PRESOL | Y | Desing/Build a Museum Collection Storage Facility that meets National Park Service Standards for protection of curated specimens. Building shall be 40 X 70 (2800 Sq. Ft), prepare site and construct of concrete for protection and fire intrusion.

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF OCTOBER 30, 2003 FBO #0702
SOLICITATION NOTICE

Y -- Desing/Build a Museum Collection Storage Facility that meets National Park Service Standards for protection of curated specimens. Building shall be 40 X 70 (2800 Sq. Ft), prepare site and construct of concrete for protection and fire intrusion.

Notice Date: 10/28/2003
Notice Type: Solicitation Notice
Contracting Office: MWR - Black Hills Contracting - Mt Rushmore National Memorial Box 268, Hwy 244 Keystone SD 57751
ZIP Code: 57751
Solicitation Number: N1505040016
Archive Date: 10/27/2004
Point of Contact: Ron Eilefson Lead Contract Specialist 6055743130 Ron_Eilefson@nps.gov;
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Description: The work consists of Design/Build construction of a museum collection storage facility that meets National Park Service standards for protection of curated specimens.The work of this contract shall consist of construction of a museum collection storage facility that meets NPS standards for protection of curatorial resources. The final building will be located in Badlands National Park near the fire cache. The building will consist of 40 feet by 70 feet (2800 square feet) building, as per the attached floor plan. Additionally, a 300 square foot (20 feet wide by 15 feet deep) covered loading/unloading area will also be constructed with a ramp to provide easy access to the building. This area will include a garage door, 10 feet wide and an exterior, walk-in door that meets ADA standards. The building?s purpose is to properly store approximately 15,000 museum specimens, including photos, biological specimens, geological specimens, archival materials, paleontological specimens, and ethnography pieces. Additionally, the building will provide space for a curatorial office, bathroom, utility room, object processing space, and research spaceThis building will be built on a relatively flat grassland with highly expansive bentonitic clay soil. The contractor is responsible for providing borings and lab analysis to determine foundation requirements such as drilled pier-grade beams or spread footing foundation on granular engineered fill. Floor plan dimensions: ? Storage vault ? 40 feet by 50 feet ? Bathroom ? 8 feet by 10 feet ? Research Office ? 10 feet by 10 feet ? Curator Office ? 10 feet by 12 feet ? Utility Room ? 10 feet by 10 feet ? Entrance Area to Storage Vault ? 10 feet by 10 feet ? Receiving/Lab Area ? 30 feet by 10 feet The contractor will prepare the site and construct the building. The contractor is responsible for providing all materials, equipment and labor to complete the structure.A.This structure should be constructed of concrete for protection against fire, high level of security, and maintenance of consistent temperature and humidity for collections. The Contractor will provide to the Government a permanent foundation plan, including specifications and drawings, then construct the described permanent foundation. Drawings should also include the location for utility hook ups. Upon construction of the building, the unit will be ready for occupancy. The contractor is responsible for conducting a soil test and compaction test prior to final building design to insure foundation stability. B. Codes: Facility will be constructed in accordance with manufacturer?s recommendations government by the following codes: Uniform Building Code (UBC), National Electrical Code (NEC), Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC), Uniform Fire Code (UFC), Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS), or State requirements if they are more stringent. The structure must be constructed of Type 3 (III), 4 (IV), or 5 (V) construction.C. Handicapped Accessibility: Building must be constructed so as to meet the minimum requirements for handicapped accessibility in accordance with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) or State requirements if they are more stringent.D. Drawings: The contractor will submit drawings with bid proposal, using the sketched floor plan provided by the Government. Buildings will be provided as one 40 foot by 74 foot structure. The building will include: ? Collection Storage Vault (40? by 50?) 2000 sf ? Bathroom (8? by 10?) 80 sf ? Research Office (10? by 10?) 100 sf ? Office for Curator (10? by 12?) 120 sf ? Utility Room (10? by 10?) 100 sf ? Object Processing and Receiving (30? by 14?) 300 sf ? Hallway (10? by 10?) 