36C78618B0355-003.pdf

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PROJECT NUMBER 818-MM18-01

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION TITLE

01 00 02 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

01 35 26 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS – ELECTRICAL WORK

01 42 19 REFERENCE STANDARDS

07 92 22 JOINT SEALANTS – ELECTRICAL WORK

26 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

26 05 19 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 33 RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 41 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION

31 20 11 EARTH MOVING – SHORT FORM

31 20 12 EARTHWORK (UTILITY TRENCHING)

32 01 17 ASPHALT PAVEMENT REPAIR

32 84 00 LAWN IRRIGATION SYSTEM

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SECTION 01 00 02

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor shall furnish all tools, labor, materials, equipment, and professional design services to perform work at the Massachusetts National Cemetery as required by the work scope, drawings and specifications to develop a new in ground cremains burial section for Section CS2.

B. The Contractor shall comply with the following General Project Requirements:

1. CONTRACTOR SHALL READ AND COMPLY WITH ALL CONDITIONS OF THIS CONTRACT

INCLUDING THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION AS IT RELATES TO ALL

REQUIREMENTS, PRODUCTS & MATERIALS, SUBMITTALS, TESTING, AND

EXECUTION.

2. CONTRACTOR SHALL HAVE HARD COPIES OF ALL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, DRAWINGS,

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, AND ALL PERMIT APPROVALS AT THE PROJECT SITE

AT ALL TIME.

3. CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT BEGIN ANY EXCAVATION UNTIL ALL THE APPROPRIATE

UNDERGROUND UTILITES HAVE BEEN LOCATED AND MARKED IN THE FIELD.

4. CONTRACTOR SHALL MINIMIZE THE NEED FOR RESTORATION TO THE LAWNS,

PAVEMENT, OR OTHER FEATURE ALONG THE PATH OF THE WORK.

5. CONTRACTOR SHALL CONDUCT WORK WITH THE SPECIAL CARE, REVERENCE,

DIGNITY, AND RESPECT THAT ACKNOWLEDGE THE CEMETERY AS THE FINAL RESTING

PLACE THAT COMMEMORATES THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE THAT SERVICE MEMBERS,

VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES MADE FOR OUR NATION.

6. CONTRACTOR SHALL KEEP THE PROJECT WORK SITE CLEAN AND TIGHTY AT ALL

TIME. AT THE END OF EACH WORK DAY, ALL MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE

STORED IN A DESIGNATED PLACE PER THE CEMETARY DIRECTOR.

C. The Contractor shall furnish all tools, labor, materials, equipment, services, and related services to perform work described within the Contract, Statement of Work, Technical Specification, and Drawings.

D. Contractor shall read and comply with all conditions of this contract including the technical specification as it relates to all requirements, products & materials, submittals, testing, and execution.

E. Contractor is strongly encouraged to inspect the site where work is to be performed and to satisfy his or her self, regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance. The Contractor shall evaluate the project area and existing layout of section CS1 and the existing irrigation system.

F. Contractor shall pay for private locator to locate all underground utilities within the project areas. There shall be no excavation until all utilities have been located and marked in the field.

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G. The Contractor shall read all contract documents including the statement of work, general conditions, and the technical specifications prior to any scheduling of work and submittals to the cor.

H. Contractor shall hire a qualified surveying professional to conduct topographic work in the area of Section CS2 and the approximate area of clearing and excavation on the northeast portion of Section CS2.

I. Contractor shall submit to the COR within thirty (30) days of Notice to Proceed an “Existing Conditions” topographic survey plan and a “Preliminary Grading Plan” at appropriate scale showing 1 foot contours, limit of clearing, limit of excavation, and proposed top of pipe elevations for the irrigation system distribution lines.

J. Contractor will need to submit to the COR within twenty (20) days a “Final Grading Plan” that incorporates the comments and final edits of the COR and VA Project Engineer for approval. Once approved, “Clearing” and “Excavation” work can begin by the Contractor.

K. Contractor shall ensure that all appropriate Erosion & Sediment control measures are in place prior to any disturbance of soil.

