36C10F20R0017-042.pdf

CAPE CANAVERAL NATIONAL CEMETERY

PHASE 2 DEVELOPMENT

SPECIFICATIONS

10/25/2019

BID DOCUMENTS

PROJECT NO. 934CM2003

TASK ORDER #3610F18N3348

For:

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs

Attn: Mr. Kevin Dix, PE

VACFM National Region PM

425 I Street, NW

Room 6W417B

Washington, DC 20001

(202) 632-4850

Cape Canaveral National Cemetery Phase 2

Contract No. VA101F-17-D-2827 Bid Documents

03/10/2020

SPECIFICATION CERTIFICATION 1

SPECIFICATION CERTIFICATIONS:

Lead Design Consultant: Calibre

Engineering

Professional

Engineer, Civil

I, John Strandberg, hereby certify that the following documents were prepared by me, or under my direct supervision, and that I am a duly licensed Professional

Engineer under the laws of the State of Florida. PE-85896

Professional Landscape Architect

Foster Conant

I, Matt Allen, hereby certify that the following documents were prepared by me, or under my direct supervision, and that I am a duly licensed Landscape

Architect under the laws of the State of Florida: LA

6667359

Professional

Engineer, Civil MKEC

I, Scott P. Evans, hereby certify that the following documents were prepared by me, or under my direct supervision, and that I am a duly licensed Professional

Engineer under the laws of the State of Florida. PE-87571

Professional Engineer, Electrical

Spur Design, LLC

I, Benjamin E. Noe, hereby certify that the following documents were prepared by me, or under my direct supervision, and that I am a duly licensed Professional

Engineer under the laws of the State of Florida: PE-

88221

Landscape Irrigation Designer, Irrigation Consultant Aqua

I, Robert Beccard, hereby certify that the following documents were prepared by me, or under my direct supervision, and that I am a Certified Landscape

Irrigation Designer registered with the Irrigation

Association: 46102

Professional Engineer and Professional Surveyor and

Mapper, Fabre Engineering and

Surveying

I, Frank J. Fabre, hereby certify that the following documents were prepared by me, or under my direct supervision, and that I am a duly licensed Professional

Engineer and Professional Surveyor and Mapper under the laws of the State of Florida: PE- 15977 PSM- 3132

Specification Outline (NCA) – Table of Contents

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawings 07-15

01 00 01 General Requirements For Major NCA 10-17

01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedule 03-20

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 05-17

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17

01 45 00 Quality Control 03-20

01 45 19 Reference Standards 03-20

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-11

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 03-20

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 10-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 12-15

03 48 21 Precast Concrete Burial Crypts

03 48 22 Precast Concrete Urn Crypts

03 48 24 Precast Columbarium Units 04-13

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 06-14

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 03-20

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 06-14

CAPE CANAVERAL NATIONAL CEMETERY VA PN: 934CM2003

PHASE 2 DEVELOPMENT – MIMS, FL BID DOCUMENTS

04 43 00 Natural Stone Veneer 10-18

04 73 00 Columbarium Niche Covers 06-14

04 73 10 Memorial Wall Markers 06-14

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALITIES

10 14 00 Exterior Signage 03-20

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 83 00 GNSS Reference System 02-21

11 83 02 GNSS & GIS Mapping and Geodata 02-21

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements

32 08 00 Commissioning of Planting Irrigation 03-20

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

32 14 13 Concrete Unit Paving

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 03-20

32 33 00 Site Furnishings 01-17

32 82 20 Pond Aeration

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 01-17

32 90 00 Planting 11-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Utility Systems 03/20

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

33 46 00 Subdrainage 03/20

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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.

