250508 Los Angeles CA 898-034 Maintenance 898-036 FCA Specs 1 of 4.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICE

WASHINGTON, D.C.

BID PACKAGE SUBMITTAL

LOS ANGELES NATIONAL CEMETERY

CONSTRUCT MAINTENANCE COMPLEX

CORRECT FCA DEFICIENCIES

LOS ANGELES, CA

IFB NUMBER VA-XXXXXXXX

PROJECT NO. 898CM3034 & 898CM3036

BID PACKAGE DESIGN SUBMITTAL

24 MAY 2023

Bid Submittal Project No. 898CM3034 & 898CM3036

Los Angeles National Cemetery 24 May 2023

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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 00 03.3 Historic Preservation Report (FCA)

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 45 00 Quality Control

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services

01 45 35 Special Inspections

01 45 35 Schedule of Special Inspections

01 45 35 Statement of Special Inspections

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 00 Site Surveys

02 42 96 Historic Removal and Dismantling

02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement

02 83 33.13 Lead Paint Removal

02 83 33.2 Hazardous Materials Survey-Main Facility

02 83 33.2 Hazardous Materials Survey-Main Facility Yard

02 83 33.13.3 Hazardous Materials Report-FCA Deficiencies

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 20 Maintenance of Unit Masonry

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting

04 20 00 Unit Masonry

04 03 10 Historic Masonry Cleaning

04 03 22 Historic Brick Unit Masonry Repair

04 03 23 Historic Brick Unit Masonry Repointing

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

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06 03 12 Historic Wood Repair

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation

07 32 13 Clay Roof Tiles

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal

07 71 00 Roof Specialties

07 84 00 Firestopping

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors

08 36 13 Sectional Doors

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows

08 52 00 Historic Treatment of Wood Windows

08 52 10 Historic Treatment of Wood Doors

08 71 00 Door Hardware

08 80 00 Glazing

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 03 91 Historic Treatment of Plain Painting

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing

09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering

09 29 00 Gypsum Board

09 30 13 Tiling

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories

09 65 19.01 Static Dissipative Resilient Tile Flooring

09 67 23 Resinous Flooring

09 68 00 Carpeting

09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Exterior Signage

10 14 05 Interior Signage

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments

10 28 00 Toilet and Bath Accessories

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets

10 51 13 Metal Lockers

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

11 11 14 Motor Vehicle Lifts

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 34 19 Metal Building Systems

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

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22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps

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 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

23 07 11 HVAC Insulation

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings

23 34 00 HVAC Fans

23 81 00 Unitary HVAC Equipment

23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations

26 05 13 MV Cables

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 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems

26 09 23 Lighting Controls

26 12 19 Oil Transformers

26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards

26 24 16 Panelboards

26 27 26 Wiring Devices

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection

26 43 13 Surge Protection Devices

26 51 00 Interior Lighting

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements For Communications Installations

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems

27 05 33 Raceways and Backboxes for Communications Systems

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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28 05 13 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 26.1 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRONIC Safety and SECURITY –

Maintenance Facility

28 05 26.2 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRONIC Safety and SECURITY – FCA

Deficiencies

28 05 28.33 Conduits AND BACKBOXES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems

28 10 00 Access Control

28 23 00.1 Video Surveillance – Maintenance Facility

28 23 00.2 Video Surveillance – FCA Deficiencies

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 05 19 Geotextile

31 20 00 Earth Moving

31 20 10.2 Earth Moving Geotechnical Report – Maintenance Facility

31 20 10.3 Earth Moving Geotechnical Report – FCA Deficiencies

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving

32 14 16 Brick Unit 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 90 00 Planting

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewerage Utilities

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities

33 41 13 Foundation Drainage

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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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 unless not awarded.