L. Contractor shall haul all excavated material to existing stockpile areas on site at the National Cemetery. Coordination with the COR and the National Cemetery Director is required.

M. Contractor shall rough grade all disturbed areas and provide finish grading within the Section CS2 limits of work. Finish grade per approved “Final Grading Plan”.

N. The Contractor shall provide and install control markers on a 60’ x 60’ grid as shown on the drawings. Control marker types and details are shown on drawing 818-mm18-01-002. The contractor will be required to submit shop drawings and other submittals as part of this work regarding control markers. The control markers shall be set at depth and finished grade as shown on the drawings.

O. The Contractor shall provide all hydraulic calculations, design layout, material, equipment, and labor to connect and extend the existing irrigation system that feeds section cs1 so that it will feed proposed section cs2. The general alignment of the irrigation system will be placed in the center of the irrigation isles as shown on the drawings.

P. Prior to construction, Contractor to provide design drawings and details for the irrigation system to fully irrigate this area. The Contractor shall install the required fittings to facilitate the ease of future connections and extensions. Provide new valves as necessary. Use products to match existing.

Q. The Contractor shall install irrigation distribution lines per location and elevations shown on the approved “Final Grading Plan”.

R. Install new irrigation control wiring throughout this section to provide full functionality of automatic sprinklers. Install new irrigation control wiring per specifications and in schedule 40 PVC direct burial pipe, buried minimum 2’ below grade. Trench, excavate, backfill, and

01 00 02 -3 perform any road repairs as per project specifications and as necessary to install this control wiring.

S. Contractor shall obtain COR approval for final location of “Watering Station” and “Section Marker” prior to installation.

T. The Contractor shall establish turf in the burial area of section cs2 and the surrounding area. The sodding area must be cleared of all roots, limbs, large rocks, and other vegetation. The sodding area shall be top dressed with a minimum of 4 inches of topsoil to facilitate turf establishment and the placement of sodding.

U. The Contractor shall provide copies of As-Built Drawings as follows: Two paper copies, and two CD/DVD’s with drawings in PDF format.

V. Boring under roads and walks will only be undertaken in areas where there are no other utilities present.

W. All disturbed grass areas shall be restored with topsoil and seed or sod IMMEDIATELY per Section 31 20 12 Earthwork (Utility Trenching) Item 3.5 “Lawn Restoration”.

1.2 DRAWINGS

A. The following Drawings are made part of this Contract:

1. 818-MM18-01-001 “Site Plan / Project Location”

2. 818-MM18-01-002 “Section CS2 Layout Plan”

3. 818-MM18-01-003 “Detail Sheet”

1.3 SITE VISIT

A. Bidders may inspect the site, investigate by observation, and Request

Information via (RFI) and responses through the Contracting Office to satisfy their understanding of the work to be done, all general, local and technical conditions that may affect the cost and the feasibility of their proposal. In no event, shall failure of the Bidder to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after Award.

B. Bidders planning to conduct a site visit shall contact the Cemetery

Director or Foreman to make arrangements at the following:

Government POC:

Massachusetts National Cemetery (Station #818)

Richard Wallace, Cemetery Director

(508)563-7113 x 107

Richard.Wallace1@va.gov mailto:Richard.Wallace1@va.gov

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NCA District Engineer POC:

Michael Carcanague, P.E.

North Atlantic District (NAD) Supervisor Engineer

(215) 381-3787 (ext. 4054)

Michael.Carcanague@va.gov

1.4 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor foreman shall be onsite during all work activities and shall have completed OSHA 30-hour training. All other employees and sub-contractors shall have as a minimum, 10-hour OSHA training. Prior to commencing work, Contractor shall provide proof that an 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.

B. Contractor shall provide safeguards, including warning signs, barricades, temporary fences, warning lights, and other similar items that are required for protection of all personnel during demolition and removal operations.

C. Contractor shall ensure that all Fire and Safety Rules observed in performance of work: Wherever a cutting torch or other equipment that might cause a fire is used, the Contractor shall provide and maintain fire extinguishers nearby ready for immediate use. Contractor shall instruct all possible users in use of fire extinguishers.

