Appendix S - NCOTA Phase 3B Development - Specifications Set 1.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL CEMETERY OF THE

ALLEGHENIES

VA PROJECT NUMBER: 925PC2006

PHASE 3 DEVELOPMENT

Cecil Township, Pennsylvania

Prepared for:

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

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

May, 2018

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NATIONAL CEMETERY OF THE ALLEGHENIES PROJECT NO. 925PC2006

PHASE 3 DEVELOPMENT MAY 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NCA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

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

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing 06-14

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

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

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DIVISION 05 – METALS

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

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 12-15

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

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

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

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

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 91 00 Painting 06-14

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

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

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

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

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

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

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DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

(HVAC)

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

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

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

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

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

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

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

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DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 11-16

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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SECTION 00 01 15

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

DRAWING NO. DRAWING TITLE

1. GI001 Cover Sheet

2. GI002 General Notes, Symbols, and Abbreviations

SITE/CIVIL

3. VL100 Overall Existing Conditions Plan

4. VL101 Existing Conditions Plan 1

5. VL102 Existing Conditions Plan 2

6. VL103 Existing Conditions Plan 3

7. VL104 Existing Conditions Plan 4

8. VL105 Existing Conditions Plan 5

9. VL106 Existing Conditions Plan 6

10. VL107 Existing Conditions Plan 7

11. BI100 Phase II Subsurface Boring Location Plan

12. BI101 Phase III Subsurface Boring Location Plan

13. BI301 Subsurface Boring Cross Sections

14. BI302 Subsurface Boring Cross Sections

15. BI303 Subsurface Boring Cross Sections

16. BI304 Subsurface Boring Cross Sections

17. BI305 Subsurface Boring Cross Sections

18. BI306 Subsurface Boring Cross Sections

19. GI100 Overall Site Development Plan

20. GC600 Construction Sequencing Plan

21. GC601 Construction Sequencing Plan Notes

22. CD101 Site Preparation Plan Areas A & C

23. CD102 Site Preparation Plan Area B

24. GC100 Overall Erosion and Sediment Control Plan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

39. GC501 Erosion and Sediment Control Details

40. GC502 Erosion and Sediment Control Details

41. GC001 Erosion and Sediment Control Notes

42. CS100 Overall Site Layout Plan

43. CS101 Site Layout Plan Area 1

44. CS102 Site Layout Plan Area 2

45. CS103 Site Layout Plan Area 3

46. CS104 Site Layout Plan Area 4

47. CS105 Site Layout Plan Area 5

48. CS106 Site Layout Plan Area 6

49. CS107 Site Layout Plan Area 7

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

51. CS109 Burial Section 8 Numbering Plan

52. CS110 Burial Section 9 Numbering Plan

53. CS111 Burial Section 11 Numbering Plan

54. CS112 Burial Section 12 Numbering Plan

55. CS113 Burial Section 13 Numbering Plan

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

57. CG100 Overall Grading and Drainage Plan

58. CG101 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 1

59. CG102 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 2

60. CG103 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 3

61. CG104 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 4

62. CG105 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 5

63. CG106 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 6

64. CG107 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 7

65. CG108 Burial Section Grading Enlargement 1

66. CG109 Burial Section Grading Enlargement 2

67. CG110 Burial Section Grading Enlargement 3

68. CG111 Burial Section Grading Enlargement 4

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69. CG112 Burial Section Grading Enlargement 5

70. CG113 Burial Section Grading Enlargement 6

71. CG114 Burial Section Grading Enlargement 7

72. CG501 Grading and Drainage Details

73. CG502 Grading and Drainage Details

74. CT201 Roadway Centerline Profile

75. CT202 Roadway Centerline Profile

76. CT501 Roadway Cross Sections & Details

77. CU261 Storm Profiles

78. CU262 Storm Profiles

79. CU263 Storm Profiles

80. CU264 Storm Computations

81. CU265 Storm Computations

82. DT500 Site Details

83. DT501 Site Details

84. LS100 Site Signage Existing Inventory

85. LS800 Existing Sign Inventory (Photos)

86. LS101 Site Signage Plan

87. LS501 Site Signage Details

88. LS502 Site Signage Details

89. GS100 GPS Plan

90. CS401 Enlarged Columbarium Layout Plans

91. CS402 Enlarged Columbarium Walk Layout Plans

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

93. CG401 Enlarged Columbarium Grading Plans

94. CI700 Columbarium Wall Numbering Plans

95. CI701 Memorial Wall Numbering Plans

96. CI702 General Columbarium Details

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

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

99. CI705 Columbarium Elevations Walls 1-6

100. CI706 Columbarium Elevations Walls 7-12

101. CI707 Columbarium Elevations Walls 13-18

102. CI708 Columbarium Elevations

103. CI709 Columbarium Sections and Details 1

104. CI710 Columbarium Sections and Details 2

105. CI711 Columbarium Sections and Details 3

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106. CI712 Columbarium Precast Niche Details

