36C78618B0374-015.pdf

NCA Design and Construction Services

VA PROJECT 870CM3028

Project Location: Zachary, Louisiana

Project Title: Public Information Center (PIC) – Admin-Shelter-Columbarium-Flag Assembly at

Louisiana National Cemetery

Submission Type: Bid Documents (BD) Submission

Submission Date: May 17, 2018

PROJECT MANUAL (SPECIFICATIONS)

CLIENT: Department of Veteran Affairs

Office of Construction & Facilities Management

425 Eye Street, NW #6W.417B

Washington, DC 20001

Contracting Officer: Mr. Joselito Roman

Project Manager: Mr. Philip Obianwu

CONSULTANT: Anderson Engineering of MN, LLC

13605 1st Avenue North, Suite 100

Plymouth, MN 55441

Project Manager: Gary Johnson

LOUISIANA NATIONAL CEMETERY VA PROJECT NO. 870CM3028

BID DOCUMENTS MAY 17, 2018

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NCA SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 02 General Requirements (Minor NCA Projects)

01 32 17 Network Analysis Schedules (Microsoft Project Gantt

Chart)

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

01 42 19 Reference Standards

01 43 39 Mockup Requirements

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete

03 48 24 Precast Concrete Columbarium Units

03 48 26 Precast Concrete Memorial Wall Units

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting

04 20 00 Unit Masonry

04 43 00 Natural Stone Veneer

04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry

04 73 00 Columbarium Niche Covers

04 73 10 Memorial Wall Markers

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

06 17 53 Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry

06 61 16 Solid Surface Fabrication

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation

07 27 27 Fluid Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Retarding

07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles

07 41 13 Metal Roof

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal

07 71 00 Roof Specialties

07 72 00 Roof Accessories

07 84 00 Firestopping

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows

08 63 10 Tubular Daylighting System

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 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 11 13 Markerboards

10 11 23 Tackboards

10 14 00 Exterior Signage

10 14 05 Interior Signage

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments

10 28 00 Toilet and Bath Accessories

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets

10 75 00 Flagpoles

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework

12 48 13 Entrance Floor Mat and Frames

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing

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22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping

22 05 33 Heat Tracing

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary Sewerage

22 33 00 Electric 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 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

23 07 11 HVAC Insulation

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets

23 62 13 Air Cooled Condensing Units

23 72 00 Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Equipment

23 81 45 Variable Refrigerant Flow Heat Pumps

23 82 33 Convectors

23 82 39 Unit Heaters

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

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 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems

26 24 16 Panelboards

26 27 26 Wiring Devices

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

26 32 13 Engine Generators

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches

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 Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings

27 15 00 Communications Structured Cabling

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

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28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

28 05 28.33 Conduits and backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

28 10 00 Access Control

28 20 00 Video Surveillance

28 31 00 Intrusion Detection System

28 46 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving

31 23 19 Dewatering

31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving

32 17 23 Pavement Markings

32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates

32 33 00 Site Furnishings

32 82 00 Irrigation Booster Pump

32 84 00 Lawn Irrigation System

32 90 00 Planting

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewerage Utilities

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities (Septic System)

