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This document is Appendix A containing three Project Information Forms (PIFs) for Project Scoping Assessments (PSAs) conducted by the National Park Service, Interior Region 1. The PIFs serve as coordination checklists between regional park offices and contracted Architecture and Engineering (A/E) firms to assess high-priority NPS facilities and develop design-ready projects for deferred maintenance rehabilitation.

Old Slater Mill at Minute Man National Historic Park (MIMA): The assessment covers comprehensive rehabilitation of the 1793 Old Slater Mill (17,640 GSF), the Sylvanus Brown House (1758, 2,160 GSF), and related parking area (38,871 SF). Key scope items include: roof system replacement (28,000 SF cedar shingles), exterior envelope and clapboard siding rehabilitation, window and door restoration, HVAC system evaluation and cooling installation, plumbing and electrical upgrades, fire alarm system, pedestrian safety fencing, and waterpower system rehabilitation including spillway dam, sluice gate, and mechanical components. The A/E shall provide Class C cost estimates including design, permitting, compliance, purchase, installation, and disposal costs.

Major John Buttrick House Complex at Minute Man National Historical Park: The assessment addresses three structures: Major John Buttrick House (3,179 GSF, built 1715), Buttrick Caretaker's Cottage (3,556 GSF, built 1911), and Buttrick Carriage House (10,727 GSF, built 1911). Scope includes structural assessment, roof/window/door/chimney evaluation, porch rehabilitation, interior assessment, heating and cooling upgrades, plumbing and electrical system upgrades, and fire alarm systems. The Caretaker's Cottage requires first-floor ABA accessibility rehabilitation including bathroom installation to serve as administrative space.

Steam Town National Historic Site Core Complex: The assessment provides structural evaluation of interconnected mezzanines connecting four buildings (History Museum, Theater, Visitor Center, Technology Museum) with Base Bid for structural assessment and Option 1 and 2 for fire/suppression system and architectural assessments respectively. The assessment addresses severe corrosion and structural deterioration of exterior steel mezzanines exposed to salt and winter conditions, with focus on repair/replacement recommendations and fire code compliance regarding means of egress. All assessments require adherence to Secretary of Interior Standards for historic properties and must consider climate change projections and sustainability improvements. A/E firms must coordinate with Interior Region 1 Safety Officer for roof access safety plans and submit draft reports within specified deadlines, with 15-day review/comment periods and final reports due 15 days after comments are received.

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Appendix A

Interior Region 1 National Park Service (NPS) US Department of the Interior

Project Scoping Assessment - Project Information Form (PIF)

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The goal of this program is to conduct Project Scoping Analyses (PSAs) for high priority National Park Service (NPS) facilities. The NPS Units chosen for this PSA effort have identified the need for assistance in developing sound facilities projects at specific locations within the NPS Unit. The locations were chosen based on previous review and assessment at the Unit-level that yielded a solid understanding of the problem and possible solutions.

An Architecture and Engineering firm (A/E) contracted by NPS Region 1 will perform condition assessments, define/refine project scopes, develop cost estimates, and identify technical information to be compiled into a final report. This essential report will be used by the unit to develop Project Management Information System (PMIS) project submissions.

The PSA effort will yield high quality, high priority, design-ready projects that will be able to be quickly executed upon authorization and funding identification. This work will support the NPS mission and reduce NPS’s deferred maintenance backlog.

This document will be used as a checklist for the region/park and A/E to coordinate throughout the lifecycle of the PSA. The information below will help all parties involved be successful.

A/E will submit PIF form with each level of effort/standard communication form to ensure alignment with agreed upon scope.

PARK INFORMATION

DOI Region: 1 Legacy Region: Northeast (NER) Park: Minute Man National Historic Park MIMA

PROJECT INFORMATION

Project Title: Conduct comprehensive assessment of the Old

Project Description: Conduct comprehensive assessment of the Old Slater Mill for complete rehabilitation.

