A/E/C Services Statement of Work

Design- Build (DB)

Elko District Office Replacement

BLM Elko District Office

3900 East Idaho Street

Elko, NV 89801

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

National Operations Center

Architecture & Engineering Branch (OC-670)

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Elko District Office Replacement

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CONTENTS

1 OVERVIEW 6

1.1 Project Introduction and Background

1.2 Project Scope

1.3 Design-Build Contractor Scope

1.4 Government Furnished Information and Materials

2 GENERAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS 8

2.1 Progress Payments

2.1.1 Design Phase:

2.1.2 Construction Phase:

2.2 Project Meetings

2.2.1 Design Phase Progress Meetings:

2.2.2 Construction Phase Progress Meetings:

2.2.3 Preconstruction Meeting:

2.2.4 Meeting Participation:

2.3 Project Schedule

2.3.1 General:

2.3.2 Purpose:

2.3.3 Software:

2.3.4 Schedule Development:

2.3.5 Project Schedule Updates

2.3.6 Progress Payments:

2.4 Forms

3 DESIGN PARAMETERS 13

3.1 General

3.2 Project Design Imperatives:

3.3 construction and Demolition Sequencing:

3.4 Compliance & Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

3.5 Site Design

3.6 Building Design

3.7 Mechanical Design

3.8 FIRE PROTECTION

3.9 Electrical Design

3.10 Office Furnishings / Systems Furnishings Design

3.11 Sustainable Design & Energy Conservation

3.11.1 New Federal Commercial and Multi-Family High-Rise Residential Buildings

4 DESIGN DELIVERABLES & SERVICES 18

4.1 Overview

4.2 Project Administration & Management Services

4.3 Pre-Design (PD) & Schematic Design (SD) Deliverables & Services

4.3.1 General / All Disciplines (PD/SD)

4.3.2 Site, Survey & Landscape (PD/SD)

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4.3.3 Civil Engineering (PD/SD)

4.3.4 Architecture (PD/SD)

4.3.5 Structural Engineering (PD/SD)

4.3.6 Mechanical & Plumbing Engineering (PD/SD)

4.3.7 Fire Protection (PD/SD)

4.3.8 Electrical Engineering (PD/SD)

4.3.9 Sustainability (PD/SD)

4.4 Design Development (DD) & Construction Document (CD) Deliverables & Services

4.4.1 General / All Disciplines (DD/CD)

4.4.2 Site, Survey & Landscape (DD/CD)

4.4.3 Civil Engineering (DD/CD)

4.4.4 Architecture (DD/CD)

4.4.5 Structural Engineering (DD/CD)

4.4.6 Mechanical & Plumbing Engineering (DD/CD)

4.4.7 Fire Protection (DD/CD)

4.4.8 Electrical Engineering (DD/CD)

4.4.9 Sustainability (DD/CD)

4.5 Construction Administration

5 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS 23

5.1 Overview

5.2 Environmental and Sustainability Requirements

5.2.1 Sustainability Requirements:

5.2.2 Minimize Construction Impacts:

5.2.3 Air and Water Pollution Control:

5.3 Schedule of Values

5.4 Construction Support

5.4.1 Staging Areas

5.4.2 Structures

5.4.3 Construction Zones

5.4.4 Parking of Construction Vehicles

5.5 Submittals During Construction

5.5.1 Applicability

5.5.2 Construction Submittal Types:

5.5.3 Government Review of Construction Submittals

5.5.4 Submittal List

5.5.5 Use for Construction

5.6 Construction Coordination

5.7 Construction Photographic Documentation

5.8 Construction Quality Control

5.9 Working Hours Restrictions

5.10 Temporary Services

5.10.1 Fire Protection Equipment

5.10.2 Vehicles and Equipment

5.10.3 Hazard Control

5.10.4 Spark Arresters

5.10.5 Smoking

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5.10.6 Welding

5.10.7 Electricity and Lighting

5.10.8 Telephone

5.10.9 Water

5.10.10 Heating and Cooling

5.10.11 Sanitary Facilities

5.11 Access

5.12 Preservation of Adjacent Features

5.13 Existing Utilities

5.14 Hauling Restrictions

5.15 Accident Prevention

5.15.1 Traffic Management Plan:

5.15.2 Accident Prevention Program

5.15.3 Emergency Response:

5.15.4 Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Response:

5.15.5 Accident Reporting

5.15.6 Quality Assurance

5.15.7 Accident Prevention Products

5.15.8 Training

5.16 Temporary Controls

5.16.1 Housekeeping

5.16.2 Weather Protection

5.17 Field Engineering

5.18 Project Close-Out

5.18.1 Project Record Drawings

5.18.2 As-Constructed Drawings

5.18.3 Posted Operating Instructions

5.18.4 Cleaning

5.18.5 Final Inspection

5.18.6 Operation and Maintenance Data

5.18.7 System Demonstration and Training

5.19 Substantial Completion and Final Inspection

6 DELIVERABLE DETAILS 34

6.1 Format Requirements

6.2 Distribution

6.3 Communication

7 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE & SCHEDULE 36

7.1 Period of Performance Summary

7.2 Initial Conference Call

7.3 Kickoff Meeting and Site Visit

7.4 Site Survey, Geotechnical, and Schematic Design Documents

7.5 50% Design Development Documents

7.6 100% Design Development Documents

7.7 50% Construction Documents

7.8 100% Construction Documents

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7.9 Final Construction Documents