33 41 13 Foundation Drainage

Appendix

Geotechnical Report – Terracon -November 28, 2017

Geotechnical Memorandum – Terracon – December 20, 2017

Septic Application Materials

Stormwater Permit / SWPPP

Section 106 – Review for Louisiana National Cemetery

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

X-1 COVER SHEET

X-2 GENERAL NOTES & ABBREVIATIONS

X-3 OVERALL SITE & PHASING PLAN

TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

B-1.00 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY SITE MAP

B-1.01 EXISTING CONDITIONS 1

B-1.02 EXISTING CONDITIONS 2

B-1.03 EXISTING CONDITIONS 3

B-1.04 EXISTING CONDITIONS 4

B-1.05 EXISTING CONDITIONS 5

B-1.06 EXISTING CONDITIONS 6

GEO-TECHNICAL

B-2 SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BORING LOGS

B-3 SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION BORING LOGS

DEMOLITION

D-1 DEMOLITION PLAN - PIC ADMIN

D-2 DEMOLITION PLAN - FLAG ASSEMBLY

D-3 DEMOLITION PLAN - COMMITTAL SHELTER

EROSION CONTROL

L-100 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

L-101 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS 1

L-102 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS 2

L-103 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS 3

SITE LAYOUT

L-200 SITE LAYOUT CONTROL PLAN

ENLARGEMENT PLAN

L-300 SITE LAYOUT & DIMENSION PLAN - PIC ADMIN

L-301 SITE LAYOUT & DIMENSION PLAN - FLAG

ASSEMBLY & MEMORIAL WALK

L-302 SITE LAYOUT & DIMENSION PLAN - COMMITTAL

SHELTER

L-303 ENLARGEMENT PLAN P.I.C. ADMINISTRATION

BUILDING

L-304 OPTION 1 & 2 - M.I.A. P.O.W. FLAG,

MEMORIAL WALK & WALL PLAN

L-305 ENLARGEMENT – FLAG ASSEMBLY

L-306 ENLARGEMENT PLAN COMMITTAL SHELTER &

ROADWAY

L-307 ENLARGEMENT PLAN - COLUMBARIUM

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L-308 ENLARGEMENT PLAN FLAG ASSEMBLY AREA

PLAN & PROFILE

L-400 HORIZONTAL CONTROL PLAN

L-401 PLAN & PROFILE DRIVE H

L-402 PLAN & PROFILE MARINE CORPS DRIVE

L-403 PLAN & PROFILE MARINE CORPS DRIVE &

DRIVE I

L-404 SALVANT ROAD – OPTION 3

L-405 SALVANT ROAD – OPTION 3

GRADING

L-500 GRADING - P.I.C. ADMIN

L-501 GRADING – FLAG ASSEMBLY AREA

L-502 GRADING - COMMITTAL SHELTER

L-503 GRADING SECTIONS

L-504 GRADING - MEMORIAL WALK

L-505 GRADING ENLARGEMENTS - P.I.C. ADMIN &

COMM. SERVICE SHELTER

L-506 GRADING ENLARGEMENTS - COLUMBARIUM

DRAINAGE & UTILITIES

L-600 UTILITY PLAN - PIC - ADMIN

L-601 UTILITY PLAN - MEMORIAL WALK

L-602 UTILITY PLAN - FLAG ASSEBLY AREA

L-603 UTILITY PLAN - COLUMNBARIA & COMMITTAL

SHELTER

L-604 DRAINAGE & UTILITIES DETAILS 1

L-605 DRAINAGE & UTILITIES DETAILS 2

SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING

L-700 SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING - OVERALL

L-701 SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING - P.I.C. ADMIN.

L-702 SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING - FLAG ASSEMBLY,

MEMORIAL WALL & WALK

L-703 SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING - COLUMBARIA &

COMMITTAL SHELTER

L-704 SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING – DETAILS 1

L-705 SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING – DETAILS 2

L-706 SIGNAGE & WAYFINDING – DETAILS 3

SITE DETAILS

L-800 COLUMBARIUM-DETAILS 1

L-801 COLUMBARIUM-DETAILS 2

L-802 COLUMBARIUM-DETAILS 3

L-803 MEMORIAL WALL-DETAILS 1

L-804 MEMORIAL WALL-DETAILS 2

L-805 MEMORIAL WALL-DETAILS 3

L-806 MEMORIAL WALL-DETAILS 4

L-807 SITE DETAILS - 1

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L-808 SITE DETAILS - 2

L-809 SITE FURNITURE - DETAILS - 1

L-810 SITE FURNITURE - DETAILS - 2

PLANTING PLAN

L-900 PLANTING PLAN - OVERALL

L-901 PLANTING PLAN - PIC ADMIN

L-902 PLANTING PLAN - FLAG ASSEMBLY

L-903 PLANTING PLAN - COMMITTAL SHELTER

L-904 PLANTING PLAN - DETAILS

SEPTIC

W-100 SEPTIC SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

W-200 SEPTIC SYSTEM DETAILS 1

W-201 SEPTIC SYSTEM DETAILS 2

IRRIGATION

I1.01 IRRIGATION NOTES AND LEGEND

I1.02 IRRIGATION PLAN

I1.03 IRRIGATION PLAN

I1.04 IRRIGATION PLAN - PIC ADMIN

I1.05 IRRIGATION PLAN - FLAG ASSEMBLY AREA

I1.06 IRRIGATION PLAN - COLUMBARIA & COMMITTAL

SHELTER

I5.01 IRRIGATION DETAILS 1

I5.02 IRRIGATION DETAILS 2

I5.03 IRRIGATION DETAILS 3

I5.04 IRRIGATION DETAILS 4

ARCHITECTURE: ADMIN BUILDING

1400-1 P.I.C. ADMIN. FLOOR PLAN

1400-2 P.I.C. ADMIN. ROOF PLAN

1400-3 P.I.C. ADMIN. EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1400-4 P.I.C. ADMIN. BUILDING SECTIONS