Slater Mill was constructed in 1793 and was the first successful cotton mill in the America and Played an early role in the industrialization of Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Slater Mill is nationally significant under National Criteria C (that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction), as a representative example of early American woodframe mill construction. In 2021, Black River Stone park became part of the National park service. During the transition period of the ownership, no rehabilitation was made. Current condition is extremely poor quality. 28,000 sf of cedar shingle roof has reached the end of its lifespan which causes water infiltration, resulting in significant damage to the roofing system, interior work as well as structure. Exterior envelopes also need rehabilitation due to existing water infiltration, but also from clapboard siding being past it’s life cycle. Windows and doors require restoration due to lack of preventive maintenance being performed over +20 years. Many of the sills and sashes are failing and they are not weather tight.

Parks HVAC system shall also be evaluated. Heating system is not up to current building or NPS standard, there is no duct system which makes installation of cooling system difficult. Park must shut down the Mill during sever summer weather days due health and safety of the visitors as well as employees. The focal point of the mill is the waterpower system. The system is no longer operational and cannot provide power to the machine shop exhibit above. Park envisions the waterwheel rehabilitation to be functional; rehabilitate/replace spillway dam, sluice gate, trach rack, bridge, head race, forebay, breast control gate system, gear frame, south bearing frame, wheel pit, and trial races, masonry unit rehabilitation, and recondition related components including the governor and the control gate. Assessment shall also investigate a new installation of the metal fence around the mill complex parking lot for the pedestrian safety measures.

Sylvanus Brown house was built in 1758 and is a typical artisan’s dwelling of the mid-to late 1700s.

The House requires rehabilitation to bring the structure up to current building code and safety code.

Assessment shall require for the ABA, fire/structure, and life/safety. The stairwell of the house would be a stabilization to access the 2nd floor which is in unsafe condition. Sylvanus Brown House currently does not have any utilities (plumbing, electrical). Park’s intention is to install required utilities to house an administrative space.

PSA Scope Statement (Park, Region, and A/E should discuss the limits of this work, what is included and not. Be as specific as possible/quantify as much as possible.

Assess existing conditions as indicated below, review and validate NPS-provided scope, and provide a scope of work with a Class C cost estimate. The cost estimate should include design, permitting and compliance, purchase, and installation, as well as removal and appropriate disposal of old components or rehabilitation of disturbed areas. All quantities and scopes provided here are preliminary and must be verified by the A/E team.

Assessments shall consider local environmental conditions and climate change projections to make recommendations to 1) reduce frequency of future maintenance, 2) increase the life expectancy of the assets/locations, and 3) increase overall sustainability and resilience of the assets/locations, including increased energy efficiency and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Assessments should address deferred maintenance solutions while suggesting improvements that will reduce the costs associated with operating and maintaining the park.

Assessments should note physical barriers to accessibility and observed accessibility concerns. A complete ABAAS Accessibility Assessment is not included.

For roof system inspections, the A/E Contractor is required to coordinate with the Interior Region 1 Safety Officer so that a safety plan for roof access can be developed prior to the first site visit. The A/E Contractor will be required to always adhere to this safety plan.

All design recommendations must include, where applicable, historically appropriate, code-compliant materials and design techniques. All renovations shall follow procedures set forth in the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

The scope of services for this project includes the assessments listed below (but not limited to):

• Exterior envelope (roof system, doors/window,)