107. CI713 Columbarium Details 1

108. CI714 Columbarium Details 2

109. CI720 Memorial Wall Details

110. CI721 Memorial Wall Plaza Details 1

111. CI722 Memorial Wall Plaza Details 2

112. CI730 Ossuary Details

113. CI731 Ossuary Elevations & Details

114. CI732 Ossuary Sections

115. CI750 Cap Location Plan

116. CI751 Cap Plan Enlargements 1

117. CI752 Cap Plan Enlargements 2

118. CI753 Cap Plan Enlargements 3

119. CI754 Cap Plan Enlargements 4

120. CI755 Cap Plan Enlargements 5

121. CI756 Cap Plan Enlargements 6

122. CI757 Cap Plan Enlargements 7

123. CI758 Stone Enlargements

LANDSCAPE

124. L-500 Planting Plan 1

125. L-501 Planting Plan 2

126. L-502 Planting Plan 3

127. L-503 Planting Plan 1 Enlargement

128. L-504 Planting Details and List

129. L-505 Site Amenity Details

IRRIGATION

130. I-101 Overall Irrigation Plan

131. I-102 Irrigation Plan

132. I-103 Irrigation Plan

133. I-104 Irrigation Plan

134. I-105 Irrigation Plan

135. I-106 Irrigation Plan

136. I-201 Irrigation Notes & Details

137. I-202 Irrigation Details

138. I-203 Irrigation Details

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ARCHITECTURAL

139. A-001 Symbols and Abbreviations

140. A-003 Code Compliance Plans – Mezzanine Plan

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

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

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

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

145. A-202 Sections and Plan Details

146. A-203 Section and Details

ELECTRICAL

147. E-001 Electrical Abbreviations and Symbols

148. E-002 Electrical Notes and Conditions

149. E-100 Electrical Site – Plan

150. E-101 Electrical Admin Bldg – Floor Plan

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

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

153. E-501 Electrical Details

154. E-601 Electrical Single Line Diagram

STRUCTURAL

155. S-001 Structural Abbreviations and Notes

156. SF101 Structural Foundation and Framing Plan

157. SF102 Structural Foundation Plan

158. S-501 Structural Sections and Details

159. S-502 Structural Sections and Details

160. S-503 Structural Sections and Details

PLUMBING

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

162. P-100 Plumbing Maint Bldg - Plan

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND SECURITY

163. SE101 Site Security Plan 1

164. SE102 Site Security Plan 2

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SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

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SECTION 01 33 23

1-1. Refer to Articles titled SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FAR

52.236-21) and, SPECIAL NOTES (VAAR 852.236-91), in GENERAL CONDITIONS.

1-2. For the purposes of this contract, samples (including laboratory samples to be tested), test reports, certificates, and manufacturers' literature and data shall also be subject to the previously referenced requirements. The following text refers to all items collectively as SUBMITTALS.

1-3. Submit for approval, all of the items specifically mentioned under the separate sections of the specification, with information sufficient to evidence full compliance with contract requirements.

Materials, fabricated articles and the like to be installed in permanent work shall equal those of approved submittals. After an item has been approved, no change in brand or make will be permitted unless:

A. Satisfactory written evidence is presented to, and approved by Contracting Officer, that manufacturer cannot make scheduled delivery of approved item or;

B. Item delivered has been rejected and substitution of a suitable item is an urgent necessity or;

C. Other conditions become apparent which indicates approval of such substitute item to be in best interest of the Government.

1-4. Forward submittals in sufficient time to permit proper consideration and approval action by

Government. Time submission to assure adequate lead time for procurement of contract - required items. Delays attributable to untimely and rejected submittals (including any laboratory samples to be tested) will not serve as a basis for extending contract time for completion.

1-5. Submittals will be reviewed for compliance with contract requirements by Architect-Engineer, and action thereon will be taken by Resident Engineer on behalf of the Contracting Officer.

1-6. The Contractor shall number submittals by Specification Section; consecutive number with an “R” for a resubmittal (example 03 30 53-01 and 03 30 53-01R1). Contractor, in any subsequent correspondence, shall refer to this file and identification number to expedite replies relative to previously approved or disapproved submittals.

1-7. The Government reserves the right to require additional submittals, whether or not particularly mentioned in this contract. If additional submittals beyond those required by the contract are furnished pursuant to request therefor by Contracting Officer, adjustment in contract price and time will be made in accordance with Articles titled CHANGES (FAR 52.243-4) and

CHANGES - SUPPLEMENT (VAAR 852.236-88) of the GENERAL CONDITIONS.