DISCIPLINE SHEET SHEET TITLE

EX1 BID OPTIONS EXHIBIT

GENERAL G-001 COVER SHEET

G-002 SHEET INDEX

G-003 GENERAL NOTES

SURVEY V-100 KEY MAP AND LEGEND

V-101 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY FOR PHASE TWO

V-102 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY FOR PHASE TWO

V-103 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY FOR PHASE TWO

V-104 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY FOR PHASE TWO

V-105 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY FOR PHASE TWO

V-106 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY FOR PHASE TWO

V-107 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY FOR PHASE TWO

GEOTECHNICAL B-101 SOIL BORING LOGS

B-102 SOIL BORING LOGS

B-103 SOIL BORING LOGS

DEMOLITION CD101 DEMOLITION PLAN

CD102 DEMOLITION PLAN

GRADING CG101 OVERALL GRADING MAP

CG102 DETAILED GRADING 1

CG104 DETAILED GRADING 3

CG105 DETAILED GRADING 4

CG106 DETAILED GRADING 5

CG107 DETAILED GRADING 6

CG108 DETAILED GRADING 7

CG109 DETAILED GRADING 8

CG110 DETAILED GRADING 9

CG111 DETAILED GRADING 10

EROSION CG112 OVERALL EROSION CONTROL PLAN

CG113 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

CG114 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

CG115 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

00 01 15 - 2

CG116 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

CG117 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

CG118 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

CG119 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

CG120 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

CG301 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

CG302 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

ROADWAY CP101 ROADWAY OVERALL VIEW

CP102 VALIANT BLVD. - PLAN & PROFILE

CP103 VALIANT BLVD. (CONT.) - PLAN & PROFILE

CP104 WARRIOR AVENUE - PLAN & PROFILE

CP105 MISC. PAVEMENT DIMENSION PLAN

CP301 PAVING TYPICAL SECTION

CP302 PAVING TYPICAL SECTION

CP501 MISC. DETAILS

SITE DEVELOPMENT CS100 OVERALL SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

(HARDSCAPE) CS101 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

CS102 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

CS103 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

CS104 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

CS105 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

CS106 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

CS107 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

CS108 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN RE TRAILER

CS109 SITE PLAN COLUMBARIUM B HARDSCAPE PLAN

CS110 SITE PLAN COLUMBARIUM B ADDRESS PLAN

CS111 SITE PLAN COLUMBARIUM C HARDSCAPE PLAN

CS112 SITE PLAN COLUMBARIUM C ADDRESS PLAN

CS113 MEMORIAL WALL PLAN

CS114 CONSTRUCTION DRIVEWAY PLAN

CS113 MEMORIA

L WALL

PLAN

CS113

BURIAL PLANS CS115 OVERALL BURIAL SECTION PLAN

CS116 BURIAL SECTION 14-16 CONTROL MARKERS

CS117 BURIAL SECTION 17-19 CONTROL MARKERS

CS118 BURIAL SECTION 20 CONTROL MARKERS

CS119 BURIAL SECTION 21 CONTROL MARKERS

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CS120 BURIAL SECTION 22-23 CONTROL MARKERS