• Interior

• Upgrade heating and installation of cooling

• Upgrade plumbing system

• Upgrade electrical system

• Fire Alarm system

• Fence

• Waterway system

FMSS Locations for this PSA

Location

Location

Description Asset Code OB API FCI CRV DM&R Ranking UM QTY YEAR HISTORIC

STATUS

247973 The Old

Slater Mill

4100 1 100 .095 $11,133,016.95 $1,059,278.02 GOOD GSF 17,640.00 1793

253371 Slater Mill Site Parking

1300 2 67 .012 $6,830,453.75 $79,574.79 GOOD SF 38,871.00 1973

253296 Sylvanus Brown House

4100 2 100 .074 $1,201,299.81 $88,962.66 GOOD GSF 2,160.00 1758

Existing PMIS Entries Related to this PSA for Reference

PMIS # Title & Description

FY

Request Budget ($) Funding

Type Formulated Funded

347300 Replace Cedar Shingle Roof on Old Slater Mill FY29 $1,162,311.00 ReRe FY29 N/A

321621 Rehab of Old Slater Mill Exterior Siding FY29 $611,563.07 Cyclic N/A N/A

329687 Refurbish and Replace Old Slater Mill Window/Components- 1st floor FY29 $224,187.24

Cyclic N/A N/A

338423 Replace Older Mill HVAC system and Duct Work FY29 $100,111.09

ReRe N/A N/A

321755 Preserve Slater and Wilkinson Mills (LRF) FY23 $1,192.024.36 LRF

321822 Fence Installation (steel) at old Slater Mill Complex FY30 $578,836.28

Rec Fee N/A N/A

329400 Rehab and Code Compliance update of Sylvanus Brown House FY30 $489,263.43

ReRe N/A N/A

Additional Data for Reference [Park Documents? eTic Documents?]

• The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards—Technical Preservation Services, National Park Service (nps.gov)

• Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (if available)

• NPS Cultural Resources Climate Change Strategy (2016)

List of Maintenance Backlog Work Categories to be Evaluated under this PSA (not all work categories will be needed for each PSA – use only the categories that are needed based on PSA Scope Statement) Buildings and Ancillary Structures

1. Roofing and Stormwater Shedding Systems: Roof system, flashing, gutters, downspouts, venting, roofing features

2. Building Exterior Envelope (all): Siding, windows, doors, facia, trim, soffits, finishes, foundations, basement

3. Masonry: Foundation, chimney, steps, exterior veneers, driveway, concrete floors/ walks, basements

4. Interior Finishes: Paint, Drywall/plaster walls and ceilings, paint, trim, flooring and floor coverings, interior fixtures

5. Mechanical and Utility Systems: Electrical, emergency power generation, potable water supply, plumbing and piping, wastewater/sanitary sewer, storm sewer, HVAC, communications and IT signaling, lightning protection, fuel storage and supply (underground heating fuel tank size and age determination for life cycle replacement 50% usable life)

6. Life Safety Fire Detection/ Fire Suppression Systems: Standpipe, fire pump, system type, detection equipment, intrusion systems, size, and age determination for life cycle replacement 50% usable life.

7. Accessibility: Observed physical barriers, walkways, clearances, entrances, grade, slope (PSA is not an Accessibility Assessment)

8. Potential hazardous materials remediation issues interior and exterior: Observed mold, asbestos, lead (PSA is not an environmental assessment).

9. Vertical transportation systems of all types, interior and exterior

Maintained Landscapes

10. Grounds: Grades, drainage and stormwater management, vegetation, turf grass, walkways, signage, fence/gates, transportation routes, ingress/egress and parking, site lighting, trails, pedestrian and vehicular bridges, site furnishings

SCOPE SIGN-OFF (By typing your name, you are agreeing to the above scope.)

Region: (COR/Project Manager) Park: (Supt. Or Chief of Maintenance)

KEYS TO SUCCESS

• Scope must be signed-off on by all parties prior to visit. The A/E will not scope additional projects outside of the originally agreed upon scope once on site.

• Park specific documents will be key to visit success. Many documents are not housed in Electronic Technical Information Center (eTIC). Provide A/E with as much project relevant information as you can prior to the visit.

• Project tour Point of Contact (POC) must be briefed or very knowledgeable about project.

• Work with A/E to establish report deadlines at closeout meeting.

• Adhere to deadlines. Once A/E delivers report, the region/park will have 15 days to review/comment.

• Final report will be produced 15 days after comments are submitted to A/E firm.

• Create/modify PMIS Statement using Approved Final Report.

