NCOTA_Phase_3_Specifications.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL CEMETERY OF THE

ALLEGHENIES

VA PROJECT NUMBER: 935PC2006

PHASE 3 DEVELOPMENT

Cecil Township, Pennsylvania

Prepared for:

United States Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management

810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington D.C., 20420

May, 2018

NATIONAL CEMETERY OF THE ALLEGHENIES PROJECT NO. 935 PC 2006

PHASE 3 DEVELOPMENT MAY 2018

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NCA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 10 Table of Contents 01-18 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-10

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 01 General Requirements 06-14 01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules 05-12 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-14 01 35 20 Temporary Excavation Support and Protection System 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 01 42 19 Reference Standards 06-14 01 45 00 Quality Control 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06-14 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 06-14 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 06-14 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 08-16 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 12-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing 06-14

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 08 00 Commissioning of Pre-Cast Crypts 03 30 53 Cast-in-Place Concrete 06-14 03 48 21 Precast Concrete Burial Crypts (Double Depth Lawn Crypt) 06-13 03 48 24 Precast Concrete Columbarium Units 05-13 03 48 26 Concrete Memorial Wall Units 06-14

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 06-14 04 40 10 Cut Stone Assemblies 04 73 00 Columbarium Niche Covers 06-14 04 73 10 Memorial Wall Markers 06-14

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DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 06-14 05 31 00 Steel Decking 06-14 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 06-14 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 06-14 05 52 00 Handrails

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 12-15

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 06-14 07 41 13 Standing Seam Metal Roofing 06-14 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 06-14 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 06-14

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 06-14 08 71 00 Door Hardware 06-14 08 80 00 Glazing 06-14

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 91 00 Painting 06-14

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Exterior Signage 06-14 10 56 13 Steel Shelving 06-14

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

11 08 00 Commissioning of GNSS, GPS and GIS Systems 11 83 00 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Reference System 01-18 11 83 02 GNSS & GIS Mapping and Geodata 01-18

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 11-16 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 11-16 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 11-16 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 11-16 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-16 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary Sewerage 11-16 22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 11-16 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 11-16

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DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

(HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 11-16 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment 11-16 23 07 11 HVAC Insulation 11-16 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 11-16 23 82 39 Unit Heaters 11-16

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 07-17 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 07-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 07-17 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 07-17 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 07-17 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 07-17 26 24 16 Panelboards 07-17 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 07-17 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 07-17 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 07-17 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 07-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 07-17 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 07-17

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 11-16 27 05 33 Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems 11-16 27 51 23 Intercommunication and Program Systems 11-16

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 12-15 28 10 00 Access Control 11-16 28 20 00 Video Surveillance 11-16 28 31 00 Intrusion Detection 11-16 28 46 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 11-16

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 11-16 31 23 19 Dewatering 11-16 31 40 00 Soil Stabilization (Erosion Control) 31 63 23 Drilled Caissons

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DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 11-16 32 08 00 Commissioning of Irrigation Systems 12-15 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 11-16 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 11-16 32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 11-16 32 33 00 Site Furnishings 01-17 32 34 43 Precast Arch Bridge Structure 34 34 44 Architectural Surface Treatment 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 01-17 32 90 00 Planting 11-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 11-16

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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SECTION 00 01 15

