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Project No.: 876-NRM L8-12

Description: 2018 ASPHALT PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS

Prepared By: Ron Horton, P.E.

Prepared On:. a/8/2078 FIN AL

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Project Number 876-NRMI 8-12

2018 ASPHALT PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS

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Salisbury National Cemetery (Annex Site)

Technical Specifications

TECHNICAI SPECIFICATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

April 13, 2018

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General Requirements Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples Safety Requirements (Non-Electrical) Reference Standards Testing Lab Services (Site Work) Milling & Paving

DRAWINGS:

876-NRMl8-10-001 Site Plan / Project Location 876-NRM l8-10-002 Pavement Improvement Plan

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GENERAL RE9UIREMENTS

1.1 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

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Contractor shalf provide aIf labor, too1s, materials, equipment, serv.ices, submittals, third party testing. supervision, approvals, and related work to make noted "2018 Asphalt Pavement Improvements" at the Salisbury National Cemetery (Annex Site) located at. 501

Statesv.iIle B1vd., Salisbury, NC 28144. The work includes "2-j-nch Milling and Paving" in four (4) specific Project Areas in locations shown on Lhe Drawings.

General Project Requirements: The Contractor sha]l comply with the folfowing General Project Requlrements:

CONTRACTOR SHA],], READ AND COMP],Y WITH A],1 COND]T]ONS OE THIS

CONTRACT INC],UDING THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICAT]ON AS IT RELATES TO

AL], REQUIREMENTS. PRODUCTS & MATERIALS, SUBMITTAT,S, TESTING/ AND

EXECUTION.

CONTRACTOR SHAL1 MINIMIZE THE NEED FOR RESTORAT]ON TO THE LAWNS,

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

CONTRACTOR SHA],L CONDUCT WORK WITH THE SPECIAL CARE, REVERENCE,

DIGNITY, AND RESPECT THAT ACKNOWLEDGE THE CEMETERY AS THE EINA],

REST]NG PLACE THAT COMMEMORATES THE SERV]CE AND SACRIFICE THAT

SERVICE MEMBERS, VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES MADE FOR OUR

NAT ION .

CONTRACTOR SHAIL KEEP THE PROJECT WORK SITE CLEAN AND TIGHTY AT

ALL TIME. AT THE END OE EACH WORK DAY, A1,1, MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

SHALL BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED PLACE PER THE CEMETARY DIRECTOR.

r.2 SPECIEIC WORK ITEMS

The contractor will be required to perform the followinq basic tasks as part of hls work for this Project:

A. Contractor shall read and comply with atI conditions of Lhis Contract including the Technicaf Specification as i't relates to all Requirements, products & mater.ials, submittafs. testing' anci execution.

B. Al1 materials, testing, and work shall conform to the North Carolina Department of Tiransportation (NCDOT) Standard

Specifications for Roads and Structures unless noted otherwise in the Contract Technical Specifications '

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2. CONTRACTOR SHALI HAVE HARD COPIES OE ALL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS,

DRAW]NGS, TECHNICAL SPECIE]CATIONS, AND A],L PERMIT APPROVALS AT

THE PROJECT S]TE AT ALI TIME.

C. Materials shall come from NCDOT approved sources and products listing. Submit to COR for approvals. Contractor shaIl make submittals of al1 materials prior to the installation.

D. Contractor to conform with Technical Specification Sect.ion 32 12 1B "Mi1ling & Paving" in addition to the NCDOT "Standard Specifications" .

E. Asphaft pavements shall be in accordance wiLh Division 6 of the NCDOT "Standard Specifications".

F. Tack coat composition and application shalf conform to NCDOT Section 605 "Asphalt Tack Coat".

G. Milling asphalt pavement shall conform to NCDoT Section 601 "Milling Asphalt Pavements".

H. Surface course pavement will be in conformance with Section 610 "Asphalt Concrete Plant Mix Pavements" mix type: (S4.75A) . Atl thickness specified for pavement courses are compacted thickness.

I. Aggregate for asphalt pavements and surface treatments shall be in conformance rvith Section 7Al2 of the NCDOT "Standard Speci ficat ions " .

J. Contractor to provide "QuaIlty Management System for Asphalt Pavements" in accordance with Section 609 of the NCDOT "standard Speci ficat ions " .

K. Contractor shall ensure thaL all utility structures, manholes, valve boxes, catch basin grates or any other structure is raised and set to wlthin 1/A-Lnch of the final finished grade prior to top course paving. SeaI all joints along curb and at sawcuts in accordance with NCDOT Section 657.