KEY PROJECT PERSONNEL NAME PHONE EMAIL

Park POC: FACILITY MGR or SUPT

A/E POC:

Region Project Mgr:

Project Specialist POC:

SCHEDULE

Pre-Site Visit Telecon Date:

Site Visit Dates:

Out Brief Meeting Date/Time:

SITE LOGISTICS

Project Tour POC:

Site Visit Schedule (provide a general schedule for A/E):

Special access or equipment needs:

PARK ACTION ITEMS

☐Confirm description of PMIS Project is still accurate/valid.

☐Supporting Documentation – As-Builts, drawings, maps, photos, previous conditions assessments, relevant studies: asbestos, lead-based-paint, HazMat, Geotech, Historic Structure Report, Cultural Landscape Report, FMSS Data – Asset Locations, Asset Details, and Work Orders etc. Any type of plan that has already been developed for the park, what is the driving master plan for the park.

☐Project Site Walk-through – Devote time/personnel to walk the facility/site and meet with PSA team during assigned week.

☐Meeting Space (Outdoor, open air meeting space with enough room for a minimal staff PSA team).

Conference room or workspace to meet as a team with Supt, FM, appropriate personnel during site visit. Kick off and close out will be done online.

☐Lodging recommendations ☐Lunch recommendations – Will the team need to bring in?

REPORTS

Draft Report Delivery date: Enter a date Park Report Review Comments Deadline: Enter a date Final Report Delivery Date: Enter a date

The goal of this program is to conduct Project Scoping Analyses (PSAs) for high priority National Park Service (NPS) facilities. The NPS Units chosen for this PSA effort have identified the need for assistance in developing sound facilities projects at specific locations within the NPS Unit. The locations were chosen based on previous review and assessment at the Unit-level that yielded a solid understanding of the problem and possible solutions.

An Architecture and Engineering firm (A/E) contracted by NPS Region 1 will perform condition assessments, define/refine project scopes, develop cost estimates, and identify technical information to be compiled into a final report. This essential report will be used by the unit to develop Project Management Information System (PMIS) project submissions.

The PSA effort will yield high quality, high priority, design-ready projects that will be able to be quickly executed upon authorization and funding identification. This work will support the NPS mission and reduce NPS’s deferred maintenance backlog.

This document will be used as a checklist for the region/park and A/E to coordinate throughout the lifecycle of the PSA. The information below will help all parties involved be successful.

Park: Minute Man National Historical Park MIMA

Project Title: Conduct comprehensive assessment of (3) historic structures in the North Bridge unit at Minute Man National Historical.

Project Description: Conduct comprehensive assessment of the Major John Buttrick house, the Stedman Buttrick Caretaker’s Cottage, and Buttrick Carriage House (Facilities Building) for complete rehabilitation.

The Major John Buttrick House (Major John) was originally built between 1710 and 1717 by Jonathan

Caretaker’s house & cottage Major John

Buttrick House

Buttrick, the father of Major John Buttrick. The house is a two-story colonial structure, rectangular in shape and it has been enlarged multiple times since its original construction. This house is recognized as one of the eleven “witness houses” within the MIMA that existed during the Battle of the Lexington and Concord, preserving its historical context. Current usage of Major John is both residential and business occupancy which is separated by the interior doorways at the first and second floors. The structural systems require comprehensive assessment to determine existing deferred maintenance and repair requirements. The roofing system for the building was last replaced 6 years ago, and assessment is due to determine cyclic maintenance or other repair requirements.

Exterior envelopes, including windows and door are in extremely poor condition where only rehabilitation was deferred maintenance work. The house foundation requires repointing. The rear porch also requires rehabilitation for historic preservation goals and code compliance.

Plumbing of the house piping is one of the oldest systems for the building and it must be replaced, possibility of upsizing to accommodate current usage for the residential side of the building. Electrical panel was upgraded recently, however, none of the wirings were. Therefore, all the wiring and other ancillary components such as outlet shall be assessed for upgrade to meet current building code. Heating system also requires assessment for possible replacement. Major John currently does not have a central cooling system, and the park is looking into possible cooling system installation.

