Appendix T - NCOTA Phase 3B Development - Specifications Set 2.pdf

NATIONAL CEMETERY OF THE ALLEGHENIES PROJECT NO. 925PC2006

PHASE 3 DEVELOPMENT MAY 2018

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 01

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.11 RESTORATION

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 RE/COR'S FIELD OFFICE

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.20 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.21 TESTS

1.22 INSTRUCTIONS

1.23 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.24 RELOCATED ITEMS

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1.25 CONSTRUCTION SIGN (not used)

1.26 SAFETY SIGN

1.27 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.28 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.29 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.30 PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

1.31 PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY GOALS

1.32 TEMPORARY COMMITTAL SERVICE SHELTER

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1.35 CONSTRUCTION MEETINGS

1.36 PLAN OF ACTION (POA)

1.37 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

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SECTION 01 00 01

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

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

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

Engineer (Joyce Johnson 412-216-7049)

C. Offices of William H Gordon, as Architect-Engineers of record for the Government, will render certain technical services to the Government during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Resident Engineer (RE) or duly authorized Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

D. All Testing Laboratory services will be retained and paid for by the Contractor (see Spec. Section

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services). However, the Department of Veterans Affairs may elect to retain its own Testing Laboratory for any purpose. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the general contractor shall notify the RE/COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall not be less than three working days unless otherwise designated by the

RE/COR.

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

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

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

G. Training:

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

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

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

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1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

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

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1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT,

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

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

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

RE/COR so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

D. Key Control:

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

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

Coordinate the lock cylinder and key system work and shall provide the devices required to

01 00 01 - 3 comply with the facility security system. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

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

2. Perform safekeeping procedures for all drawings, project manual and other project information. This information from these shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

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

6. Notify RE/COR immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

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

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

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

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

E84-2013 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2013 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2012 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

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

Hot Work

70-2011 National Electrical Code

241-2013 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and

Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR

1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to RE/COR/Cemetery Director for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, 01 00 01 - 4

PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractor’s beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the Contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of NCA equipment, etc. Documentation shall be provided to the RE/COR that individuals have undergone the Contractor’s safety briefing.

C. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

D. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 20 feet exposing overall length, separate by 10 feet.

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

CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

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

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

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

Report findings and corrective actions weekly to RE/COR.

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

J. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR

1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

K. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Request interruptions in accordance with Article 1.6, OPERATIONS AND

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

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

Contractor and copies provided to the RE/COR.

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

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

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

Designate the Contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

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N. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly.

Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to RE/COR.

O. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

P. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241 and Construction Waste Management

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

Q. Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR

1926.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the RE/COR. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage trailers, office trailers) and utilities may be erected by the

Contractor only with the approval of the RE/COR and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the RE/COR, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the RE/COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the RE/COR. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads. Paragraphs 1.6.A thru 1.6.C are from

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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

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

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

. Work may be subject to curtailment during funeral services. The Contractor will be required to coordinate all work activities with the RE/COR office to avoid impact to visitors and limit noise near the committal shelters during services..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

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

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

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

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

Government.

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

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

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the

Contractor.

N. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Cemetery traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times.

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

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

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P. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director through the RE/COR: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. Cooperation and coordination with the Cemetery Director, through the RE/COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with Cemetery activities in actual burial areas is required.

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

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

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, make a thorough survey with the RE/COR of areas of buildings in which alterations are to occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access.

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

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

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

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

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and

RE/COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of RE/COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by the Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by the Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

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

RE/COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall

01 00 01 - 9 furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

3. Protect the interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

A. In general, following preventive measures shall be adopted during construction to keep down dust and prevent mold.

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by RE/COR. Block off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

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

C. Final Cleanup:

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

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

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

3. All new air ducts shall be cleaned prior to final inspection.

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are to be identified by attached tags and noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that

01 00 01 - 10 remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse.

Store such items where directed by RE/COR.

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

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

B. Protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. Repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the RE/COR may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor. Paragraphs 1.10.A and 1.10.B are from (FAR 52.236-9).

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

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 active for this project in addition to permits from the water management district and any other drainage district of agency. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive

01 00 01 - 11 responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the appropriate NCA Central/Cemetery office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.11 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work.

Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the RE/COR.

Existing work to be altered or extended and is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the RE/COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.)

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

C. At the Contractor's own expense, immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by the Contractor's workmen to any operational existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc.