1.5 PERFORMANCE DETAILS

A. Contractor shall complete all work within 90 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, subject to all terms, conditions, provisions and schedules of the contract. No cost time extension will be considered for cold weather delays as requested by the Contractor.

B. Work Hours: Work may be performed between the normal hours of 8:00 a.m.

and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The following conditions also may applicable:

1. At the Contractor’s request; with prior coordination with the Cemetery

Director and with the written permission of the COR; work will also be permitted to be scheduled for weekends and/or Holidays, only in the following situations:

mailto:Michael.Carcanague@va.gov

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2. In emergency situations caused by the Contractor, or when severe adverse weather prohibits work during the week, the Contractor shall arrange to work on weekends and/or holidays to meet the contract performance period.

3. The Government will not compensate the Contractor for any alternate work schedules needed to complete all contract work within the contract performance period.

4. No work will be permitted during Memorial Day or Veteran’s Day weekend activities or during any other Federal Holidays.

5. No work will be performed at the immediate site of a scheduled interment or ceremony.

6. Notwithstanding, if any work under this contract is required outside of the VA's normal working hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through

Friday excluding holidays), the Contractor shall coordinate with the

Cemetery Director and COR and request a deviation in writing to the

COR at least 72 hours in advance.

C. When working on a Government site, the Contractor shall coordinate with the Cemetery Director daily, before start of work, the daily work schedule to ensure that no work is being performed at the immediate site of a scheduled interment or ceremony. The Contractor shall note the following:

1. Burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over

Contractor activities. Cemetery interment services cannot be disturbed at any time.

2. To cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities, the

Contractor shall cease all work in areas where burials are taking place.

3. Contractor equipment and personnel are prohibited from passing through the procession or service area during the burial period.

D. The Contractor shall execute daily work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of materials, debris, equipment and vehicles at all times. Materials and equipment shall not be stored in other than assigned areas. At the end of each day the Contractor shall maintain all Contractor and Government

01 00 02 -6 property impacted by the Contractor’s performance of work in a high standard of quality and cleanliness required for a national shrine.

E. Contractor personnel are subject to the cemetery rules of conduct. The

Contractor is responsible for ensuring that no contract work causes any committal service, ceremony, procession or visitation to be delayed, altered, or otherwise impacted in such a way that the dignity, security, or safety of the event or visit is compromised.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Contractor, employees, and Sub-Contractors shall coordinate parking and access with the Cemetery Director.

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

Cemetery Director or 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. Contractor shall coordinate all work and obtain and pay for any required permits necessary for completion of this project.

B. The Contractor shall use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the

Contracting Officer Representative. 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 utilities, curbs, sidewalks, roads, or any other site feature.

C. Construction Fence shall be required only when required as noted on construction drawings or as directed by the COR. Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, seven feet minimum height, around the construction area when 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 15 inches. Bottom of fences shall

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COR.

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

E. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such utility services to the COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption.

Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

Cemetery may not occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

G. Major interruptions of any other system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

H. 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 at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

I. The Contractor shall minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Cemetery traffic and 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.

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

J. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor shall cooperate and coordinate with the

Cemetery Director, through the COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the interment services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workmen shall not pass through the service area during this period:

1. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work 24 hours in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's

Day and/or Federal holidays, to ensure that all areas of operation adjacent to existing burial plots are clean and immaculate before these dates.

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

K. The Contractor shall clean any Government property; including cemetery structures, headstones and monuments; that are soiled or stained because of Contractor's performance. The Contractor shall wash-down with water all soiled or stained structures, headstones and monuments at the end of each workday. Any such cleaning or washing shall be brought to the immediate attention of the COR prior to cleaning or washing. No hazardous chemicals shall be used at any time on Government property.

L. At the end of each work day, the Contractor shall remove all debris from the cemetery site resulting from the performance of the work. The

Contractor shall ensure at all times that rubbish and trash generated by the Contractor is kept clear of vehicular and pedestrian traffic throughout the site. The Government will not provide receptacle(s) for disposal of debris related to this contract. The Contractor will be permitted to place trash receptacle dumpsters in the COR approved staging area at the National Cemetery.