1-8. Schedules called for in specifications and shown on shop drawings shall be submitted for use and information of Department of Veterans Affairs and Architect-Engineer. However, the Contractor

01 33 23 - 2 shall assume responsibility for coordinating and verifying schedules. The Contracting Officer and

Architect- Engineer assumes no responsibility for checking schedules or layout drawings for exact sizes, exact numbers and detailed positioning of items.

1-9. Submittals must be submitted by Contractor only and shipped prepaid. Contracting Officer assumes no responsibility for checking quantities or exact numbers included in such submittals.

A. Submit samples required by Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES, in quadruplicate.

Submit samples in single units unless otherwise specified. Submit shop drawings, schedules, manufacturers' literature and data, and certificates in quadruplicate, except where a greater number is specified.

B. Submittals will receive consideration only when covered by a transmittal letter signed by

Contractor. Letter and all printed components of the submittal shall be sent via Tririga and shall contain the list of items, name of Cemetery, name of Contractor, contract number, applicable specification paragraph numbers, applicable drawing numbers (and other information required for exact identification of location for each item), manufacturer and brand, ASTM or Federal

Specification Number (if any) and such additional information as may be required by specifications for particular item being furnished. In addition, catalogs shall be marked to indicate specific items submitted for approval.

1. A copy of letter must be enclosed with items, and any items received without identification letter will be considered "unclaimed goods" and held for a limited time only.

2. Each sample, certificate, manufacturers' literature and data shall be labeled to indicate the name and location of the Cemetery, name of Contractor, manufacturer, brand, contract number and ASTM or Federal Specification Number as applicable and location(s) on project.

3. Required certificates shall be signed by an authorized representative of manufacturer or supplier of material, and by Contractor.

C. In addition to complying with the applicable requirements specified in preceding Article 1.9, samples which are required to have Laboratory Tests (those preceded by symbol "LT" under the separate sections of the specification shall be tested, at the expense of Contractor, in a commercial laboratory approved by Contracting Officer.

1. Laboratory shall furnish Contracting Officer with a certificate stating that it is fully equipped and qualified to perform intended work, is fully acquainted with specification requirements and intended use of materials and is an independent establishment in no way connected with organization of Contractor or with manufacturer or supplier of materials to be tested.

2. Certificates shall also set forth a list of comparable projects upon which laboratory has performed similar functions during past five years.

3. Samples and laboratory tests shall be sent directly to approved commercial testing laboratory.

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4. Contractor shall send a copy of transmittal letter to both Resident Engineer and to

Architect-Engineer simultaneously with submission of material to a commercial testing laboratory.

5. Contractor shall forward a copy of transmittal letter to Resident Engineer simultaneously with submission to a commercial testing laboratory.

6. Laboratory test reports shall be sent directly to Resident Engineer for appropriate action.

7. Laboratory reports shall list contract specification test requirements and a comparative list of the laboratory test results. When tests show that the material meets specification requirements, the laboratory shall so certify on test report.

8. Laboratory test reports shall also include a recommendation for approval or disapproval of tested item.

D. If submittal samples have been disapproved, resubmit new samples as soon as possible after notification of disapproval. Such new samples shall be marked "Resubmitted Sample" in addition to containing other previously specified information required on label and in transmittal letter.

E. Approved samples will be kept on file by the Resident Engineer at the site until completion of contract, at which time such samples will be delivered to Contractor as Contractor's property.

Where noted in technical sections of specifications, approved samples in good condition may be used in their proper locations in contract work. At completion of contract, samples that are not approved will be returned to Contractor only upon request and at Contractor's expense. Such request should be made prior to completion of the contract. Disapproved samples that are not requested for return by Contractor will be discarded after completion of contract.

F. Submittal drawings (shop, erection or setting drawings) and schedules, required for work of various trades, shall be checked before submission by technically qualified employees of

Contractor for accuracy, completeness and compliance with contract requirements. These drawings and schedules shall be stamped and signed by Contractor certifying to such check.

1. For each drawing required, submit electronically.

2. Reproducible shall be full size.

3. Each drawing shall have marked thereon, proper descriptive title, including Cemetery location, project number, manufacturer's number, reference to contract drawing number, detail Section Number, and Specification Section Number.

4. A space 4-3/4 by 5 inches shall be reserved on each drawing to accommodate approval or disapproval stamp.

5. Submit drawings electronically via Tririga, with a paper copy to the RE/COR.

6. Approval or disapproval notifications will be sent via Tririga to the Contractor.

7. When work is directly related and involves more than one trade, shop drawings shall be submitted to RE/COR under one cover.

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1-10. Samples (except laboratory samples), shop drawings, test reports, certificates and manufacturers' literature and data, shall be submitted via Tririga.

TEMPORARY EXCAVATION SUPPORT AND PROTECTION SYSTEM

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SECTION 01 35 20

The following provisions are a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Standard Special

Provisions for Temporary Excavation Support and Protection System. Project Specific Details are provided in Section VII.