7.10 Construction

7.11 As-Constructed Drawings

8 SUBMITTALS AND MEETINGS 40

8.1 Design Submittals

8.2 Progress Meetings

8.2.1 Progress Meeting Milestones

8.2.2 Design Phase Progress Meetings

8.2.3 Pre-Construction Meeting

8.2.4 Construction Phase Progress Meetings

8.2.5 Meeting Participation

8.3 Quality Control

8.4 Required Reports

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1 OVERVIEW

1.1 PROJECT INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

The existing Elko District Office Administration Building was originally built in 1982-1983. Multiple parts of the building have been replaced during its lifespan, including the HVAC system and roof. The building requires extensive annual maintenance and repairs to continue to function as intended. An additional modular building was in use to accommodate staff, since removed by the BLM. The existing building is not large enough to accommodate current or future staffing levels. Further, it has multiple areas that are not ABA compliant, does not meet current BLM energy efficiency guidelines, and has multiple health & safety issues.

Physical Address: 3900 East Idaho Street, Elko, NV 89801 Office Hours: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday

Currently, the BLM District Office and the separate off-site USFS Administrative building have the following occupant counts:

BLM Full time staff count daily: 89 individuals (76 FTE + 6 Seasonal + 7 Future Hires) BLM Average peak visitor count daily: 20± individuals BLM Special event visitor count 100± individuals USFS Full time staff count daily: 46 individuals USFS Average peak visitor count daily: 15+- individuals USFS Special event visitor count 30+- individuals

1.2 PROJECT SCOPE

The overall project scope to be designed and constructed by the Design-Build Contractor (DBC) under this

Statement of Work shall be as follows:

The Project includes all design and construction for replacement of a BLM office and a new Forest Service

Office.

The new BLM District Office facility will be approximately 19,000 square feet with a proposed site area of disturbance approximately 5 acres. The office design will based on schematic drawings already prepared by the BLM. The new BLM facility will provide administrative District Office, Field Office, visitor contact space, law enforcement space, for BLM government employees. Following construction of the new BLM office, this contract will include demolition of the existing BLM office.

This project will includes design and construct a US Forest Service (USFS) District Office Building with a maximum area of 7,170.

This project also includes the design and construction of the new site layout in the areas immediately adjacent to the new and demolished facilities. The site construction shall be phase to allow the existing BLM office to remain in use by the employees and the public until the new office is ready for occupany.

The site design shall incorporate temporary phased and permanent grading and drainage, proposed traffic patterns around the facilities, parking, security, communications, a xeriscape landscape, and automated landscape irrigation system.

The final building designs will incorporate the conceptual site, phasing, building plans, and mass model concepts found within the Government Concept Package, attached. The DBC shall be responsible for developing integrated design solutions for this project. The final site design will require review and coordination with the existing site development, including a phased construction process to build the new BLM Office, demolish the existing BLM office, and then build the new Forest Service office.

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Consideration shall be given to availability of materials, equipment and labor, construction sequencing and scheduling, economic analysis of construction and operations, user and visitor safety and maintenance requirements, security, sustainability and energy conservation

1.3 DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTOR SCOPE

The DBC shall be responsible for the design and construction of various replacements and improvements to the Elko District Office Administrative site. The project also includes associated site elements and utility work associated with the buildings in accordance with the Government Concept Package provided by the

Government.

The work will include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Review and integrate the Government Requirements outlined herein; including the Conceptual

Phasing and Design drawings; Performance Specifications, et al found in the Government Concept

Package

• Review existing site information and data.

• Upon award, provide schedule of project design work, with milestone submittal dates indicated.

Coordinate proposed milestone dates with the Government.

• Review and integrate the Topographical Survey and Geotechnical Report. Provide necessary incidental survey/utility information needed to complete the design and construction.

• Design site, site utilities, buildings complete. Design to include construction phasing plans within the construction documents.

• Prepare and submit PD/SD Schematic Design Documents for review and approval, as required per milestone dates outlined in the design schedule. Submit separate SD document submittals for both

BLM and USFS portions of the project.

• Submit Design Development (DD) and Construction Documents (CD) (drawings and specifications) for review and approval, as required per milestone dates outlined in the design schedule. Submit separate DD and CD document submittals for both BLM and USFS portions of the project.

• Prepare and submit schedule of construction work, including submittal review, material ordering, material delivery dates, showing also float time. Coordinate proposed milestone dates with

Government.

• Prepare and submit construction submittals for Designer of Record approval and Government review.

• Secure work area and provide for continued access to the facility as Government intends.

Coordinate with the Government regarding which portions of the facility will be accessible to the public throughout each construction phase.