1400-5 P.I.C. ADMIN. INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

1400-6 P.I.C. ADMIN. DOOR AND WINDOW SCHEDULE

1400-7 P.I.C. ADMIN. REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

1400-8 P.I.C. ADMIN. FINISH & FURNITURE PLAN

1400-9 P.I.C. ADMIN. EXTERIOR DETAILS 1

1400-10 P.I.C. ADMIN. EXTERIOR DETAILS 2

1400-11 P.I.C. ADMIN. EXTERIOR DETAILS 3

1400-12 PARTITION TYPES AND INTERIOR DETAILS

1400-13 P.I.C. ADMIN. INTERIOR DETAILS

ARCHITECTURE: COMMITTAL SHELTER

2000-1 COMMITTAL SHELTER PLANS

2000-2 COMMITTAL SHELTER ELEVATIONS

2000-3 COMMITTAL SHELTER DETAILS

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STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS

0000-S1 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

0000-S2 STRUCTURAL SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND

TESTING SCHEDULE

1000-S3 MISC SITE STRUCTURES

1400-S1 FOUNDATION PLAN - ADMIN PIC

1400-S2 ROOF FRAMING PLAN - ADMIN PIC

1400-S3 FOUNDATION DETAILS - ADMIN PIC

1400-S4 FRAMING DETAILS - ADMIN PIC

2000-S1 FOUNDATION PLAN - COMMITTAL SHELTER

2000-S2 FRAMING PLAN - COMMITAL SHELTER

2000-S3 FOUNDATION DETAILS - COMMITTAL SHELTER

2000-S4 FRAMING DETAILS - COMMITTAL SHELTER

L-S1 COLUMBARIA - PLANS AND SECTIONS

L-S2 MEMORIAL WALL - PLANS AND SECTIONS

PLUMBING DRAWINGS

P-1 PLUMBING COVERSHEET

P-2 PLUMBING DETAILS

1400-P1 PLUMBING UNDERFLOOR PLAN - ADMIN PIC

1400-P2 PLUMBING FLOOR AND ROOF PLANS - ADMIN

PIC

HEATING - VENTILATION AND AIR

CONDITIONING DRAWINGS

H-1 HVAC COVERSHEET

H-2 HVAC SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

1400-H1 HVAC FLOOR PLAN - ADMIN PIC

ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS

E-1 ELECTRICAL & TECHNOLOGY COVERSHEET

E-2 ONE-LINE DIAGRAM & ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-3 TECHNOLOGY SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

E-4 TECHNOLOGY RISERS

E-5 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

ES-1 ELECTRICAL & TECHNOLOGY SITE PLAN

1400-E1 LIGHTING FLOOR PLAN - ADMIN PIC

1400-E2 POWER FLOOR PLAN - ADMIN PIC

1400-E3 FIRE ALARM FLOOR PLAN - ADMIN PIC

1400-E4 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN - ADMIN PIC

2000-E1 LIGHTING FLOOR PLAN - COMMITTAL SHELTER

2000-E2 POWER FLOOR PLAN - COMMITTAL SHELTER

2000-E3 TECHNOLOGY FLOOR PLAN - COMMITTAL

SHELTER

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SECTION 01 00 02

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MINOR NCA PROJECTS)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 UTILITY AND PERMIT FEES

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 FIRE SAFETY

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.8 ALTERATIONS

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.10 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

1.11 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.12 RESTORATION

1.13 PHYSICAL DATA

1.14 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.15 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.16 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.17 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.20 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.21 TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.22 TESTS

1.23 INSTRUCTIONS

1.24 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.25 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT

1.26 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.27 SAFETY SIGN

1.28 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.29 FINAL ELEVATION PHOTOGRAPHS

1.30 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.31 PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 02

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MINOR NCA PROJECTS)

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor, materials, equipment and services and perform and complete all work for Louisiana National Cemetery – Project #870CM3028 PIC-Admin-

Committal Shelter-Columbarium – Flag Assembly as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made at the scheduled pre-bid meeting or by appointment with the Cemetery Director.