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

DRAWING NO. DRAWING TITLE

1. GI001 Cover Sheet

2. GI002 General Notes, Symbols, and Abbreviations

SITE/CIVIL

3. VL100 Overall Existing Conditions Plan

4. VL101 Existing Conditions Plan 1

5. VL102 Existing Conditions Plan 2

6. VL103 Existing Conditions Plan 3

7. VL104 Existing Conditions Plan 4

8. VL105 Existing Conditions Plan 5

9. VL106 Existing Conditions Plan 6

10. VL107 Existing Conditions Plan 7

11. BI100 Phase II Subsurface Boring Location Plan

12. BI101 Phase III Subsurface Boring Location Plan

13. BI301 Subsurface Boring Cross Sections

14. BI302 Subsurface Boring Cross Sections

15. BI303 Subsurface Boring Cross Sections

16. BI304 Subsurface Boring Cross Sections

17. BI305 Subsurface Boring Cross Sections

18. BI306 Subsurface Boring Cross Sections

19. GI100 Overall Site Development Plan

20. GC600 Construction Sequencing Plan

21. GC601 Construction Sequencing Plan Notes

22. CD101 Site Preparation Plan Areas A & C

23. CD102 Site Preparation Plan Area B

24. GC100 Overall Erosion and Sediment Control Plan

25. GC101 Stage I Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 1

26. GC102 Stage I Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 2

27. GC103 Stage I Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 3

28. GC104 Stage I Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 4

29. GC105 Stage I Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 5

30. GC106 Stage I Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 6

31. GC107 Stage I Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 7 & 8

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32. GC201 Stage II Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 1

33. GC202 Stage II Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 2

34. GC203 Stage II Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 3

35. GC204 Stage II Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 4

36. GC205 Stage II Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 5

37. GC206 Stage II Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 6

38. GC207 Stage II Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 7 & 8

39. GC501 Erosion and Sediment Control Details

40. GC502 Erosion and Sediment Control Details

41. GC001 Erosion and Sediment Control Notes

42. CS100 Overall Site Layout Plan

43. CS101 Site Layout Plan Area 1

44. CS102 Site Layout Plan Area 2

45. CS103 Site Layout Plan Area 3

46. CS104 Site Layout Plan Area 4

47. CS105 Site Layout Plan Area 5

48. CS106 Site Layout Plan Area 6

49. CS107 Site Layout Plan Area 7

50. CS108 Burial Section 14 Numbering Plan (Early Turnover Area)

51. CS109 Burial Section 8 Numbering Plan

52. CS110 Burial Section 9 Numbering Plan

53. CS111 Burial Section 11 Numbering Plan

54. CS112 Burial Section 12 Numbering Plan

55. CS113 Burial Section 13 Numbering Plan

56. CS114 Burial Section C8, C9, & C10 Numbering Plan

57. CG100 Overall Grading and Drainage Plan

58. CG101 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 1

59. CG102 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 2

60. CG103 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 3

61. CG104 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 4

62. CG105 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 5

63. CG106 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 6

64. CG107 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 7

65. CG108 Burial Section Grading Enlargement 1

66. CG109 Burial Section Grading Enlargement 2

67. CG110 Burial Section Grading Enlargement 3

68. CG111 Burial Section Grading Enlargement 4

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69. CG112 Burial Section Grading Enlargement 5

70. CG113 Burial Section Grading Enlargement 6

71. CG114 Burial Section Grading Enlargement 7

72. CG501 Grading and Drainage Details

73. CG502 Grading and Drainage Details

74. CT201 Roadway Centerline Profile

75. CT202 Roadway Centerline Profile

76. CT501 Roadway Cross Sections & Details

77. CU261 Storm Profiles

78. CU262 Storm Profiles

79. CU263 Storm Profiles

80. CU264 Storm Computations

81. CU265 Storm Computations

82. DT500 Site Details

83. DT501 Site Details

84. LS100 Site Signage Existing Inventory

85. LS800 Existing Sign Inventory (Photos)

86. LS101 Site Signage Plan

87. LS501 Site Signage Details

88. LS502 Site Signage Details

89. GS100 GPS Plan

90. CS401 Enlarged Columbarium Layout Plans

91. CS402 Enlarged Columbarium Walk Layout Plans

92. CS403 Enlarged Memorial Wall & Ossuary Layout & Grading Plan

93. CG401 Enlarged Columbarium Grading Plans

94. CI700 Columbarium Wall Numbering Plans

95. CI701 Memorial Wall Numbering Plans

96. CI702 General Columbarium Details

97. CI703 Columbarium Pier Plan Details (Single-Sided)

98. CI704 Columbarium Pier Plan Details (Double-Sided)

99. CI705 Columbarium Elevations Walls 1-6

100. CI706 Columbarium Elevations Walls 7-12

101. CI707 Columbarium Elevations Walls 13-18

102. CI708 Columbarium Elevations

103. CI709 Columbarium Sections and Details 1

104. CI710 Columbarium Sections and Details 2

105. CI711 Columbarium Sections and Details 3

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106. CI712 Columbarium Precast Niche Details