I. DESCRIPTION – This work is the design and construction of a temporary excavation support and protection system or appropriately designed open cut excavation, as indicated, with a service life of less than or equal to 36 months.

II. MATERIAL – Provide certification or laboratory test results verifying material properties. For used steel, the salvage design values from AASHTO Guide Design Specification for Bridge Temporary Works

(AASHTO Guide Spec) may be used as an alternate to testing to determine grade of steel. Materials need not be new but must be in serviceable condition as determined by the Resident

Engineering/Contracting Officer’s Representative (RE/COR). Temporary material used does not have to be from a PennDOT Bulletin 15 (Publication 35) source, but must meet the following:

• Structural Steel.....…............AASHTO M 270M/270 (ASTM A709M/A709) Grade 250(Grade

36), Grade 345(Grade 50) or Grade 345W(Grade 50W)

• Steel Sheet Piling....…….......ASTM A328M/A328, ASTM A572M/A572

• Steel H-Piles.........…............AASHTO M 270M/270 (ASTM A709M/A709), Grade 250(Grade

36)

• Wood Lagging....…..............Rough Cut Species in AASHTO Guide Appendix A and AASHTO

Construction Handbook for Bridge Temporary Appendix C

• Cement...........…….…........AASHTO M85 and AASHTO M240

• Pre-Stressing Steel...….........ASTM A416 Grade 270

• Welded Wire Fabric............AASHTO A55 (ASTM A185)

• Reinforcement Bars.............AASHTO M 31M/31 (ASTM A615M/A615), AASHTO M42M/M42

(ASTMA616M/A616),Grade420(Grade 60)

• Other Material....…..............In accordance with applicable Sections of PennDOT Publication

III. DESIGN – Design the temporary excavation support and protection system in accordance with current

AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and PennDOT Design Manual, Part 4, Specifications, current FHWA guidelines and AASHTO Guide Spec. Design temporary excavation support and protection system for final condition and all construction conditions, including surcharge loads due to vehicle traffic and construction equipment. Submit 4 sets of design calculations and 4 sets of completed detailed drawings, signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer, registered in the Commonwealth of

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Pennsylvania to the RE/COR for review. Include in the design calculations all material properties, design loads, and design assumptions. Include on the completed detailed drawings all design dimensions, limits of work, elevations, material, member sizes and construction sequence. Provide cutoff elevation of steel and wooden components for work in streambed. Include specific installation procedures and testing requirements as part of the submittal. Allow 14 days for the review by the RE/COR.

Ensure that temporary excavation support and protection system design and construction conforms to the following:

a) Open cut excavations are allowed, provided they meet OSHA requirements, the safety of the traveling public, the approved traffic control plan and existing structure (when applicable) is assured, and they stay within the legal right-of-way lines. Cuts can extend beyond legal right-of-way lines only with the written approval of the RE/COR and written permission of the property owners. Ensure environmental compliance if cut extends beyond area cleared by the RE/COR. Submit slope stability analysis in accordance with PennDOT Publication 293.

b) The temporary excavation support and protection system will be selected by the Contractor.

Examples include anchored walls, mechanically stabilized earth walls, prefabricated modular walls, cantilever walls, cofferdams, and soil nailing walls. These systems may be comprised of one or more of the following: Soldier Piles, Timber Lagging, Steel Sheet Piling, Caissons, Slurry Walls, Tiebacks, Soil Nails, Shotcrete, Deadman Anchors, Wales, Cross lot Bracing, Raker Braces, Precast Concrete, Precast Lagging, Soil Cement Lagging, Cement Bentonite, Gabions, Minipiles, Concrete Reaction

Blocks, Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls or other methods.

c) Design temporary excavation support and protection system based on the following parameters:

1. Soil parameters (see Project Specific Details in Section VII for following parameters):

2. Ensure that all components stay within the legal right-of-way unless an easement is obtained by the Contractor.

IV. CONSTRUCTION – Install temporary excavation support and protection system in accordance with applicable sections of Publication 408. Be responsible for adequacy, safety and compliance with Traffic

Control Plan, when applicable. If the design is not compliant with the approved Traffic Control Plan, furnish any additional traffic control devices at no additional cost to the Government. All steel and wooden components may remain in place to pavement subgrade or 2 feet below finished grade, whichever is higher elevation. Treated wood is not required unless it is within 6 feet of finished grade and is to remain in place. Pressure treat with chromate copper arsenate (CCA) to refusal. Finished grade is defined as top of pavement when a roadway is behind the temporary excavation support and protection system. Have a

Professional Engineer, registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, certify that the temporary excavation support system or open cut excavation has been installed as shown on the Professional

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Engineer's signed and sealed drawings. Submit the certification to the RE/COR within 3 working days of completion of the system.