MAINTENANCE FACILITY:

G-001 COVER SHEET

G-101 SITE ACCESS, FENCING AND STAGING PLAN

GC101 EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PLAN

V-101 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

CD101 DEMOLITION PLAN - SITE

CD102 DEMOLITION PLAN - UTILITIES

C-101 SITE PLAN

C-102 UTILITY PLAN

C-103 GRADING PLAN

C-104 JOINTING PLAN

C-201 STORM DRAINAGE PROFILES

C-202 SANITARY SEWER PROFILES

C-501 DETAILS - SITE

C-502 DETAILS - UTILITIES

C-503 DETAILS - UTILITIES

C-504 DETAILS - EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

LD101 IRRIGATION DEMOLITION PLAN

LI101 IRRIGATION PLAN

LI501 IRRIGATION & PLANTING DETAILS

LP101 PLANTING PLAN

D-101 SITE & BUILDING DEMOLITION PLAN

D-102 DEMOLITION DETAILS

A-001 ARCHITECTURAL LEGENDS AND NOTES

A-101 ARCHITECTURAL SITE PLAN

A-102 MAIN FLOOR PLANS

A-103 REFLECTED CEILING PLANS

A-104 ROOF PLANS

A-201 ADMINISTRATION & STORAGE BUILDING EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-202 MAINTENANCE & COVERED STORAGE EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-301 AMINISTRATION & STORAGE BUILDING & WALL SECTIONS

A-302 MAINTENANCE & COVERED STORAGE BUILDING & WALL SECTIONS

A-401 ENLARGED PLANS & INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

A-501 INTERIOR DETAILS

A-502 DOOR & WINDOW DETAILS

A-503 MISC. DETAILS

S-001 GENERAL NOTES

S-002 GENERAL NOTES

S-003 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

S-101 SITE OVERALL PLAN

S-201 ADMINISTRATION AND STORAGE BUILDING FOUNDATION PLAN

S-202 ADMINISTRATION AND STORAGE ROOF FRAMING PLAN

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S-203 MAINTENANCE BUILDING AND COVERED PARKING FOUNDATION PLAN

S-204 MAINTENANCE BUILDING AND COVERED PARKING ROOF FRAMING PLAN

S-301 STRUCTURAL - FOUNDATION DETAILS

S-302 STRUCTURAL - FOUNDATION DETAILS

S-303 STRUCTURAL - CMU FRAMING DETAILS

S-304 STRUCTURAL - CFS FRAMING DETAILS

S-305 STRUCTURAL - CFS FRAMING DETAILS

S-306 STRUCTURAL - FRAMING DETAILS

S-307 STRUCTURAL - FRAMING DETAILS

S-308 STRUCTURAL - FRAMING DETAILS

M-001 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS

MH101 HVAC FLOOR PLANS

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

P-001 PLUMBING SYMBOLS & ABBREVIATIONS

P-101 PLUMBING FLOOR PLANS

P-102 PLUMBING FLOOR PLANS

P-501 PLUMBING DETAILS

P-601 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

E-001 MEDIUM VOLTAGE POWER PLAN LAYOUT

E-002 ONELINE DIAGRAMS

E-003 POWER PLAN ONELINE AND PANEL LAYOUT

E-004 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND GENERAL NOTES

EL101 OVERALL LIGHTING PLAN LAYOUT

EL102 STORAGE BUILDING LIGHTING LAYOUT

EL103 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING LIGHTING LAYOUT

EL104 MAINTENANCE BUILDING LIGHTING LAYOUT

EL601 LIGHTING SCHEDULE

EP101 OVERALL POWER PLAN

EP102 STORAGE BUILDING POWER LAYOUT

EP103 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING POWER LAYOUT

EP104 MAINTENANCE BUILDING POWER LAYOUT

EP105 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ENLARGED PLAN AND SECTION VIEW

EP106 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ELECTRICAL SECTION VIEWS

EP107 ELECTRIC DETAILS

EP601 PANEL A SCHEDULE

EP602 PANEL A-1 SCHEDULE

EP603 PANEL A-2 SCHEDULE

EP604 PANEL B SCHEDULE

EP605 PANEL C SCHEDULE

EP606 PANEL C-1 SCHEDULE

T-101 SECURITY CONTROL - PLAN LAYOUT

T-102 SECURITY CONTROL - KEYLESS ENTRY DETAILS

T-103 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) LAYOUT

T-104 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)

T-105 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)

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T-106 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)