• Construct project, integrating the construction phasing plans developed within the construction documents.

• Regularly report on construction progress (and schedules) including communications between

Designers of Record and the Construction forces that modify or interpret the construction documents.

• Create and provide Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals to the Government.

• Provide Project Record documents and As-Constructed drawings including utility supply ratings.

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1.4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION AND MATERIALS

The Government will provide the following information and materials:

● Conceptual Site Plans, Site Utility Plan, and Site Phasing Plans (5 drawing sheets)

● Project Plans: Conceptual Floor Plans, Roof Plans, Room Finish Schedules, Mass Model Concepts

(5) drawing sheets.

● Uniformat Performance Specifications (Uniformat Sections A10 through G40- 159 pages)

● Stamped Site Survey

○ to include electronic survey data/files (upon award)

● Stamped Geotechnical Report

● BLM Space Usage internal memoranda:

○ IM 2023-046, Space Authorizations and Design Standards

○ IM 2021-30, Office Space Authorizations

● BLM Building Codes and Standards 2025

● BLM Requested Pathway to Guiding Principles Compliance

● Asbestos Report

● Lead Evaluation Report

● BLM Forms:

○ Transmittal forms

○ Typical construction submittals

○ BLM CAD and/or Revit Title Block file (upon award)

● Environmental compliance documentation (upon award, as completed)

● Physical Security Criteria for Federal Facilities (upon award, as available)

● Security Assessment and Visual Assessment Report performed by BLM (upon award, as completed)

2 GENERAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

2.1 PROGRESS PAYMENTS

Progress payments shall be made to the DBC as follows:

2.1.1 Design Phase:

Progress payments during the design phase of the work will be based on submission, review, and acceptance of design deliverables as outlined in this Statement of Work.

2.1.2 Construction Phase:

Progress payments during construction will be based on the percentage of work completed on items listed on the approved schedule of values. Actual construction completed and in place will form the basis for payment. Verification of the percentage of completion shall be initiated by the

DBC under the direction of a representative of the Government, unless the Government waives this requirement in a specific instance. The DBC shall make the computations for payment based on the Government’s verification of work completed and in place for any periods for which progress payments are requested. The DBC shall furnish to the Government originals of all field notes and all other records relating to the basis for payment, who shall use them as necessary to determine the final amount of progress payments. The DBC shall retain copies of all such material furnished to the Government.

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2.2 PROJECT MEETINGS

Project meetings shall be conducted as follows:

2.2.1 Design Phase Progress Meetings:

The DBC shall participate in virtual (Microsoft Teams) conference calls with the Government and other project team members during the project Design Phase and at intervals aligning with the project’s Deliverables milestones to update them on the following agenda items:

• Approval of minutes of previous meetings.

• Current status of project design documents.

• Coordination and clarification of design items with the Government as necessary to keep the design documents progressing.

• Schedule update.

• Other business related to the project.

2.2.2 Construction Phase Progress Meetings:

The DBC shall participate in bi-weekly virtual (Microsoft Teams) conference calls with the

Government and other project team members during the Construction Phase to update them on the following agenda items:

• Approval of minutes of previous meetings.

• Submittal status.

• Review of off-site fabrication and delivery (as applicable).

• Requests for Information (RFIs) and issues.

• Modifications.

• Work in progress and work projected over the next six (6) weeks.

• Schedule update (provide updated Critical Path Method schedule every two months).

• Status of As-Constructed Drawings and O&M Manuals.

• Other business related to the project.

2.2.3 Preconstruction Meeting:

The following Deliverables shall be submitted a minimum of one week prior to the Preconstruction

Meeting:

• Letter designating the DBC Project Superintendent.

• Project Schedule with construction portion fully developed.

• Schedule of Values.

• Accident Prevention Program.

• List of subcontractors for the project (must be the same as in the DBC’s proposal).

• Written statements from subcontractors certifying compliance with applicable labor standard clauses.

• Evidence of liability insurance coverage and workmen’s compensation for the Contractor and all subcontractors.

• Quality Control Plan.

• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Submittal process.

• List of required permits.

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After the 100% Construction Documents are approved and prior to the start of construction, the

Contracting Officer (CO) will arrange an on-site Preconstruction meeting with the DBC. The meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum:

• Correspondence procedures.

• Jobsite safety.

• Roles and responsibilities.

• Lines of Authority.

• Schedule of Values.

• Progress payments.

• Submittal process.

• Resolution to any comments provided by the Government on the Part 2.0 Project

Requirements deliverables.

• Construction schedule (provide an electronic copy in software it was created in).

• Labor standards.

• Payroll reports.

• Modifications.

• Accident reporting.

• BLM Rules and Regulations.

• Medical emergency processes, availability, emergency numbers, and contacts.

• Government permits, burning construction waste, rules of the road, alcohol use, housekeeping, firearms, pets, natural and cultural resource concerns.

• Bridge, access road and site constraints.

• Visitation and public relations.

• Environmental and sustainability requirements for the Project.

• Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and night work.

• Traffic control.

2.2.4 Meeting Participation:

Participation at scheduled meetings on the part of the DBC shall include the design disciplines and consultants appropriate to the level of project development and stage of review. Participants shall be responsible professionals with direct knowledge of the work components.

The DBC shall take the lead in the coordination and facilitation of all meetings and ensure the attendance of the necessary design disciplines and consultants. DBC shall provide meeting minutes and written responses to review comments within one week of the meeting conclusion or receipt of comments.

2.3 PROJECT SCHEDULE

The Project Schedule shall be managed by the DBC as follows:

2.3.1 General:

The DBC shall furnish the project schedule to the Government and provide digital copies after award and before the Design Meetings. The Schedule shall include a detailed design phase with design deliverable submission dates and review periods, as well as a summary construction schedule, with important milestones included for both phases.

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The DBC shall fully develop the construction portion of the schedule and submit it to the

Government before the Preconstruction Meeting or any construction begins. The project schedule shall be updated every month throughout the entire contract period until project substantial completion. The status date of each schedule update shall be 10 days before the progress payment request date.

Construction work cannot begin until Government approval is obtained for the entire set of 100%

Complete DB Construction Documents.

2.3.2 Purpose:

The purpose of the project schedule is to ensure adequate planning, coordination, scheduling, and reporting during execution of design and construction activities of the DBC. The project schedule will assist the DBC and the Government in monitoring the progress of the work, evaluating proposed changes, and processing the DBC’s monthly progress payment requests.

2.3.3 Software:

Scheduling software shall be the latest version of Microsoft Project or approved equal.

2.3.4 Schedule Development:

The project schedule shall cover the entire contract period. The late finish date of the project schedule shall be the same date as the established completion date of the contract.

The DBC shall use the Critical Path Method (CPM) with limited use of lead or lag durations between scheduled activities. The DBC’s project schedule shall consist of procurement activities (including mobilization, submittal issue and approvals, and the fabrication and delivery of key and long-lead procurement items) and construction activities.

The DBC’s project schedule shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following for each activity:

• Identify each and every activity number with numerical designations (maximum 5-digit).

Number of activities shall be in increments of 10.

• Concise description of the work represented by the activity (maximum 48 characters).

Avoid the use of non-standard abbreviations. The work related to each activity shall be limited to one work trade.

• Activity duration in whole working days with a maximum duration of 15 workdays each, unless otherwise approved by the Government; exceptions may be made for non-construction activities including mobilization, shop drawing and sample submittals, fabrication of materials, delivery of materials and equipment, and concrete curing.

In developing the project schedule, the DBC shall be responsible for ensuring that subcontractor work at all tiers, as well as its own work, is included in the project schedule.

The project schedule, as developed shall show the sequence and interdependence of activities required for complete performance of the work. The DBC shall be responsible for ensuring all work sequences are logical and the project schedule shows a coordinated work plan, with critical path dependencies clearly delineated. Proposed durations assigned to each activity shall be the DBC’s best estimate of time required to complete the activity considering the scope and resources planned for the activity. Resource loading of each activity shall list all personnel by labor category and

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2.3.5 Project Schedule Updates

2.3.5.1 Monthly Updates:

The monthly updating of the project schedule shall be an integral part and basic element of the estimate upon which progress payments shall be made under this contract. If, in the judgement of the Government, the DBC fails or refuses to provide a schedule of values and a complete schedule update or revision as specified hereinafter, the DBC shall be deemed to have not provided the required information upon which the progress payment may be made and shall be subject to retainage of a portion of the payment.

2.3.5.2 Progress Report:

The report shall include a brief description of the actual progress made during the update period; actual and potential delaying activities; any impediments to progress; issues related to inclement weather; progress toward established milestones and project float. The report shall include a brief description of the work anticipated to be performed in the next month.

Any minor revisions to the schedule should be identified so they can be evaluated and accepted or rejected.

As the project progresses, indicate Actual Completion percentage for each activity. If the schedule update shows a late finish date after the contract completion date, at a minimum, include the following in the progress report submission:

• Any known delays.

• Actions that will be taken to get back on schedule.

• Pending modifications.

• Impediments or constraints affecting progress.

2.3.6 Progress Payments:

As outlined in the Contract.

2.4 FORMS

The Government will require the DBC to submit the following forms at appropriate intervals and milestones established prior to commencement of project construction:

• Submittal / Transmittal.

• Accident / Property Damage Reports.

• Quality Control Reports.

• Testing Reports.

• Inspection Reports.

• Update / Status Reports.

The actual forms used will be designed by the DBC with input from the Government and approved by the

Government. As part of this SOW, the Government has provided sample forms that the Government has utilized in the past.

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3 DESIGN PARAMETERS

3.1 GENERAL

The design will be based on the Concept Design Drawings, Performance Specifications documents included in the Government Concept Package developed by the BLM and included with the project solicitation. The DBC will be responsible for developing an integrated design solution, construction documents, and final construction.

The project design will require review and coordination with the Government. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to utility development, security fencing, vehicle / equipment storage, and parking for personal and Government vehicles.