V. QUALIFICATIONS – The work must be supervised by a superintendent or foreman who is experienced, in the construction of temporary excavation support and protection system proposed. If the design height of the temporary excavation support and protection system exceeds 20 feet, provide the following with the design submission:

• For the superintendent or foreman who will supervise the work, submit a list containing at least

5 projects which demonstrate a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the construction of the temporary excavation support and protection system proposed. Include a brief description of each project and the name and phone number of the owner's representative knowledgeable in each project listed.

• The name of the Professional Engineer, registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and having at least 3 years’ experience in the design and construction of temporary excavation support and protection systems, who will design and specify the sequence of construction of the temporary excavation support and protection of system.

VI. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT – Lump Sum.

This item will be measured and paid for in a proportionate manner, designated by the Government.

If an acceptable open cut excavation is provided in lieu of the temporary excavation support indicated, payment will be made for the as-bid lump sum temporary excavation support item, but no additional payment will be made for any class of excavation, structure backfill or additional shoring as a result of the open cut excavation or to restore the facilities to their original condition.

VII. PROJECT SPECIFIC DETAILS

The Soil Parameters as indicated in III. (c) 1. are:

Existing Ground to EL 9.4’:

• Effective angle of friction: 32 degrees

• Moist unit weight of soils: 110 pcf

• Saturated unit weight of soils: 120 pcf

• Effective cohesion: 0

• Static groundwater level at elevation: 9.1 ft

• Undrained shear strength of cohesive soil: N/A

• Shear strength of rock mass: N/A

EL 9.4’ to Top of Rock:

• Effective angle of friction: 36 degrees

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• Moist unit weight of soils: 120 pcf

• Saturated unit weight of soils: 125 pcf

• Effective cohesion: 0

• Static groundwater level at elevation: 9.1 ft

• Undrained shear strength of cohesive soil: N/A

• Shear strength of rock mass: N/A

REFERENCE STANDARDS

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SECTION 01 42 19

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies the availability and source of references and standards specified in the project manual under paragraphs APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS and/or shown on the drawings.

1.2 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL

SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS FPMR PART 101-29

(FAR 52.211-1) (AUG 1998)

A. The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR

Part 101-29 and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in the solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to – GSA Federal Supply Service, Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L’Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

B. If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans

Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (a) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

1.3 AVAILABILITY FOR EXAMINATION OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF

FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (FAR 52.211-

4) (JUN 1988)

A. The specifications and standards cited in this solicitation can be examined at the following location:

United States Department of Veteran Affairs

Technical Information Library http://www.cfm.va.gov/til/

1.4 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL

SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (FAR 52.211-3)

(JUN 1988)

A. The specifications cited in this solicitation may be obtained from the associations or organizations listed below.

AA Aluminum Association, Inc.

http://www.aluminum.org

AABC Associated Air Balance Council http://www.aabchq.com

AADM American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers http://www.aaadm.com

AATC American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorist http://www.aatcc.org http://www.aabchq.com/ http://www.aatcc.org/

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AAMA American Architectural Manufacturer's Association http://www.aamanet.org

AAN American Nursery and Landscape Association http://www.anla.org

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials http://www.transportation.org/Pages/default.aspx

ACGIH American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists http://www.acgih.org

ACI American Concrete Institute http://www.aci-int.net

ACPA American Concrete Pipe Association http://www.concrete-pipe.org

ACPPA American Concrete Pressure Pipe Association http://www.acppa.org

ADA American with Disabilities Act http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/buildings-and-sites/about-the-ada-standards/background/adaag

ADC Air Diffusion Council http://flexibleduct.org

AGA American Gas Association http://www.aga.org

AGC Associated General Contractors of America http://www.agc.org

AHA American Hardboard Association http://www.domensino.com/AHA/

AIHA American National Standards Institute/American Industrial Hygiene Association http://www.aiha.org/Pages/default.aspx

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction http://www.aisc.org

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute http://www.steel.org

AITC American Institute of Timber Construction http://www.aitc-glulam.org

ALI Automotive Lift Institute http://www.autolift.org/

AMCA Air Movement and Control Association http://www.amca.org/ http://www.agc.org/ http://www.hardboard.org/

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ANLA American Nursery & Landscape Association http://www.anla.org

ANSI American National Standards Institute, Inc.

http://www.ansi.org

APA Architectural Precast Association http://www.archprecast.org/

APA The Engineered Wood Association http://www.apawood.org

ARI Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute http://www.lightindustries.com/ARI/

ARMA Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association http://www.asphaltroofing.org/

ASAE American Society of Agricultural Engineers http://www.asabe.org

ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers http://www.asce.org

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and

Air-Conditioning Engineers http://www.ashrae.org

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers http://www.asme.org

ASSE American Society of Sanitary Engineering http://www.asse-plumbing.org

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials http://www.astm.org

AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute http://www.awinet.org

AWS American Welding Society http://www.aws.org

AWPA American Wood Protection Association http://www.awpa.com

AWWA American Water Works Association http://www.awwa.org

BHMA Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association http://www.buildershardware.com