100 sf Total 2800 sf In addition a covered concrete loading dock is needed to unload and move objects such as large and heavy fossil specimens into the facility. Loading/Unloading Area (Covered) 300 sf Insulated and secure garage door, 10 feet wide and 8 feet high, is needed to safely move objects into the facility Interior Wall Height: 10 feetE. Plans to be Provided by ContractorFloor Plan: Construction Drawings: Include but not limited to items such as footings, loading/unloading area, trusses, windows and doors.Electrical Plan: Denote fixtures, panels, switches, switch legs, outlets, fixture schedule and circuit data.Plumbing Plan: Denote waste lines, vent stacks, water supply lines, drain and fixture locationsFoundation Plan: Show location and size of footings, piers, columns, foundation walls and supporting beams for unit. Location of utility hookups should be shown on the plan.Climate Control (HVAC) Plan: The structure must have a self-contained heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system. Size and location of distribution pipes (duct), insulation, location of thermostat and registers, climate control equipment location and type, equipment schedule, heat loss calculations, and general or specific notes to help describe the system. This will be done by a licensed mechanical engineer. Sprinkler System: Show size and location of all pipes, valves, and sprinkler heads. This system must provide the timely release of 20 gallons per minute from a single sprinkler head.All keyed locks will be Best Lock Company which will be sole source procurement. Cores will be provided by the Government.SUBMITTALSOperation and Maintenance Instructions: Manufacturer?s printed instructions will include instructions, operating instructions, schematics for electrical and hydraulic systems, maintenance literature, lubrication requirements and parts list. Manufacturer?s Literature: For all furnished equipment and fixturesSite Excavation and Grading: Site will be prepared by the Contractor with soil testing and compaction examined prior to start of construction. Foundation Construction Plan: Contractor shall provide an engineer?s recommended foundation construction drawing/specification using the soil-boring sample provided by the Subcontractor. Plans shall show all slabs, beams, columns, stem walls, front and rear landings, handicap ramp, steps and utility hookup locations. CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS/OPTIONS Entire Building: ? Gutters and downspouts on front and back ? Snow load 30 psf minimum with wind speed 90 MPH minimum ? 4 by 12 roof slope maximum ? 4 inch minimum concrete slab thickness at 4000 psi minimum ? Strip topsoil, over-excavate, at least 24 inch compacted fill ? Floor level at least one foot above current grade for drainage ? Government will place utilities within 5 feet of slab Roofing: Galvanized steel ? 29 gauge, Pro Panel II by Metal Sales or approved equal. Color: Tan or sandstone in color. Roof will have a minimum of 12? overhang on all exposed sides. R-30 insulated and vented as required with roof vents or gable and vents. Siding: Galvanized steel, 29 gauge, Pro Panel II by Metal Sales or approved equal. Color: Tan or sandstone in color. Textured preferred.Windows: Aluminum windows, wood framed, metal clad slider with insulated ?? glass, thermal break, low ?E? double glazed with half screens as manufactured by Marvin, CGL 4030 or approved equal. All windows will have metal mini blinds installed. Color: Sandstone or beige. Concrete: Normal weight, 4000 psi, 28 day compressive strength, water-cement ratio 0.44 maximum; slump, not more than 3 inches; steel trowel finishFloors: Concrete floors should be sealed with vapor proof epoxy or urethane paint or cover with dust impervious commercial composition. Install rigid foam insulation and vapor barrier. Concrete surface will be exposed in receiving/preparation area, bathroom, utility room, and storage vault. Ceiling: Suspended, drop T-grid 2? by 2? acoustical panels throughout. Armstrong Pebblebrook, #918. Metal Flashing: Galvanized steep sheet, ASTM A 526, G 90, hot-dip galvanized with 0.20 percent copper, not less than .0306 inch thickWall Base: 0.080 inch gauge, 4 inch high, coved toe vinyl base complying with Federal Specification SS-W-40a, Type II, Class 1Wall Insulation: Walls should be insulated to a minimum R-32 rating (typically a 6? thickness of spunglass bat insulation), unfaced Fiberglass building insulation, ASTM C 665, Type I 3 ? inch thick by 15 inches wide.Paint: Water reducible emulsion latex, 0 gms/l VOC emission; eggshell enamel in colorTrimwork: All trim through the building will have an oak finish to match the interior doors and windows and cabinetsInterior Walls (Utility Room, Bathroom, Receiving/Prep Area): Finished sheet rock with ceilings and walls insulatedSoundproofing should be installed in Curator Office and Research Office to provide sound barrier from utility room, bathroom, and activities in receiving/prep area.Ceiling Insulation: R-30C Unfaced Fiberglass Building insulation; ASTM C 665, Types I; 8 ? inch thick by 15 inch wideVapor Retarder: 3 ply laminate combining 2 layers of high density polyethylene and a high strength non-woven cord grid, water vapor transmission rate of 0.050 gm/100 sq in/24 hours tested per ASTM E-96, use largest practical