C. Offices of Anderson Engineering of MN, LLC, as Architect-Engineers

(A/E), may 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 Resident Engineer/Contracting

Officers Representative (RE/COR) or his duly authorized representative.

D. All Testing Laboratory services will be retained and paid for by the

Contractor (see Spec Section 01 45 29, Testing Laboratory Services).

However, the Department of Veterans Affairs may elect to retain its own

Testing Laboratory for any purpose. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the RE/COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the RE/COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with security requirements as established by the RE/COR. They shall be restricted from unauthorized access.

F. 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.

G. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall, at the minimum, have successfully completed the 10-hour OSHA certified

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Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA COR.

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

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Installation of all work shown on the plans and described in the specifications including but not limited to:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION – Base Bid

Construct Administration/Public Information Center (PIC) Building, Committal Shelter, Columbaria, Flag Assembly Area, and Irrigation system (including booster pump replacement) along with associated roadways, walkways, utilities, restoration, planting, irrigation and other improvements as depicted in Plans and Specifications.

B. OPTION NO.1: Construct Memorial Walls along with adjacent sidewalks, utilities and associated improvements. The area is depicted on Plan X-

3 with improvement details shown on additional plan sheets.

C. OPTION NO.2: Construct Memorial Walk along with adjacent utilities and associated improvements. The area is depicted on Plan X-3 with improvement details shown on additional plan sheets.

D. OPTION NO.3: Construct improvements to Salvant Road, including minor grading, gravel placement and bituminous paving and restoration as depicted on Plan Sheets L-404 and L-405.

1.3 UTILITY AND PERMIT FEES

A. The following fees shall be paid by the contractor on behalf of the government.

1. AT&T – The contractor shall include an allowance of $15,000 for payment to AT&T to install cabling for telephone/data lines to the new Administration building. The trailers shall be kept in service during this installation. The Contractor shall coordinate initiation of this service request with the VA and shall accommodate such work within the project schedule.

2. Septic – East Baton Rouge Parish – A preliminary permit review has been performed by the parish as requested by the designer. A final permit can be issued once an installing contractor properly licensed

01 00 02 - 3 by the Louisiana office of Public Health to install septic systems within east Baton Rouge Parish is retained. The contractor shall obtain the final permit from Environmental/Sanitarian Services, 353

North 12th Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Phone: (225) 242-4870 Fax

(225) 342-5157. Please see Specification Appendix for supporting application materials and include an allowance of $1000 for agency permit fees.

3. Louisiana NPDES – The Contractor shall apply for an obtain from

Louisiana DEQ coverage under “Storm Water Discharges from

Construction Activities of 5 Acres or More”. The Anticipated fee for

2 year coverage is $528 and shall be paid by the contractor.

2. Salvant Road Improvements – East Baton Rouge Parish. The plans have been reviewed and received preliminary approval from Daniel

Rosenquist at the Parish. The contractor shall obtain final permit approval from east Baton Rouge Parish prior to the start of construction. Include an allowance of $1000 for agency approval fees to be paid by the contractor.

B. Contractor shall include payment of these fees in base bid. Upon presentation to the COR or proof of payment, the contract value shall be adjusted to reflect actual payment made on behalf of the government, either over or under the amount specified above.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT

Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at Contractor's expense, from digital files furnished by the Issuing Office.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the site without following the procedures approved by the RE/COR. 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 RE/COTR so that appropriate arrangements can be provided for the Cemetery employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site when theft or vandalism warrants.

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the RE/COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines, and to take any necessary emergency action.

E. 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 RE/COTR upon request.

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

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.

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6. Notify RE/COR immediately when there is a loss or compromise of

“sensitive information”.

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.

1.6 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 RE/COR/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

01 00 02 - 6 construction limits, safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of NCA equipment, etc.

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

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

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

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

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

RE/COR/Cemetery Director.

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

RE/COR.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

J. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with RE/COTR. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the Cemetery. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the Cemetery and copies provided to the RE/COTR.

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

L. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with RE/COR. Designate Contractor's

01 00 02 - 7 responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work. Coordinate with RE/COR.

M. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to RE/COR.

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

P. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily and site weekly. Provide adequate trash receptacles in work area for workers to dispose of personal trash and food items, and ensure the site and cavity spaces are not littered with them.

Q. Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage trailers, office trailers) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the RE/COR and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the

Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work.

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

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

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

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the RE/COR with agreement of the Cemetery. Contractor

01 00 02 - 8 parking will be only in areas and on roadways designated and agreed to by the RE/COR in agreement of the Cemetery.

