657PC2313.23M JBNC Phase 5C Expansion Specifications 28 Oct 2020pdf.pdf

Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

Specifications October 28, 2020

Medical Facilities Improvement and Cemetery Expansion, Phase 5C

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

National Cemetery Administration VA Project No: 657PC2313.23M Task Order No: 36C101F18N3358

Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Project No. 657PC2313.23M Cemetery Expansion Phase 5C Bid Documents 28 October 2020

Table of Contents

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 13 Signature Page 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedule 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 45 00 Quality Control 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition and Site Clearing 02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 03 48 21 Precast Concrete Burial Crypts (Double Depth Lawn

Crypt)

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 04 43 00 Natural Stone Veneer

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Exterior Signage

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DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

11 83 00 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) 11 83 02 GNSS & GIS Mapping and Geodata

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving 31 23 19 Dewatering

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 32 33 00 Site Furnishings 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 32 90 00 Planting

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 33 41 13 Foundation Drainage

APPENDIX A REPORT OF GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION

SIGNATURE PAGE

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SECTION 00 01 13

Lead Consultant/ Landscape Architect:

JG&A

Sections covered by this seal include: 00 01 10, 00 01 15, 01 00 00, 01 32 16.13, 01 33 23, 01 35 26, 01 42 19,01 45 00, 01 45 29, 01 57 19, 01 74 19, 01 81 13,01 91 00, 10 14 00, 11 83 00, 11 83 02, 32 31 13, 32 33 00, 32 90 00, Civil Engineer:

Atriax, pllc

Sections covered by this seal include:

02 41 10, 03 30 53, 04 05 13, 04 43 00, 05 50 00, 07 11 13, 07 92 00, 09 06 00, 31 20 00, 31 23 19, 32 05 23, 32 12 16, 33 40 00, 33 41 13

Cemetery Planner:

Wood, LLC

Sections covered by this seal include:

03 48 21

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Irrigation :

Aqua Engineering, Inc.

32 84 00

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

No. Drawing No. Title

1 G-001 COVER SHEET

2 V-100 OVERALL TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY

3 V-101 TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY 1 OF 2

4 V-102 TOPOGRAPHICAL SURVEY 2 OF 2

5 B-100 OVERALL EXISTING CONDITIONS

6 B-101 EXISTING CONDITIONS 1 OF 4

7 B-102 EXISTING CONDITIONS 2 OF 4

8 B-103 EXISTING CONDITIONS 3 OF 4

9 B-104 EXISTING CONDITIONS 4 OF 4

10 C-001 ABBREVIATIONS, DEMOLITION NOTES, EROSION CONTROL NOTES

11 CS100 OVERALL SITE PLAN

12 CS101 ENLARGED SITE PLAN 1 OF 2

13 CS102 ENLARGED SITE PLAN 2 OF 2

14 CS103 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCING AND PHASING PLAN

15 CD101 DEMOLITION PLAN 1 OF 2

16 CD102 DEMOLITION PLAN 2 OF 2

17 CG101 EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION PLAN 1 OF 2

18 CG102 EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION PLAN 2 OF 2

19 CG103 GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN 1 OF 2

20 CG104 GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN 2 OF 2

21 CG501 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

22 CP201 ROAD 'A' PLAN AND PROFILE

23 CP202 ROAD 'B' PLAN AND PROFILE

24 CP501 PAVING DETAILS

25 CU101 UTILITY PLAN 1 OF 2

26 CU102 UTILITY PLAN 2 OF 2

27 CU103 BURIAL SECTION 1ZZ AND 1R UNDERDRAIN PLAN

28 CU104 BURIAL SECTION 1YY AND 1S UNDERDRAIN PLAN

29 CU105 BURIAL SECTION 1XX UNDERDRAIN PLAN

30 CU201 STORM SEWER PROFILES 1 OF 3

31 CU202 STORM SEWER PROFILES 2 OF 3

32 CU203 STORM SEWER PROFILES 3 OF 3

33 CU204 BIORETENTION BASIN 1 PLAN AND PROFILES

34 CU205 BIORETENTION BASIN 2 PLAN AND PROFILES

35 CU501 UTILITY DETAILS 1 OF 2

36 CU502 UTILITY DETAILS 2 OF 2

37 CU601 WATER QUALITY PLAN

38 CU602 DRAINAGE AREA MAP FOR PIPE HYDRAULICS

39 CU603 PRECONSTRUCTION DRAINAGE AREAS

40 LS101 GRAVESITE BURIAL SITE PLAN 1 OF 2

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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No. Drawing No. Title