L. Mater:ial or work determined by the COR not to be in accordance wlth the NCDOT "Standard Speclfications" or Technical Specification Section 32 12 78 shaIl be replaced at contractor,s own expense.

3 DRAIIINGS

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

1. 876-NRM18-12-001 Site p].an / project. I,ocation

2. 876-NRM18-1,2-002 Pavement Improvement p]"an

4 SITE VISIT

A. It is highly recommended that Bidders inspect the site, investigate by observation, and Request lnformation via (RFI) and responses at oa a2 -2

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4-13 18 through the Contracting Office to sat.isfy their understanding of the work to be done, aI1 general. local and technical conditions that may affect the cost and the feaslbility of their proposal .

In no event, shalf failure of the Bidder to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim afLer Award. Brdders planning to conduct a site visit shall contact the cemetery Director or Eoreman to make arrangements at the following:

Government POC:

Safisbury National Cemetery (Annex Site)

Steve Eez]-er, Cenetery Director

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Nc.A District Engineer Poc :

Ron Horton, P.8., Project Engineer / coR

North AtlanLic District (NAD) Project Engineer

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5 SAEETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor foreman shall be onsite during af1 work activities and shall have completed OSHA 30-hour training. A1l other employees and sub-contractors sha1l have as a minimum, 10-hour OSHA training'

Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an oSHA certifled "competent person" (CP) 129 CER fg26.2O(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 alI personnel during demolition and removal operations.

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C. Contractor shafl ensure that a1.1 Fire and Safety Rufes observed in performance of work: Wherever a cutting torch or other equipment thaL might cause a fire is used, the Contractor shal-I provide and maintain fire extinguishers nearby ready for immedlate use.

Contractor shall instruct aI1 possible users in use of fire

.extinguishers.

6 PEREORMANCE DETAII]S

A. Contractor sha11 complete afl work within 60 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, subject to afl terms, conditions, provisions and schedules of the contract, No cost t.ime 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 B:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The followinq 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 foflowing situations:

2. In emergency situations caused by the Contractor, or when severe adverse weather prohibits work durinq 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 afl contract work wlthin the contract performance period.

4. No wor.k w111 be permitted during Memorial Day or Veteran, s Day weekend activities or during any other Eederal Holidays.

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

6. Notwi ths tanding, if any work under this conLract is required outside of the VArs normal working hours (B:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Monday through Friday exc.l-uding holldays), the Contractor shalf 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 coordlnate with trhe Cemetery DirecLor daily, before start of work, the daily work schedule to ensure that no work is being performed at the immediate site of a scheduted interment or ceremony. The Contractor shal I note rhe lo-If owj ng:

1. Bulial activities at a Nationa]. ceEetery sha].1 take precedence ove! contractor activities. Celnetery interoent services cannot be disturbed at any time.

2. Io cause the ]-east possib].e irtterference wj-th cemetery activities, the Contractor shaII cease all work in aleag where buliaIs are taking PJ.ace.

3. contractor equipment and personnel are prohibited frotn Passing through the plocession o! service area during the burial Period.

D. The Contractor shaff execute daily work in such a manner as to interfere as lit-tle as possible with work being done by other:s.

Keep roads clear of materials, debris, equipment and veh.icles at all times. Materiafs and equipment shaff not be stored in other than assigned areas. At the end of each day the Contractor shall mainta.in aIl Contractor and Government property lmpacted by the

Contractor's performance of work in a high standard of quality and cfean.Iiness required for a national shrine.

E. Contractor personnel are subject to the cemetery rufes of conduct.

The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that no contract work causes any comittal 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.

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Motor Vehicle Restrictions: Contractor, employees/ and Sub-

Contractors shall coordinate parking and rccess wit.h the Cemetery

Director.

OPERAIIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

The Contractor sha1l confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government prem.ises to areas authorized or approved by the Cemetery Director or COR. The Contractor shaf .1 hold and save the Government. lts officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasloned by the Contractor's performance.

Contractor shall coordinate all work and obtain and pay for any required permits necessary for compfetion of this project.

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 materiafs are transported 1n prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recorunended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Eederal, State, or local law or regulaLion. When it 1s necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shalt protect them from damaqe. The

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged utilities, curbs, sidewalks. roads, or any other site feature.