CS121 BURIAL SECTION 24-26 CONTROL MARKERS

CS122 BURIAL SECTION 27 CONTROL MARKERS

CS123 BURIAL SECTION 28-30 CONTROL MARKERS

CS124 BURIAL SECTION 31 CONTROL MARKERS

CS125 BURIAL SECTION 32-33 CONTROL MARKERS

CS126 BURIAL SECTION 14-16 URN CRYPT NUMBERING

CS127 BURIAL SECTION 17-19 URN CRYPT NUMBERING

CS128 BURIAL SECTION 20 CRYPT NUMBERING

CS129 BURIAL SECTION 21 CRYPT NUMBERING

CS130 BURIAL SECTION 22-23 URN CRYPT NUMBERING

CS131 BURIAL SECTION 24-26 CRYPT NUMBERING

CS132 BURIAL SECTION 27 CRYPT NUMBERING

CS133 BURIAL SECTION 28-30 URN CRYPT NUMBERING

CS134 BURIAL SECTION 31 CRYPT NUMBERING

CS135 BURIAL SECTION 32-33 URN CRYPT NUMBERING

CS501 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

CS502 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

CS503 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

CS504 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

CS505 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

CS506 SITE DEVELOPMENT DETAILS - HARDSCAPE

CS507 SITE DEVELOPMENT DETAILS - MEMORIAL WALL

CS508 SITE DEVELOPMENT DETAILS - MEMORIAL WALL

CS509 CRYPT DETAILS

CS510 CRYPT DETAILS

CS511 CRYPT DETAILS

UTILITIES CU101 STORM DRAIN PLAN

CU102 NEW DRAINAGE MAP

CU103 UTILITY PLAN

CU104 BURIAL SECTION 14-16 URN CRYPT UNDERDRAIN

CU105 BURIAL SECTION 17-19 URN CRYPT UNDERDRAIN

CU106 BURIAL SECTION 20 CRYPT UNDERDRAIN

CU107 BURIAL SECTION 21 CRYPT UNDERDRAIN

CU108 BURIAL SECTION 22-26 URN CRYPT UNDERDRAIN

CU109 BURIAL SECTION 27 CRYPT UNDERDRAIN

CU110 BURIAL SECTION 28-30 URN CRYPT UNDERDRAIN

00 01 15 - 4

CU111 BURIAL SECTION 31 OVERSIZED CRYPT UNDERDRAIN

CU112 BURIAL SECTION 32-33 URN CRYPT

CU113 COLUMBARIUM B UNDERDRAIN

CU114 COLUMBARIUM C UNDERDRAIN

CU114A CONSTRUCTION DRIVEWAY NOTES AND EXHIBITS

CU115 STORM PLAN AND PROFILE

CU116 STORM PLAN AND PROFILE

CU117 STORM PLAN AND PROFILE

CU118 STORM PLAN AND PROFILE

CU501 STORM DRAIN DETAILS

CU502 STORM DRAIN DETAILS

ELECTRICAL E-100 ELECTRICAL LEGEND

ES101 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

ES102 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN POND 5

ES103 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN POND 6

ES401 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLANS

ES501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

ES601 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAMS AND SCHEDULES

IRRIGATION LI100 IRRIGATION NOTES AND LEGEND

LI101 IRRIGATION PLAN

LI102 IRRIGATION PLAN

LI103 IRRIGATION PLAN

LI104 IRRIGATION PLAN

LI201 OVERALL IRRIGATION PLAN

LI301 IRRIGATION COMMUNICATION PLAN

LI501 IRRIGATION DETAILS

LI502 IRRIGATION DETAILS

LI503 IRRIGATION DETAILS

LANDSCAPE LP100 OVERALL PLANTING PLAN

LP101 PLANTING PLAN

LP102 PLANTING PLAN

LP103 PLANTING PLAN

LP104 PLANTING PLAN

LP105 PLANTING PLAN

LP106 PLANTING PLAN

LP107 PLANTING PLAN

LP501 PLANT LIST AND PLANTING DETAILS

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SITE FURNISHINGS AF101 SITE FURNISHING PLAN AND DETAILS

SIGNAGE LS101 OVERALL SIGNAGE PLAN

LS501 SIGNAGE DETAILS

LS502 SIGNAGE DETAILS

LS503 SIGNAGE DETAILS

STRUCTURAL S-001 GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES AND DETAILS

SF501 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - TOC

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SECTION 01 00 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MAJOR 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

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'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 EQUIPMENT and ITEMS IF NECESSARY

1.25 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.26 SAFETY SIGN

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - TOC

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1.27 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.28 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.30 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.31 PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

1.32 PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY GOALS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 01 (MAJOR NCA PROJECTS)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

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

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

Cemetery Director: Don Murphy

Cape Canaveral National Cemetery

5525 US-1, Mims, Fl 32754

321-383-2638

C. Offices of Calibre Engineering, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Resident Engineer (RE).

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 notify the RE 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.

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 general contractor or subcontractors having supervisory responsibilities shall have the 30-hour OSHA certified

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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.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, landscaping, irrigation, signage, necessary removal of existing structures and construction of and certain other items for Phase 2 of Cape Canaveral National Cemetery.

B. ITEM II, Electrical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required electrical construction work on this project.

C. ITEM III, Mechanical Work: Work includes all labor, material, equipment and supervision to perform the required Mechanical construction work on this project.

D. Bid Items:

1. Base Bid includes: All mobilization, demolition and construction of

Sections 14-26 and Columbarium B areas, demolition and reconstruction of Warrior Ave/Valiant Blvd intersection, temporary construction of gravel road from Huntington Ave to Warrior Ave, all fencing, Pond 6 electrical and pond equipment, Memorial Wall expansion located in Phase 1 and GIS/GPS equipment.

2. Alternate A includes: all mobilization, demolition and construction of section 27 area including adjacent retaining wall to pond 5, adjacent Valiant blvd. Roadway and storm sewer including cul-de-sac, 317 lf 42" storm sewer beginning 72 lf west of Valiant blvd manhole and ending pond 6.