41 LS102 GRAVESITE BURIAL SITE PLAN 2 OF 2

42 LS301 GRAVESITE BURIAL NUMBERING PLAN 1 OF 3

43 LS302 GRAVESITE BURIAL NUMBERING PLAN 2 OF 3

44 LS303 GRAVESITE BURIAL NUMBERING PLAN 3 OF 3

45 LS501 GRAVESITE DETAILS 1 OF 2

46 LS502 GRAVESITE DETAILS 2 OF 2

47 L-101 LANDSCAPE PLAN AREA 1 OF 2

48 L-102 LANDSCAPE PLAN AREA 2 OF 2

49 L-103 BIORETENTION BASIN PLANTING

50 L-104 BIORETENTION BASIN PLANTING

51 L-501 LANDSCAPE DETAILS 1 OF 3

52 L-502 LANDSCAPE DETAILS 2 OF 3

53 L-503 LANDSCAPE DETAILS 3 OF 3

54 IR001 IRRIGATION NOTES AND LEGEND

55 IR101 IRRIGATION PLAN 1 OF 2

56 IR102 IRRIGATION PLAN 2 OF 2

57 IR201 IRRIGATION DEMOLITION PLAN

58 IR501 IRRIGATION DETAILS 1 OF 3

59 IR502 IRRIGATION DETAILS 2 OF 3

60 IR503 IRRIGATION DETAILS 3 OF 3

61 S-001 GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES

62 S-101 RETAINING WALL #1 PLAN

63 S-401 RETAINING WALL #1 ELEVATIONS

64 S-501 RETAINING WALL DETAILS 1 OF 5

65 S-502 RETAINING WALL DETAILS 2 OF 5

66 S-503 RETAINING WALL DETAILS 3 OF 5

67 S-504 RETAINING WALL DETAILS 4 OF 5

68 S-505 RETAINING WALL DETAILS 5 OF 5

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

1.18 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.19 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.20 TESTS

1.21 INSTRUCTIONS

1.22 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.23 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.24 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.25 SAFETY SIGN

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1.26 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.27 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

1.28 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.29 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety control requirements.

1.2 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 for drainage, grading, retaining walls, pre-placed crypts and in-ground cremains burial sites, roadways, curbing, site furnishings, landscaping and irrigation as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Cemetery Director.

C. Offices of John Gallup & Associates LLC (JG&A), 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 Contracting Officer (CO) or his duly authorized representative (COR).

D. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, CLIN 001 BASE BID: Total performance period is 548 days from

Notice to Proceed. By the end of the performance period all work shall be satisfactorily completed and ready for custody, transfer, and acceptance by NCA. All punch list items shall be satisfactorily addressed, all commissioning completed, and all training accomplished.

The Base Bid work of this contract includes phased requirements. These phases are referred to as ETO and Remainder of the work. The ETO shall be completed within the established time frame indicated in the

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Contract. Completion of the ETO work will follow procedures similar to those for final completion and acceptance, with the facilities within the ETO being completed and turned over to the Cemetery for use to begin operation of the Cemetery while the remaining work is completed.

ETO shall be completed and accepted by NCA for operation within 275 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. While the work of the ETO is being performed, work for the remainder of the project can also be performed.

Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, site furnishings, landscaping and irrigation necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

B. ITEM II, CLIN 002 BASE BID: Manufacture, deliver, off-load, and store no fewer than 8,535 pre-placed double-depth crypts.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any

General Requirements 01 00 00 -3 notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

4. VA reserves the right to close 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 Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Resident Engineer for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including toolboxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation.

D. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

Officer.

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

6. Notify Contracting Officer and Site Security Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

7. All electronic information shall be stored in 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.

E. 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.

1.6 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 Contracting Officer. 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 sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the

Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

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C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings as determined by the Resident Engineer.

