NIFC_300-JWH_Elevator_Shaft_-_Prologue.docx

United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

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

23 March 2023

PROLOGUE

NIFC 300-JWH Elevator Shaft and Separation Repair

The work effort includes restoring the fire resistance rating within the elevator shaft, mechanical shafts, Electrical Room B22, Mechanical Room B10, and the elevator Equipment Room B03.

All other work is as defined within the contract documents. The work will occur at 300-Jack Wilson Headquarters (JWH) located at 3833 S Development Ave Boise, ID 83705. The building is located on the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) campus.

General information about the 300-JWH building and the project is provided below.

1. Construction Period: The expected period of performance is 150 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 moves, furniture moves, elevator closures of up to 24 hours, or work that will require the fire alarm system to be in test mode for up to 8 hours at a time.

3. Site Safety: Contractor shall provide all safety barriers required for contractor and occupant safety. Contractor shall provide fire watch while the fire alarm system is in test mode when required by this work. Egress routes shall be maintained.

4. Existing Building Construction: 300-JWH was constructed in 1992. It is comprised of a below grade basement with concrete exterior walls, a main floor, second floor, and various levels of flat roofing. The building uses Concrete Masonry Unit construction at the stairwells and lobby walls, and gypsum board with steel studs for interior walls. The first floor and second floor has metal decking with concrete. The building is fully sprinklered.

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. 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. At the discretion of the NIFC Security Manager, the superintendent is expected to be provided with one access card providing access to the exterior of the building during work hours. Government escort will be provided for work requiring entry to room 05.

e. 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 in the parking lot 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. 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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