The house has a separate fire alarm system for business and residential sides.

The Buttrick Carriage House and Caretaker’s Cottage serve as administrative offices, facilities workshop, and museum storage space. Both structures have suffered from exterior and interior deterioration due to lack of comprehensive rehabilitation work. The exterior envelope of both buildings requires extensive restoration which also includes window and door repairs. Currently, roof replacement for both buildings will be completed by summer or 2026. Both structures require significant interior rehabilitation to repair deteriorate interior systems such as plaster walls, wood/concrete flooring. The kitchen space at the Carriage House also needs an upgrade to modern design and standard. Upgrade of plumbing, especially fixtures for both bathrooms as well as the kitchen, must be upgraded to meet the current standard. Electrical and heating requires assessment for possible replacement.

One of the major assessment requirements for the Caretaker’s Cottage is to rehabilitate the first-floor spaces and entrance including 1st floor bathroom installation, to meet current ABA standard. Currently, the park does not have ABA compliant office space nor residential building units to accommodate ABA employees at the MIMA. Park suggested that the Caretaker’s Cottage could potentially be designed to avoid an adverse effect to accommodate for ABA compliance.

PSA Scope Statement (Park, Region, and A/E should discuss the limits of this work, what is included and not. Be as specific as possible/quantify as much as possible.

Assess existing conditions as indicated below, review and validate NPS-provided scope, and provide a scope of work with a Class C cost estimate. The cost estimate should include design, permitting and compliance, purchase, and installation, as well as removal and appropriate disposal of old components or rehabilitation of disturbed areas. All quantities and scopes provided here are preliminary and must be verified by the A/E team.

Assessments shall consider local environmental conditions and climate change projections to make recommendations to 1) reduce frequency of future maintenance, 2) increase the life expectancy of the assets/locations, and 3) increase overall sustainability and resilience of the assets/locations, including increased energy efficiency and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Assessments should address deferred maintenance solutions while suggesting improvements that will reduce the costs associated with operating and maintaining the park.

Assessments should note physical barriers to accessibility and observed accessibility concerns. A complete ABAAS Accessibility Assessment is not included.

For roof system inspections, the A/E Contractor is required to coordinate with the Interior Region 1 Safety Officer so that a safety plan for roof access can be developed prior to the first site visit. The A/E Contractor will be required to always adhere to this safety plan.

All design recommendations must include, where applicable, historically appropriate, code-compliant materials and design techniques. All renovations shall follow procedures set forth in the Secretary of

• Exterior envelope (roof system, doors/window, chimney)

• Porch

• Interior

• Upgrade heating and installation of cooling

• Upgrade plumbing system

• Upgrade electrical system

• Fire Alarm system

Location

Description Asset Code OB API FCI CRV DM&R Ranking UM QTY YEAR HISTORIC

STATUS

63671 Major John

Buttrick House

4100 1 93 .426 $1,459,420.41 $621,715.27 POOR GSF 3,179 1715 Y

105084 Buttrick Estate Service

Drive

1300 3 25 .130 $721,057.90 $93,505.05 FAIR SF 10,101.00 1911

63676 Buttrick Caretakers

Cottage

4100 3 73 .449 1,839,845.58 $823,553.93 POOR GSF 3,556 1911 Y

63935 Butterick Carriage House

4100 2 73 .510 $3,723,412.41 $1,900,320.29 SERIOUS GSF 10,727.00 1911 Y

PMIS # Title & Description Status Budget ($) Funding

Type Formulated Funded

328656 Repair Buttrick Caretaker’s cottage and Create ABA Accessible workspace FY29 $862,8835.26

ReRe Cyclic N/A

Additional Data for Reference [Park Documents? eTic Documents?]

