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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION

WASHINGTON, D.C.

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MEMPHIS NATIONAL CEMETERY

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MAINTENANCE BUILDINGS AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS

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PROJECT NO. 860CM3017C

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Memphis National Cemetery VA Project 860CM3017C Memphis Tennessee Bid Documents and Specifications Maintenance Building & Site Improvements June 2, 2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements

01 32 17 Network Analysis Schedules

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

01 42 19 Reference Standards

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 Cast-in-Place Concrete (Short Form)

03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting

04 05 31 Masonry Tuck Pointing

04 20 00 Unit Masonry

04 43 00 Natural Stone

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing

05 31 00 Steel Decking

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

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Maintenance Building & Site Improvements June 2, 2017

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing

07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation

07 27 26 Air Barriers

07 41 13 Standing Seam Metal Roofing

07 52 16 Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal

07 84 00 Firestopping

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts

08 71 00 Door Hardware

08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators

08 80 00 Glazing

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing

09 29 00 Gypsum Board

09 30 13 Ceramic Tiling

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories

09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring

09 68 00 Carpeting

09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 05 Interior Signage

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments

10 28 00 Toilet and Bath Accessories

10 44 13 Fire Extinguishers

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10 51 13 Metal Lockers

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

Not Used

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

DIVISON 14 - CONVEYING SYSTEMS

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results For Plumbing

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements For Plumbing Equipment

22 05 19 Meters And Gages For Plumbing Piping

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves For Plumbing Piping

22 05 33 Heat Tracing For Plumbing Piping

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary Sewerage

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage

22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters

22 34 00 Fuel Fired Domestic Water Heaters

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results For HVAC

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements For HVAC Equipment

23 05 41 Noise And Vibration Control For HVAC Piping And Equipment

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, And Balancing For HVAC

23 07 11 HVAC And Plumbing Insulation

23 13 23 Concrete Above Ground Fuel Storage

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping

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23 31 00 HVAC Ducts And Casings

23 34 00 HVAC Fans

23 37 00 Air Outlets And Inlets

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices

23 81 00 Unitary HVAC Equipment

23 81 43 Variable Refrigerant Volume Air-Source Heat Pumps

23 82 39 Unit Heaters

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements For Electrical Installations

26 05 21 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors And Cables (600 Volts

And Below)

26 05 26 Grounding And Bonding For Electrical Systems

26 05 33 Raceway And Boxes For Electrical Systems

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction

26 05 71 Electrical System Protective Device Study

26 24 16 Panelboards

26 27 26 Wiring Devices

26 29 11 Motor Starters

26 29 21 Disconnect Switches

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection

26 51 00 Interior Lighting

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements For Communications Installations

27 05 26 Grounding And Bonding For Communications Systems

27 05 33 Raceways And Boxes For Communications Systems

27 10 00 Network Cabling

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 16 11 Intrusion Detection System

28 23 00 Video Surveillance

28 31 00 Fire Detection And Alarm

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

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31 20 11 Earth Moving (Short Form)

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving

32 17 23 Pavement Markings

32 30 00 Site Furnishings

32 31 00 Ornamental Gate

32 90 00 Planting

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewerage Utilities

33 40 00 Storm Drainage Utilities

APPENDICES

EXHIBIT A Geotech Report

EXHIBIT B Material Supplied by VA

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

DRAWING NO. TITLE

X1.01 COVER SHEET

X1.02 INDEX SHEET

SITE PLANNING

D1.01 DEMOLITION PLAN - OVERALL

D1.02 DEMOLITION PLAN - ADMIN + MAINTENANCE AREA

D1.03 DEMOLITION PLAN – FRONT ENTRY

D1.04 DEMOLITION PLAN - DETAILS

C1.01 LAYOUT – OVERALL

C1.02 LAYOUT – ADMIN + MAINTENANCE AREA

C1.03 LAYOUT – FRONT ENTRY

C1.04 LAYOUT – ENTRY + MEMPHIS DRIVE

C1.05 LAYOUT – MEMPHIS DRIVE

C1.06 LAYOUT – MORGAN DRIVE

C1.07 LAYOUT – SHILOH CIRCLE

C1.10 TYPICAL PAVEMENT SECTIONS

C1.11 PAVEMENT DETAILS

C1.12 SITE DETAILS

C1.13 SITE FURNISHINGS

C1.14 ASSEMBLY AREA DETAILS

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C2.01 GRADING + UTILITIES – OVERALL