BIA The Brick Industry Association http://www.bia.org http://www.archprecast.org/ http://www.aws.org/ http://www.awpa.com/

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CAGI Compressed Air and Gas Institute http://www.cagi.org

CARB California Environmental Protection Agency Air Resources Board http://arb.ca.gov/hompage.html/

CFR Code of Federal Regulations http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/browse/collectionCfr.action?collectionCode=CFR

CGA Compressed Gas Association, Inc.

http://www.cganet.com

CID Commercial Item Description http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/100847

CISCA Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction Association http://www.cisca.org

CISPI Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute http://www.cispi.org

CLFMI Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute http://www.chainlinkinfo.org

CPA Composite Panel Association http://www.compositepanel.org/

CRA California Redwood Association http://www.calredwood.org

CRI Carpet and Rug Institute http://www.carpet-rug.com

CRRC Cool Roof Rating System http://coolroofs.org/

CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute http://www.crsi.org

CSI Cast Stone Institute http://www.caststone.org

DASMA Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association http://www.dasma.com/

DHI Door and Hardware Institute http://www.dhi.org

DOE U.S. Department of Energy http://www.energy.gov/

EEI Edison Electric Institute http://www.eei.org http://arb.ca.gov/hompage.html/ http://www.calredwood.org/ http://www.carpet-rug.com/ http://www.dhi.org/

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EGSA Electrical Generating Systems Association http://www.egsa.org

EIMA Exterior Insulation Manufacturers Association http://www.eima.com/

EPA Environmental Protection Agency http://www.epa.gov

ETL ETL Testing Laboratories, Inc.

http://www.envirotestinglabs.com/

FCC Federal Communications Commission http://www.fcc.gov

FHA Federal Highway Administration http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/

FM FM Global http://www.fmglobal.com

FPS The Forest Products Society http://www.forestprod.org

FSC Forest Stewardship Council http://www.fscus.org

GA Gypsum Association http://www.gypsum.org

GANA Glass Association of North America http://www.glasswebsite.com

GBI Green Building Initiative http://www.thegbi.org/

GS Green Seal http://www.greenseal.org

GSA General Services Administration http://www.gsa.gov

HI Hydraulic Institute http://www.pumps.org

HPVA Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association http://www.hpva.org

ICC The International Code Council http://www.iccsafe.org/Pages/default.aspx

ICEA Insulated Cable Engineers Association Inc.

http://www.icea.net http://www.fmglobal.com/ http://www.fscus.org/ http://www.gypsum.org/ http://www.glasswebsite.com/ http://www.thegbi.org/ http://www.greenseal.org/ http://www.hpva.org/

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IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers http://www.ieee.org\

IGMA Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance http://www.igmaonline.org

ITS Intertek Training Services http://www.intertek.com/

MBMA Metal Buildings Manufacturers Association http://www.mbma.com

MHI Material Handling Industry of America http://www.mhi.org/

MIA Marble Institute of America http://www.marble-institute.com/

MPI Master Painters Institute http://www.mpi.net/

MSJC Masonry Standards Joint Committee http://www.masonrysociety.org/msjc/

NAAMM National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers http://www.naamm.org

NAPHCC Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association http://www.phccweb.org/

NBS National Bureau of Standards

See - NIST

NEC National Electric Code

See - NFPA National Fire Protection Association

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association http://www.nema.org

NFPA National Fire Protection Association http://www.nfpa.org

NFRC National Fenestration Rating Council http://www.nfrc.org/

NHLA National Hardwood Lumber Association http://www.natlhardwood.org

NIH National Institute of Health http://www.nih.gov

NIOSH The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/

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NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology http://www.nist.gov

NLMA Northeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association, Inc.

http://www.nelma.org

NPA National Particleboard Association

18928 Premiere Court

Gaithersburg, MD 20879

(301) 670-0604

NPCA National Precast Concrete Association http://www.precast.org

NRCA National Roofing Contractors Association http://www.nrca.net

NSF National Sanitation Foundation http://www.nsf.org

NSF NSF International http://www.nsf.org/

NTMA National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association http://ntma.com/

NWWDA Window and Door Manufacturers Association http://www.nwwda.org

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Department of Labor http://www.osha.gov

PCA Portland Cement Association http://www.cement.org/

PCI Precast Prestressed Concrete Institute http://www.pci.org

PPI The Plastic Pipe Institute http://www.plasticpipe.org

PEI Porcelain Enamel Institute, Inc.

http://www.porcelainenamel.com

PTI Post-Tensioning Institute http://www.post-tensioning.org

RCSC Research Council of Structural Connections http://www.boltcouncil.org/

RFCI The Resilient Floor Covering Institute http://www.rfci.com http://www.nrca.net/