• The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards—Technical Preservation Services, National Park Service (nps.gov) categories will be needed for each PSA – use only the categories that are needed based on PSA Scope Statement) Buildings and Ancillary Structures

1. Roofing and Stormwater Shedding Systems: Roof system, flashing, gutters, downspouts, venting, roofing features

2. Building Exterior Envelope (all): Siding, windows, doors, facia, trim, soffits, finishes, foundations, basement

3. Masonry: Foundation, chimney, steps, exterior veneers, driveway, concrete floors/ walks, basements

4. Interior Finishes: Paint, Drywall/plaster walls and ceilings, paint, trim, flooring and floor coverings, interior fixtures

5. Mechanical and Utility Systems: Electrical, emergency power generation, potable water supply, plumbing and piping, wastewater/sanitary sewer, storm sewer, HVAC, communications and IT signaling, lightning protection, fuel storage and supply (underground heating fuel tank size and age determination for life cycle replacement 50% usable life)

6. Life Safety Fire Detection/ Fire Suppression Systems: Standpipe, fire pump, system type, detection equipment, intrusion systems, size, and age determination for life cycle replacement 50% usable life.

7. Accessibility: Observed physical barriers, walkways, clearances, entrances, grade, slope (PSA is not an Accessibility Assessment)

8. Potential hazardous materials remediation issues interior and exterior: Observed mold, asbestos, lead (PSA is not an environmental assessment).

9. Vertical transportation systems of all types, interior and exterior

Maintained Landscapes

10. Grounds: Grades, drainage and stormwater management, vegetation, turf grass, walkways,

• Scope must be signed-off on by all parties prior to visit. The A/E will not scope additional projects outside of the originally agreed upon scope once on site.

• Park specific documents will be key to visit success. Many documents are not housed in Electronic Technical Information Center (eTIC). Provide A/E with as much project relevant information as you can prior to the visit.

• Project tour Point of Contact (POC) must be briefed or very knowledgeable about project.

• Work with A/E to establish report deadlines at closeout meeting.

• Adhere to deadlines. Once A/E delivers report, the region/park will have 15 days to review/comment.

A/E POC:

Site Visit Dates:

☐Supporting Documentation – As-Builts, drawings, maps, photos, previous conditions assessments, relevant studies: asbestos, lead-based-paint, HazMat, Geotech, Historic Structure Report, Cultural Landscape Report, FMSS Data – Asset Locations, Asset Details, and Work Orders etc. Any type of plan that has already been developed for the park, what is the driving master plan for the park.

☐Project Site Walk-through – Devote time/personnel to walk the facility/site and meet with PSA team during assigned week.

☐Meeting Space (Outdoor, open air meeting space with enough room for a minimal staff PSA team).

Conference room or workspace to meet as a team with Supt, FM, appropriate personnel during site visit. Kick off and close out will be done online.

The goal of this program is to conduct Project Scoping Analyses (PSAs) for high priority National Park Service (NPS) facilities. The NPS Units chosen for this PSA effort have identified the need for assistance in developing sound facilities projects at specific locations within the NPS Unit. The locations were chosen based on previous review and assessment at the Unit-level that yielded a solid understanding of the problem and possible solutions.

An Architecture and Engineering firm (A/E) contracted by NPS Region 1 will perform condition assessments, define/refine project scopes, develop cost estimates, and identify technical information to be compiled into a final report. This essential report will be used by the unit to develop Project Management Information System (PMIS) project submissions.

The PSA effort will yield high quality, high priority, design-ready projects that will be able to be quickly executed upon authorization and funding identification. This work will support the NPS mission and reduce NPS’s deferred maintenance backlog.

This document will be used as a checklist for the region/park and A/E to coordinate throughout the lifecycle of the PSA. The information below will help all parties involved be successful.

Park: Steam Town National Historic site STEA

Project Title: Conduct structural assessment of the Core Complex (History Museum, Theater, Visitor Center, and Technology Museum as well as fire alarm/suppression system.)

Project Description: Conduct detailed interior and exterior structural assessment of the Core Complex at Steam Town National Historic Site, concentrating on mezzanines which connect all four buildings. Interior and exterior assessment of the architectural system shall be assessed which includes but limited to windows/doors, roofing system, and interior finishes. Fire suppression and alarm systems shall also be assessed and electrical, building automation system (BAS) and communication systems shall be addressed to accommodate the fire system upgrade recommendation.

