Amendment 0001 Specifications_918PC2008.23_2019-10-30.pdf

13605 1st Ave. N.; #100 Plymouth, MN 55441 P 763.412.4000 F 763.412.4090 ae-mn.com A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business

OHIO WESTERN RESERVE NATIONAL CEMETERY

10175 RAWIGA ROAD

SEVILLE, OHIO 44273

PHASE 3 DEVELOPMENT | BID DOCUMENTS

AE COMM. #15150

VA PROJECT #918PC2008.23

OCTOBER 30, 2019

VOLUME 3 - PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

VA OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

VA PROJECT 918PC2008

Project Location: Seville, Ohio

Project Title: Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery – Phase III Expansion

Submission Type: Bid Documents

Submission Date: October 30, 2019

PROJECT MANUAL (SPECIFICATIONS)

CLIENT: Department of Veteran Affairs Office of Construction & Facilities Management 425 Eye Street, NW #6W.417B Washington, DC 20001

Contracting Officer: Mary E. Case Project Manager: Michelle Dewey

CONSULTANT: Anderson Engineering of MN, LLC 13605 1st Avenue North, Suite 100 Plymouth, MN 55441 Project Manager: Curt H. Claeys, PLA

Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery

Phase 3 Development

October 30, 2019

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10-1

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NCA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 09-19

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 01 General Requirements (Major NCA Projects) 09-19

01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules 09-19

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 09-19

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 09-19

01 42 19 Reference Standards 09-19

01 43 39 Mockup Requirements 09-19

01 45 00 Quality Control 09-19

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 09-19

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 09-19

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 09-19

01 81 11 Sustainable Design Requirements 09-19

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 09-19

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing 09-19

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 09-19

03 48 21 Precast Concrete Burial Crypts (Double Depth Lawn

Crypt)

09-19

03 48 24 Precast Concrete Columbarium Units 09-19

03 48 26 Precast Concrete Memorial Wall Units 09-19

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 09-19

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 09-19

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 09-19

04 43 00 Natural Stone Veneer 09-19

04 50 00 Stone Masonry Cleaning Restoration 09-19

04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 09-19

04 73 00 Columbarium Niche Covers 09-19

04 73 10 Memorial Wall Markers 09-19

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 09-19

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05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 09-19

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 09-19

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 09-19

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 09-19

07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 09-19

07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 09-19

07 41 13 Standing Seam Metal Roofing 09-19

07 42 33 Composite Panels 09-19

07 46 23 Wood Siding 09-19

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 09-19

07 84 00 Firestopping 09-19

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 09-19

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 09-19

08 71 00 Door Hardware 09-19

08 87 00 Glazing Surface Film 09-19

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 09-19

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 09-19

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09-19

09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 09-19

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09-19

09 30 13 Ceramic Tiling 09-19

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 09-19

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 09-19

09 68 00 Carpeting 09-19

09 91 00 Painting 09-19

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Exterior Signage 09-19

10 14 20 Interior Signage 09-19

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 09-19

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 09-19

10 28 00 Toilet and Bath Accessories 09-19

10 75 00 Flagpoles 09-19

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

11 83 00 Global Positioning System (GPS) 09-19

11 83 02 GPS and GIS Mapping and Geodata 09-19

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DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

12 36 00 Countertops 09-19

12 48 00 Floor mats 09-19

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 09-19

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-19

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-19

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 09-19

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-19

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-19

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary Sewer 09-19

22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 09-19

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-19

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 09-19

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment 09-19

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

09-19

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 09-19

23 07 11 HVAC and Plumbing Insulation 09-19

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 09-19

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-19

23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 09-19

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 09-19

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 09-19

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 09-19

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 09-19

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 09-19

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 09-19

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 09-19

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 09-19

23 73 00 Indoor Central Station Air Handling Units 09-19

23 81 00 Unitary HVAC Equipment 09-19

23 82 16 Air Coils 09-19

23 82 39 Unit Heaters 09-19

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 09-19

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

(600 Volts and Below)

