NIFC_Campus_Irrigation_Improvements_Prologue.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Fire and Aviation 3833 S Development Ave

Boise, Idaho 83705-5354

27 February 2023

PROLOGUE

NIFC Campus Irrigation Improvements

Work effort includes converting irrigation areas served by public water system to pressure irrigation by connecting to the existing campus pressure irrigation system. Effort also includes installation of irrigation control system. All other work is as shown within the contract documents. The work to be performed on the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) campus at 3833 S Development Ave Boise, ID 83705.

General information about the project is provided below.

1. Construction Period: The period of performance is 90 calendar days.

2. Building Occupancy: The adjacent building will be occupied during this construction project. The contractor is responsible to ensure adequate dust control measures are in place to prevent duct migration into the building. Contractor shall provide sufficient safety barriers for the site and maintain walkways the buildings. Contractor shall coordinate with Contracting Officer Representative (COR) a minimum of one week ahead of any work that requires disruption of building access.

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

4. Existing Utilities: Utilities serving the adjacent building and that route through the construction area shall be protected and maintained during the project construction.

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. Identification shall adhere to REAL ID standards upon effective date of federal requirement.

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 Staging 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, 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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