1.7 Contractor Personnel Standards of Behavior

(Work on a Government Installation)

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A. Dignity Clause:

1. Every action by Contractor personnel at a national cemetery shall be performed with the special care, reverence, dignity, and respect that acknowledge the cemetery as the final resting place that commemorates the service and sacrifice that service members, Veterans and their families made for our Nation.

Critically important is the awareness required of the Contractor employees of the remains buried in the grounds where the work is performed. The utmost care shall be given to these remains and the headstones and flat grave markers that mark those gravesites and memorialize the service of individuals.

2. Contractors shall not walk, stand, lean, sit or jump on headstones or markers. Nor shall they drive over them.

Contractor personnel should use tools approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), such as shovels, pry bars or pinch bars to lift flat markers out of the ground; pick axes are not an acceptable tool.

B. Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings at the cemetery.

Possession of weapons is prohibited from any cemetery buildings and grounds. Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court

C. Contractor personnel are required to adhere to the following standards of dress, conduct, supervision and training while performing work on a Government Installation. Any violations shall be subject to immediate enforcement action by the Contracting Officer if these standards are not met. Contractor is responsible for training and safety precautions prescribed by OSHA regarding safety equipment and devices. Contractor personnel shall:

(1) Be fully clothed at all times, to include upper garment to cover body from the waist to the neck and long pants or slacks. Garments, which have a message, slogan or printing of any kind other than the Contractor’s business attire, are prohibited. Uniforms are acceptable.

(2) Maintain a neat and professional appearance throughout its workforce, vehicles, equipment, and maintenance areas. Uniforms are acceptable. If uniforms are used, they must be in unison among all employees.

(3) Not engage in loud or boisterous behavior, angry outbursts or use profane or abusive language at any time on Government premises. Playing radios and/or

01 00 02 -10 electronic games/devices shall only be done at lunchtime and in a designated break area. Due to the sensitive mission of the cemetery, Contractor employees shall come into daily contact with grieving individuals, therefore Contractor employees shall exercise and exhibit absolute decorum, courtesy, and respect while within the cemetery or at its perimeter or entrances. Inquiries from cemetery visitors shall be politely referred to Government cemetery staff.

Gratuities of any kind are strictly prohibited.

(4) Consume food and beverage only within areas designated by the cemetery director (or his/her designated representative). Intoxication, and violence or criminal acts of any kind shall not be tolerated and is cause for immediate removal from a Government Installation. Use or sale of intoxicating beverages and/or drugs is strictly prohibited and use of tobacco products is only allowed in specific areas designated by the Cemetery Director (or his/her designated representative).

(5) Only take breaks/rest periods, lunch breaks and bathrooms breaks in the Contractor Break Area, designated by the Cemetery Director (or his/her designated representative), not in the field.

Misconduct shall form the basis for immediate contract enforcement action, to include immediate removal from the cemetery.

(6) The Contractor shall ensure that his/her employees (including Contractor Consultants, Sub-Contractors, etc.) are aware of all the terms and conditions set forth in the contract regarding the “Dignity Clause”, their performance, and conduct while at the Cemetery.

1.8 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

01 00 02 -11 limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect 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 utilities, facilities, or any site condition 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 Contracting

Officer Representative will have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor or withhold from any payments.

1.9 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified. The

Contractor shall do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric systems without approval of the COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the 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 in the Contract.

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

C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are 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).

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1.10 LAYOUT OF WORK

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

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

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

1.11 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. When necessary, Contractor shall provide temporary sanitary toilet accommodations. Coordinate location with Cemetery Director. Keep such places clean and free from flies. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition of Temporary Toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.12 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. 120 outlets may be available and shall be coordinated with the COR for use if necessary.

B. Water for Construction: Furnish temporary water service.

1. Contractor may obtain water by connecting to the Cemetery water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code.

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 COR’s discretion of use of water from

Cemetery's system.

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SECTION 01 33 23

SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This specification defines the general requirements and procedures for submittals. A submittal is information submitted for VA review to establish compliance with the contract documents.

B. Detailed submittal requirements are found in the technical sections of the contract specifications. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective technical specifications at no additional cost to the government.

C. VA approval of a submittal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist. The Contractor is responsible for fully complying with all contract requirements and the satisfactory construction of all work, including the need to check, confirm, and coordinate the work of all subcontractors for the project.

Non-compliant material incorporated in the work will be removed and replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Preconstruction Submittals: Submittals which are required prior to issuing contract notice to proceed or starting construction. For example, Certificates of insurance; Surety bonds; Site-specific safety plan;

Construction progress schedule; Schedule of values; Submittal register;

List of proposed subcontractors.

B. Shop Drawings: Drawings, diagrams, and schedules specifically prepared to illustrate some portion of the work. Drawings prepared by or for the

Contractor to show how multiple systems and interdisciplinary work will be integrated and coordinated.

C. Product Data: Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions, and brochures, which describe and illustrate size, physical appearance, and other characteristics of materials, systems, or equipment for some portion of the work. Samples of warranty language when the contract requires extended product warranties.

D. Samples: Physical examples of materials, equipment, or workmanship that illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of a material or product and establish standards by which the work can be judged. Color samples from the manufacturer's standard line (or custom color samples if specified) to be used in selecting or approving colors for the project.

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Field samples and mock-ups constructed to establish standards by which the ensuing work can be judged.

E. Design Data: Calculations, mix designs, analyses, or other data pertaining to a part of work.

F. Test Reports: Report which includes findings of a test required to be performed by the Contractor on an actual portion of the work. Report which includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

G. Certificates: Document required of Contractor, or of a manufacturer, supplier, installer, or subcontractor through Contractor. The purpose is to document procedures, acceptability of methods, or personnel qualifications for a portion of the work.

H. Manufacturer's Instructions: Pre-printed material describing installation of a product, system, or material, including special notices and MSDS concerning impedances, hazards, and safety precautions.

I. Manufacturer's Field Reports: Documentation of the testing and verification actions taken by manufacturer's representative at the job site on a portion of the work, during or after installation, to confirm compliance with manufacturer's standards or instructions. The documentation must indicate whether the material, product, or system has passed or failed the test.

J. Operation and Maintenance Data: Manufacturer data that is required to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment, including manufacturer's help, parts list, and product line documentation. This data shall be incorporated in an operations and maintenance manual.

K. Closeout Submittals: Documentation necessary to properly close out a construction contract. For example, Record Drawings and as-built drawings. Also, submittal requirements necessary to properly close out a phase of construction on a multi-phase contract.

1.3 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

A. The submittal register will list items of equipment and materials for which submittals are required by the specifications. This list may not be all inclusive and additional submittals may be required by the specifications.

The Contractor is not relieved from supplying submittals required by the contract documents but which have been omitted from the submittal register.

B. The submittal register will serve as a scheduling document for submittals and will be used to control submittal actions throughout the contract period.

C. The VA will provide the initial submittal register in electronic format.

Thereafter, the Contractor shall track all submittals by maintaining a

01 33 23 - 3 complete list, including completion of all data columns, including dates on which submittals are received and returned by the VA.

D. The Contractor shall update the submittal register as submittal actions occur and maintain the submittal register at the project site until final acceptance of all work by Contracting Officer.

E. The Contractor shall submit formal monthly updates to the submittal register in electronic format. Each monthly update shall document actual submission and approval dates for each submittal.

1.4 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULING

A. Submittals are to be scheduled, submitted, reviewed, and approved prior to the acquisition of the material or equipment.

B. Coordinate scheduling, sequencing, preparing, and processing of submittals with performance of work so that work will not be delayed by submittal processing. Allow time for potential resubmittal.

C. No delay costs or time extensions will be allowed for time lost in late submittals or resubmittals.

D. All submittals are required to be approved prior to the start of the specified work activity.

1.5 SUBMITTAL PREPARATION

A. Each submittal is to be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements.

B. Collect required data for each specific material, product, unit of work, or system into a single submittal. Prominently mark choices, options, and portions applicable to the submittal. Partial submittals will not be accepted for expedition of construction effort. Submittal will be returned without review if incomplete.

C. If available product data is incomplete, provide Contractor-prepared documentation to supplement product data and satisfy submittal requirements.

D. All irrelevant or unnecessary data shall be removed from the submittal to facilitate accuracy and timely processing. Submittals that contain the excessive amount of irrelevant or unnecessary data will be returned with review.

E. Provide a transmittal form for each submittal with the following information:

1. Project title, location and number.

2. Construction contract number.

3. Date of the drawings and revisions.

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4. Name, address, and telephone number of subcontractor, supplier, manufacturer, and any other subcontractor associated with the submittal.

5. List paragraph number of the specification section and sheet number of the contract drawings by which the submittal is required.

6. When a resubmission, add alphabetic suffix on submittal description.

For example, submittal 18 would become 18A, to indicate resubmission.

7. Product identification and location in project.

F. The Contractor is responsible for reviewing and certifying that all submittals are in compliance with contract requirements before submitting for VA review. Proposed deviations from the contract requirements are to be clearly identified. All deviations submitted must include a side by side comparison of item being proposed against item specified. Failure to point out deviations will result in the VA requiring removal and replacement of such work at the Contractor's expense.

G. Stamp, sign, and date each submittal transmittal form indicating action taken. Stamp used by the Contractor on the submittal transmittal form to certify that the submittal meets contract requirements is to be similar to the following:

| CONTRACTOR |

| (Firm Name) |

| Approved |

| Approved with corrections as noted on submittal data and/or |

| attached sheets(s) |

| SIGNATURE: |

| TITLE: |

| DATE: |

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1.6 SUBMITTAL FORMAT AND TRANSMISSION

A. Provide submittals in electronic format, with the exception of material samples. Use PDF as the electronic format, unless otherwise specified or directed by the Contracting Officer.

B. Compile the electronic submittal file as a single, complete document. Name the electronic submittal file specifically according to its contents.

C. Electronic files must be of sufficient quality that all information is legible. Generate PDF files from original documents so that the text included in the PDF file is both searchable and can be copied. If documents are scanned, Optical Character Resolution (OCR) routines are required.

D. E-mail electronic submittal documents smaller than 5MB in size to e-mail addresses as directed by the COR.

E. Provide electronic documents over 5MB through an electronic FTP file sharing system. Confirm that the electronic FTP file sharing system can be accessed from the VA computer network. The Contractor is responsible for setting up, providing, and maintaining the electronic FTP file sharing system for the construction contract period of performance.

F. Provide hard copies of submittals when requested by the Contracting

Officer. Up to 3 additional hard copies of any submittal may be requested at the discretion of the COR, at no additional cost to the VA.

1.7 SAMPLES

A. Submit two sets of physical samples showing range of variation, for each required item.

B. Where samples are specified for selection of color, finish, pattern, or texture, submit the full set of available choices for the material or product specified.

C. When color, texture, or pattern is specified by naming a particular manufacturer and style, include one sample of that manufacturer and style, for comparison.

D. Before submitting samples, the Contractor is to ensure that the materials or equipment will be available in quantities required in the project. No change or substitution will be permitted after a sample has been approved.

E. The VA reserves the right to disapprove any material or equipment which previously has proven unsatisfactory in service.

F. Physical samples supplied maybe requested back for use in the project after reviewed and approved.

1.8 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

A. Submit data specified for a given item within 30 calendar days after the item is delivered to the contract site.

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B. In the event the Contractor fails to deliver O&M Data within the time limits specified, the Contracting Officer may withhold from progress payments 50 percent of the price of the item with which such O&M Data are applicable.

1.9 TEST REPORTS

A. The COR may require specific test after work has been installed or completed which could require contractor to repair test area at no additional cost to contract.

1.10 VA REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS AND RFIS

A. The VA will review all submittals for compliance with the technical requirements of the contract documents. The COR for this project will review all submittals and determining contractual compliance.

B. Period of review for submittals begins when the COR receives submittal from the Contractor.

C. Period of review for each resubmittal is the same as for initial submittal.

D. VA review period is 15 working days for submittals.

E. VA review period is 10 working days for RFIs.

F. The VA will return submittals to the Contractor with the following notations:

1. "Approved": authorizes the Contractor to proceed with the work covered.

2. "Approved as noted": authorizes the Contractor to proceed with the work covered provided the Contractor incorporates the noted comments and makes the noted corrections.

3. "Disapproved, revise and resubmit": indicates noncompliance with the contract requirements or that submittal is incomplete. Resubmit with appropriate changes and corrections. No work shall proceed for this item until resubmittal is approved.

4. "Not reviewed": indicates submittal does not have evidence of being reviewed and approved by Contractor or is not complete. A submittal marked "not reviewed" will be returned with an explanation of the reason it is not reviewed. Resubmit submittals after taking appropriate action.

1.11 APPROVED SUBMITTALS

A. The VA approval of submittals is not to be construed as a complete check, and indicates only that the general method of construction, materials, detailing, and other information are satisfactory.

B. VA approval of a submittal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist. The Contractor is responsible for fully complying with all contract requirements and the

01 33 23 - 7 satisfactory construction of all work, including the need to check, confirm, and coordinate the work of all subcontractors for the project.

Non-compliant material incorporated in the work will be removed and replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

C. After submittals have been approved, no resubmittal for the purpose of substituting materials or equipment will be considered unless accompanied by an explanation of why a substitution is necessary.

D. Retain a copy of all approved submittals at project site, including approved samples.

1.12 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

A. Payment for materials incorporated in the work will not be made if required approvals have not been obtained.

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SECTION 01 35 26

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS – ELECTRICAL WORK

1.1 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:

A. Latest publications listed below form part of this Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

B. American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE):

A10.1-2011...........Pre-Project & Pre-Task Safety and Health

Planning

A10.34-2012..........Protection of the Public on or Adjacent to

Construction Sites

A10.38-2013..........Basic Elements of an Employer’s Program to

Provide a Safe and Healthful Work Environment

American National Standard Construction and

Demolition Operations

C. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

70-2014..............National Electrical Code

70B-2013.............Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment

Maintenance

70E-2015 ............Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

241-2013.............Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

D. U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1904 .........Reporting and Recording Injuries & Illnesses

29 CFR 1910 .........Safety and Health Regulations for General

Industry

29 CFR 1926 .........Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

Industry

CPL 2-0.124..........Multi-Employer Citation Policy

E. VHA Directive 2005-007

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1.2 DEFINITIONS:

A. OSHA “Competent Person” (CP). One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings and working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees, and who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them (see 29

CFR 1926.32(f)).

B. "Qualified Person" means one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience, has successfully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.

C. High Visibility Accident. Any mishap which may generate publicity or high visibility.

D. Accident/Incident Criticality Categories:

“No impact” – near miss incidents that should be investigated but are not required to be reported to the VA;

“Minor incident/impact” – incidents that require first aid or result in minor equipment damage (less than $5000). These incidents must be investigated but are not required to be reported to the VA;

“Moderate incident/impact” – Any work-related injury or illness that results in:

1. Days away from work (any time lost after day of injury/illness onset);

2. Restricted work;

3. Transfer to another job;

4. Medical treatment beyond first aid;

5. Loss of consciousness;

6. A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional, even if it did not result in (1) through (5) above or,

7. Any incident that leads to major equipment damage (greater than $5000).

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These incidents must be investigated and are required to be reported to the VA;

“Major incident/impact” – Any mishap that leads to fatalities, hospitalizations, amputations, and losses of an eye as a result of contractors’ activities. Or any incident which leads to major property damage (greater than $20,000) and/or may generate publicity or high visibility. These incidents must be investigated and are required to be reported to the VA as soon as practical, but not later than 2 hours after the incident.

F. Medical Treatment. Treatment administered by a physician or by registered professional personnel under the standing orders of a physician. Medical treatment does not include first aid treatment even through provided by a physician or registered personnel.

1.3 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:

A. In addition to the detailed requirements included in the provisions of this contract, comply with 29 CFR 1926, comply with 29 CFR 1910 as incorporated by reference within 29 CFR 1926, comply with ASSE A10.34, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, criteria, rules and regulations.

B. Submit matters of interpretation of standards for resolution before starting work. Where the requirements of this specification, applicable laws, criteria, ordinances, regulations, and referenced documents vary, the most stringent requirements govern except with specific approval and acceptance by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1.4 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP):

A. The APP (aka Construction Safety & Health Plan) shall interface with the

Contractor's overall safety and health program. Include any portions of the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the APP in the applicable APP element and ensure it is site-specific.

B. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for all worksite safety and health of each subcontractor(s).

Contractors are responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract and the penalties for noncompliance, coordinating the work to prevent one craft from interfering with or creating hazardous working conditions for other crafts, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

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C. The APP shall be prepared as follows:

1. Written in English by a qualified person who is employed by the Prime

Contractor articulating the specific work and hazards pertaining to the contract (model language can be found in ASSE A10.33).

Specifically articulating the safety requirements found within these

VA contract safety specifications.

2. Address both the Prime Contractors and the subcontractors work operations.

3. State measures to be taken to control hazards associated with materials, services, or equipment provided by suppliers.

4. Address all the elements/sub-elements and in order as follows:

a. SIGNATURE SHEET. Title, signature, and phone number of the following:

1) Plan preparer (Qualified Person such as corporate safety staff person or contracted Certified Safety Professional with construction safety experience);

2) Plan approver (company/corporate officers authorized to obligate the company);

3) Plan concurrence (e.g., Chief of Operations, Corporate Chief of

Safety, Corporate Industrial Hygienist, project manager or superintendent, project safety professional). Provide concurrence of other applicable corporate and project personnel

(Contractor).

b. BACKGROUND INFORMATION. List the following:

1) Contractor;

2) Contract number;

3) Project name;

4) Brief project description, description of work to be performed, and location; phases of work anticipated (these will require an

AHA).

c. STATEMENT OF SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICY. Provide a copy of current corporate/company Safety and Health Policy Statement, detailing commitment to providing a safe and healthful workplace for all

01 35 26 -5 employees. The Contractor’s written safety program goals, objectives, and accident experience goals for this contract should be provided.

d. RESPONSIBILITIES AND LINES OF AUTHORITIES. Provide the following:

1) A statement of the employer’s ultimate responsibility for the implementation of his SOH program;

2) Identification and accountability of personnel responsible for safety at both corporate and project level. Contracts specifically requiring safety or industrial hygiene personnel shall include a copy of their resumes.

3) The names of Competent and/or Qualified Person(s) and proof of competency/qualification to meet specific OSHA

Competent/Qualified Person(s) requirements must be attached.;

4) Requirements that no work shall be performed unless a designated competent person is present on the job site;

5) Requirements for pre-task Activity Hazard Analysis (AHAs);

6) Lines of authority;

7) Policies and procedures regarding noncompliance with safety requirements (to include disciplinary actions for violation of safety requirements) should be identified;

e. SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS. If applicable, provide procedures for coordinating SOH activities with other employers on the job site:

1) Identification of subcontractors and suppliers (if known);

2) Safety responsibilities of subcontractors and suppliers.

f. TRAINING.

1) Site-specific SOH orientation training at the time of initial hire or assignment to the project for every employee before working on the project site is required.

2) Mandatory training and certifications that are applicable to this project (e.g., explosive actuated tools, crane operator, rigger, crane signal person, fall protection, electrical lockout/NFPA 70E, machine/equipment lockout, confined space, 01 35 26 -6 etc.…) and any requirements for periodic retraining / recertification are required.

3) Procedures for ongoing safety and health training for supervisors and employees shall be established to address changes in site hazards/conditions.

4) OSHA 10-hour training is required for all workers on site and the OSHA 30-hour training is required for Trade Competent Persons

(CPs)

g. SAFETY AND HEALTH INSPECTIONS.

1) Specific assignment of responsibilities for a minimum daily job site…