230623 Elko NV 943-001 New Cemetery Construction Bid Docs Specifications 1 of 1.pdf

ELKO NATIONAL CEMETERY BID DOCUMENTS

CEMETERY DEVELOPMENT PHASE 1 CONSTRUCTION 5/5/2023

VA PROJECT NO. 943-001

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NCA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 02 General Requirements (Minor NCA Projects)

01 32 17 Network Analysis Schedules (Microsoft Project Gantt Chart)

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

01 42 19 Reference Standards

01 43 39 Mockup Requirements

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete

03 48 21 Precast Concrete Burial Crypts (Double Depth Lawn Crypt)

03 48 24 Precast Concrete Columbarium Units

03 48 26 Precast Concrete Memorial Wall Units

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting

04 20 00 Unit Masonry

04 43 00 Natural Stone Veneer

04 73 00 Column Niche Covers

04 73 10 Memorial Wall Markers

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing

05 31 00 Steel Decking

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry

06 61 16 Solid Surface Fabrications

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation

07 21 23 Loose-Fill Insulation

07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barriers, Vapor Permeable

07 41 13 Metal Roof

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07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal

07 84 00 Firestopping

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames

08 41 13 Aluminum Framed Entrances and Storefronts

08 42 29.23 Sliding Aluminum Entrances

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows

08 71 00 Door Hardware

08 80 00 Glazing

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing

09 29 00 Gypsum Board

09 30 13 Tiling

09 51 00 Acoustic Ceiling

09 65 13 Resilient Base

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring

09 67 23 Resinous Flooring

09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Exterior Signage

10 14 05 Architectural Signage

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments

10 28 00 Toilet and Bath Accessories

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets

10 75 00 Flagpoles

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 31 00 Manufactured Metal Casework

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping

22 05 33 Heat Tracing for Plumbing Piping

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary Sewerage

22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping

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23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings

23 34 00 HVAC Fans

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices

23 81 43 Air Source Unitary Heat Pumps

23 82 16 Air Coils

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction

26 09 23 Lighting Controls

26 24 16 Panelboards

26 27 26 Wiring Devices

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

26 51 00 Interior Lighting

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security

28 20 00 Video Surveillance

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earth Moving (Short Form)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving

32 17 23 Pavement Markings

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates

32 31 19 Decorative Metal Fences and Gates

32 33 00 Site Furnishings

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation

32 84 00A Booster Pump Station and Backflow

32 90 00 Planting

32 97 00 Native/Naturalized Landscape Treatment

32 97 13 Native/Naturalized Landscaping Maintenance

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities

33 41 13 Foundation Drainage

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

The drawings listed below accompanying this specification form a part of the contract.

