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Lolo National Forest Building 24 Remodel

United States Forest Service

Region 1, Lolo National Forest

Missoula, Montana Missoula County

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

C- 1 Scope of Contract

This project consists of remodeling specified areas of Building 24 Lolo National Forest Headquarters at Fort Missoula. The work will include remodeling the south wing on the upper floor to accommodate Missoula Dispatch which is currently operating at 14th and Catlin. The work will also include remodel of front desk area, single private office remodel in north wing of upper floor, minor exterior work such as gutters, and intstalling Linc Pass access control to all exterior doors.

C- 2 Project Location

Building 24 is located at 24 Fort Missoula Road, Missoula, Montana.

C- 3 Project Magnitude

Government Cost Estimate, per FAR 36.204:

Base: $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

C-4 Government-Furnished Property

There is no Government-Furnished Property as a part of this contract.

C- 5 Drawings

See Section J for the listing of Drawings/Plans.

C-6 Schedule

The estimated Period of Performance for this contract is from October 15, 2024, through October 1, 2025.

Work Hours: All work during the period of performance shall be performed between 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with the exception of Federal Holidays (see below for holiday schedule). Any work performed outside of this timeframe shall be approved by the CO prior to start. Any work outside of daylight hours shall be accompanied by adequate lighting provided by the contractor.

Federal Holidays Observed: Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Christmas Day, Juneteenth, and any other day specifically designated by the President of the United States.

Once begun, work shall proceed efficiently to its completion. In no case shall construction operations impede the function of the Lolo National Forest.

C-7 General Requirements

At all times when work is being performed on-site for this contract, the prime contractor shall superintend the work with a competent superintendent to assure neatness, quality, and safety of the work times during the performance of work associated with this contract. Submit the name of your superintendent in writing to the COR prior to commencing work. The Superintendent must be acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

The contractor shall visit the job site to thoroughly familiarize himself with all the details of this work and working conditions. The contractor shall also verify all dimensions in the field and shall advise the CO and COR of any discrepancy before performing any work.

A site visit is required. The site visits is scheduled as follow:

DATE: July 15, 2024, at 11 a.m. Central Time.

Location: 24 Fort Missoula Road, Missoula, MT 59804.

Contact: COR, Catina McLean - catina.mclean@usda.gov, (406)-329-3861.

Please contact Ms. Catina McLean at least 2 – 3 business days prior to scheduling your site visit.

All OSHA safety regulations, including OSHA 1926 and OSHA 1910, shall be observed during the performance of work on this contract. The contractor shall provide signage and/or barricades as necessary to maintain a safe work site. It is the responsibility of the prime contractor to assure a safe work site, use of PPE, and control of sub-contractors.

After Notice to Proceed, the contractor shall hold an on-site pre-construction conference with project stakeholders and the CO and/or her representative. This kick off meeting will assure a mutual understanding of the contract, its execution, and aid coordination between parties.

C-8 Existing Utilities

In addition to the utility locate responsibilities outlined in the project manual, the contractor shall also locate private utilities owned by the USFS which are not covered under the 811 process. The contractor is responsible to assure locates are ordered, planned, and completed in a timely manner so as not to impede work.

C-9 Safety Plan

A written and approved safety plan in accordance with applicable regulations such as FAR Clauses, OSHA, etc. is required prior to commencement of project work. Contractor shall provide adequate safety briefings and ensure safe practices are followed from all personnel involved in the project. Emergency contact numbers shall be readily available on site. The safety plan shall be site specific and address concerns and risks specific to the work to be undertaken. The Contracting Officer or his representative shall review and approve the Safety Plan. The Safety Plan must be approved before physical work may commence.

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C-10 Temporary Facilities and Utilities

Staging Area: The contractor may stage materials on site. The location will be determined by mutual agreement on site with the COR and contractor.

Utilities are available at the site.

Restoration by Contractor: All areas disturbed by the Contractor’s operations shall be restored by the contractor to their original condition.

Utilities: Water, electrical, and bathroom service are available to the contractor at no cost.