NIFC_300-JWH_Sprinkler_Replace_-_Prologue.docx

United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

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

October 15, 2021

PROLOGUE

NIFC 300-JWH Fire Sprinkler Replacement

The construction work includes the complete replacement of the dry-pipe fire sprinkler suppression pre-action system and the replacement of only the building fire sprinkler wet riser located within the riser room which serves the rest of the 300-Jack Wilson Headquarters (JWH) building. Work will occur in the basement and first floor areas. The building is located on the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) campus at 3833 S. Development Ave Boise, ID 83705.

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

1. Construction Period: The total period of performance is 120 days for this work. Further time periods outlined below.

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.

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

4. Special Provisions: The dry-pipe sprinkler system primarily serves an operational data center hosting server-based software application. The government will maintain the data center in a fully operational status during the contractor’s project effort.

a. The contractor shall ensure the data center area remains a dust free environment during the piping replacement. The contractor is expected to provide tenting of servers, drop cloths, and HEPA filtered fan and vacuum systems in the data center.

b. The contractor shall provide temporary lighting in room 15 (Data Center) and room 12 (Comm Room) on a 24-hour basis at a minimal light level or greater to ensure safety of personnel.

5. Schedule of work:

a. Wet Pipe Riser Replacement: The contractor shall replace the wet-pipe sprinkler system during a weekend in a period not to exceed twelve (12) hours of outage. The contractor shall ensure that the building wet-pipe fire sprinkler system provides continuous coverage to the facility for duration of contract. Contractor shall coordinate and request system shutdown with the COR at least two weeks prior to requested weekend work.

b. Dry-Pipe Riser and piping replacement: The construction period for on-site replacement of the entire dry-pipe system shall not exceed thirty (30) days. After replacement, the contractor is expected to activate the dry-pipe sprinkler system prior to installation of ceilings, lighting systems, or fire alarm system devices.

6. Existing Building Construction: 300-JWH is a two-story office building with a partial basement. One personnel elevator and two internal stairwells serve the basement, first and second floor. Total building area is approximately 55,400 square feet with the dry system coverage at about 4,600 square feet in the basement. 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 floor assemblies are comprised of metal decking with concrete floor on the main floor, and concrete slab on the basement with raised flooring in the computer and operators room. The ceiling served by the dry-pipe system is primarily a hard gypsum lid that will require removal as well as dropped ceiling with T-grid acoustic tiles. The building was constructed in 1992. See Attachment A1 and A2.

7. 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. 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.

e. Due to the high sensitivity of the Data Center, the government will provide an escort for the contractor staff when work is being accomplished in room #’s 12 (Comm) & 15 (Data Center). Contractor shall notify the government escort when moving into either of the two rooms to accomplish work. Contractor is expected to consolidate work efforts in the two rooms when possible.

8. COVID-19: Contractor personnel shall comply with government COVID-19 restrictions as outlined in Executive Order 14042 Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors FAR clause 52.223-99, when applicable. In the event EO 14042 does not apply, contractors shall always keep a signed attestation form on individuals that indicates their vaccination status. Those who are not fully vaccinated shall provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result from the past 72 hours. Masks shall be always worn inside any federal building.

9. 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.

10. Work Hours: Construction work shall be conducted during regular office hours which are 8:00 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 COR on a case-by-case basis.

11. Pre-Bid Construction Meeting: Refer to solicitation for date, time, & location of the pre-bid meeting. Attendees to the Pre-bid meeting must meet COVID protocol requirements.

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