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RIS Redwood Inspection Service

See - CRA

RMA Rubber Manufacturers Association, Inc.

http://www.rma.org

SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District http://www.aqmd.gov

SCMA Southern Cypress Manufacturers Association http://www.cypressinfo.org

SDI Steel Deck Institute http://www.sdi.org

SDI Steel Door Institute http://www.steeldoor.org

SEI Structural Engineering Institute http://www.asce.org/SEI/

SJI Steel Joist Institute http://www.steeljoist.org

SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning Contractors

National Association, Inc.

http://www.smacna.org

SPRI Single Ply Roofing Industry http://www.spri.org

SSPC The Society for Protective Coatings http://www.sspc.org

STI Steel Tank Institute http://www.steeltank.com

SWI Steel Window Institute http://www.steelwindows.com

SWRI Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute http://www.swrionline.org/

TCNA Tile Council of North America, Inc.

http://www.tileusa.com

TPI Truss Plate Institute, Inc.

http://www.tpinst.org/

UL Underwriters' Laboratories Incorporated http://www.ul.com

ULC Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada http://www.ulc.ca http://www.rma.org/ http://www.aqmd.gov/ http://www.sdi.org/ http://www.smacna.org/ http://www.spri.org/ http://www.ulc.ca/

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USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture http://www.usda.gov

USGBC U.S. Green Building Council http://www.usgbc.org

WCLIB West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau http://www.wclib.org/

WDMA Window and Door Manufacturers Association https://www.wdma.com/

WH Warnock Hersey http://www.intertek.com/marks/wh/

WRCLA Western Red Cedar Lumber Association http://www.wrcla.org/

WWPA Western Wood Products Association http://www2.wwpa.org/ http://www.usda.gov/ http://www.usgbc.org/

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QUALITY CONTROL

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SECTION 01 45 00

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

36 CFR 1191 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities; Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)

Accessibility Guidelines

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING

ENGINEERS (ASHRAE)

ASHRAE 52.2 (2007; Addenda B 2008; Errata 2009, Errata 2010; INT 2010;

Errata 2011) Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-

Cleaning Devices for Removal Efficiency by Particle Size

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM D6245 (2007) Using Indoor Carbon Dioxide Concentrations to

Evaluate Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation

ASTM D6345 (2010) Selection of Methods for Active, Integrative Sampling of Volatile Organic Compounds in Air

SHEET METAL AND AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACTORS' NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

(SMACNA)

ANSI/SMACNA 008 (2007) IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under

Construction, 2nd Edition

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval by the SRE/CO is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval; the Government reserves the right to review and comment on submittals not having a "G" designation; and submittals with an "L" are for

LEED review. LEED review shall be performed by the Contractor's LEED Coordinator and the LEED

Administrator. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES, Section 01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES, and Section 01 33 29

LEED(TM) DOCUMENTATION as applicable:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Construction Quality Control (QC) Plan; G

Submit a Construction QC Plan prior to start of construction.

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan; G, L

Basis of Design and Design Intent file://vacofpc8.dva.va.gov/00cfm$/003C1A/Projects%20-%20NCA/National%20Memorial%20Cemetery%20of%20the%20Pacific/4.%20Construction%20Contract/4.b.%20Contract%20Documents/Construction%20Set%20141114/Specs_Word%20Format/Word/01%2033%2000.doc file://vacofpc8.dva.va.gov/00cfm$/003C1A/Projects%20-%20NCA/National%20Memorial%20Cemetery%20of%20the%20Pacific/4.%20Construction%20Contract/4.b.%20Contract%20Documents/Construction%20Set%20141114/Specs_Word%20Format/Word/01%2033%2023.doc file://vacofpc8.dva.va.gov/00cfm$/003C1A/Projects%20-%20NCA/National%20Memorial%20Cemetery%20of%20the%20Pacific/4.%20Construction%20Contract/4.b.%20Contract%20Documents/Construction%20Set%20141114/Specs_Word%20Format/Word/01%2033%2029.doc

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1.3 INFORMATION FOR THE SENIOR RESIDENT ENGINEER/CONTRACTING OFFICER (SRE/CO)

Prior to commencing work on construction, the Contractor can obtain a single copy set of the current report forms from the SRE/CO. The report forms will consist of the Contractor Production Report, Contractor Production Report (Continuation Sheet), Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Report, (CQC)

Report (Continuation Sheet), Preparatory Phase Checklist, Initial Phase Checklist, Rework Items List, and

Testing Plan and Log.