T-107 DETAILS FOR 12RU SECONDARY ENCLOSURE

T-108 BONDING FOR COMMUNICATION

T-109 WALL-MOUNT CABINET SPECS

HD101 HAZMAT DEMOLITION PLAN

HD901 HAZMAT DEMOLITION PHOTOS

HD902 HAZMAT DEMOLITION PHOTO

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CORRECT FCA DEFICIENCIES:

G-001 COVER SHEET

G-101 CONSTRUCTION ACCESS, FENCING & STAGING PLAN

G-102 OVERALL SITE KEY

V-101 EXISTING CONDITIONS KEY

V-401 EXISTING CONDITIONS - ENLARGED

V-402 EXISTING CONDITIONS - ENLARGED

V-403 EXISTING CONDITIONS - ENLARGED

V-404 EXISTING CONDITIONS - ENLARGED

V-405 EXISTING CONDITIONS - ENLARGED

V-406 EXISTING CONDITIONS - ENLARGED

V-407 EXISTING CONDITIONS - ENLARGED

V-408 EXISTING CONDITIONS - ENLARGED

V-409 EXISTING CONDITIONS - ENLARGED

V-410 EXISTING CONDITIONS - ENLARGED

CG101 EROS GENERAL NOTES

CG401 ENLARGED EROS PLAN – PRIVACY FENCING AT WATER VALVES (BASE BID)

CG402 ENLARGED EROS PLAN – DUMPSTER AND SPOILS AREA (BASE BID)

CD101 DEMOLITION PLAN

CD401 ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN – DUMPSTER AND SPOILS AREA (BASE BID)

CD402 ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN – FULL DEPTH ROADWAY REPAIR (BASE BID)

CD403 ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN – DRAINAGE CANNAL (BASE BID)

CD404 ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN – HISTORIC FRON ENTRY (BASE BID)

CD405 ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN – SOUTHERN CHAIN LINK FENCING (BASE BID)

CD406 ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN – SOUTHERN ORNAMENTAL FENCING (BASE BID)

CD407 ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN – EASTERN ORNAMENTAL FENCING (BASE BID)

CD408 ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN – EASTERN ORNAMENTAL FENCING (OPTION 1)

CD409 ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN – EASTERN ORNAMENTAL FENCING (OPTION 1)

CD410 ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN – NORTHERN FENCING (OPTION 2)

CD411 ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN – NORTHERN FENCING PHOTOGRAPHS (OPTION 2)

CD412 ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN – WESTERN ORNAMENTAL FENCING (OPTION 3)

CD413 ENLARGED DEMOLITION PLAN – WESTERN ORNAMENTAL FENCING (OPTION 3)

C-101 SITE PLAN – ROADWAY REHABILITATION (BASE BID)

C-102 SITE PLAN ( FLOWER WATER STATION & NEW SITE SIGNAGE (BASE BID)

C-201 HISTORIC PRESERVATION (BASE BID)

C-202 HISTORIC PRESERVATION (BID OPTION 4)

C-401 ENLARGED SITE PLAN – PRIVACY FENCING AT WATER VALVES (BASE BID)

C-402 ENLARGED SITE PLAN – DUMPSTER PAD AND SPOILS AREA (BASE BID)

C-403 ENLARGED SITE PLAN – HISTORIC FRONT ENTRY (BASE BID)

C-404 ENLARGED SITE PLAN – SPANISH AMERICAN MONUMENT FENCING (BASE BID)

C-405 ENLARGED SITE PLAN – SOUTHERN CHAIN LINK FENCING (BASE BID)

C-406 ENLARGED SITE PLAN – SOUTHERN ORNAMENTAL FENCING (BASE BID)

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C-407 ENLARGED SITE PLAN – EASTERN ORNAMENTAL FENCING (BASE BID)

C-408 ENLARGED SITE PLAN – EASTERN ORNAMENTAL FENCING (OPTION 1)

C-409 ENLARGED SITE PLAN – EASTERN ORNAMENTAL FENCING (OPTION 1)

C-410 ENLARGED SITE PLAN – NORTHERN FENCING (OPTION 2)

C-411 ENLARGED SITE PLAN – WESTERN ORNAMENTAL FENCING (OPTION 3)

C-412 ENLARGED SITE PLAN – WESTERN ORNAMENTAL FENCING (OPTION 3)

