NIFC 300-JWH IT Ste Renovation_Prologue.docx

United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

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

February 12, 2021

PROLOGUE

NIFC 300-JWH IT Suite Renovation

This project includes renovation of the IT Suite office space located in the basement of 300-Jack Wilson Headquarters. In general, the project includes removal of walls, updated finishes, construction of new walls, HVAC upgrades, and electrical and IT upgrades. The IT Ste consists of an area outside of the data center but located on raised flooring and an area separate from the data center located on concrete slab flooring. The 300-Jack Wilson Headquarters (JWH) is located on the NIFC campus at 3833 S. Development Ave. in Boise, ID, 83705.

General information about 300-JWH and the project is provided below. See the Solicitation Documents for specific information on the project.

1. Construction Period: The construction period will be approximately May 3, 2021 to September 3, 2021.

2. Building Occupancy: The building will be occupied during this project. However, the project construction area will be unoccupied. The contractor is responsible for providing barriers for the construction areas to provide a safe working environment for contractor employees as well as building occupants. The data center will remain in use during the construction project, thus requiring the contractor to provide protection of equipment during work events in the data center. Close coordination with the CO and COR is required.

3. Staging Laydown Area: A lay-down area and location for a temporary toilet will be designated on the south side of the building. Physical size of area required will be coordinated upon award. Contractor shall provide sanitary facilities during the construction period for their employees and subcontractors.

4. Existing Building Construction: 300-JWH is a two-story office building with a partial basement, total building area is approximately 55,400 sq. ft. The IT Suite is located in the center area of the basement level. The building is masonry block construction and was constructed in 1992.

5. Security: NIFC is a secure site with a controlled security entrance.

a. Prior to commencing work, the contractor shall provide a list to the Contracting Officer’s Representative containing names for all contractor personnel who will work on NIFC.

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. 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. Work Hours: Construction work shall be conducted during regular office hours which are 7:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Work during holidays, evenings, nights, and weekends may be allowed as approved by the Contracting Officer.

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