain or shaker style fronts, and brushed metal hardware.

2.13.2. Kitchen and bathroom counters to be engineered stone. Undermount stainless steel sinks for the kitchen, undermount ceramic sinks for the bathrooms.

2.13.3. (2) Double-compartment kitchen sinks must be equipped with a garbage disposal.

2.13.4. Provide range hood for two stoves with ovens. Ventilation must be routed to the exterior of the building.

2.13.5. Two refrigerators (appliances by Owner) will have an ice makers and water dispensers.

2.13.6. Flooring: luxury vinyl plank in all spaces, except the bathrooms. Provide large format tile on the bathroom floors and in the mudroom and use through body color. All grout to be sealed with penetrating sealer. Colors to be reviewed with Owner for selection.

2.13.7. Bedroom closets must include clothing rods.

2.13.8. Mechanical room may be sealed concrete.

2.13.9. All windows must have cordless day and night single cellular shades.

2.13.10. All interior doors must be solid wood, Shaker 1-panel with flat stock trim, primed and painted.

2.14. Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation:

2.14.1. Electric air source heat pump central HVAC system, SEER 16 or better.

2.14.2. All bathroom fans must have 150 CFM minimum with a sone rating of 2 or less and with integral LED lighting. Bathroom fans must automatically remain operational for a minimum of 20 Minutes after occupancy.

2.14.3. Provide Emerson Eco Series or similar ceiling fans with Energy Star rating and digital motor with integrated light fixtures in common areas and bedrooms. Operation must allow for either the fan, or the light to be switched on, or both at the same time.

2.15 Plumbing & Electrical

2.15.1 Provide 2 Energy Star rated hot-water tanks, minimum capacity 50 gallons, one near each bathroom. Provide expansion tank and pressure relief valve with each tank. Tankless hot water heaters or heat-pump style water heaters are acceptable alternative technical concepts (ATC’s).

2.15.2 Backflow preventers must be installed per applicable codes.

2.15.3 Frost-proof, freeze-proof hose bibs must be installed at the front and the back of the residence.

2.15.4 All lighting must be LED. All breakers must be AFCI.

2.16 Suggested color palette for interior and exterior finishes is included with this solicitation (see attachments).

3. FIVE BEDROOM HOME

3.1. Construct single story, ranch style home, built to follow the International Residential Code. Plan shall be similar to the examples included with this solicitation in terms of space program and layout.

3.2. Exterior Materials: The Contractor must consider the environment in all material selections.

Design life of the residence must be a minimum of 40-years. The residence and all building components must meet or exceed federal energy standards. All installed components must meet Energy Star or better.

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3.3. The roofing must be 40-year minimum asphalt shingle with full self-healing modified polymer underlayment (Grace Ice and Water Shield or similar).

3.4. The siding must be cementitious horizontal plank (Hardie Plank or similar).

3.5. Windows must be double pane, single hung with fiberglass frames. All windows must be operable and must include insect screens. Windows must follow Window and Door Manufacturers Association Standards.

3.6. Provide 2’ roof overhang in lieu of gutters and downspouts. Provide protective awnings over each entry door.

3.7. Half lite exterior doors with heavy duty hardware must be fiberglass with commercial grade storm-screen, lockable combination leaf

3.8. Bedrooms must be a minimum of 100 sf each.

3.9. Provide 2 bathrooms with two sinks, two shower stalls and two toilets each. Plumbing fixtures shall be low flow.

3.10. Layout of kitchen, dining and living must be an open floor plan, 9’ ceiling height preferred in living and dining area.

3.11. Laundry area with space and connections for government provided washer and dryer.

3.12. Storage room at 50 sf minimum, including a mop sink.

3.13. Interior Materials:

3.13.1. Cabinets to be custom grade, with plain or shaker style fronts, and brushed metal hardware.

3.13.2. Kitchen and bathroom counters to be engineered stone. Undermount stainless steel sinks for the kitchen, undermount ceramic sinks for the bathrooms.

3.13.3. 1 Double-compartment kitchen sink must be equipped with a garbage disposal.

3.13.4. Provide range hood for stove and oven. Ventilation must be routed to the exterior of the building.

3.13.5. Two refrigerators (appliances by Owner) will have ice makers and water dispensers.

3.13.6. Flooring: luxury vinyl plank in all spaces, except the bathrooms. Provide large format tile on the bathroom floors and in the mudroom and use through body color. All grout to be sealed with penetrating sealer. Colors to be reviewed with Owner for selection.

3.13.7. Bedroom closets must include clothing rods.

3.13.8. Mechanical room may be sealed concrete.

3.13.9. All windows must have cordless day and night single cellular shades.

3.13.10. All interior doors must be solid wood, Shaker 1-panel with flat stock trim, primed and painted.

3.14. Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation:

3.14.1. Electric air source heat pump central HVAC system, SEER 16 or better.

3.14.2. All bathroom fans must have 150 CFM minimum with a sone rating of 2 or less and with integral LED lighting. Bathroom fans must automatically remain operational for a minimum of 20 Minutes after occupancy.

3.14.3. Provide Emerson Eco Series or similar ceiling fans with Energy Star rating and digital motor with integrated light fixtures in common areas and bedrooms. Operation must allow for either the fan, or the light to be switched on, or both at the same time.

3.15 Plumbing & Electrical

3.15.1 Provide 2 Energy Star rated hot-water tanks, minimum capacity 50 gallons, one near each bathroom. Provide expansion tank and pressure relief valve with each tank. Tankless hot water heaters or heat-pump style water heaters are acceptable alternative technical concepts (ATC’s).

3.15.2 Backflow preventers must be installed per applicable codes.

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3.15.3 Frost-proof, freeze-proof hose bibs must be installed at the front and the back of the residence.

3.15.4 All lighting must be LED. All breakers must be AFCI.

3.16 Suggested color palette for interior and exterior finishes is included with this solicitation (see attachments).

4. EIGHT BEDROOM “OIL-FIELD HOUSING”

4.1. Provide one 8-bedroom, 4-bath manufactured home, such as ‘man-camp’ type workforce housing.

4.2. Provide a proposed floor plan for FWS review and approval. Basis-of-Design is the Model #3280-84A.

Alternate floor plans will be considered.

4.3. Each bedroom must have an egress door leading to the exterior (see above General Requirements).

4.4. Backflow preventers must be installed per applicable codes.

4.5. Frost-proof, freeze-proof hose bibs must be installed at the front and the back of the residence.

W D

D W

AB-3012

AB-301

107 SF

DORM

105 SF

DORM

105 SF

DORM

105 SF

DORM

120 SF

DORM (ACC)

105 SF

DORM

105 SF

DORM

105 SF

DORM

105 SF

DORM

105 SF

DORM

111 SF

MECH

118 SF

BATH

101 SF

BATH

101 SF

BATH

117 SF

BATH (ACC)

154 SF

LAUNDRY131 SF

STORAGE

38 SF

FIRE RISER

66 SF

ELEC

41 SF

JAN

116 SF

MUDROOM

230 SF

LIVING

368 SF

DINING

346 SF

KITCHEN

OUTLINE OF CANOPY

ABOVE

OUTLINE OF ROOF

ABOVE

100' - 0"

36' - 6" 59' - 7" 5' - 11"

2' - 0"

528 SF

CORRIDOR

REF REF

DW

AB-301

AB-301 1

CLCLCLCLCLCLCLCLCLCL 6' - 0" 10' - 8" 6' - 0" 10' - 8" 6' - 0" 11' - 10" 6' - 0" 10' - 8" 6' - 0" 5' - 9"

9' - 6" 5' - 11" 8' - 4" 8' - 4" 8' - 4" 8' - 4" 8' - 4" 9' - 6" 8' - 4" 8' - 4" 8' - 4"

5'

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9'

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5'

8' - 0" 12' - 1" 9' - 0" 7' - 10" 7' - 10"

4' - 7" 15' - 5"

1'

0"

CLCLCLCL

11' - 8" 5' - 0" 10' - 8" 3' - 11"

C L 7'

CLCLCL

13' - 5" 5' - 3" 4' - 10"

3'

5' - 4" 3' - 1" 3' - 6" 3' - 1"

1. ALL DIMENSIONS AND GRIDS ARE TO FACE OF STUD AND

EDGE OF ROUGH OPENING UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE.

2. ALL INTERIOR DOORS LOCATED INSIDE FACE OF FRAME 4"

FROM FACE OF ADJACENT STUD UNLESS NOTED

OTHERWISE.

BUILDING PLAN NOTES

DESERT N.W.R.

FIRE STATION & BARRACKS AT CORN CREEK

DESIGNED DRAWN CHECKED DATE DRAWING NO.

REV. DATE DESCRIPTION BY

SHEET __ OF __

FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 01 - BARRACKS

CM OC, KT - 09/2024

AB-201

PLAN VIEW

SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0"AB-201

1 BARRACKS - FLOOR PLAN - LEVEL 01

0' 4' 8' 16'

397 4141 ckreiser Callout

EXIT DOORS ON EACH DORM ROOM; NEED 36" CLEARANCE, IN LIEU OF FIRE SPRINKLERS

ckreiser Text Box 5 Bedroom Home Conceptual Plan 2/18/25

STUCCO

(SAGE- SMOOTH FINISH)

EXTERIOR FINISHES

CULTURED STONE VENEER

(CLIFFSTONE)

BOX RIB MTL CLADDING

(SANDSTONE)

STANDING SEAM MTL ROOF

(OLD TOWN GRAY)

PAINTED STEEL

(RURAL EARTH)

ALUM. STOREFRONT

(CLEAR ANODIZED)

SUGGESTED COLORS (INTERIOR/EXTERIOR)

FOR THE NEVADA FIRE ZONE COMPLEX

ckreiser Typewritten Text Consider colors similar to adjacent Maintenance Building.

Geotechnical Engineering Report

Corn Creek Fire Station & Barracks Near Corn Creek Visitor Center

16001 Corn Creak Road Corn Creek, Clark County, Nevada

Prepared for:

AKANA

Prepared By:

UES

4480 W Hacienda Avenue, Suite 104, Las Vegas, NV 89118

August 26, 2024

Revised September 9, 2024 Project No. 4030.2400108

4480 W Hacienda Avenue, Suite 104

Las Vegas, NV 89118

p. 702.873.3478 | TeamUES.com

Environmental Consulting | Geotechnical Engineering | Materials Testing & Inspections Occupational Health & Safety | Building Sciences & Code Compliance | Virtual Design Consulting

August 26, 2024 Revised: September 9, 2024

Akana 6400 SE Lake Road, Suite 200 Portland, OR 97222

Attention: Mr. Fares Kakhia, P.E., MBA

Reference: Geotechnical Engineering Report Corn Creek Fire Station & Barracks Near Corn Creek Visitor Center 16001 Corn Creak Road Corn Creek, Clark County, Nevada Project No: 4030.2400108

UES Professional Services 30, LLC (UES) is pleased to submit this Geotechnical Engineering Report for the referenced project. This report includes the results from the field exploration and laboratory testing program, along with recommendations for use in preparation of the appropriate design and construction documents for this project.

UES appreciates the opportunity to provide this Geotechnical Engineering Report and looks forward to continuing participation during the design and construction phases of this project. UES also has great interest in providing construction services, including materials testing and inspection services during the construction of this project and will be glad to meet with you to discuss further how we can be of assistance as the project advances.

If there are questions pertaining to this report or if UES may be of further service, please contact us at your convenience.

Respectfully, UES

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

Connor Barlow, P.E. Suchan Lamichhane, Ph.D., P.E.

Project Engineer Geotechnical Department Manager

9-9-2024

4480 W. Hacienda Avenue, Suite 104, Las Vegas, NV 89118

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Table of Contents

1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 PROJECT INFORMATION

3.0 SITE EXPLORATION

4.0 SITE CONDITIONS

4.1 Surface

4.2 Subsurface

5.0 GEOLOGIC INFORMATION

6.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

6.1 Geotechnical Discussion

6.2 Earthwork

6.2.1 General

6.2.2 Site Clearing

6.2.3 Subgrade Preparation

6.2.4 Excavation

6.2.5 Fill Materials

6.2.6 Fill Placement and Compaction

6.3 Foundations

6.3.1 Shallow Foundations

6.4 Site Class

6.5 Lateral Earth Pressures and Retaining Walls

6.6 Floor Slabs

6.7 Drainage and Moisture Protection

6.8 Pavement

6.8.1 On-site Asphalt Pavements

6.8.2 On-site Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Pavements

6.9 Corrosivity

7.0 PLAN REVIEW

8.0 CONSTRUCTION ITEMS

9.0 GEOTECHNICAL RISK AND LIMITATIONS

FIGURES

Figure No.

Vicinity Map 1 Site Map 2

APPENDIX

Plate No.

Boring Logs 1 through 3 Explanation of Material Classifications 4 Sieve Analysis Test Results 5a and 5b Chemical Test Results 6a and 6b

September 9, 2024

1.0 INTRODUCTION

UES Professional Services 30, LLC (UES), Consultant, has completed a field exploration and geotechnical evaluation for the Corn Creek fire station and barracks project. Mr. Fares Kakhia, representing Akana, authorized UES services on April 4, 2024, in accordance with our executed subcontract, signed August 16, 2022.

The site is located at 16001 Corn Creek Road, near the Corn Creek Visitor Center, in Corn Creek, Clark County, Nevada. The general location of the site is shown on Figure No. 1, Vicinity Map.

The purpose of our services was to provide information and geotechnical engineering recommendations relative to:

• Subsurface soil conditions

• General geology of the area

• Foundation design and construction

• Retaining wall design and construction

• Floor slab design and construction

• Pavement design and construction

• Earthwork

This report is for the purpose of providing geotechnical engineering and/or testing information and requirements. The scope of our services for this project did not include any environmental assessment or investigation for the presence or absence of hazardous or toxic material in structures, soil, surface water, groundwater, or air, below or around this site.

2.0 PROJECT INFORMATION

The project site consists of less than 3-acres and will be developed for the proposed Corn Creek fire station and barracks. It is assumed that the structures will be one and/or two stories in height, of CMU, steel-, and/or wood-frame construction with concrete slab-on-grade lower floors. Structural loads for the proposed buildings were not provided. We have assumed maximum dead- plus live-loads for columns and wall loading at approximately 250 kips and 3.5 kips per lineal foot, respectively. There will be on-site paved areas. It is further assumed that final grades will generally be at or near existing site grades (plus or minus 4 feet). No offsite roadway improvements are planned for at this time.

3.0 SITE EXPLORATION

The scope of our services for this project included a subsurface exploration program. The subsurface exploration program consisted of drilling three (3) borings. Two (2) borings where drilled to depths of approximately 25 feet and the remaining one (1) borings was drilled to approximate depth of 50 feet below existing site grades. The borings were logged during drilling by a graduate geologist and samples were obtained to aid in material classification and for possible laboratory testing. The approximate locations of the borings are shown in Figure No. 2, Site Map. The locations of the borings were determined in the field by approximating distances from existing features or improvements. The locations of the borings should be considered accurate only to the degree implied by the method used. Results of the borings are presented in the Appendix.

4.0 SITE CONDITIONS

4.1 SURFACE

At the time of our exploration, the site generally consisted of a relatively flat storage yard west of the existing Corn Creek field station. An elevated wooden platform was developed on the southern portion of the site.

A shallow berm was developed along the southwestern portion. Vegetation at the site generally consisted of scattered desert weeds and grasses. An unpaved access road was developed east of the site. Site drainage was generally by sheet flow toward the northwest.

4.2 SUBSURFACE

Fill was encountered in all explorations. The fill generally consisted of 1 foot of silty gravel with sand.

However, due to previous site development/grading there could be deeper and/or poorer quality fill in other areas of the site beyond our explorations.

Natural soils at the site generally consisted of medium dense to very dense silty sand with gravel, clayey sand with gravel, clayey gravel with sand; and stiff to very stiff sandy lean clay. Some oversized materials were also encountered within the soil. However, due to nature of drilling, the actual size and quantity of those oversized materials were not characterized. Moderately hard to very hard caliche was encountered in one exploration (Boring B-3) only. Caliche was first encountered at a depth of 23 feet below existing site grade. Laboratory test results indicate that the upper on-site clay soils have a low expansion potential.

Groundwater was not encountered within the depths explored; however, very moist soils were encountered at approximately 49 feet which would indicate the groundwater table would be near that elevation.

Groundwater levels can fluctuate due to seasonal variations, irrigation practices and due to groundwater withdrawal and recharge. The boring logs and laboratory test results presented in the Appendix should be referred to for more detailed information.

5.0 GEOLOGIC INFORMATION

The site is located approximately 8.5 miles northwest of the Las Vegas Valley. This location places the site in an area underlain by thick alluvial deposits (hundreds of feet).

Based on our review of available information, no mapped faults or fissures are present at the project site.

The nearest mapped fissure…