The DBC remains fully responsible for determining if the standards or provisions cited in the Performance

Specifications have been revised or updated from those listed. Any such conflicts between the

Performance Specifications and the identified standard or provisions shall be brought to the attention of the

Government requesting direction.

All Architect-Engineer (A/E) Services shall be performed by licensed Architects and Engineers registered in the State of Nevada.

3.2 PROJECT DESIGN IMPERATIVES:

The DBC shall be responsible for developing integrated design solutions for this project, including input from the stakeholders, BLM National Operations Center, and USFS architects and engineers, as appropriate. Foremost among the strategic goals for the project are the following imperatives:

• BLM District employees and work shall not be disproportionally impacted by construction of the new buildings, the demolition of existing building, and the construction sequencing developed by the DBC. The BLM understands utility work may impact continued operations. The DBC shall design to limit utility interruptions.

• BLM District office functions and performance shall remain accessible to the Public and public parking during construction and demolition sequencing. The Public’s ability to access these functions shall not be unduly impacted.

• Both new buildings shall conform to Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings, 2020 or current edition. Separate, individual paths to compliance for each building will be acceptable although matching paths are encouraged.

• New BLM District Office building shall adhere to Space Usage Internal Memoranda BLM IM 2023-

046, Space Authorizations and Design Standards and IM 2021-30, Office Space Authorizations

• New BLM District Office building gross area shall not exceed 19,000GSF in compliance with IM

2021-30.

• The BLM District Office building final design shall incorporate the Government Concept Package plans and concepts. The plans and concepts shall be incorporated with modifications as required to accommodate site orientation, grades, utilities, and constraints; internal ramps; code and ABA compliance; construction working clearances and sequencing; and the like.

• The USFS building final design shall incorporate the USFS plans and concepts within the

Government Concept Package, with total gross building area not to exceed 7,170 GSF. The USFS

Building shall supply its own power service from the grid. Building design efforts will need to be coordinated to prevent crossover on utilities. All utility usage shall be metered separately from the remainder of the BLM buildings, new and existing.

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3.3 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION SEQUENCING:

The existing BLM District Office building shall be demolished as part of the project. The DBC shall produce a demolition plan for the existing building and associated utilities, carefully sequenced to allow the existing facility to remain in operation for the duration of new construction, until occupation of the new replacement facility occurs.

The Government requires construction sequencing plans to be developed by the DBC, to facilitate safe and continued site and building operations during construction. To this end, develop site and construction sequencing drawing sheets along the lines of the following intent, and include same in each submittal to the Government:

• Phase Zero: Design and construct temporary and permanent site utility modifications to clear the excavation footprint of the Phase One new BLM District Office Building, while maintaining continuity of services for the existing BLM building to be eventually demolished in Phase Two. Similar considerations shall be integrated into the design for the remaining existing site buildings- maintain utility services for the duration of all Phases.

• Phase One: Design and construct the new BLM District Office building along with temporary and permanent site improvements (including ABA access, utilities, and drainage) to allow the building to fully function and safely receive the Public while the Phase Two existing building demolition is underway. The sequencing plans shall incorporate contractor laydown/staging areas integrated adjacent to the Phase One building construction, in a manner that isolates all construction activities

(excluding delivery ingress/egress) within a temporary construction fence. Considerations shall be made for construction deliveries and for contractor office, parking, access, etc.

• Phase Two: Design and demolish the existing building and remove/cap existing utilities that served the demolished building. Design to render the site clean of demolition debris, including foundations, with grading established to allow safe ABA pedestrian passage to the Ph One building, and as required to prevent erosion for an extended period of time, should the construction Notice To

Proceed for Phase 4 be somehow delayed. Maintain safe Public and BLM employee access to the new Phase One District Office Building for the duration of this Phase.

• Phase Three: Design and construct public parking improvements west of the Phase One building.

Construct also the landscaping improvements around the Phase One building. Include demolishing temporary site improvements and constructing permanent site improvements to infill the site area where the previous BLM Admin building was removed.

• Phase Four: The USFS personnel are currently located off-site in a separate facility. In Phase

Four, design to construct the new US Forest Service District Office building along with the permanent site improvements surrounding same. The general building location has been shown, however, the final, fixed site location and orientation of the USFS Building shall be determined by the DBC’s grading, drainage, and parking layout solution, to meet Government approval. Maintain safe Public and BLM employee access to the new Phase One District Office Building for the duration of this Phase. It is intended the Phase Four USFS Construction Documents be developed and bound as a separate, independent set of drawings to facilitate independent review, comment, and construction by the USFS, while still holistically integrated into the total interior site redevelopment plan developed by the DBC.

• All Phases: Between Phases, coordinate and document required modifications to the construction yard and demolition yard, incorporating all changes required to contractor staging, office, parking, access, etc. Primary planning imperatives are designing to maintain the life-health-safety of

Government employees and for the Public outside of the fenced construction/demolition yards, including considerations for contractor deliveries and contractor access to the interior work areas.

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3.4 COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION (AHJ)

The project design shall comply with all applicable codes, regulations, and standards to ensure adherence to safety, structural integrity, and environmental requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, compliance with all standards identified in the “BLM Building Codes and Standards” document. It is the responsibility of the DBC and associated personnel to ensure that all aspects of design meet these requirements throughout all phases of the project to guarantee public safety and the long-term functionality of the facilities.

The BLM will serve as the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) on this project; therefore, a building permit will not be required. While the BLM will serve as the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), some of these services may still require coordination with state and local agencies (e.g. utility service approvals). The DBC shall prepare the necessary submittal documentation for clearances and approvals when needed.

3.5 SITE DESIGN

Off-site design services are not anticipated for most utilities which are present on the site and access to the site is currently adequate and maintained. There may be exceptions, such as water service, that require connection back to city utilities. The DBC site design will address all areas disturbed during the demolition and construction. The DBC shall evaluate the feasibility of wasting excavated material onsite vs. offsite disposal.

As part of the services rendered within the Contract, DBC shall evaluate and verify the location, size, and functional capacity of the existing utilities available on site and incorporate needed improvements in the design to facilitate adequate utility services to the new facilities. The site currently experiences power phase loss events at several buildings with independent source connections. The DBC shall coordinate with NV Energy to determine whether site power reliability can be improved and aid utility in improvements. The construction documents for both the BLM District Office and the US Forest Service District Office shall include individual smart metering (Government-owned) for all applicable utilities, i.e. utility power, onsite renewable energy, and domestic water.

The DBC shall investigate the site, thoroughly coordinating with Government Provided Materials and local utility providers and shall perform on-site verification to avoid designs requiring unnecessary displacement of utilities and other permanent features. The DBC shall refer to the Government’s Site Survey and Geotechnical Report, and integrate the information and findings within. A traffic study is not required.

Anticipated services include Site and Utility Analysis, Schematic Design, Design Development, and

Construction Documents with each submittal, including estimates at the appropriate class level.

3.6 BUILDING DESIGN

The building design is to be based on the documents provided in the Government Concept Package. The

BLM prefers the BLM building to be designed around a structural steel frame, glulam members at key areas, with steel studs exterior and interior. The USFS building may be either structural steel/studs or wood frame construction, whichever proves the most cost effective. Framing material for USFS building shall confirmed by the USFS in the Schematic Design narrative review.

The DBC may consider alternate materials, spatial efficiencies, design considerations and any other items that may improve the project from a cost, aesthetic, or functionality perspective, subject to identification and

Government approval at Schematic Design submittal.

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Foundations shall be of reinforced concrete and will be based on the Government provided geotechnical survey/study and report.

3.7 MECHANICAL DESIGN

Proposed mechanical systems shall be determined through an Energy Life Cycle Cost Analysis (ELCCA) of the entire building. The Government recommends the energy modeling team be experienced in models that comply with the baseline and proposed modeling requirements found in Appendix G of ASHRAE 90.1-

2019.

Option 5 of New Construction & Modernization Criteria 2.1 “Energy Efficiency” within the “Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings” (December 2020) requires the building’s energy performance to be 30% better than ASHRAE 90.1-2019 or a combination of systems that are the most life cycle cost effective. If the project is low-rise residential the building’s energy performance must be 30% better than 2021 IECC or a combination of systems that are the most life cycle cost effective.

The ELCCA shall be conducted using a preliminary floor plan (see Sustainability Section below for more information) to compare a minimum of two HVAC systems to the ASHRAE 90.1-2019 baseline (for a total of at least three systems modeled). At least one HVAC system shall be fuel sourced, at least one HVAC system shall be all-electric, and all shall consider climate, infrastructure costs of utility service, and local utility rates. Coordination with architectural and electrical disciplines will be necessary to develop models that include exterior envelope and lighting proposed designs.

Mechanical systems shall comply with NIST Handbook 135, 2024 edition “Life Cycle Costing Manual for the Federal Energy Management Program”. (https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/nist/criteria/nist-handbook-135). It is recommended that the ELCCA team use free NIST BLCC5 Software which provides computational support for ELCCA calculations in compliance with NIST 135. The software can be downloaded at the following website: https://www.energy.gov/femp/building-life-cycle-cost-programs.

3.8 FIRE PROTECTION

The DBC shall evaluate the project occupancy classification, construction type, available water pressure and supply, maintenance requirements and applicable fire codes and regulations to support the

Government’s requirement that both buildings be fully fire protection sprinklered. Fire protection design shall include (as applicable) automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, standpipe and hose systems, and other necessary systems required by the NFPA and other applicable building codes.

3.9 ELECTRICAL DESIGN

The project shall include security systems with access control, cameras, duress, and intrusion detection to include:

• Physical access control system must be Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management

(FICAM) and must be included on the GSA-approved Product List. Design and installation of the system must be performed by a Electronic Physical Access Control CSEIP Contractor.

• Infrastructure necessary for PoE camera system as needed per Facility Security Level assessment.

Camera locations coordinated with the Government.

