A06_NIFC_Hardstand_Repair_-_Prologue_20DEC2023.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Fire and Aviation 3833 S Development Ave

Boise, Idaho 83705-5354

December 20, 2023

PROLOGUE

NIFC CAMPUS HARDSTAND REPAIR

This project is for construction of site features including concrete spall and delamination repairs and replacement of joint material on the NIFC Concrete Hardstand. The work includes but is not limited to the concrete sawcuts, removal of spalled/delaminated concrete, placing new concrete, removing existing joint material, and installing new joint material. Work will occur within the Boise Airport Area of Operations (AOA) on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) property. The Boise airport is a civil-military airport operated by the City of Boise. For access to the construction site the contractor must meet NIFC security standards for access to the NIFC campus as well as Boise Airport security standards to the construction site that are based upon federal requirements for access to the AOA. The burden of meeting the security standards rests entirely with the contractor to ensure timely performance and completion of this contract. The project location is south of the Boise Aviation Dispatch (200-BAD) at 2529 W Robinson Road located within the National Interagency Fire Center at 3833 S. Development Avenue, Boise, ID 83705.

General information about the construction is provided below.

1. Construction Period: The total period of performance is 60 calendar days for this work.

2. Campus Occupancy and Safety: The campus will be occupied during this construction.

The adjacent buildings will be occupied and the rest of the ramp area will be in use during this construction project. Contractor is responsible for providing adequate dust control measures to prevent dust migration into buildings and onto the ramp and runway.

Contractor is responsible for keeping the hardstand and ramp area within the construction area swept and free from foreign object debris (FOD). Contractor shall provide sufficient safety barriers for the site and walkways.

3. Ramp Security: As per Boise Airport latest requirements, contractor shall secure appropriate security, badging, and vehicles access permitting from the Boise City Airport Authority prior to construction activities commencement. The area of work is within the General Aviation (GA) access area for both individuals and vehicles. However, construction in the AOA will not extend beyond the NIFC/BLM ramp or apron area.

Further information on Boise Airport GA requirements, instructions, and applications may be found on the Boise Airport Operations website under “Tenant Forms and Badging”. The Boise Airport will only issue GA gadges upon verification of a contract award, or intent to award notice for a project. Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with Airport requirements.

4. Campus Security: NIFC is a secure campus site with a controlled security entrance.

a. Prior to commencing work, the contractor shall provide a list to the COR containing names for all contractor personnel who will work on the NIFC campus. Any changes to the list shall be provided to the COR a minimum of one day prior to arrival.

b. All contractors’ personnel shall present an official US Government or State Government issued photo identification at the security gate. ID’s will be compared to the contractor’s personnel list.

c. All the contractors’ personnel shall wear NIFC furnished visitor badges in a visible location at all times while on the campus and return the badge at the end of each day, or at the completion of the project. Badge turn-in is at the discretion of the NIFC Security Manager.

d. Contractor personnel shall not enter the site more than 30 minutes prior to the start of the scheduled workday and must leave the campus within 30 minutes of the scheduled workday completion.

5. Contractor Area: A lay-down, staging, and contractor-provided portable toilet area will be designated for the project. The physical size of the area required will be coordinated with the government upon award. Contractor shall provide sanitary facilities during the construction period for their employees and subcontractors.

6. Work Hours: Construction work shall be conducted during regular office hours which are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday with exceptions for federal holidays.

Contractor requested work during holidays, evenings, nights, and weekends will be considered by the government COR on a case-by-case basis.

7. Pre-Bid Meeting: Refer to solicitation for date, time, & location of the pre-bid meeting.

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