107. CI713 Columbarium Details 1

108. CI714 Columbarium Details 2

109. CI720 Memorial Wall Details

110. CI721 Memorial Wall Plaza Details 1

111. CI722 Memorial Wall Plaza Details 2

112. CI730 Ossuary Details

113. CI731 Ossuary Elevations & Details

114. CI732 Ossuary Sections

115. CI750 Cap Location Plan

116. CI751 Cap Plan Enlargements 1

117. CI752 Cap Plan Enlargements 2

118. CI753 Cap Plan Enlargements 3

119. CI754 Cap Plan Enlargements 4

120. CI755 Cap Plan Enlargements 5

121. CI756 Cap Plan Enlargements 6

122. CI757 Cap Plan Enlargements 7

123. CI758 Stone Enlargements

LANDSCAPE

124. L-500 Planting Plan 1

125. L-501 Planting Plan 2

126. L-502 Planting Plan 3

127. L-503 Planting Plan 1 Enlargement

128. L-504 Planting Details and List

129. L-505 Site Amenity Details

IRRIGATION

130. I-101 Overall Irrigation Plan

131. I-102 Irrigation Plan

132. I-103 Irrigation Plan

133. I-104 Irrigation Plan

134. I-105 Irrigation Plan

135. I-106 Irrigation Plan

136. I-201 Irrigation Notes & Details

137. I-202 Irrigation Details

138. I-203 Irrigation Details

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ARCHITECTURAL

139. A-001 Symbols and Abbreviations

140. A-003 Code Compliance Plans – Mezzanine Plan

141. A-101 Covered Walkway Plan, Elevations and Sections

142. A-102 Covered Walkway & Mezzanine Reflected Ceiling Plan

143. A-103 Temporary Committal Service Shelter Plan & Details

144. A-201 Maintenance Mezzanine Plan, Elevation, and Sections

145. A-202 Sections and Plan Details

146. A-203 Section and Details

ELECTRICAL

147. E-001 Electrical Abbreviations and Symbols

148. E-002 Electrical Notes and Conditions

149. E-100 Electrical Site – Plan

150. E-101 Electrical Admin Bldg – Floor Plan

151. E-102 Electrical – Power & Lighting Maint Bldg – Floor Plan

152. E-103 Electrical – PIC Bldg Lighting & Fire Alarm Fl Plan

153. E-501 Electrical Details

154. E-601 Electrical Single Line Diagram

STRUCTURAL

155. S-001 Structural Abbreviations and Notes

156. SF101 Structural Foundation and Framing Plan

157. SF102 Structural Foundation Plan

158. S-501 Structural Sections and Details

159. S-502 Structural Sections and Details

160. S-503 Structural Sections and Details

PLUMBING

161. P-001 Plumbing Notes, Legends, and Schedules

162. P-100 Plumbing Maint Bldg - Plan

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND SECURITY

163. SE101 Site Security Plan 1

164. SE102 Site Security Plan 2

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 01

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

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/COR'S FIELD OFFICE

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.20 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.21 TESTS

1.22 INSTRUCTIONS

1.23 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.24 RELOCATED ITEMS

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1.25 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.26 SAFETY SIGN

1.27 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.28 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.29 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.30 PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

1.31 PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY GOALS

1.32 TEMPORARY COMMITTAL SERVICE SHELTER

1.33 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

1.34 PUNCH LIST APPLICATION SCOPE

1.35 CONSTRUCTION MEETINGS

1.36 PLAN OF ACTION (POA)

1.37 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

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SECTION 01 00 01

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Completely prepare site for construction operations, including any clearing and demolition, and furnish all labor, materials equipment and supervision necessary to perform all required work for the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies Phase 3 Development project as required by the contract documents.

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

C. Offices of William H Gordon, as Architect-Engineers of record for the Government, will render certain technical services to the Government 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 Resident Engineer (RE) or duly authorized Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

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 general contractor shall notify the RE/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 not be less than three working days unless otherwise designated by the

RE/COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program.

F. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified

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

G. Training:

1. All employees of the general contractor or subcontractors having supervisory responsibilities shall have the 30-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP.

2. All other employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training. Relevant competency training shall be as determined acceptable by the VA CP.

3. Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work.

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1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. CLIN 001, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work of the Contract includes general conditions, general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, mechanical and electrical work, utility systems, water storage facilities, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain of other items and all other work necessary to construct the project.

B. CLIN 002: Furnish and deliver to the site all pre-placed crypts.

C. CLIN 003: Construct Bridge and associated Road work per. Package B.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, 3 full-sized 4 half-sized drawing sets and 3 sets of specifications will be furnished as well as an electronic set of plans and specifications. These drawings and specifications will be new or from stock of prospective bidder returned documents, or a combination thereof.

B. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at Contractor's expense.

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. Assure that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations. Dismissal of violators may be directed by the Resident Engineer.

B. Security Procedures:

1. All employees of the General Contractor and their subcontractors shall be identified on staffing lists delivered to the SRE prior to arriving at the site.

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, give 3 days' notice to the

RE/COR so that security arrangements can be provided for the 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 RE/COR.

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

C. Guards:

1. The Cemetery currently employs unarmed guards to protect the Cemetery grounds.

2. The General Contractor shall provide additional unarmed guards at the project site if deemed necessary to prevent vandalism or theft within the contract work areas and to secure the project site, work in progress, materials, tools, equipment and other materials within the project site that are not under operational control of the Cemetery staff.

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3. The use of guards is a Contractor responsibility. Coordinate the use of guards with the

RE/COR following input from the Cemetery Operations through the RE/COR. The guard shall have communication devices to report events as directed by Local Police Department or

VA police.

D. Key Control:

1. Provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the RE/COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and to take any emergency action(s).

2. Turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation.

Coordinate the lock cylinder and key system work and shall provide the devices required to comply with the facility security system. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, submit an electronic security memorandum, from the Contractor and each Subcontractor describing the actions to be performed to achieve the goals of maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

2. Perform safekeeping procedures for all drawings, project manual and other project information. This information from these 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 RE/COR upon request.

4. These security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of the RE/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 RE/COR immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

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. All motor vehicles shall follow designated access routes and are no to interfere with

Cemetery operations or visitor access. Parking will be restricted to designated areas.

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1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form a part of this specification to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by the basic designation only. Comply with applicable provisions and recommendations of the following, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

E84-2013 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2013 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2012 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2014 Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other

Hot Work

70-2011 National Electrical Code

241-2013 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 the contractor or subcontractor’s beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the 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 RE/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 20 feet exposing overall length, separate by 10 feet.

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke tight separations between construction and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended

01 00 01 - 5 ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class

C, 3/4-hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

2. Install temporary construction partitions as shown on drawings to maintain integrity of existing exit passageways, fire-rated enclosures of hazardous areas, horizontal exits, smoke barriers, and opening enclosures.

3. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings.

F. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29

CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

G. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads.

Minimize disruptions and coordinate with RE/COR/Cemetery Director.

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily.

Report findings and corrective actions weekly to RE/COR.

I. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

J. 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 1.6, OPERATIONS AND

STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with RE/COR. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the

RE/COR. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the

Contractor and copies provided to the RE/COR.

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

M. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA

51B. Coordinate with RE/COR. Obtain permits from RE/COR at least 24 hours in advance.

Designate the 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 RE/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 and Construction Waste Management

Plan required under Section 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT. Remove from buildings daily.

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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 RE/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 RE/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 RE/COR, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the RE/COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the RE/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. Paragraphs 1.6.A thru 1.6.C are from

(FAR 52.236-10)

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, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the RE/COR.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of the Cemetery regarding their conduct and dress code.

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. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by the Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access, for visitors and the Cemetery personnel, to areas that are required to remain in operation during the construction of the project.

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

01 00 01 - 7 requirements. All such actions shall be coordinated with the Utility Company involved and the

RE/COR.

4. Work may be subject to curtailment during funeral services. The Contractor will be required to coordinate all work activities with the RE/COR office to avoid impact to visitors.