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 Cover Sheet

GI002 Sheet Index

EXISTING CONDITIONS

VF101 Existing Conditions

GEOTECHNICAL BORINGS

BJ101 Geotechnical Boring Locations

BJ601 Geotechnical Boring Logs

BJ602 Geotechnical Boring Logs

DEMOLITION & OPERATIONS ACCESS &

LOGISTICS

CD101 Demolition Plan

OJ101 Operations Access & Logistics

SITE PLAN

CS101 Site Plan

CS401 Site Plan Enlargement

CS402 Site Plan Enlargement

CS403 Site Plan Enlargement

CS404 Site Plan Enlargement

STREET PLAN & PROFILE

CP201 Cemetery Road Plan and Profile

CP202 Cemetery Road Plan and Profile

CP203 Cemetery Road Plan and Profile

CP204 Cortege Lane Plan and Profile

CP501 Paving Details

GRADING & EROSION CONTROL

CG001 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

CG101 Grading & Erosion Control Plan

CG401 Grading Enlargements

CG402 Grading Enlargements

CG403 Grading Enlargements

CG501 Erosion Details

SITE UTILITIES

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CU101 Overall Utility Plan

CU401 Storm - CBMH-131 TO CBMH-124 –

0+00 TO 3+55

CU402 Storm - CBMH-124 TO CBMH-113 –

3+55 TO 5+85

CU403 Storm - FES-116 TO CBMH-111 –

0+00 TO 4+68

CU404 Storm - CBMH-111 TO FES-101 –

4+67 TO 9+81

CU405 Storm - STMH-306 TO STMH-304 –

0+00 TO 5+11

CU406 Storm - STMH-304 TO FES-301 –

5+11 TO 11+41

CU407 Sanitary - STUB-08 TO SMH-05 –

0+00 TO 6+50

CU408 Sanitary – SMH-04 TO SMH-01 –

6+50 TO 11+78

CU409 Water – 0+00 TO 6+50

CU410 Water – 6+50 TO 11+94

CU501 Utility Details

CU502 Utility Details

PLANTING

LP101 Planting Layout Plan

LP102 Planting Enlargement

LP103 Planting Enlargement

LP104 Planting Enlargement

LP105 Planting Enlargement

LP106 Plant Schedule

LP501 Landscape Details

LP502 Landscape Details

GRAVESITE BURIAL SECTIONS

CJ401 Gravesite Burial Layout Section 1-IGC

CJ402 Gravesite Burial Layout Section 2-PPC

CJ403 Gravesite Burial Layout Section 26-

TRADITIONAL

CJ501 Gravesite Details

CJ502 Gravesite Details

COLUMBARIUM

CK401 Columbarium Layout, Addressing &

Foundation Plan

CK501 Columbarium Details

CK502 Columbarium Details

CK503 Columbarium Details

CK504 Columbarium Details

CK505 Columbarium Details

MEMORIAL WALL

CL401 Memorial Wall Layout, Addressing &

Foundation Plan

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CL501 Memorial Wall Details

CL502 Memorial Wall Details

ASSEMBLY AREA

CM401 Assembly Area Layout, Foundation &

Pavement Plan

CM501 Assembly Area Details

ENTRANCE WALL

CQ401 Entrance Layout & Foundation Plan

CQ501 Entrance Details

CQ502 Entrance Details

FENCING

QS101 Overall Fencing

QS201 Fencing Profiles

QS202 Fencing Profiles

QS203 Fencing Profiles

QS204 Fencing Profiles

QS205 Fencing Profiles

QS206 Fencing Profiles

Qs207 Fencing Profiles

QS501 Fencing Details

FURNISHING

QU101 Furnishing Plan

QU501 Furnishing Details

SIGNAGE

QW101 Signage Plan

QW501 Signage Details

QW502 Signage Details

IRRIGATION

LI-100 Irrigation Plan

LI-101 Irrigation Plan

LI-102 Irrigation Plan

LI-103 Irrigation Plan

LI-104 Irrigation Plan

LI-200 Irrigation Schedules

LI-500 Irrigation Details

LI-501 Irrigation Details

LI-502 Irrigation Details

ARCHITECTURE

1401-AE100 PIC & Public Restroom Life Safety Plan

1401-AE111 PIC & Public Restroom Floor Plan & RCP

1401-AE121 PIC & Public Restroom Roof Plan

1401-AE201 Exterior Elevations

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1401-AE211 Interior Elevations