• Base Bid: Structural Assessment

• Option 1: Fire alarm and Suppression system assessment

• Option 2: Architectural assessment of interior and exterior

Steam town National Historic Site exists to preserve and protect the history of steam railroading in the United States. The park is located within a working railroad yard and incorporates the surviving elements of the 1902 DL&W Scranton roundhouse and locomotive repair shops. The Park also provides opportunities for the public to gain an understanding of the history of steam railroading through interaction with museum collections. The History Museum, Theater, Visitor Center, and Technology Museum are connected by exterior steel mezzanines which have roof covers. The original design for Steam town’s Core Complex had these enclosed. Due to the harsh winter conditions, park has utilized ice salt to mitigate snow removal not only for the pedestrian circulation, but also for the safety of the visitors and employees. Since the metal structures are exposed to the elements, there is severe deterioration and corrosion to the metal structure which results in a major safety issue. Exposed electrical conduits are corroded and wiring insulators are damage that causes extremely safety and fire issues. Due to these issues, the mezzanines have been closed for their use.

These mezzanines were intended as means of egress for fire escape and because they are closed, the park is in violation of the fire code. There is water infiltration at multiple locations which causes damage to the interior space. Possible reason is due to corroded metal windows and doors system which also have deteriorating sealant.

In March of 2026, a structural engineer from HACE inspected the structural mezzanines and provided a structural evaluation report. In April 2025, a NERO fire protection engineer’s fire assessment report also indicated that closing the mezzanines is a violation of the fire code. The Park requests a recommendation either to repair/replace existing system in-kind or a new design that is best suitable for the location and its climate. withstand local seasonal weather conditions. Park is also considering if the steel mezzanine should be completely enclosed. Consult also shall assess fire systems to provide recommendations and options based on that assessment as well as the 2025 life safety and fire protection risk assessment report. Electrical system shall also be assessed for suitability and integration with any fire system recommendations. Fire and electrical system task shall be option bid for this acquisition.

*Note: Both structural and fire risk assessment reports shall be provided upon bidder’s request.

* Photo Excerpt from the HACE report

Excluded location

Excluded location

PSA Scope Statement (Park, Region, and A/E should discuss the limits of this work, what is included and not. Be as specific as possible/quantify as much as possible.

Assess existing conditions as indicated below, review and validate NPS-provided scope, and provide a scope of work with a Class C cost estimate. The cost estimate should include design, permitting and compliance, purchase, and installation, as well as removal and appropriate disposal of old components or rehabilitation of disturbed areas. All quantities and scopes provided here are preliminary and must be verified by the A/E team.

Assessments shall consider local environmental conditions and climate change projections to make recommendations to 1) reduce frequency of future maintenance, 2) increase the life expectancy of the assets/locations, and 3) increase overall sustainability and resilience of the assets/locations, including increased energy efficiency and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Assessments should address deferred maintenance solutions while suggesting improvements that will reduce the costs associated with operating and maintaining the park.

Assessments should note physical barriers to accessibility and observed accessibility concerns. A complete ABAAS Accessibility Assessment is not included.

For roof system inspections, the A/E Contractor is required to coordinate with the Interior Region 1 Safety Officer so that a safety plan for roof access can be developed prior to the first site visit. The A/E Contractor will be required to always adhere to this safety plan.

All design recommendations must include, where applicable, historically appropriate, code-compliant materials and design techniques. All renovations shall follow procedures set forth in the Secretary of

• Interior and exterior Structural assessment of the Core Complex with concentration on the exterior mezzanines.