The above is applicable for all owner operated systems with underground elements or those of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are indicated on drawings and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE

CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The

Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

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

C. The Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine the site of work and logs of borings and, after investigation, decide for themselves the character of materials and make their bids accordingly.

Upon proper application to the Department of Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A. A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections. Provide a written certification to the RE/COR 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.

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. Lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. Furnish, at the Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. Execute the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the RE/COR. Maintain and preserve all stakes and other marks established by the RE/COR until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the

Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the RE/COR may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor. Paragraph 1.14.A is from (FAR 52.236-17).

B. Establish and plainly mark drawing indicated layout reference lines for: lines for each gravesite control monument; locations for each sprinkler head within the burial section as detailed or at the point equal distance from the closest point on surrounding planned headstone locations; footings and foundations for columbarium and memorial walls and elements in their respective complexes;

01 00 01 - 13 preplaced crypts; preplaced urn vaults and all such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, and all other facilities to be constructed as part of the work for this project. The surveyed layout information shall be accurate to the highest industry standards for the respective type of work, all in accordance with lines, orientation, locations and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. The Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns/piers in two directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

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

2. The forms for the concrete foundations, of the columbarium and/or memorial wall elements and complexes, where exposed in the final installation, require tighter construction tolerances than for general foundations (See Drawings for the allowable tolerances). For the exposed foundations of these elements provide such additional survey points and elevations as are needed so a registered land surveyor, or registered civil engineer can quickly check the work and provide the required certification(s) before concrete is poured. Contractor shall install and adjust the forms sufficiently in advance of scheduling the concrete pour(s) so they can be checked and certified prior to concrete being poured. Certification(s) are required by the registered surveyor or engineer to the Contractor and/or RE/COR shall be provided before any concrete is placed in the forms. This applicable to all concrete work. The signed certification(s) shall identify the specific forms for which the certification is applicable, and shall contain language that clearly indicated that the identified form work is at the correct location, correct dimensions, and correct orientation, and that the indicated pour elevations are correct, all according to the contract drawings, within the allowable construction tolerances of .10’ for layout and elevation of this work. The Certification that the form work and elevations are according to the design drawings, within allowable tolerances (which need to be indicated in the certification) should be provided to the RE/COR for review and acceptance prior to concrete for the foundations being poured.

D. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, the 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

01 00 01 - 14 such certification to the RE/COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, furnish to the RE/COR 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 building and/or addition.

2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each building and/or addition.

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, streets and parking lots.

7. Lines and elevations of top of pre-placed crypts.

8. Lines and elevations of grade over pre-placed crypts.

9. Northing/Easting coordinate locations of all water, sanitary, storm, gas and irrigation structures, directional fittings, control wire and lines.

G. Perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of Article "Professional Surveying Services".

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. Maintain two full size sets of redlined as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, which will 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 insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the RE/COR's review, as often as requested.

C. Deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings to the RE/COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the RE/COR.

D. Paragraphs A, B, & C shall also apply to all shop drawings, except those retained on Tririga.

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 scaled drawing shall be provided using the enlarged design drawing background to show the actual installation and not the schematic representation of the

01 00 01 - 15 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 +/- 1/4" 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 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 +/- 1-inch.

G. Produce "As-Built" drawings of all subsurface infrastructure improvements, with the location and depth of the improvements being indicated on the drawings. The drawings shall have references indicated that will establish real world (State Plane) coordinates and elevations on the drawing sheets. Infrastructure improvements that are below ground shall be clearly indicated and shall be located within 4-inches of their actual location. If underground infrastructure improvements are not being located on the "As-Built" drawings using GPS coordinates (location and elevation), then the "As-Built" drawings shall have swing ties provided to ground surface above all infrastructure improvement locations needed to establish the route of the improvement on the ground surface immediately above the improvements, as well as the depth of the infrastructure improvement below the spot on the ground surface. All of the location and depth information shall be no greater that 4-inches from the actual location of the respective infrastructure improvement when excavated from the indicated location to the indicated depth. Swing-tie information shall be from final project improvements, or existing improvements deemed final by the RE/COR and each location identified shall be by a minimum of two swing ties (close to 90 degrees apart).

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. Under regulations prescribed by the RE/COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor as indicated in the drawings or as authorized by the

RE/COR. 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.

B. When materials are transported in prosecution of the work, use only established public roads and roads on Cemetery property and, when authorized by the RE/COR, such temporary roads which

01 00 01 - 16 are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and maintained by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense including all necessary erosion and sediment control facilities. When necessary to cross new or existing curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, the Contractor must furnish install, maintain and remove adequate protection by well-constructed bridges.

B. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this contract, the Contractor may construct them immediately to facilitate building operations. These roads may be used by all who have business thereon within zone of building operations.

C. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at the time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.17 RE/COR'S FIELD OFFICE

A. Within fifteen days after receipt of "Notice to Proceed", provide, in the previous projects laydown area adjacent to Morgan Rd, a temporary field office, furniture, and minimum six-inch-deep gravel surfaced area for use of the RE/COR.

B. The field office shall be as described below and on site for the duration nof the contract work:

8’x10’ Ground Level Office (similar to United Rentals GLO 9240010) – monthly rental, delivery and pick up costs to be included.

• 120/240 volt, 60 amp, single phase, 3-wire, 60 HZ electric service

• GFCI outlet on exterior next to electrical panel

• (1) 48” LED light (some units have fluorescent lights)

• Wall mounted J-box for phone / data

• Corrugated steel exterior

• Insulation: R-35 ceiling, R-25 walls, R-15 under floor (some units are built with R-13 insulation on celling and walls only)

• Steel exterior doors with lever handle and deadbolt

• Puck lock on entry door

• 11,000 BTU wall mount heating / cooling unit

• Wood flooring with vinyl tile

• ¼” wood wall paneling (some units are built with HDPE wall covering)

• Desk with laminate top and wire shelf

• (3) vertical sliding, double pane, insulated windows with insect screens

• Interior mounted security bars on windows

• Cargo doors are welded shut and do not function Provide rain gutter over door to divert rain away from door.

H. General contractor shall submit floor plan for approval prior to installing field office.

L. The Contractor shall provide the following:

1. Electricity, and internet service,

5. One wall mounted first aid kit that meets or exceeds current OSHA and AMSI Z.803-1 requirements.

7. One 10 pound Tri-Class (ABC) dry chemical fire extinguishers.

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8. Five hard hats, white, full brim with ratchet headband system.

9. Five ANSI 207 Class 2 safety vest in lime color with two pockets.

10. Door mats and a boot scrape at exterior door..

M. For the duration of the RE/COR's occupancy, provide the following:

1. Satisfactory conditions in and around the field office and parking area including all necessary pest control to ensure infestation free areas.

2. Maintenance of gravel surfaced area, including the area for parking, in an acceptable condition for vehicle and foot traffic at all times.

3. Maintenance of utility services.

6. Photocopier/Printer/Scanner/ Machine (complete with installation, service, maintenance, supplies and payment of all monthly usages charges):

a. Minimum Photocopier/Printer requirements:

1)

2) Enlarging/reducing

3) Multi-size sheet feeder (8½” x11” to 11” x17”).

4) .

5) Two-sided and single-sided copying.

6) Network capability/connectivity

7) Color

8) GC to supply all paper and restock as needed.

b. Minimum Scanner requirements:

1) Scan to email and scan to folder capability.

2) PDF, TIFF, JPEG output format capability

3) Network capability/connectivity.

c.

d. All services, maintenance and supplies (including toner and paper) shall be same day service.

8. Internet, Data and Voice Equipment/Connection and Communications (complete installation, maintenance and payment of all monthly usage charges). Internet speed shall be sufficient for RE work (minimum 100 Mbps).

h. The Internet shall be next business day on-site support, maintenance and service.

N. The Contractor shall provide the following new items:

The list herein below indicates office furniture for the RE office facility. First is indicated the item number, followed by the number of the respective items to be provided, followed by the description and size of the items, with dimensions.

6. (1) Work table folding 30" x 48"

7.

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8. (1) Adjustable office swivel chair with arms – equal to HON Wave Mesh High-Back Task

Chair

9. (1) folding chair with padded seats.

14. (1) Bookcase to fit under built in laminated desk .

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P. At the completion of all work, including the punch list, the RE/COR's field office and facilities shall become the property of the Contractor and the Contractor shall remove same, including utility connections, from the Cemetery. The site shall be restored to original condition and finished in accordance with contract requirements and be left intact, including utility connections, for future use by Department of Veterans Affairs. The new chairs and new folding table shall become property of the VA.

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power will be permitted subject to compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by RE/COR. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the following provisions, the RE/COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned. Vibrations must be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall function to prevent coil freeze-up damage.

5. An allowance of $3000.00 for office supplies (not to include paper and toner) to be used by the RE office. Contractor shall provide a catalog with service to include 3-day service to the project site.

6. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

7. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use;

maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained

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