C-413 ENLARGED GRADING PLAN – DUMPSTER ANDSPOILS AREA (BASE BID)

C-414 ENLARGED FOUNDATION PLAN – MATERIAL STORAGE BINS (BASE BID)

C-501 DETAILS – SITE

C-502 DETAILS – SITE

C-503 DETAILS – SIGNAGE

C-504 DETAILS – CHAIN LINK FENCING

C-505 DETAILS – ORNAMENTAL FENCING

C-506 DETAILS – ORNAMENTAL FENCING

C-507 DETAILS – COMPOSITE FENCING

C-508 DETAILS – FENCE CURBING

C-509 DETAILS – FLOWER WATER STATIONS

C-510 DETAILS – FRONT ENTRY GATE

C-511 DETAILS – MATERIAL STORAGE BINS

C-512 DETAILS – MATERIAL STORAGE BINS & GENERAL REINFORCING

C-513 DETAILS – MATERIAL STORAGE BIN ROOFING

HD101 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABATEMENT – LEAD BASED PAINT

E-101 ENTRY GATE PLAN

E-102 TELECOM ROOM

E-501 DETAILS – ELECTRICAL

E-701 ELECTRICAL SCHEULE

T-101 KEYLESS ENTRY

T-102 SITE PLAN – SECURITY SYSTEM

T-501 DETAIL – SECURITY SYSTEM

T-502 DETAIL – SECURITY SYSTEM

T-503 DETAIL – SECURITY SYSTEM

A-101 ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION AND REMODEL PLANS

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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 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS (NOT USED)

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.11 RESTORATION

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 RE/COTR'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT USED)

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.20 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.21 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

1.22 TESTS

1.23 INSTRUCTIONS

1.24 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.25 RELOCATED ITEMS (NOT USED)

1.26 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.27 SAFETY SIGN

1.28 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.29 FINAL ELEVATION PHOTOGRAPHS

1.30 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.31 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 Los Angeles National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Cemetery Director.

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

Contractor (see 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.

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

E. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an 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.

F. Training:

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

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. CLIN 0001 – CORRECT FCA DEFICIENCIES BASE BID (898CM3036), GENERAL

CONSTRUCTION: Installation of all work shown on the plans and

01 00 02 - 2 described in the specifications and defined as BASE BID. This work includes the following:

• Security Camera Installation

• IT room upgrades

• Automatic Front Entry Gate

• Roadway repairs

• Spoils/Dumpster area improvements

• Southern Chain link fencing

• Southern ornamental fencing

• Southeastern ornamental fencing

• Site signage

• Flower Water Stations

• Fencing at Water Valves

• Spanish American Monument Fencing

• Keyless Entry

• Historic Preservation of the following as shown on sheet C-201.

o Building 5705 In Memory Of Section Marker o Spanish American Monument o Building HA-1 3rd Infantry Division o Building HA-11 De Geest Overwint

C. CLIN 0002 – CONSTRUCT MAINTENANCE FACILITY BASE BID (898CM3034),

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Installation of all work shown on the plan set and described in the specifications.

D. CLIN 0003 – CORRECT FCA DEFICIENCIES BID OPTION -1 (898CM3036), GENERAL

CONSTRUCTION: Demolition and installation of the eastern fencing, gates, curbing, etc. as shown on the plans and described in the specifications defines as Bid Option 1. See sheets CD408, CD409, C-408, C-409 and all applicable details.

• Eastern Ornamental Fencing

E. CLIN 0004 – CORRECT FCA DEFICIENCIES BID OPTION -2 (898CM3036), GENERAL

CONSTRUCTION: Demolition and installation of the northern fencing, retaining walls, curbing, etc. as shown on the plans and described in the specifications defines as Bid Option 2. See sheets CD410, CD411, C-

410, C-409 and all applicable details.

• Northern Perimeter Fencing

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F. CLIN 0005 – CORRECT FCA DEFICIENCIES BID OPTION -3 (898CM3036), GENERAL

CONSTRUCTION: Demolition and installation of the eastern fencing, gates, curbing, etc. as shown on the plans and described in the specifications defines as Bid Option 3. See sheets CD412, CD413, C-408, C-411, C-412 and all applicable details.