1401-AE301 Building Sections, Wall Section And

Details

1401-AE501 Exterior Plan and Section Details

1401-AE602 Door Schedule, Details and Elevations

1401-AW600 First Level Interiors Plan

1401-AF601 Wayfinding Message Schedules & Signage

Details

4801-AE111 Committal Shelter Building Floor Plan, Rcp & Roof Plan

4801-AE201 Exterior Elevations & Building

Sections

4801-AE311 Wall Sections and Details

4801-AE501 Exterior Plan and Section Details

4801-AE602 Door Schedule and Elevations

STRUCTURAL

S100 Structural Symbols & Abbreviations

S101 Structural Notes

S110 Schedules

S200 PIC & Bathroom Building Plans

S210 PIC & Bathroom Building Sections And

Details

S300 Committal Shelter Building Plans

S310 Committal Shelter Building Sections

And Details

S320 Typical Masonry Wall Details

S400 Columbarium – Plans

S410 Columbarium – Sections And Details

S500 Entrance Wall – Plans

S510 Entrance Wall – Sections And Details

S600 Seals Wall – Plan, Sections And

Details

S700 Memorial Wall – Plan, Sections And

Details

MECHANICAL

M-001 Mechanical General Notes, Abbreviations & Symbols

M-101 PIC & Bathroom Building Mechanical

Floor Plan

M-102 PIC & Bathroom Mechanical Details

M-103 Committal Shelter Building Mechanical

Floor Plan

PLUMBING

P-001 Plumbing General Notes, Abbreviations

& Symbols

P-101 PIC & Bathroom Building Plumbing Floor

Plan & Details

P-201 PIC & Bathroom Building Plumbing

Schematic

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ELECTRICAL

EP-001 Electrical Symbols, Abbreviations, Notes & Schedules

EP-101 Electrical Site Plan

EP-102 Electrical Lighting & Power Plan – PIC

& Bathroom Building

EP-103 Electrical Power Plan – Committal

Shelter

EP-401 Electrical Details

EP-600 Electrical Calculations & Schedules

EY-001 Security Symbols, Abbreviations, Notes

& Schedules

EY-101 Low-Voltage & Security Site Plan

EY-401 Security Risers & Details

EY-402 Security Risers & Details

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MINOR NCA PROJECTS)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 UTILITY AND PERMIT FEES

1.4 FIRE SAFETY

1.5 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.6 ALTERATIONS

1.7 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.8 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.9 RESTORATION

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

1.11 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.15 RE FIELD OFFICE

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.18 INSTRUCTIONS

1.19 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.20 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.21 SAFETY SIGN

1.22 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.23 FINAL ELEVATION PHOTOGRAPHS

1.24 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.25 PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MINOR NCA PROJECTS)

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor, materials, equipment and services and perform and complete all work for Elko National Cemetery as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the

Cemetery Director.

C. Offices of Anderson Engineering of Minnesota, LLC, as

Architect-Engineers (A/E), may render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the

Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting

Officers Representative (COR) or his duly authorized representative.

D. All Testing Laboratory services will be retained and paid for by the

Contractor (see Spec Section 01 45 29, Testing Laboratory Services).

However, the Department of Veterans Affairs may elect to retain its own

Testing Laboratory for any purpose. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with security requirements as established by the RE/COR, be identified by name and employer. They shall be restricted from unauthorized access.

F. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a

OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

G. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall, at the minimum, have successfully completed the 10-hour OSHA certified

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Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP.

2. Submit OSHA training records of all employees for approval before the start of work.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Installation of all work shown on the plans and described in the specifications including but not limited to:

general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, irrigation, landscaping, fencing, pre-placed crypts, in-ground cremains, columbarium, memorial wall, flag assembly area, entrance feature, restrooms/public information center, committal service shelter and construction of other items as required to complete all the work described in the contract documents.

1.3 UTILITY AND PERMIT FEES

A. The following fees shall be paid by the contractor on behalf of the government.

1. Telephone/Data – The contractor shall include an allowance of

$15,000 for payment to the Telephone/Data Company to install cabling for telephone/data lines to the new public restroom/public information center building and all required associated equipment to establish a live internet/communication connection. The Contractor shall coordinate initiation of this service request with the VA and shall accommodate such work within the project schedule.

2. NV Energy (Electricity) – The contractor shall prepare all applications, associated planning requirements and planning fees and include an allowance of $15,000 for payment to NV Energy to install cabling for electricity from the NV Energy pole to the meter/transformer. All cabling from meter/transformer to site elements within the property as shown on the plans and specifications shall be included in the contract price.

3. City of Elko

a. Building and Grading Permit – A preliminary permit review has been performed by the City of Elko. The contractor shall obtain and pay for the building, grading, etc. permits that are required by the

City of Elko.

b. Domestic Water and Sanitary Sewer – The contractor shall obtain and pay for all associated materials and requirements for

01 00 02 - 3 connections to the City of Elko domestic water and sanitary sewer.

