NIFC_300-JWH_UPS_Replace_-_Prologue.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Fire and Aviation 3833 S Development Ave

Boise, Idaho 83705-5354

February 23, 2022

PROLOGUE

NIFC 300-JWH UPS Replacement

Work effort includes replacement of the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), cabinets, and associated electrical wiring and equipment providing backup power for portions of the 300-JWH Jack Wilson Building. The building is located on the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) campus at 3833 S. Development Ave Boise, ID 83705. Work effort to also include restoring fire rating to the UPS room.

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

1. Construction Period: The period of performance is 160 days for this work. The period of UPS downtime while the contractor provides full time temporary generator operation shall be limited to 20 days. On site construction shall not occur from May 31 to October 31 in order to minimize disruptions to the fire program.

2. Building Occupancy: The buildings will be occupied during this construction project.

Contractor shall provide all safety barriers required for contractor and occupant safety.

3. Existing Building Construction: 300-JWH is an office building with a partial basement, first, and second floor. One personnel elevator and two internal stairwells serve the basement, first and second floor. The building is masonry block construction. The building was constructed in 1992.

4. 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. 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. Card readers are required for access to exterior doors and IT rooms. A physical key is required to access the UPS room. Access will be provided by the government.

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 numbers 12 (Comm Equip) and 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. No power outages are allowed to circuits providing data or emergency power without prior scheduling and authorization.

5. 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, where applicable. In the event EO 14042 does not apply, contractors shall keep a signed attestation form on individuals at all times that indicates the vaccination status. Those who are not fully vaccinated shall provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result from within the past 72 hours prior to entering the building. Masks shall be always worn inside any federal building.

6. Contractor Area: A lay-down, staging, temporary generator, and contractor-provided portable toilet area will be designated for the project. The physical size of the areas 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. Construction work shall be conducted outside of regular office hours when shutdown of loads and changeovers are scheduled. 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: Refer to solicitation for date, time, & location of the pre-bid meeting. Attendees to the Pre-bid meeting must meet COVID protocol requirements.