E. Workers are subject to rules of 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, irrigation and fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the Cemetery, are not permitted in areas that are occupied jointly by cemetery personnel or visitors, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by Resident

Engineer where required by limited working space.

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 areas in use by Cemetery Personnel in quantities sufficient for not more than two workdays. Provide unobstructed access to Cemetery areas required to remain in operation.

G. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by Resident Engineer. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:

1. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction

General Requirements 01 00 00 -6 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.

H. Phasing:

1. The Cemetery must maintain its operational working hours. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the

RE to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

Phase 1 - Early Turn Over (ETO)

1. Project roadway A and portions of roadway B as indicated on the drawings.

2. Inground cremains Section 1ZZ (765 Burial Sites) and pre-placed crypt Section 1XX (2,316 Burial Sites).

3. Earthwork, Grading, Erosion Control, Landscaping, Site Furnishing, Site Signage, and Irrigation.

Phase 2 – Base Bid

1. Remaining roadway B.

2. Pre-placed crypt Sections 1YY (1,981 Burial Sites), Section 1S

(2,216 Burial Sites), Section 1R (2,022 Burial Sites).

3. Earthwork, Grading, Erosion Control, Storm Water Controls, Bio-

Retention Basins, Landscaping, Irrigation, Site Furnishing, Site

Signage, retaining wall at Section 1R.

2. To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the Resident Engineer with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the

Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the

Resident Engineer two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Cemetery Director, Resident

Engineer and Contractor.

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a. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Cemetery operations will not be hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Cemetery personnel and visitors through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, etc. to facilitate visitor and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Cemetery operations will continue during the construction period.

b. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 1.8m (six feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by Resident Engineer.

J. When a construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Cemetery at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or

General Requirements 01 00 00 -8 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 Resident Engineer.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers, irrigation or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of Resident Engineer.

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 a detailed work plan, the Cemetery’s Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to

Resident Engineer, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. 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 Cemetery. Interruption time approved by 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 Resident Engineer.

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

L. 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

General Requirements 01 00 00 -9 sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in unfinished areas; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

M. 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 cemetery 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 with approval by the

Resident Engineer.

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

Engineer.

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

O. 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 Resident Engineer, in 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 workers shall not pass through the service area during this period:

1. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit him to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing burial plots before these dates.

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

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1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the Resident Engineer and a cemetery representative, of Cemetery areas in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by area:

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, 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 Resident Engineer.

B. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and Resident Engineer together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of roadways, sidewalks, lawn areas, burial markers and signs, and other site items as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such items, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workers in executing work of this contract.

C. 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. Protection of interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, General Requirements 01 00 00 -11 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 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 Resident Engineer.

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

3. 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 Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Cemetery's 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

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40 CFR 263........Standards Applicable to Transporters of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761........PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in

Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172........Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous

Material Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173........Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173........Subpart A General

49 CFR 173........Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for

Transportation

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

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

PCB-7

1.9 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 workers, 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 Contracting Officer.

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

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Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

. 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 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:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair.

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

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

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

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, General Requirements 01 00 00 -14 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

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

Engineer 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 (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 Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

1.11 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 Wood

Environment & Infrastructure Solutions Inc., 3800 Ezell Road, Nashville, TN 37211

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 report has been included in Appendix A of the Specifications and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

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

General Requirements 01 00 00 -15 materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly.

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

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

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

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

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

Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for lines for each gravesite control monument, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for retaining wall, roads, gravesite control monuments, 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; preplaced crypts and all such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such

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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. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and pre-placed crypt elevations.:

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

D. During progress of work Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings. Furnish such certification to the Resident Engineer before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, Contractor shall furnish to the Resident Engineer certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

1. Lines of each retaining wall, roadway centerline and pre-placed crypt and in-ground cremains burial sites.

2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of each retaining wall and pre-placed crypts.

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

4. Lines of grave plot documentation.

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

6. Lines and elevations of roads and streets.

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E. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the Resident

Engineer, one electronic copy and reproducible drawings at the scale of the contract drawings, showing the finished grade on the grid developed for constructing the work, including burial monuments and fifty foot stationing along new road centerlines. These drawings shall bear the seal of the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

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

Article "Professional Surveying Services".