3. Alternate B must be constructed with any alternate c, d, e, or f and includes:

A. All mobilization, demolition and construction of pond 5 with electrical and pond equipment, Valiant blvd.

B. Roadway and storm sewer including cul-de-sac, 42" storm totals 630 lf from pond 5 to pond 6, deduct 317 lf of the

630’ total length 42" storm if bid alternate a is selected

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4. Alternate C includes: All mobilization, demolition and construction of Sections 28-30 area.

5. Alternate D includes: All mobilization, demolition and construction of Sections 31-33 area and adjacent gravel access west of Valiant

Blvd south of Section 31.

6. Alternate E includes: All mobilization, demolition and construction of the south half of Columbarium C area and the following:

connectivity to Phase 2 irrigation system, underdrain main line through Alternate F to street inlet, main columbarium walkway and sitting area in the middle of Columbarium C.

7. Alternate F includes: All mobilization, demolition and construction of the north half of Columbarium C area, excluding the features within Alternate F boundary included in Alternate E.

8. Provide minimum 2’ stub and cap/plug for utilities in bid alternate areas not selected.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, ___1__ full-sized and ___1__ half-sized drawing sets and __1___ sets of specifications will be furnished as well as an electronic set of plans and specifications.

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. Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without an appropriate badge. 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, give 3 days' notice to the RE so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any

01 00 01 - 4 notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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.

C. Guards:

1. Provide unarmed guards at the project site if deemed necessary because of vandalism or theft within the contract work areas.

2. The guard shall have communication devices to report events as needed.

3. Secure the project site, work in progress, materials, tools, equipment and any other materials within the project site that are not under operational control of the Cemetery staff. The use of guards is a Contractor responsibility, if deemed necessary because of ongoing theft and/or vandalism within the project work area.

Coordinate the use of guards with the RE following input from the

Cemetery Operations through the RE. Any guards provided shall be able to communicate with the local police.

D. Key Control:

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

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

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”.

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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 upon request.

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

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 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. 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 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

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

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

RE/Cemetery Director.

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

RE.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

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J. 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. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the RE. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the National

Cemetery, Contractor, and copies provided to the RE.

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

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with RE. Obtain permits from RE at least _24_ hours in advance.

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

N. 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.

O. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

P. 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. 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 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.

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

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

Contractor when and as authorized by the RE. 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 shown on the drawings.

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 workdays.

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

G. Phasing: To ensure such executions, furnish the RE with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish

01 00 01 - 9 work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, notify the RE 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 ensure accomplishment of this work in successive and/or concurrent phases as is mutually agreeable to the

Cemetery Director, RE and Contractor.

H. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, the

Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, seven feet minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings.

Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 15 inches. Bottom of fences shall extend to one inch above grade. Remove the fence when directed by RE.

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 or

Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be 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 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.

1. Provide an underground utility locating service to locate any existing underground lines or other underground facilities within his work area that are to remain in service. 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 for dissemination to the Cemetery

Staff.

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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.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of the RE. 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, and Cemetery Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

2. Submit a request to interrupt any such services to RE, and Cemetery

Director, in writing, at an interval agreed to by the RE 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, 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. 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.

M. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to

01 00 01 - 11 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 unless directed otherwise by RE.

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

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

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

Director, through the RE, 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. 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 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.

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1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, make a thorough survey with the RE 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. 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.

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.

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, 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.

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and RE 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.

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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. Block off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

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 identified by attached tags or 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.

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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. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the

Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors if found.

The transformers and capacitors, if found, 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 who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Cemetery Director.

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

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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.

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 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. 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

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

01 00 01 - 17 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 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.

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

Fabre Engineering and Surveying.

Paragraphs 1.12.A and 1.12.A.1 are from (FAR 52.236-4).

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

C. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Resident Engineer 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, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A. 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.

Provide a written certification to the RE 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.

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1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

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

Execute the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the RE. Maintain and preserve all stakes and other marks established by the RE until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the RE may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor. Paragraph 1.14.A is from (FAR 52.236-17).

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines and/or drawing indicated layout reference lines for: each building and/or addition to each existing building; lines for each gravesite control monument; locations for each sprinkler head within the burial section as detailed or at the point equal distance from the closest point on surrounding planned headstone locations; footings and foundations for columbarium and memorial walls and elements in their respective complexes; preplaced crypts; preplaced urn vaults and all such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, and all other facilities to be constructed as part of the work for this project. The surveyed layout information shall be accurate to the highest industry standards for the respective type of work, all in accordance with lines, orientation, locations 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 column spiers in two 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

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