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. 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:

a. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new or altered permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, telephone/data, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Contractor on behalf of the government as specified in Section 1.3 of this specification.

G. Phasing: To insure such executions, the Contractor shall furnish the

RE/COR 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 RE/COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the Cemetery Director, RE/COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: Construct all improvements except for removal of existing

Administration and Public Restroom trailers. Complete Administration

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Building/PIC including, cortege lanes, septic system and utility connections. Schedule partial final inspection for building and complete any punch list items identified during inspection. After completion and acceptance, allow 14 calendar days for VA to relocate from trailers and take occupancy.

Phase 1A: Complete grading of future grave section C-4 (through topsoil replacement and temporary erosion control seeding), located southeast of the flag/assembly area within 120 days after Notice to Proceed (see also keynote 5, Plan sheet X-3) This section will be completed by others under separate contract with access provided from the southeast via Coast Guard Lane.

Phase II: After trailers are vacated, disconnect utilities, remove trailers (see also Section 1.10 Disposal and Retention) and restore area of trailers.

Work not related to the Administration building and trailers can occur concurrently in either phase.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, the

Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 6 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. The temporary fencing shall encompass the construction work area(s) to serve as a pedestrian barrier to alert cemetery patrons of the construction site. Remove the fence when directed by RE/COR. Fence Panels on temporary standards will be acceptable as noted on the plan and in areas where phasing and access requires adjustment of fence location. If used, these panels shall be secured from wind and weather disturbance.

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

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

01 00 02 - 10 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.

K. 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 (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by RE/COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the Utility Company involved.

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 RE/COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the

RE/COR, and Cemetery Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. 2. The Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to both RE/COR and the 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 and RE/COR may occur at other than

Contractor's normal working hours.

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

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of RE/COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

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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, telephone/data gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the

Contractor on behalf of the government as specified in Section 1.3 of this specification.

L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be 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.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Cemetery traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

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

ROADWAYS.

O. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the RE/COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with

Cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the committal 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

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

1.8 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the RE/COR of areas in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a signed report, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list:

1. Existing condition and types of roadways, vegetation other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas.

2. Existence and conditions of items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

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

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

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of

RE/COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by the Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by the Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and RE/COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing of surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report.

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by the Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures;

and, will form the basis for determining extent of repair work

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Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.9 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

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

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

B. Clean all transition areas from construction to the occupied Cemetery buildings and burial sections at the end of each workday.

C. 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.

1.10 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by RE/COR.

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2. Specific Government Property Items to be retained include (but are not limited to):

a. The Administration Office and Public Restroom Trailers (including furniture) shall be relocated by the Contractor to Dallas-Fort

Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX

75211.

i. Relocation shall occur after VA staff has taken beneficial occupancy of and relocated to the new Administration

Building.

ii. COR will specify specific location at Dallas Fort Worth

National Cemetery. The trailers shall be delivered in same condition as time of removal and placed securely with blocks/tie downs as the final installation location is not known. Final installation and set-up including ramp installation, utility connection and the like are not required.

iii. The existing Grave Site Locator (GSL) kiosk will be removed from the trailer, and relocated/installed into the rough opening provided in the new Admin/Pic building breezeway by the Contractor. Contractor shall verify dimensions during construction and advise A/E of any discrepancies.

Coordinate timing of move and VA transfer of network connections with the COR.

iv. The Phone system shall be relocated to the new building by the contractor. Computer network items will be relocated by the VA.

v. Other interior items shall be delivered to Louisiana

National Cemetery for re-use as specified by the COR.

vi. Septic tank and wooden ramps/stairs shall be removed and disposed of by the Contractor off cemetery property.

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

4. 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

01 00 02 - 15 be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

1.11 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 RE/COR.

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 RE/COR 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

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

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Central/Cemetery) office. The 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.

1.12 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, , gas, water/irrigation or electric work without approval of the RE/COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the

RE/COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, landscape stone, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.)

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

C. At the Contractor's own expense, 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 communications systems (including telephone)

01 00 02 - 17 irrigation system control and power 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).

1.13 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 AE firms indicated on the drawings.

(FAR 52.236-4)

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

C. A copy of the geotechnical investigation report is an Appendix to these specifications 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, including approved scheduling bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.14 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

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

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

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1.15 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 RE/COR. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the RE/COR until authorized to remove them.