width to minimize number of seams, Griffolyn Type-65 manufactured by Reef IndustriesHot Water Heater: Electric, 6 gallon, G.E. or equal incorporated in bathroom cabinet.Plumbing: ? Toilet, lavatory, and sinks shall have independent shut off valves to hot and cold source. Type ?L? copper for water lines, schedule 40 PVC for DWV lines. One frost-free exterior faucet to be located on exterior of building. ? The humidifier for the structure will require a ? inch cold water supply connection and a 1-1/4 inch waste connection for condensate. ? The automatic sprinkler system requires a floor drain inside of the storage vault. This drain must be screened to protect against pest infiltration or leaks away from the artifacts.? Main shut off valve should be located in utility roomHVAC:The HVAC system should have the following elements:? A cooling coil served by a refrigeration compressor to main the proper space temperature during the cooling season.? A heating coil to maintain proper space temperature during the heating season.? A room hermostat to control the heating and cooling coils.? A humidifier to provide humidity when the ambient humidity is below the desired relative humidity level.? A humidistat to control the humidifier and to activate the cooling coil to remove moisture from the air when the humidity is above the desired level.? A 40% efficient air filter ? A supply fan to deliver the conditioned air to the space.The system should maintain stable temperature conditions that do not exceed 75 degrees F or fall below 32 degrees F. The preferred set point in the storage vault is 68 degree Fahrenheit. The design temperature level is 65 degrees Fahrenheit plus or minus 2 degrees. The reliminary heating and cooling capacity required for the system is:? Cooling: 2960 SF (X) 39.56 BTU = 117,098 BTU/HR ? Heating: 2960 SF (X) 29.40 BTU = 87,024 BTU/HRThe air should be filtered with high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) and activated carbon filters to remove particulate and gaseous pollutants from the air. The supply air diffusers and return air vents should be positioned to ensure good air circulation in order to prevent the formation of dead air pockets.In addition, because this facility is primarily to protect museum specimens of varied materials, the storage vault must adhere to an acceptable range of relative humidity. The climate control within the storage vault must maintain a relative humidity range that does not drop below 30% RH or rise above 65% RH. The preferred set point is 40% RH. The design humidity level is 40% RH plus or minus 3% RH.Heating System: AIRFLOW ceiling mounted AC unit with close coupled centrifugal condenser with following standard features: ? Spot cooler air pattern? High efficiency heat pump style compressor? Pleated 40% efficiency filter per ASHRAE 52-76? Electric re-heat finned tubular low-watt density resistance type? Humidifier stem generated canister, micro-processor controlled? Stainless steel drain pan with dual overflow switches? ETL, CSA, and MEA approved ? Full two year parts warrantyAlso include:? Data Guard Microprocessor? Hot gas bypass? Main power disconnect or circuit breakerManufacturers: AIRFLOW, Liebert, Air Technology SystemsThermostat: As recommended by HVAC unit manufacturerDuctwork: As recommended by HVAC unit manufacturerInsulation: Ductwork: 2 inch fiberglass, vapor sealedPiping: ? inch eleotromastic insulation, properly sized and sealedReceiving and Prep Area: Exterior Walk-In Door:Commercial Grade, insulated (R15 minimum) with 3 heavy duty hinges installed in metal frames with weather stripping, 3.0x6.8 embossed, insulated out swing metal door with deadbolt lock with thermal pane glass (approximately 2? by 2.5?) and able to accommodate a Best Lock Core (Park will provide core). Color: Selected by Government. Exterior doors to have A.D.A. approved door closer with hold open device such as an LCN Model #404H or better. Floor: Exposed concrete Lighting: Suspended Energy efficient Fluorescent Other: ? Utility sink ? Electrical outlets to be provided in designated locations in floor ? Exterior light provided by exterior walk-in door ? Smoke detector Covered Loading Area: (300 square feet) Ramp constructed of concrete to permit standard pick up trucks to back up to facility for loading/unloading cabinets, large specimens, and equipment. Ramp at grade to meet ADA standards. Exterior walk-in door also set at same grade. Concrete slab with minimum four foot apron. railings: 1 ? inch welded steep pipe railExterior Walk-In Door: Commercial Grade, insulated (R15 minimum) with 3 heavy duty hinges installed in metal frames with weather stripping, 3.0x6.8 embossed, insulated out swing metal door with deadbolt lock with thermal pane glass (approximately 2? by 2.5?) and able to accommodate a Best Lock Core (Park will provide core). Color: Selected by Government. Exterior doors to have A.D.A. approved door closer with hold open device such as an LCN Model #404H or better.Exterior Loading/Unloading Door:? Overhead