B08_ATT_1_NIFC_100-ADM_Repairs_GAOA22_-_Prologue20May24.docx

United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Fire and Aviation 3833 S Development Ave Boise, Idaho 83705-5354

1 March 2024

PROLOGUE

NIFC 100-Administration Repair, Access, and Abatement

FY 2022 GAOA

Work effort includes the demolition and renovation of major portions and systems of building 100 Administration (ADM) with new office and support spaces, and the addition of two external stair towers. All other work is as delineated within these contract documents. All other work is as shown within the contract documents. The building address is 3906 S Vista Ave Boise, ID 83705. The building is located on the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) campus at 3833 S Development Ave Boise, ID 83705.

General information about the 100-ADM building and the project is provided below.

1. Period of Performance: Expected to be 435 calendar days for this work from September 2024 to November 2025.

2. Building Occupancy: The building will be unoccupied for construction for up to 12 months, with the contractor allowed to start work on site on November 1, 2024. Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) a minimum of one week ahead of any work that requires occupant or furniture moves.

3. Modular Furniture: Contractor to remove existing furniture where impacted by the work and where new furniture is indicated on the plans, and furniture not retained by the government shall be disposed offsite. A two week pause in construction will be addressed in the construction schedule to enable the Government to install the vertical portions of Government provided modular furniture. Government to dissemble furniture in Room 128 to Office Room 141 where access is needed.

4. Site Safety: Contractor shall provide all safety barriers required for contractor and occupant safety.

5. Existing Building Construction: The building was constructed in 1968 with numerous small renovations since that time. The building is a concrete framed structure with basement, main level, second level, and an observation tower above the roof.

6. 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. Identification shall adhere to REAL ID standards upon effective date of federal requirement. 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.

7. 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.

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

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

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