G. Phasing: To insure such executions, furnish the RE/COR with a schedule of approximate phasing and dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, 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 dates to insure accomplishment of this work as is mutually agreeable to the Cemetery Director, RE/COR and Contractor.

H. All buildings will be occupied during performance of work.

1. Take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Cemetery’s operations will not be hindered. Permit access to

Department of Veterans Affairs personnel through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Cemetery operations will continue during the construction period.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned above will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, the Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, seven feet minimum height with view block fabric, 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 15 inches. Bottom of fences shall extend to one inch above grade. Remove the fence when directed by RE/COR.

J. When a building or site is turned over to Contractor, it is accepted in entirety and responsibility therefore includes, but is not limited to the following:

1. Maintain a minimum temperature of 40 degrees F at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, make arrangements for pre-inspection of the site with Fire

Department required to respond to an alarm from the Contractor's employee.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the Cemetery at all times. Meet with the

RE/COR and appropriate Cemetery operations staff to walk the proposed work areas and discuss any known or potential underground systems that are indicated or not shown on the construction drawings, prior to starting the work.

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1. Provide an underground utility locating service to locate any existing underground lines or other underground facilities within the work area. Any new information, not clearly indicated on the bid documents shall be passed on to the Contractor's underground locating service staff. Any new information discovered by the underground locating service staff shall be turned over to the RE/COR for dissemination to the Cemetery Staff.

L. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

(including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by the RE/COR.

1. No utility or other service such as potable water, irrigation, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of the RE/COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the RE/COR, and Cemetery

Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. Submit a request to interrupt any such services to RE/COR, and Cemetery Director, in writing, 72 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. The Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of the Cemetery.

Interruption time approved by the Cemetery may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours at no additional cost to the Government.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the RE/COR, which may require the work to be performed off hours which shall be done at no additional cost to the

Government.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of

RE/COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

6. 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, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the

Contractor.

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M. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed. Lines shall be capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

N. 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.

O. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by RE/COR.

P. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director through the RE/COR: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. Cooperation and coordination 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 is required.

Construction noise during the interment services shall not disturb the service. Coordination of work may require that equipment that is heard from the service location be shut-off, or moved out of the area prior to the service, as acceptable to the Cemetery Director through the RE/COR.

Trucks and workmen shall not pass through the service area during this period:

1. Discontinue work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, and clean up all areas of operation adjacent to functioning areas of the Cemetery, including existing burial sections and any other areas identified by the RE/COR before these dates.

2. Clean-up activities 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, make a thorough survey with the RE/COR of areas of buildings in which alterations are to occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access.

Create and furnish a written report to the RE/COR. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Existing condition and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of building.

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2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

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

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings 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, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other 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:

1. Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.

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

3. Protect the interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor 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 in existing structures where directed by RE/COR. Block off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

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B. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied Cemetery buildings at the end of each workday.

C. Final Cleanup:

1. Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area as well as any adjoining areas that remained in service and were contaminated by dust from the work area.

This included walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.

2. 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.

3. 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 to be identified by attached tags and noted on drawings or in specifications 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 National Cemetery.

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of any

Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors requiring removal. The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of

Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy

Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form

8700-22), along with the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form

8700-22A) shall be returned to the RE/COR who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Cemetery Director.

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a. Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing

Office:

40 CFR 261 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262 Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 263 Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761 PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172 Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous Material

Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173 Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173 Subpart A General

49 CFR 173 Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for Transportation

49 CFR 173 Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and Preparation

TSCA Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. Preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work sites, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. Remove trees only when specifically authorized to do so, 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, then 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. 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. 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. Paragraphs 1.10.A and 1.10.B are from (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 in addition to permits from the water management district and any other drainage

01 00 01 - 13 district of agency. 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 apparent low bidder, 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;

3. Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and providing 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, or electric work without approval of the RE/COR.

Existing work to be altered or extended and 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, 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, immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by the Contractor's workmen to any operational existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc.

The above is applicable for all owner operated systems with underground elements or those of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) 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

01 00 01 - 14 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.

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed except as provided from previous construction projects.

C. 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, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.13 PROFESSIONAL…