09-19

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 09-19

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 09-19

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 09-19

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 09-19

26 24 16 Panelboards 09-19

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 09-19

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26 29 11 Motor Controllers 09-19

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 09-19

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 09-19

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 09-19

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 00 Common Work for Communications 09-19

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 09-19

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 09-19

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communication Systems 09-19

27 10 00 Network Cabling 09-19

27 11 00 Communications Equipment and Room Fittings 09-19

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security

Systems

09-19

28 10 00 Access Control 09-19

28 20 00 Video Surveillance 09-19

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving 09-19

31 31 16 Termite Control 09-19

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 09-19

32 08 00 Commissioning of Planting Irrigation Systems 09-19

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-19

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 09-19

32 30 00 Site Furnishings 09-19

32 31 13 Barrier Fences and Gates 09-19

32 82 00 Irrigation Pumps 09-19

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 09-19

32 90 00 Planting 09-19

32 92 20 Native Seeding 09-19

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 10 Well and Testing 09-19

33 10 20 Well Pump 09-19

33 30 12 Utility Horizontal Directional Drilling 09-19

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 09-19

33 46 13 Foundation Drainage 09-19

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SECTION 01 00 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. 1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall prepare portions of the existing cemetery site for additional cemetery operations, that includes but is not limited to, demolition and removal of existing improvements, clearing and grubbing, erosion control, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the construction that includes but is not limited to new roadways, repair of existing roadways, building renovations, drainage improvements, columbaria, committal shelter, pre-placed crypts, cremains, memorial wall, landscaping, irrigation, GPS/GIS work and utilities as required by drawings and specifications. See Article 1.2 for a descriptive breakdown of the Base Bid work and Additive Alternates.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the Cemetery Director, Mark Polen.

Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery

10175 Rawiga Rd, P.O. Box 8

Rittman, OH 44270

330-335-3069

C. Offices of Anderson Engineering of Minnesota, as Consulting

Architect-Engineers 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).

Where the terms COR/SRE or RE/COR or COTR or similar are used within this specification they shall be considered synonymous and refer to the Department of Veterans Affairs Contracting Officers

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Representative and/or Resident Engineer staff that may be assigned to the project.

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. RE/COR shall be notified at least two weeks prior to any work being permanently covered up.

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

G. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR

1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

H. Training:

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

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2. Submit training records of all such employees to RE/COR for approval before the start of work.

3. Contractor will submit an injury and illness report, monthly, in a format approved by the RE/COR to include but not limited to: number of man-hours worked for the month, cumulative man-hours worked during the year, any injuries reported.

1. 2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. CLIN 001 – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, BASE BID: Work includes but is not limited to, general construction, alterations, site preparation, mass excavation and earthwork, roads, walks, grading, drainage, electrical work, water and irrigation, landscaping, installation of 6,840 pre-placed double-depth crypts, 560 pre-placed double-depth oversized crypts, construction of 9,386 niche columbaria, construction of 3,625 cremains gravesites, 2 memorial walls, GPS

Base unit and appurtenant items and create GIS network (the scope of which is detailed in the Specifications), including work inside of the Administration Building that is part of this system, physical security improvements required to make the facility current to VA PACS standards, HVAC improvements only required to provide cooling to IT closet, construct new committal service shelter, repair and upgrade two existing committal service shelters, Public Information Center (PIC) roadway and building site improvements (see alternate 1 for building improvements).

1. The Base Bid includes the Early Turn Over (ETO) Area which includes but is not limited to, the 9,386 niche columbaria court, 2 memorial walls, memorial walk reconstruction, access roadway, and drainage improvements as shown on the plan. Install piping and conduit within the ETO area that serves other accepted CLINs so that work in the completed

ETO Area is minimized.

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B. CLIN 001A, CRYPTS – Manufacture, delivery, and off-loading at site of 6,840 pre-placed double-depth crypts, 560 pre-placed double-depth oversized crypts.

