NIFC_115-NWS_CRAC_Replacement_-_Prologue_R1.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Fire and Aviation 3833 S Development Ave

Boise, Idaho 83705-5354

24 February 2023

PROLOGUE

NIFC 115-NWS CRAC Replacement

Work effort includes demolition of the existing CRAC system and installation of a new, redundant Computer Room Air Conditioner (CRAC) system and exhaust fan. All other work is as shown within the contract documents. The building address is 3807 S Development 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 115-NWS building and the project is provided below.

1. Construction Period: The total period of performance is 180 calendar days for this work.

2. Building Occupancy: The buildings will remain occupied during the entire construction project. Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) a minimum of one week ahead of any work that requires occupant or furniture moves. The building is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and the servers are in constant operation.

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

4. Existing Building Construction: 115-NWS was constructed in 1993. It has a main floor with steel studs and brick veneer and a basement with concrete walls.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Work Hours: Construction work shall be conducted during regular office hours which are 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday with exceptions for holidays and early releases. Contractor requested work during holidays, early mornings, evenings, nights, and weekends will be considered by the government COR on a case-by-case basis.

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

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