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the Resident

Engineer within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the Resident Engineer.

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

E. Produce irrigation system "As-built" drawings that show the actual locations for the pipes, bends, fittings, wiring and appurtenances.

The location for the underground materials as well as the depth shall be indicated, and curved pipe installations shall be so indicated, and bends and fittings shall have swing ties showing the locations, using physical features that will be visible in the winter, whenever possible. Swing ties shall be as close to perpendicular as possible.

The "As-Built" drawing for the irrigation system wiring shall show the routing of the wires from controller to corresponding operational elements, and wire colors and numbers and color of spare wires shall be indicated. The wiring diagram for the irrigation system shall include the routing of the power lines to the equipment as well as the of the grounding equipment. The actual location of the installed elements on a

General Requirements 01 00 00 -18 scaled drawing shall be provided using the enlarged design drawing background to show the actual installation and not the schematic representation of the elements. All sleeves for pipes and/or wires shall be indicated with the size, type of material location and depth indicated on the "As-Built" drawings.

F. Produce an "As-Built" drawing of the crypt field installations indicating the numbering of the crypts and the burial plots, irrigation aisles, indicating the type of crypt installed in each plot (interior or perimeter) as well as any installed oversized crypts, with the placement and size of the vault indicated. The "As-Built" drawing of the crypt field as installed shall be certified by a registered land surveyor or registered Professional Engineer. The certification shall indicate that the installed crypts have their lids installed within their respective burial plots and that the surface of the lids is installed within +/- 6mm (1/4")13mm (1/2") of the plane established for the top of the crypts in the design drawings as specified. The location of the lids for any oversized vaults shall be shown within

13mm (1/2") of the actual location. Coordinates for the location of the corners, and corresponding elevations, of any oversized vaults shall be indicated or available from the electronic "As-Built" drawing files. The "As-Built" drawing for the crypt fields shall also contain a written certification from the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the finished grade that exists above the crypts is at the elevation of the plane for that surface established in the design drawings within an allowable construction tolerance of +/- 25mm

(1-inch)+/- 50mm (2-inches).

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit four sets of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the

Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due

General Requirements 01 00 00 -19 date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9-month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

1. Roles and responsibilities of all personnel associated with the warranty process, including points of contact and telephone numbers within the company of the Contractor, subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers involved.

2. Furnish with each warranty the name, address, and telephone number of each of the guarantor’s representatives nearest project location.

3. Listing and status of delivery of all Certificates of Warranty for extended warranty items, to include irrigation components and controls and for all commissioned systems such as pre-placed burial crypts, sprinkler systems and lightning protection systems, etc.

4. A list for each warranted equipment item, feature of construction or system indicating:

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

f. Names, addresses and phone numbers of sources of spare parts.

g. Warranties and terms of warranty. Include one-year overall warranty of construction, including the starting date of warranty of construction. Items which have extended warranties must be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates.

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h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

i. Summary of maintenance procedures required to continue the warranty in force.

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and Maintenance manuals.

k. Organizations, names, and phone numbers of persons to call for warranty service.

l. Typical response time and repair time expected for various warranted equipment.

5. The plans for attendance at the 4 and 9-month post construction warranty inspections conducted by the government.

6. Procedure and status of tagging of all equipment covered by extended warranties.

7. Copies of instructions to be posted near selected pieces of equipment where operation is critical for warranty and/or safety reasons.

B. Performance Bond: The Performance Bond must remain effective throughout the construction period.

1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the Resident Engineer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner. Written verification will follow oral instructions. Failure to respond will be cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.

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C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section. Communication procedures for

Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for

Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the

Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the Contractor.

This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service Requirements:

Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the

Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements in accordance with the “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period.

Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the

Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

1. First Priority Code 1. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 4 hours, initiate work within 6 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

2. Second Priority Code 2. Perform onsite inspection to evaluate situation, and determine course of action within 8 hours, initiate work within 24 hours and work continuously to completion or relief.

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3. Third Priority Code 3. All other work to be initiated within 3 work days and work continuously to completion or relief.

4. The “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” is as follows:

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on…