Deliver the following to the (SRE/CO) during Construction:

a. CQC Report: Mail or hand-carry the original (wet signatures) and one copy by 10:00 AM the next working day after each day that work is performed and for every 7 consecutive calendar days of no-work.

b. Contractor Production Report: Submit the report electronically by 10:00 AM the next working day after each day that work is performed and for every 7 consecutive calendar days of no-work. Mail or hand-carry the original (wet signatures) and one copy by 10:00 AM the next working day after each day that work is performed and for every 7 consecutive calendar days of no-work, attached to the CQC Report.

c. Preparatory Phase Checklist: Submit the report electronically in the same manner as the

CQC Report for each Preparatory Phase held.

d. Initial Phase Checklist: Submit the report electronically in the same manner as the CQC

Report for each Initial Phase held.

f. Field Test Reports: Within two working days after the test is performed, submit the report as an electronic attachment to the CQC Report.

g. Monthly Summary Report of Tests: Submit the report as an electronic attachment to the CQC

Report at the end of each month.

h. Testing Plan and Log: Submit the report as an electronic attachment to the CQC Report, at the end of each month.

i. Rework Items List: Submit lists containing new entries daily, in the same manner as the CQC

Report.

j. CQC Meeting Minutes: Within two working days after the meeting is held, submit the report as an electronic attachment to the CQC Report.

k. QC Certifications: As required by the paragraph entitled "QC Certifications".

1.4 QC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Establish and maintain a QC program as described in this section. This QC program is a key element in meeting the objectives of VA's Commissioning requirements, compliance with contract documents, and applicable codes and regulations. The QC program consists of a QC Organization, QC Plan, QC

Plan Meeting(s), a Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meeting, QC meetings, three phases of control, submittal review and approval, testing, completion inspections, and QC certifications and documentation necessary to provide materials, equipment, workmanship, fabrication, construction and

01 45 00 - 3 operations which comply with the requirements of this Contract. The QC program must cover on-site and off-site work and be keyed to the work sequence. No construction work or testing may be performed unless the QC Manager is on the work site. The QC Manager must report to an officer of the firm and not be subordinate to the Project Superintendent or the Project Manager. The QC

Manager, Project Superintendent and Project Manager must work together effectively. Although the

QC Manager is the primary individual responsible for quality control, all individuals will be held responsible for the quality of work on the job.

1.4.1 Commissioning

Commissioning (Cx) is a systematic process of ensuring that all building systems meet the requirements and perform interactively according to the Contract. The QC Program is a key to this process by coordinating, verifying and documenting measures to achieve the following objectives:

a. Verify and document that the applicable equipment and systems are installed in accordance with the design intent as expressed through the Contract and according to the manufacturer's recommendations and industry accepted minimum standards.

b. Verify and document that equipment and systems receive complete operational checkout by the installing Contractors.

c. Verify and document proper performance of equipment and systems.

d. Verify that Operation and Maintenance (O&M) documentation is complete.

e. Verify the Training Plan and training materials are accurate and provide correct instruction and documentation on the critical elements of the products, materials, and systems in the constructed facility. Verify that all identified Government operating personnel are trained.

1.4.2 Acceptance of the Construction Quality Control (QC) Plan

Acceptance of the QC Plan is required prior to the start of construction. The (SRE/CO) reserves the right to require changes in the QC Plan and operations as necessary, including removal of personnel, to ensure the specified quality of work. The (SRE/CO) reserves the right to interview any member of the QC organization at any time in order to verify the submitted qualifications. All QC organization personnel are subject to acceptance by the (SRE/CO). The (SRE/CO) may require the removal of any individual for non-compliance with quality requirements specified in the Contract.

1.4.3 Preliminary Construction Work Authorized Prior to Acceptance

The only construction work that is authorized to proceed prior to the acceptance of the QC Plan is mobilization of storage and office trailers, temporary utilities, and surveying.

1.4.4 Notification of Changes

Notify the (SRE/CO), in writing, of any proposed changes in the QC Plan or changes to the QC organization personnel, a minimum of 10 work days prior to a proposed change. Proposed changes are subject to acceptance by the (SRE/CO).

1.4.5 Compliance with Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards

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The Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) requires all construction, renovation, or leasing with federal funds to meet the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standard (ABAAS). The Contractor is required to know and apply these Standards, 36 CFR 1191, and program requirements. The Contractor shall engage an individual(s) qualified in the application of ABA standards to oversee, test, and document the Contractor's compliance with these regulations and the contract documents. The individual(s) shall have field experience applying objective design, research, industry conventions and standards. The individual(s) may also serve as one of the other QC Managers.

1.5 QC ORGANIZATION

1.5.1 QC Manager

1.5.1.1 Duties

Provide a QC Manager at the work site to implement and manage the QC program. The only duties and responsibilities of the QC Manager are to manage and implement the QC program on this

Contract. The QC Manager shall report directly to the Project Manager and Company President. The

QC Manager shall be on-site when work is being performed by the prime and/or sub-contractors. The

QC Manager shall document all non-conforming conditions, items and/or workmanship.The QC

Manager is required to attend the partnering meetings, QC Plan Meetings,…