garage-type door, 10 feet wide by 8 feet tall? Chain lift, Automatic garage door opener installed? Framed door opening? One small window in door? Insulated? Concrete-filled pipe bollards on each side of doorLighting: Motion sensor external light between garage door and walk-in doorTelephone and Computer Jacks: The Curator Office and the Research Office should have three phone/computer jacks per room Telephone and Computer Wall Jack Locations: Place a double gang box with single mud ring reducer 18 inches above the floor. Locations to be determined by the Government once Contractor submits design. Within the wall, a ? inch conduit shall be stubbed from the gang box up the wall and be accessible above the drop ceiling for installation of computer and telephone cable by the government on site. Restroom: (80 square feet) Restroom will have a 30? minimum base cabinet and Formica countertop with porcelain/china sink and toilet. Toilet should be American Standard brand or equal. An exhaust fan will be installed and vented through the roof. The fan will have a manually activated time switch to function separate from the lights. Interior Doors, excluding Access to Storage Vault: (4 total: Bathroom, Curator Office, Research Office, Utility Room) 3.0x6.8 solid core wood installed in metal frames. Doors to be 1.5-inch thick, oak veneer finish for all doors, lever type handles. Size utility room door as needed. Office doors shall accommodate a Best Lock core provided by the Government. Closet type doors shall have pass through doorknobs or pulls with oak veneer finish to match all other woodwork and trim.Carpeting: (Research office and Curator office) (260 square feet total) Commercial grade low level loop carpet will be installed. Carpet pad will be provided as recommended by the manufacturer. Carpet color to be selected by the government. Electrical Systems: ? Per NEC locate 20 amp receptacles every six feet or one on each length of wall. Install a service panel in the Curator office. All circuits will be marked and service panels will be designed with 4 extra circuits for future use. Install GFCI protected receptacles in restroom, sink and 2 under buildings and four for exterior use. All electrical systems and equipment must be UL listed and installed in full compliance with local and national electrical codes. At a minimum, single phase 208/230 volt power must be available to the storage structure. ? GFI receptacles should be provided equally spaced around the walls without conflicting. In the storage vault, they should not conflict with intended storage cabinet locations.? Smoke detectors must be provided and installed as recommended in National Fire Protection Pamphlet 72E. Spacing of the detectors shall not exceed 30? on center in any direction. Detectors must be monitored in a remote location preferably tied into the main alarm system.Switches: UL listed, sized for required loadReceptacles: UL listed GFI receptacles, minimum 15 amp ratingWiring: UL listed, sized for required load Lighting: (In Curator Office, Research Office, Bathroom, Receiving/Prep Area and Utility Room)? Appropriate lighting for office work, energy efficient fluorescent 4?, 4-tube fixtures as needed to meet code in offices, prep, and research facility. ? Lighting fixtures should be equally spaced and coordinated with the location of the HVAC unit, sprinkler heads, smoke detectors and similar ceiling fixtures. ? To protect artifacts from UV, lamps must be rovided with sleeves or covers that provide UV filtration. Specifications for Storage Vault: (40 feet by 50 feet)Interior Door Providing Access to Storage Vault: Door is full flush, galvanized steel door with vision lite; face panels, top and bottom channels of 16 ga steel; nominal 1 lb density precured rigid polystyrene core bonded to panels; panels and end closure manufactured of ASTM A60 hot dip galvanized material in the 0.6 oz coating class conforming to ASTM Designation A 525 and A526 and Federal Specification QQ-5-775E, Type 1, Class E, mill treated for primer paint adhesion, prime painted with baked on EPA approved gray primer, hardware preparation per Door and Hardware Institute; UL labeled 1 ? hour; 1 ? inch thick, series 2500 galvanized steel supercore door, Design NW, manufactured by Amweld, 48 inch by 84 inches. Hinges should be on interior of door to prevent removal from the outside.Frame is 16 ga galvanized steel door frame designed for installation after wall is erected and finished; manufactured of ASTM A60 hot dip galvanized materials in the 0.6 oz coating class conforming to ASTM designations A525 and A526 and Federal Specification QQ-775E, Types 1, Class E, mill treated for prime paint adhesion; prime painted with baked on EPA approved gray primer; hardware preparation per Door and Hardware Institute; UL labeled 1 ? hour; 2 inch face, throat size to fit finished wall dimension, 6 ? inch; series 2600 drywall frame, sized for 1 ? inch by 48 inch by 84 inchHinges: Stainless steel, full mortise, ball-bearing hinge with non-removable