C2.02 GRADING + UTILITIES – ADMIN + MAINTENANCE AREA

C2.03 GRADING + UTILITIES – FRONT ENTRY

C2.04 GRADING + UTILITIES – ENTRY + MEMPHIS DRIVE

C2.05 GRADING + UTILITIES – MEMPHIS DRIVE

C2.06 GRADING + UTILITIES – MORGAN DRIVE

C2.07 GRADING + UTILITIES – SHILOH CIRCLE

C2.10 UTILITY DETAILS

C2.11 ROAD PROFILES

C2.12 ROAD PROFILES

C2.13 ROAD PROFILES

C2.14 ROAD PROFILES

C2.15 STORM SEWER PROFILES

C2.16 STORM SEWER PROFILES

C2.17 STORM SEWER PROFILES

L3.01 LANDSCAPE - OVERALL

L3.02 LANDSCAPE – ADMIN + MAINTENANCE AREA

L3.03 LANDSCAPE – FRONT ENTRY

L3.10 LANDSCAPE DETAILS

SURVEY

B1.01 SURVEY - OVERALL

B1.02 SURVEY - ENTRANCE & MEMPHIS DRIVE SOUTHWEST

B1.03 SURVEY - ADMIN & MAINTENANCE

B1.04 SURVEY - MEMPHIS DRIVE WEST

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B1.05 SURVEY - MEMPHIS DRIVE NORTH

B1.06 SURVEY - MEMPHIS DRIVE EAST

B1.07 SURVEY – MEMPHIS DRIVE SOUTH

B1.08 SURVEY – MORGAN DRIVE WEST

B1.09 SURVEY – SHILOH CIRCLE

B1.10 SURVEY – MORGAN DRIVE EAST

B1.11 SURVEY – COMMITTAL SHELTER SITE

B1.12 SURVEY – STORM SEWERS

ARCHITECTURAL

AD1.01 PARTIAL DEMOLITION PLANS

AS0.01 BUILDING CODE SUMMARY

AS0.02 ARCHITECTURAL ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

AS0.03 TYPICAL TOILET ROOM MOUNTING HEIGHTS AND STALL

CONFIGURATION DIAGRAMS

AS0.04 TYPICAL MOUNTING HEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONING

CONVENTIONS

AS0.05 TYPICAL RULES FOR MOUNTING HEIGHTS AND

LOCATIONS

AS0.06 TYPICAL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN LOCATIONS AND

CONFIGURATIONS

AS0.07 ISONOMETRIC VIEWS

AS1.00 PIC AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING - LAYOUT PLANS

AS1.11 STORAGE FLOOR AND ROOF PLAN

AS1.21 MAINTENANCE BUILDING FLOOR AND ROOF PLAN

AS2.01 PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER - EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

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AS2.11 STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE BUILDING EXTERIOR

ELEVATIONS

AS3.01 PIC/ADMIN, MAINTENANCE, AND STORAGE REFLECTED

CEILING PLANS

AS4.01 BUILDING SECTIONS

AS4.34 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE BUILDING - WALL

SECTIONS

AS4.52 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AS4.54 LOCKER ROOMS - ENLARGED PLAN AND ELEVATIONS

AS5.04 ENLARGED SECTION DETAILS

AS5.11 PLAN DETAILS

AS5.13 PLAN DETAILS

AS 5.22 CASE WORK DETAILS

AS9.01 FINISH AND MATERIAL SCHEDULE

AS9.02 PARTITION TYPES AND DETAILS

AS9.03 PARTITION DETAILS

AS9.11 PAVING PLAN

AS9.31 DOOR TYPES AND SCHEDULE

AS9.32 WINDOW TYPES

AS9.41 INTERIOR SIGNAGE

STRUCTURAL

SS0.01 STRUCTURAL ABBREVIATIONS AND LEGEND

SS0.02 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

SS0.03 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES AND SPECIAL INSPECTION