C. CLIN 002, ADD ALTERNATE 1 – PIC Improvements and Water Intrusion

Repair: Construct various improvements to PIC Building as indicated in the construction documents.

D. CLIN 003, ADD ALTERNATE 2 – Columbaria Paver Replacement CW 33–

96: Replace existing concrete paving as indicated in the construction documents.

E. CLIN 004, ADD ALTERNATE 3 - Administration and Maintenance

Building Improvements: Construct various improvements to

Administration and Maintenance Buildings including HVAC repairs, ceiling, insulation construction as indicated in the construction documents.

F. CLIN 005, ADD ALTERNATE 4 – Replace Pavers at Flag Assembly Plaza and Carillon: Replace existing pavers as indicated in the construction documents.

1. 3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Contract documents will be provided to the contractor in PDF electronic format. The contractor is responsible for printing hardcopies of the contract documents. The contractor, at a minimum, shall have two full-size sets of contract documents, including Specifications and Amendments (if any) and Change

Orders (if any), at the jobsite at all times.

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. The security plan shall be submitted

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to the VA for review no later than 15 days after notice to proceed.

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

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the 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” defined as 8:00 AM to

4:30 PM, The General Contractor shall 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 employees or their vehicles 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 General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the

RE/COR.

C. Guards:

1. The General Contract shall 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 directed by Local Police Department and VA police.

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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/COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project, to take any emergency action(s), for general access, and inspections, to remain in RE/COR possession.

2. Install permanent lock cylinders one day prior to the VA final inspection or on a date chosen by the SRE. The Contractor shall 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. The information from these shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

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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 not 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 part of this Article to the extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

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

E84-2013 .......... 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. The Fire Safety Plan may be incorporated into the

Accident Prevention Plan required per Specification Section 01 35

26, Safety Requirements. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractor’s beginning work, they shall undergo a safety

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briefing provided by the General Contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of NCA equipment, etc. Documentation shall be provided to the 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 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3m

(10 feet).

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas that are described in sequencing requirements 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 ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations to maintain negative air pressure within the work areas. At door openings, install Class C, 3/4 hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

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

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3. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with

Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

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, 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 Cemetery. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the Cemetery and copies provided to the RE/COR.

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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. Notify RE/COR of any hot work at least 48 hours in advance. Designate Contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

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

O. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and new 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.

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

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of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. The buildings and/or utilities may be abandoned and not be removed only with the written consent of the RE/COR in the form of a contract modification.

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. (FAR

52. 236-10)

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 applicable to their conduct.

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

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

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

G. Construction Sequencing: To insure such executions, furnish the

RE/COR with a schedule of sequencing start dates and durations

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for which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, CLIN and building or portion thereof.

1. Within 45 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit for the RE/COR review; three copies of the complete Construction Sequencing Plan and an electronic file in accordance with Section 01 33 23, Shop

Drawings, Product Data, and Samples.

2. Within 30 calendar days after receipt of the complete project

Construction Sequencing Plan, the RE/COR or his representative, will do one or both of the following:

a. Notify the Contractor concerning his actions, opinions, and objections.

b. A meeting with the Contractor at or near the job site for joint review, correction or adjustment of the proposed plan will be scheduled if required. Within 14 calendar days after the joint review, the Contractor shall revise and shall submit three copies of the revised Construction

Sequencing Plan, and a revised electronic file. The revised submission will be reviewed by the RE/COR or his representative and, if found to be as previously agreed upon, will be approved.

3. In addition, provide a work plan showing the specific rea of work, any necessary signage, safety requirements, stormwater controls, fencing, and other information the Contractor deems necessary to 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 in successive and/or concurrent sequencing as is mutually agreeable to the Cemetery Director, RE/COR and the Work Restrictions noted in the Construction

Documents.