• Western Ornamental Fencing

G. CLIN 0006 – CORRECT FCA DEFICIENCIES BID OPTION -4(898CM3036), GENERAL

CONSTRUCTION: Historic preservation of the existing Cannon & Caisson as shown on plan sheet C-202 described in the specifications and defined as Bid Option 4.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, one electronic set of specifications and drawings will be furnished to 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 COR so that appropriate arrangements can be provided for the Cemetery employees.

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 COR.

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.

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C. Guards:

1. No guards are required onsite unless requested by the COR.

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 toolboxes and parked machines, and to take any necessary emergency action.

E. Document Control:

1. 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.

2. 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.

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

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

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COR.

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

I. 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.

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J. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from site weekly.

K. 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.

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

Cemetery.

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.

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

COR with a schedule of approximate 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 COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

H. Construction Privacy Fence: Before construction operations begin, the

Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, six 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 375 mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25 mm

(one inch) above grade. Install PVC privacy slats for entire length of fence. 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 COR.

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS (NOT USED)

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

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

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust.

B. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of the project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris.

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items: There are no reserved items for the government.

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all 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 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 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 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 Article 1.11 "Restoration", and Article 1.6

"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

01 00 02 - 9 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;

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. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the 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.

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 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 any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

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

Engineering and survey by ATC Design Group.

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration conducted by Terracon are in the geotechnical report.

C. A copy of the geotechnical report 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 benchmarks 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 for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the COR. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the COR until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the

Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is

01 00 02 - 11 authorized, the 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, 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, roads, 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 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

COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, furnish to the 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.

1. Lines of each building.

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

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.

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6. Lines and elevations of roads and streets.

7. Lines and elevations and location of top of pre-placed crypts within their respective plots.

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

9. Northing/Easting coordinate locations and elevation depth below finished grade of all water, 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 obtain the services of a register professional land surveyor to conduct a final survey of all construction and furnish the 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 ensure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR's review, as often as requested.

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

Temporary roads shall be constructed or modified by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense following approved plans that include:

construction, operation, maintenance and restoration. When necessary to

01 00 02 - 13 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.

1.17 RE/COTR'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT USED)

1.18 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 COR. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the following provisions, the 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. All components of heat production, metering equipment, 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.

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1.19 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 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.

1.20 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 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.

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. Where not available or not convenient to

01 00 02 - 15 connect to the Cemetery distribution system, the contractor shall supply power via portable generators at own expense.

F. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Cemetery irrigation distribution system. Backflow preventer may not be required at connections to the irrigation system. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at COR's discretion) of use of water from the Cemetery's system.

3. Where not available or not convenient to connect to the Cemetery distribution system, the Contractor shall supply water via portable/temporary means at his own expense.

1.21 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

1.22 TESTS

A. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pre-tested.

B. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the COR. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

C. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire complex which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed.

D. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably short period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant.

E. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

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1.23 INSTRUCTIONS

A. The Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals (four copies each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

C. Instructions: The Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed instructions to assigned Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system; shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed.

This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the RE/COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The Department

01 00 02 - 17 of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.24 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. The Government shall deliver to the Contractor, the

Government-furnished property shown on drawings.

B. Materials furnished by the Government to be installed by the Contractor will be furnished to the Contractor at the Cemetery.

C. Storage space for materials will be provided by the Contractor and the

Contractor shall be prepared to unload and store such equipment therein upon its receipt at the Cemetery.

D. Notify COR in writing, 60 days in advance, of date on which Contractor will be prepared to receive materials furnished by Government.

Arrangements will then be made by the Government for delivery of materials.

1. Immediately upon delivery of materials, the Contractor shall arrange for a joint inspection thereof with a representative of the

Government. At such time the Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of materials described, make notations, and immediately furnish the

Government representative with a written statement as to its condition or shortages.

2. The Contractor thereafter is responsible for such material until such time as acceptance of contract work is made by the Government.

E. Equipment furnished by the Government will be delivered in a partially assembled (knock down) condition in accordance with existing standard commercial practices.

F. Completely assemble and install the Government furnished equipment in place ready for proper operation in accordance with specifications and drawings.

G. Furnish…