NIFC_300-JWH_Repairs_Lobby___Suite_104_-_Prologue.docx

United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

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

18 May 2021

PROLOGUE

NIFC 300-JWH Repairs Lobby & Suite 104

The construction work includes demolition and renovation of architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural systems for offices, a conference room, restroom, lobby, and entrance on the first floor of the 300-Jack Wilson Headquarters (JWH) building. The building is located on the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) campus at 3833 S. Development Ave 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 of performance is 200 days for this work. Physical construction shall not start until after October 1, 2021.

2. Building Occupancy: The buildings will be occupied during this construction project. Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) a minimum of one week ahead of any work that requires occupant moves. Contractor shall provide all safety barriers required for contractor and occupant safety, as well as dust protection for equipment on work surfaces. Contractor shall provide required temporary egress paths during entrance closure, including the southeast exit door for Multipurpose Room 156. Contractor shall also provide signage directing visitors to a temporary entrance on the southeast side of the building.

3. Existing Building Construction: 300-JWH is a two-story office building with a partial basement. Total building area is approximately 55,400 square feet. The suite is located on the main floor. The building is masonry block construction with steel structural framing. Masonry block construction is used at the exterior walls. Steel studs with gypsum board are used for interior partitions. The ceiling is primarily a dropped ceiling with T-grid acoustic tiles. The building was constructed in 1992.

4. Additional work not indicated on plans: Replace the closer hardware for the Room 156 Multipurpose to Lobby double door. Ensure the closer hardware includes a hold open function that connects to the hold open/duress relay specified in E501.

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 containing names for all contractor personnel who will work on NIFC. 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. Starting October 2021, State Government issued ID must be REAL ID-compliant to be accepted. 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, evenings, nights, and weekends will be considered by the government Contracting Officer, on a case-by-case basis.

8. Pre-Bid Construction Meeting: The pre-bid construction meeting shall be held on

July 1, 2021 at 10:00 am in the Jack Wilson Building Headquarters

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