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H. Building(s) Administration, Committal Shelters and PIC will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. Certain areas of Building(s) will be occupied by Cemetery personnel for various periods as listed below:

AREA PERIOD

Admin office All construction

Admin wash bay All construction

Committal Shelters Minimum of one will be occupied during all construction

PIC All except PIC work duration

(See CLIN 002 Related

Construction Documents)

Existing Columbaria Intermittent throughout all construction

Take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing furniture, finishes and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that property and affected areas to be used in the Cemetery’s operations will not be hindered. Cemetery staff will relocate equipment and personal effects out of work area prior to

Contractor beginning work. Permit access to Cemetery personnel through construction areas which serve as routes of access to unaffected areas, if needed. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Cemetery personnel so that Cemetery operations will continue during the construction period.

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2. Administration Building Special Considerations: Areas within the building that are disturbed to complete installation of finishes, equipment, conduit, wiring, cables (if needed), etc.

the Contractor shall construct negative pressure areas using temporary construction partitions per paragraph 1.5.E above in the work areas, that will capture and pull in any dirt, dust and debris that is created and collect it inside the contained area and discharge it through filters to the outside of the building. There shall be no accumulation of dust inside of the existing occupied buildings so there is no damage to computers or other electronic equipment in the building.

3. Administration Building and PIC duct cleaning: provide in accordance with Section 23 31 00, HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS.

4. 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 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 tension wires with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 50mm (two inches) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by RE/COR.

J. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the

Cemetery at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, sewer, 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

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shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by

RE/COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of 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. The Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to RE/COR, and Cemetery Director, in writing, 15 calendar days 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.

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.

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.

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

K. 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, 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.

L. 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.

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

ROADWAYS.

N. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the RE/COR, in

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arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with Cemetery activities in actual burial areas.

Construction noise during the interment services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workmen shall not pass through the service area during this period:

1. The Contractor is required to discontinue work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial

Day, Wreaths Across America, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit enough time for the Contractor to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing burial plots before these dates.

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

O. 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 4 degrees C (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.

1. 7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the RE/COR areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and a report documenting this survey in detail in accordance with Section 01 33 23, Shop Drawings, Product Data, April 29, 2020

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and Samples, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Existing condition and types of 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/COR.

5. Contractor shall photograph all surfaces, spaces and areas prior to any work commencing demonstrating existing pre-work conditions. All photographed areas shall be jointly determined by the 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).

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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 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, the 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 as required for

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sequencing requirements shown on drawings. Block off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

2. Construct negative pressure areas in the work areas as described in Paragraph 1.6 H.2.

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

2. Administration Building and PIC duct cleaning: provide in accordance with Section 23 31 00, HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS.

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 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 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

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spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, equipment, furnishing and personal effects 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 the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. 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.

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

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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. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the RE/COR.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The

Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, April 29, 2020

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the RE/COR may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor. (FAR 52. 236-9)

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

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

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

Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will submit the Notice of Intent to the

EPA on behalf of the contractor at least a month prior to notice to proceed. The Contractor and affected Subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

and

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5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

E. To reduce effects to biological resources during construction, cutting and removal of all trees greater than or equal to three inches in diameter at breast height to occur between October 1st and March 31st to avoid adverse effect to the threatened and endangered bat species. If trees suitable for bat roosting must be cut during the summer months, the VA will have net surveys conducted between June 1st and August 15th, prior to any cutting.

F. Contractor shall obtain and comply with permit requirements for the new driveway access for construction off of Rawiga Road, north of the existing Cemetery entrance. Contact Medina County

Engineering Department for permit application and authorization prior to any work performed.

The Medina County Engineer 791 W. Smith Rd., P.O. Box 825 Medina, Ohio 44258 Phone: 330—764-8769

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, gas or electric work without approval of the RE/COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the RE/COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

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

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

C. At the Contractor's own expense, the Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by the

Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services 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 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 Consultants, Inc, Parma, Ohio, PO Number: N6185159.

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 geotechnical engineering report can be found in the specifications appendices.

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D. The Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of 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,…