• Fire alarm/suppression system and associated electrical upgrades including BAS

• Interior and exterior of the assessment architectural system of the Core complex

Location

Description Asset Code OB API FCI CRV DM&R Ranking UM QTY YEAR HISTORIC

STATUS

1821 History Museum 4100 1 67 .0151 $12,331,224.10 $1,856,110.99 POOR GSF 17,012 1992 N

1811 Technology Museum

4100 1 61 .311 $10,025,847.90 $3,116,553.98 POOR GSF 13,856 1992 N

1342 Theater 4100 1 57 .367 $6,804,605.85 $2,497,937.20 POOR GSF 23,656 1994 N

1822 Visitor Center 4100 1 78 .321 $6,640,139.95 $2,132,240.30 POOR GSF 19,746 1994 N

PMIS # Title & Description

FY

Request Budget ($) Funding

Type Formulated Funded

N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Additional Data for Reference [Park Documents? eTic Documents?The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards—Technical Preservation Services, National Park Service (nps.gov) categories will be needed for each PSA – use only the categories that are needed based on PSA Scope Statement) Buildings and Ancillary Structures

1. Roofing and Stormwater Shedding Systems: Roof system, flashing, gutters, downspouts, venting, roofing features

2. Building Exterior Envelope (all): Siding, windows, doors, facia, trim, soffits, finishes, foundations, basement

3. Masonry: Foundation, chimney, steps, exterior veneers, driveway, concrete floors/ walks, basements

4. Interior Finishes: Paint, Drywall/plaster walls and ceilings, paint, trim, flooring and floor coverings, interior fixtures

5. Mechanical and Utility Systems: Electrical, emergency power generation, potable water supply, plumbing and piping, wastewater/sanitary sewer, storm sewer, HVAC, communications and IT signaling, lightning protection, fuel storage and supply (underground heating fuel tank size and age determination for life cycle replacement 50% usable life)

6. Life Safety Fire Detection/ Fire Suppression Systems: Standpipe, fire pump, system type, detection equipment, intrusion systems, size, and age determination for life cycle replacement 50% usable life.

7. Accessibility: Observed physical barriers, walkways, clearances, entrances, grade, slope (PSA is not an Accessibility Assessment)

8. Potential hazardous materials remediation issues interior and exterior: Observed mold, asbestos, lead (PSA is not an environmental assessment).

9. Vertical transportation systems of all types, interior and exterior

Maintained Landscapes

10. Grounds: Grades, drainage and stormwater management, vegetation, turf grass, walkways,

• Scope must be signed-off on by all parties prior to visit. The A/E will not scope additional projects outside of the originally agreed upon scope once on site.

• Park specific documents will be key to visit success. Many documents are not housed in Electronic Technical Information Center (eTIC). Provide A/E with as much project relevant information as you can prior to the visit.

• Project tour Point of Contact (POC) must be briefed or very knowledgeable about project.

• Work with A/E to establish report deadlines at closeout meeting.

• Adhere to deadlines. Once A/E delivers report, the region/park will have 15 days to review/comment.

A/E POC:

Site Visit Dates:

☐Supporting Documentation – As-Builts, drawings, maps, photos, previous conditions assessments, relevant studies: asbestos, lead-based-paint, HazMat, Geotech, Historic Structure Report, Cultural Landscape Report, FMSS Data – Asset Locations, Asset Details, and Work Orders etc. Any type of plan that has already been developed for the park, what is the driving master plan for the park.

☐Project Site Walk-through – Devote time/personnel to walk the facility/site and meet with PSA team during assigned week.

☐Meeting Space (Outdoor, open air meeting space with enough room for a minimal staff PSA team).

Conference room or workspace to meet as a team with Supt, FM, appropriate personnel during site visit. Kick off and close out will be done online.

Appendix A(North) - PIF_Drafts
Appendix G -NPS Directors' Order #36 Housing - Copy.pdf
Title sheet - Copy (2)
Appendix A(South) - PIF_Drafts
CEBE_PIF -
NERI_Launch Site
NERI_Trail_PIF -
Appendix A(South) - PIF_Drafts.pdf
Appendix G -NPS Directors' Order #36 Housing - Copy.pdf
Title sheet - Copy (2)

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