pins, 4 inches high by 0.180 inch thick; UL labeled 1 ? hourHead and Jamb Seal: Clear anodized aluminum, sponge neoprene seal, UL and NFPA labeled 1 ? hour for smoke and fire, complying with ASTM E-283 for air infiltrationThreshold:Mill finish aluminum, UL and NFPA labelled 1 ? hour for smoke and fire, complying with CABO/ANSI A117.1 for barrier accessibilityAutomatic Door Bottom:Clear anodized aluminum, sponge neoprene seal, surface mounted, UL and HFPA labeled 1 ? hour for smoke and fire, Complying with ASTM E-283 for air infiltrationCloser:Door mounted, parallel arm, rack and pinion type with cast aluminum allow shellEmergency Exit Door in Storage Vault:Door should have emergency ?crash? type latch on inside for emergency exit. Door is full flush, galvanized steel door; nominal 1 lb density precured rigid polystyrene core bonded to panels; panels and end closure manufactured of ASTM A60 hot dip galvanized material in the 0.6 oz coating class conforming to ASTM Designation A 525 and A526 and Federal Specification QQ-5-775E, Type 1, Class E, mill treated for primar paint adhesion, prime painted with baked on EPA approved gray primer, hardware preparation per Door and Hardware Institute; UL labeled 1 ? hour; 1 ? inch thick, series 2500 galvanized steel supercore door, Design NW, manufactured by Amweld, 48 inch by 84 inches.Frame is 16 ga galvanized steel door frame designed for installation after wall is erected and finished; manufactured of ASTM A60 hot dip galvanized materials in the 0.6 oz coating class conforming to ASTM designations A525 and A526 and Federal Specification QQ-775E, Types 1, Class E, mill treated for prime paint adhesion; prime painted with baked on EPA approved gray primer; hardware preparation per Door and Hardware Institute; UL labeled 1 ? hour; 2 inch face, throat size to fit finished wall dimension, 6 ? inch; series 2600 drywall frame, sized for 1 ? inch by 48 inch by 84 inchHinges: Stainless steel, full mortise, ball-bearing hinge with non-removable pins, 4 inches high by 0.180 inch thick; UL labeled 1 ? hour. Hinges should be on interior of door to prevent removal from the outside.Head and Jamb Seal: Clear anodized aluminum, sponge neoprene seal, UL and NFPA labeled 1 ? hour for smoke and fire, complying with ASTM E-283 for air infiltrationThreshold:Mill finish aluminum, UL and NFPA labelled 1 ? hour for smoke and fire, complying with CABO/ANSI A117.1 for barrier accessibilityAutomatic Door Bottom:Clear anodized aluminum, sponge neoprene seal, surface mounted, UL and HFPA labeled 1 ? hour for smoke and fire, Complying with ASTM E-283 for air infiltrationTelephone and Computer Jacks: The collection storage vault should have a minimum of four jacks installed that can provide phone, computer/Internet access for use by laptop computer usersLighting in Storage Vault:? The storage vault must be free of ambient light sources and use non-quartz/halogen incandescent or UV filtered fluorescent lighting not to exceed 200 lux or 20 footcandles.? The storage vault should contain no windows and should be essentially lightproof, storing specimens in complete darkness except when overhead lights are on. The light fixtures must be equipped with UV filters.? An external light indicator signal must be placed outside the storage vault so passers by can tell if the lights have been left on in the storage vault.? Standard channel lengths, ceiling spacer mountain brackets, heavy-duty die-formed steel channel, high gloss baked white enamel finish, thermally-protected class P high power factor ballast, 2 F40 T8 lamps, UV lamp sleeves, voltage to match host structurePaint in Storage Vault:Walls in storage vault should be painted with paint containing titanium dioxide pigment, which will absorb ultraviolet radiation emitted by ambient or artificial lightingGeneral Security and Sprinklers: Award of this contract will be in accordance with the Small business Competiveness Demonstration Program(Public Law 100-656). This project is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act.NAICS:233320 P&S:Y199. This solicitation will be availailable ONLY at (http://ideasec.nbc.gov) NO PAPER COPIES WILL BE MAILED. The building requires a monitored alarm system for both fi .Proposals will be evaluated n the basis of design detail and quality as well as cost (60% design/ 40% lowest price/ 100 points possible). Cost Range Between $250,000 and $500,000.Bid package will be availabe O/A November 13, 2003 and will close O/A December 15, 2003 at 3:00 PM MT Unless extensons are issued in an amendment.
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Place of Performance: Address: Badlands National park Jackson County PO Box 6 Interior, SD 57750; Zip Code: 57751; Country: USA
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Y -- Desing/Build a Museum Collection Storage Facility that meets National Park Service Standards for protection of curated specimens. Building shall be 40 X 70 (2800 Sq. Ft), prepare site and construct of concrete for protection and fire intrusion.