Anticipated fees are the following:

i. Water Connection Fees: 41 Water fixtures time $61.34 equals

$2,514.94. Contractor shall pay for, furnish and install water meter and water meter vault.

ii. Sewer Connection Fees: $4,120 minimum.

4. State of Nevada Division of Environmental Protection.

a. NPDES - The Contractor shall apply for and obtain from NDEP

“Construction Stormwater General Permit NVE100000”. The anticipated filing fee is $200.00 and annual fee of $200.00/Fiscal Year (July 1 through June 30 shall be paid by the contractor.

b. Air Quality Operating Permit and Surface Area Disturbance (SAD) permit- The contractor shall apply for and obtain from NDEP the required air quality operating permit and surface area disturbance.

All associated coordination NDEP and permit applications shall be executed and paid for by the contractor.

c. The contractor shall apply for and obtain the NDEP Bureau of Safe

Drinking Water Application for Approval of Water Project. The anticipated filing fee is $1,000.00 and shall be paid by the contractor.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the site without following the procedures approved by the COR. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days notice to the COTR so that appropriate arrangements can be provided for the Cemetery employees.

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This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the COTR.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the COR.

C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours when theft or vandalism warrants.

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines, and to take any necessary emergency action.

E. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of

“sensitive information”.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manual and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”.

Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the COTR upon request.

4. These security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of COR.

5. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

6. Notify COR immediately when there is a loss or compromise of

“sensitive information”.

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7. All electronic information shall be stored in a specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document

Management Software (EDMS).

a. Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the

EDMS system.

b. “Sensitive information” including drawings and other documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryption procedures are followed.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this

Article to the extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

E84-2009a Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2010 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2008 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2009 Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2008 National Electrical Code

241-2009 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to RE/COR/Cemetery Director for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33

23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. Prior to any worker for

01 00 02 - 6 the contractor or subcontractor’s beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the General Contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of NCA equipment, etc.

Documentation shall be provided to the COR that individuals have undergone the Contractor’s safety briefing.

C. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

D. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3m (10 feet).

E. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

F. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with

COR/Cemetery Director.

G. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to

COR.

H. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA

241 and NFPA 10.

I. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

K. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with COTR. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the Cemetery. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the Cemetery and copies provided to the COTR.

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L. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with COTR.

M. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COR. Designate Contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

N. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to COR.

O. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

P. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from worksites to dumpsters or other receptacles daily. Provide waste receptacles within work areas to prevent personal litter and food trash from accumulating on the ground.

Q. Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the COR. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage trailers, office trailers) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the COR and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the

Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work.

With the written consent of the COTR, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the

Contractor when and as authorized by the COR. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded

01 00 02 - 8 beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the

Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR with agreement of the Cemetery, if applicable.

Contractor parking will be only in areas and on roadways designated and agreed to by the COR.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of the Cemetery applicable to their conduct.

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Cemetery as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others.

1. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.

2. Provide unobstructed access to the Cemetery areas required to remain in operation.

3. Where access by Cemetery personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements. All such actions shall be coordinated with the Utility Company involved:

a. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, telephone/data, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the contractor on behalf of the government as specified in section 1.3 of this specification.

G. Phasing: To insure such executions, the Contractor shall furnish the

RE/COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the

Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, the Contractor shall notify the RE/COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the Cemetery Director, RE/COR and

Contractor.

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H. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, the

Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. The temporary fencing shall encompass the construction work area(s) to serve as a pedestrian barrier to alert cemetery patrons of the construction site. Remove the fence when directed by RE/COR.

I. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the Cemetery at all times, if applicable.

J. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Cemetery traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times.

2. Method and scheduling of required cutting, altering and removal of existing roads, walks and entrances must be approved by the RE/COR.

K. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by RE/COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF

ROADWAYS.

L. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the RE/COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with

Cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the committal services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workmen shall not pass through the service area during this period.

1. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, 01 00 02 - 10

Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit him to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing burial plots before these dates.

2. Cleaning up shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, materials and debris and leaving the areas in a clean, neat condition.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the RE/COR of areas in which alterations occur, areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a signed report, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list:

1. Existing conditions.

2. Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

3. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and RE/COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of

RE/COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by the Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by the Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and RE/COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report.

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by the Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures;

and, will form the basis for determining extent of repair work required of the Contractor to restore damage caused by the

Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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1. Temporary protection against damage for portions of existing grounds where work is to be done, materials handled and equipment moved and/or relocated.

2. Wherever work is performed, surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

A. In general, following preventive measures shall be adopted during construction to keep down dust and prevent mold.

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions where directed by RE/COR.

B. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of the project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from above ceiling, vertical shafts and utility chases that have been part of the construction.

2. All new air ducts shall be cleaned prior to final inspection.

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by RE/COR.

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from the Cemetery.

1.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the

01 00 02 - 12 careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the RE/COR.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the RE/COR may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the

Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-9)

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

"Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate NCA

Central/Cemetery) office. The contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

2. Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

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3. Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters;

4. Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials; and

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.11 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, water/irrigation or electric work without approval of the RE/COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the

RE/COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, landscape stone, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.)

disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At the Contractor's own expense, the Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by the Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services, fire protection systems, communications systems

(including telephone), irrigation system control and power which are indicated on drawings and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for

01 00 02 - 14 any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by Anderson

Engineering of Minnesota, LLC.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration conducted by Summit Engineering

Corporation and Terracon are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

C. A copy of the geotechnical investigation report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Contracting Officer is an

Appendix to these specifications and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

D. The Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine the site of work and logs of borings and, after investigation, decide for themselves the character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to the Department of Veterans Affairs, including approved scheduling bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections.

The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The

Contractor shall furnish, at the Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible

01 00 02 - 15 for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the RE/COR. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the RE/COR until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the RE/COR may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the

Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and/or addition to each existing building, lines for each gravesite control monument, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, roads, parking lots, gravesite control monuments, are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. The

Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the RE/COR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

D. During progress of work, the Contractor shall have lines, grades, locations and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings. Furnish such certification to the

RE/COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, furnish to the RE/COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

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1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each building and tops of stem walls.

3. Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outside distribution systems.

4. Lines of grave plot documentation.

5. Lines of elevations of all swales and interment areas.

6. Lines and elevations of roads, streets and parking lots.

7. Lines and elevations and location of top of pre-placed crypts.

8. Lines and elevations of grade over pre-placed crypts.

9. Northing/Easting coordinate locations and elevation depth below finished grade of all water, sanitary, storm, and irrigation structures, directional fittings, control wire and lines.

10. Northing/Easting coordinate locations and elevation for each gravesite grid monument.

E. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the RE/COR with reproducible drawings, in AutoCAD form, at the scale of the contract drawings, showing the finished grade on the grid developed for constructing the work. These drawings shall bear the seal of the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

F. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of

Article "Professional Surveying Services".

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, which will include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the RE/COR's review, as often as requested.

C. The Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings to the RE/COR within 15 calendar days after acceptance of the project by the RE/COR.

D. Paragraphs A, B, & C shall also apply to all shop drawings.

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and// designated// permanent roads on Cemetery property and temporary roads which are

01 00 02 - 17 necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

B. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this contract, the

Contractor may construct them immediately to facilitate building operations. These roads may be used by all who have business thereon within zone of building operations.

C. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at the time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power will be permitted subject to compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by RE/COR. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the following provisions, the RE/COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned.

Vibrations must be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall function to prevent coil freeze-up damage.

5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be

01 00 02 - 18 replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

1.18 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workers) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections, or when approved by RE/COR provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

1.19 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the RE/COR, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the

Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia.

C. The Contractor shall install meters at the Contractor's expense and furnish the Cemetery a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

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D. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials:

E. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Cemetery electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat.