NIFC_205-PAR_AHU_Replace_Prologue.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Fire and Aviation 3833 S Development Ave

Boise, Idaho 83705-5354

December 7, 2017

PROLOGUE

NIFC 205-Paraloft AHU Replacements

This project includes the replacement of the existing air handling units and associated miscellaneous existing equipment for connection to the existing building utilities, ductwork, and hydronic piping. This includes connection the two new multi-zone air handling units to the campus building automation system (BAS). The 205-Paraloft (PAR) is a concrete structure building with metal stud and gypsum board finished interior walls.

General information about 205-PAR and the project is provided below. See the Bid Documents for specific information on the project.

1. Construction Period: The construction period for this work is from mid-February to mid- August.

a. Schedule is critical for this project, the project is required to be entirely completed by August 15, 2018.

b. The construction period includes an expected AHU lead time of 10 to 12 weeks.

c. A complete building power outage is scheduled for June 2, 2018 through June 10, 2018, therefore physical construction activities cannot begin until June 13, 2018.

2. Building Occupancy: The building will be minimally occupied during this construction project.

3. Staging Laydown Area: A lay-down area and location for a temporary toilet will be designated on the north side of the building. Physical size of area required will be coordinated upon award.

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