The project shall incorporate Dark Sky requirements and reduce light pollution as defined by DarkSky

International .

Draf https://www.energy.gov/femp/building-life-cycle-cost-programs

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The project design shall require the DBC to provide and pay for the primary power and transformer work shown, individually attributed to both BLM and USFS buildings, all associated costs included within the

Contract for Construction, documented within the Schedule of Values.

3.10 OFFICE FURNISHINGS / SYSTEMS FURNISHINGS DESIGN

Furniture and Systems Furnishing design and installation is not included in this Statement of Work. This contract includes the space-planning, initial layout, and coordination with the Government for the open office space systems furniture layout (both buildings). It also includes the design of all built-in furniture fixtures (counters, shelving, casework, cabinets, etc.). Final design, specifications, construction documentation, procurement, and installation of the systems furniture will be conducted by the Government under separate contract.

3.11 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN & ENERGY CONSERVATION

The project shall incorporate sustainable design elements to the maximum extent feasible.

1. Compliance with the Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings 2020 is required for this project. The Government has provided its desired pathway to compliance with the Guiding

Principles with this solicitation.

2. A certified commissioning provider independent of the design and construction team will provide commissioning and reporting services. This commissioning agent will be contracted through the

DBC, costs included within the Contract.

3. Xeriscape landscaping addressing all seven xeriscape principles, maximizing the use of native and xeric species, and minimizing the size and water use needs of the landscape irrigation system.

4. Code of Federal Regulations Compliance:

3.11.1 New Federal Commercial and Multi-Family High-Rise Residential Buildings

Comply with 10 CFR Part 433 which requires modeling in accordance with ASHRAE 90.1-2019.

Provide documentation of the following compliance:

1. All mandatory requirements by using DOE’s COMcheck online software to produce a report showing compliance. Compliance with energy code mandatory requirements is part of

ASHRAE 90.1-2019 Appendix G compliance’s path per paragraph G1.2.1.a.

2. Show proposed building consumes 30% less energy than a baseline building when comparatively modeled using the Performance Rating Method found in Appendix G.

Energy consumption shall include the building envelope and energy consuming systems such as space heating, space cooling, ventilation, service water heating, lighting, and all process and receptacle loads.

3. The formula for determining the percentage improvement shall be as follows

Percentage Improvement = 100 x (1-PCI/PCIt), where:

PCI = Performance Cost Index calculated in accordance with Section G1.2 of

ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019

PCIt = Performance Cost Index Target calculated by formula in Section 4.2.1.1 of

ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019.

Draf https://www.sustainability.gov/pdfs/guiding_principles_for_sustainable_federal_buildings.pdf

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4. If 30% reduction is not life cycle cost effective, modify the proposed building design to achieve an energy consumption level at or better than the maximum level of energy that is life-cycle cost-effective.

4 DESIGN DELIVERABLES & SERVICES

4.1 OVERVIEW

The project design shall be based on the Government Concept Package. Consideration shall be given to availability of materials, equipment and labor, construction sequencing and scheduling, economic analysis of construction and operations, user safety and maintenance requirements, security, sustainability, and energy conservation.

Each set of deliverables shall include appropriately, and progressively developed Drawings, Specifications, Cost Estimates, Energy Life Cycle Cost Analysis, Design Calculations, and other exhibits as required for sustainability compliance documentation, permits or certifications and in accordance with industry standards and practices. The drawings shall include at a minimum, but are not limited to: civil, landscape, utility, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings

4.2 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT SERVICES

The DBC shall be responsible for administering the following services throughout the project design phases:

1) Project Administration services consisting of administrative functions including:

a) Consultations.

b) Research.

c) Meetings.

d) Communications.

e) Travel Time.

f) Progress Reports and Meeting Minutes.

g) Direction of the Work of In-House Personnel.

2) Overall DBC familiarization with project, including meetings and research as necessary to ensure all disciplines have a thorough understanding of the Government’s programmatic needs and priorities.

3) Disciplines Coordination / Document Quality Assurance and Quality Control:

a) Coordination between the work of all disciplines involved in the Project at appropriate intervals and throughout the design.

b) Review and coordination with existing site development documents and conditions.

c) Review of Project contract documents to ensure accuracy, thoroughness and completeness.

4) Coordination as necessary with relevant external utility AHJ’s, including (verify):

a) Water service provider: City of Elko NV

b) Sewer service provider: City of Elko NV

c) Electricity service provider: NV Energy

d) Gas service provider. Southwest Gas

e) Phone and Internet service provider: Frontier, Anthem, Viasat, AT&T, Zito

f) Research of applicable building codes and other applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and codes of regulating entities.

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4.3 PRE-DESIGN (PD) & SCHEMATIC DESIGN (SD) DELIVERABLES & SERVICES

The DBC shall provide the Architectural and Engineering Deliverables & Services for the Pre-Design and

Schematic Design phases as outlined in this Section of the Statement of Work. All disciplines shall develop their respective deliverable packages to detail levels appropriate to the Pre-Design and Schematic Design phases of the project and in accordance with the general industry standards regarding these phases. The

DBC shall ensure coordination between each discipline.

4.3.1 General / All Disciplines (PD/SD)

1) Preliminary selection of building systems and materials.

2) Design Analysis narrative describing application of program requirements - including sustainability and Guiding Principles – to the project conceptual plan.

3) Production of Preliminary Outline Specification organized in accordance with industry standards (MasterFormat).

4) Preparation of separate submittal documents for BLM and USFS portions of the project, for individual review and comment by the Government.

5) Preparation of Construction Phasing Plans to be included in the submittal drawing documents.

4.3.2 Site, Survey & Landscape (PD/SD)

1) Review and integration of Existing Conditions site/survey documents, including all existing physical features, utilities (above and below grade), topographic contours, property lines, control points, easements, rights-of-way, radon testing, and other information deemed relevant to the project. The Site Survey sheet(s) have been included in the Government Concept

Package. Include all Survey sheets (marked For Information Only) within the drawing sets of all subsequent submittals.

2) Review and integration of the Geotechnical Report including soils and seismic analysis and recommendations for excavations, foundations, traffic paving, and import fill, et al, as needed to understand the existing soils conditions for the project. The Geotechnical Report has been included within the Government Concept Package. Include the Geotechnical Report within the project Specifications Project Manual of all subsequent submittals.

3) Preliminary landscape plants, materials, and proposed irrigation.

4.3.3 Civil Engineering (PD/SD)

1) Consideration of design solutions for necessary project items, such as domestic water, sanitary sewer, electrical, phone, communication, utility systems, fire protection, grading/drainage, erosion control, paving, and other items deemed relevant to the project.

2) Production of Schematic Design Drawing Set, including overall site plan, preliminary stormwater and drainage plans, and other drawings deemed relevant to the project.

4.3.4 Architecture (PD/SD)

1) Review and verification of the project and building program, staffing requirements, etc., as needed to adequately program and design the site and building to meet the needs of the

Government.

a) BLM: Analysis of internal space usage demonstrating compliance with BLM space policy.

b) BLM: Incorporate BLM Space Usage Internal Memoranda BLM IM 2023-046, Space

Authorizations and Design Standards and IM 2021-30, Office Space Authorizations

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2) Production of Schematic Design Drawing Set, including preliminary life safety and code compliance plans, architectural site plans, floor plans, roof plans, exterior elevations, preliminary building sections, and other drawings deemed relevant to the project.

4.3.5 Structural Engineering (PD/SD)

1) Review of existing project documentation, including Geotechnical, and soils reports. As-built construction drawings of existing buildings for add/alter/renovate projects, if available.

2) Production of a structural project narrative, including anticipated foundation types, superstructure, load factors, design methodology intent (e.g., strength design for steel, allowable stress design for masonry, etc.), and other items deemed relevant to the project.

4.3.6 Mechanical & Plumbing Engineering (PD/SD)

1) Selection of mechanical HVAC system through Energy Life Cycle Cost Analysis (ELCCA), including the following items:

a) ELCCA kickoff discussion meeting to review the alternatives planned for study and for a results discussion meeting prior to the ELCCA Report submittal with Schematic Design.

2) Production of a mechanical and plumbing project narrative, including the ELCCA Report and breakdown of preliminary mechanical and plumbing systems (types, equipment, and general sizing).

4.3.7 Fire Protection (PD/SD)

1) Production of preliminary fire protection system design narrative, including proposed type of system, fire department connections and hydrant locations, preliminary supply and pressure calculations, and required alarm and detection systems.

4.3.8 Electrical Engineering (PD/SD)

1) Production of an electrical project narrative, including electrical objectives and scope, applicable codes and standards, overview of proposed systems (power distribution, lighting, IT, emergency), description of major components (transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, generators), preliminary load analysis, challenges and risks, and environmental considerations.

2) Coordination of utilities with the local utility companies. The project documents shall indicate building metering for all utilities, i.e. natural gas, power, and water.

4.3.9 Sustainability (PD/SD)

1) Analysis and report of sustainable and energy conservation measures to be utilized in concert with the Government.

2) For new construction and significant modernization projects, integrate the BLM Requested

Pathway to Guiding Principles Compliance.

4.4 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT (DD) & CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT (CD)

DELIVERABLES & SERVICES

The DBC shall provide the Architectural and Engineering Deliverables & Services for the Design

Development and Construction Document Phases as outlined in this Section of the Statement of Work. All disciplines shall continue the development of their respective drawing and specification packages to detail levels appropriate to the Design Development and Construction Document phases of the project and in

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4.4.1 General / All Disciplines (DD/CD)

1) Production of Specification package organized in accordance with industry standards

(MasterFormat). Include final, stamped Geotechnical Report.

2) Preparation of separate submittal documents for BLM and USFS portions of the project, for individual review and comment by the Government.

3) Preparation of Construction Phasing Plans to be included in the submittal drawing documents.

4) G-Series drawing sheet(s) Guiding Principles Compliance Strategy Outline showing DBC means of compliance for each required…