SCHEDULE

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SS0.04 WIND CLADDING LOAD DIAGRAMS

SB1.11 STORAGE BUILDING FOUNDATION AND ROOF FRAMING

PLAN

SB2.11 FOUNDATION SCHEDULES, SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SB2.21 TYPICAL GRADE WALL SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SB2.22 GRADE WALL SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SB2.31 SLAB ON GRADE SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SF3.11 COLUMN SCHEDULE, SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SF3.21 STEEL FRAMING SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SF3.31 STEEL ROOF SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SF5.11 MASONRY SCHEDULES, SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SF5.12 MASONRY SCHEDULES, SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SF6.11 SEISMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL

COMPONENTS

ELECTRICAL

ES0.01 ELECTRICAL ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

ES0.02 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

ES1.01 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

ES2.01 POWER PLAN

ES3.01 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN

ES4.01 FIRE ALARM PLAN

ES5.01 ELECTRICAL RISER DIAGRAM

ES5.02 TELECOM DETAILS

ES6.01 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

ES7.01 LIGHTING FIXTURE SCHEDULE

ES8.01 ELECTRICAL PANELBOARD SCHEDULES

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MECHANICAL

MH0.01 MECHANICAL ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

MHD2.01 MAINTENANCE OFFICE DEMOLITION PLAN

MH2.02 MAINTENANCE OFFICE AND SHED HVAC PLAN

MH3.01 MECHANICAL PIPING PLAN

MH6.01 DETAILS

MH7.01 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

MH8.01 MECHANICAL CONTROLS LEGEND

MH8.02 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

PLUMBING

PL0.01 PLUMBING SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND GENERAL

NOTES

PLD2.01 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN – MAINTENANCE BLDG

PL2.02 PLUMBING FLOOR AND ROOF PLAN – STORAGE BLDG

PL2.03 PLUMBING FLOOR AND ROOF PLAN – MAINTENANCE BLDG

PL5.01 PLUMBING RISER DIAGRAMS

PL7.01 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

SECURITY

SC0.01 REFERENCE SHEET

SC1.01 PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER

SC1.02 MAINTENANCE BUILDING

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SC1.03 PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER – CONDUIT LAYOUT

SC1.04 MAINTENANCE BUILDING – CONDUIT LAYOUT

SC5.01 DETAIL SHEET

SC5.02 DETAIL SHEET

SC6.01 RISER DIAGRAM

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 COTR'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT USED)

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.19 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.20 TESTS

1.21 INSTRUCTIONS

1.22 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.23 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.24 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.25 SAFETY SIGN

1.26 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.27 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.28 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.29 PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

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1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, roads and other site features as noted on the plans , and furnish all labor , equipment and materials not supplied by the VA, and supervision to renovate former public information center and maintenance building, construct new maintenance storage areas and associated operations yard security wall, new roads, irrigation system repairs, utilities and other site features as required by drawings, specifications and terms and conditions herein including:

1. The Renovated Maintenance Office will include offices, locker rooms and a break room for the maintenance staff. A paved operations yard will have covered storage for bulk material; covered storage for maintenance equipment and a masonry security wall.

2. Roadway, storm drainage, landscape, and other site improvements are included in this project.

3. Repair of the existing irrigation system along the previously installed portions of Memphis Drive (portions north of Morgan

Drive). Repair of exiting irrigation system damaged as result of any new work performed under this project. Design and installation of irrigation system zones in area surrounding new PIC/Admin building.

4. Materials supplied by the VA are listed in Appendix C and are all stored on the cemetery premises.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders are encouraged but may be made only by appointment with the Cemetery Director.

C. Offices of SmithGroupJJR, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by the COTR or his duly authorized representative.

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

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E. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

F. Training:

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

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

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. Work includes demolition, earthwork, building construction and, building alterations ( including masonry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing) , site work to include, roads, walks, grading, drainage, irrigation, utility systems ( including electrical, data, communication, water, sanitary and storm water) and other work shown on the plans and contained in the specifications. See drawing C1.01 for graphic depiction of overall layout. See Appendix C for list of materials supplied by the VA for this project.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, electronic specifications and drawings will be furnished.

B. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at

Contractor's expense.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

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2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days notice to the COTR 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 COTR.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the CO.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

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 COTR immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

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7. All electronic information shall be stored in a specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document

Management Software (EDMS).

a. Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the

EDMS system.

b. “Sensitive information” including drawings and other documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryption procedures are followed.

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this

Article to the extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

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

E84-2009a ..........Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2010 ............Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2008 ............Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2009 ...........Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2008 ............National Electrical Code

241-2009 ...........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 COTR/Cemetery Director for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33

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

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Documentation shall be provided to the COTR that individuals have undergone the Contractor’s safety briefing.

B. 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.

C. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3m (10 feet).

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

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

COTR/Cemetery Director.

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

COTR.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

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

J. 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.

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

L. 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 COTR. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its

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B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage trailers, office trailers) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the COTR 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 COTR, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

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

Contractor when and as authorized by the COTR. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the

Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads. (FAR

52.236-10)

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COTR.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of the Cemetery applicable to their conduct.

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

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas. Provide unobstructed access to the

Cemetery areas required to remain in operation.

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

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a. 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.

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

Contractor developed phasing plan approved by the COTR prior to the start of construction.

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

H. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, the Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COTR.

I. When a building is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility therefore.

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1. The Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. The Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, the Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of the site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans

Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from the Contractor's employee.

J. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the Cemetery at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems, they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COTR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COTR. 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 COTR, 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 for additional requirements.

2. The Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COTR, and Cemetery Director, in writing, 48 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.

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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 COTR.

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

K. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

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

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times.

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

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

N. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the COTR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with Cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the

01 00 00 - 9 interment services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workmen shall not pass through the service area during this period:

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

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

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

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

B. Final Cleanup:

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

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

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COTR.

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

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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.

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the COTR may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the

Contractor. (FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

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

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

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Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate NCA

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 provide 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.

1.10 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

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

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C. At the Contractor's own expense, the Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by the Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems which are indicated on drawings and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

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

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

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(FAR 52.236-4)

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

C. A copy of the subsurface exploration report is included as an Appendix to this document and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

D. The Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine the site of work and logs of borings and, after investigation, decide for themselves the character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to the Department of Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A. A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall

01 00 00 - 13 perform services specified herein and in other specification sections.

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

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

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

Contractor shall 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. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the COTR. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the COTR until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the COTR may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the

Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and/or addition to each existing building, lines for each gravesite control monument, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, roads, parking lots, gravesite control monuments, are in accordance with lines 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 in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

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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 COTR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

D. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses, 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 such certification to the COTR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, the Contractor shall also furnish to the COTR 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. Northing/Easting coordinate locations of all water, sanitary, storm, gas and irrigation structures, directional fittings, control wire and lines.

E. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the COTR with reproducible drawings, in Autocad form, at the scale of the contract drawings, showing the finished grade on the grid developed for constructing the work, including burial monuments and fifty foot stationing along new road centerlines. These drawings shall bear the seal of the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

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

Article "Professional Surveying Services".

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1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, 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 COTR's review, as often as requested.

C. The Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings to the COTR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COTR.

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

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Cemetery property and, when authorized by the COTR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense.

When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected 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.

1.16 COTR'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT USED)

1.17 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 COTR. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the following provisions, the COTR 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

01 00 00 - 16 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. 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.

6. 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 and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

Burners, pumps, feedwater heaters and auxiliary equipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating personnel. Burner water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment.

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

1.18 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workmen) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections, or when approved by COTR provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all

01 00 00 - 17 connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

B. Contractor may have for use of the Contractor's workmen, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to the Contractor by the Cemetery.

The Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by the Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive the Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.19 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the COTR, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the

Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia.

C. The Contractor shall install meters at the Contractor's expense and furnish the Cemetery a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

D. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials:

E. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Cemetery electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices

01 00 00 - 18 providing temporary heat. Where not available the contractor shall supply power via portable generators at own expense.

F. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Cemetery water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection. The Contractor shall meter and pay for required water.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at COTR's discretion) of use of…