Construction Fence shall be required only when noted on construction drawings or as directed by the COR. Before construction operations begin. Contractor shall provide a chain 11nk construction fence, seven feet mj-nimum height, around the consLruction area when indicated on the drawlngs. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to t.erminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom raifs with tie wires spaced at maximum 15 lnches. Bottom of fences shafl extend to one inch above grade. Remove the fence when directed by the COR.

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D No utility electricity, service such as or fire protection water, systems 9as. steam/ sewers or and corrununications systems

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4- 13-18 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 cannoL be accompfished, work on any energized clrcuits or equipment shaIl not commence without a detailed work plan, and the Cemetery

Director's prior knowledge and written approval.

Contractor shall submit a request to lnterrupt any such utility services to Lhe COR, in writlng. 7 days ln advance of proposed interruption. Request shalI state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

H, Abandoned Lines: All service.Iines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not requlred 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 partitionsi so, that they are comp.Ietely behlnd the flnished surfaces.

I The Contractor activities with following:

shalI minimize interference flow of Cemetery traffic and of construction comply with the

I 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' 01 00 02 -7

E. Contractor: w.iI1 be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such inLerruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of CemeLery. Interruption time approvei.

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

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2. Method and scheduling of required cuttinq/ altering and remova] of existing roads, walks and entrances must be coordinated and approved by the Cemetery Director and the COR.

J. Coordination of ConstrucLion w.ith Cemetery Director: The burial act.ivities at a National Cemetery sha1l take precedence over constructlon activities. The Contractor shaIl cooperaLe and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible lnterference wlth cemeLery activities in actuaf burial areas.

Construction noise during the interment services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workmen shalf not pass through the service area during this period:

The Contractor is required to discontinue his work 24 hour:s in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Fatherrs Day, Memorial

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

Daily Cleaning shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, mater.ials and debris and leav.ing the areas in a clean, safe, and neat condition.

The Contractor shall clean any Government property; including cemetery structures, headstones and monuments; that are solled or stained because of Contractor's performance. The Contractor shall wash-down with water all soiled or sta.ined structures, headstones and monuments at the end of each workday. Any such cleaning or washinq sha1.l be brought to the immediate attention of the CoR prior to cleaning or washing. No hazardous chem.icals shall be used at any time on Government property.

1,. AL the end of each work day. the Contractor shall remove al1 debris from the cemetery site resulting from the performance of the work.

The Contractor sha1l ensure at afl times that rubbish and trash generated by the Contractor is kept clear of vehicular and pedestrian traffic throughout the s.ite. The Government will not

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National Cemetery.

1.8 Contracto! Persorrnel Standards of Behavior

(Ifork on a Government Installation)

A. Dignity clause:

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

Critically important is the awareness required of the Contract-or 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 memoriafize the servj-ce of indlviduals.

2. Contractors shall not walk, stand, ]ean. sit or jump on headstones or markers. Nor shall they drive over them' Contractor personnel shoufd use tools approved by the Contracting officer Representative (CoR) . such as shovels, pry bars or pinch bars Lo lift flat markers out of the ground; pjck axes are not an accePtable toof.

B. Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings at the cemetery' Possession of weapons is prohibited from any cemetery bulldings and grounds. Enclosed containers. including tool kits, shalI be subject to search. violations of VA regulaLions may result in citation answerable in the United States (Federal) District court, not a local district, state. or municipal court

C. Contractor personnef are required to adhere to the following standards of dress, conduct, supervision and training while performinq work on a Government lnstallation. 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 prescr.ibed by OSHA regarding safety equipment and devices. Contractor personnel shall:

(1) Be fully clothed at all times/ to incfude 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 k.ind other than the Contractor's business attire, are prohibited ' Uniforms are accePtable.

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

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 electronic games/devices shall only be done at funchtime and in a designated break area. Due to the sensitive mission of the cemetery, Contractor employees shall come into daily contacL wiLh grieving individuals, Lherefore Contractor employees shall exercise and exhibit absolute decorum, courtesy. and respect while within the cemetery or at lts perimeter or entrances. Inquiries from cemetery visitors shall be politely referred t.o Government cemetery staff.

c:ratuities of any kind are strictly prohibited.

Consume food and beverage only within areas designated by the cemetery directo:r (or his/her designated representative). fntoxication, and violence or criminal acts of any kind sha1l not be tolerated and is cause for .immediate removal from a Government lnstallation. Use or sale of lntoxicating beverages and/or drugs is strictly prohibited and use of Lobacco products is only allowed in specific areas designated by the Cemetery Director (or his,/her designated representative ) .

1.9 only take breaks/rest periods. lunch breaks and bathrooms breaks in the Contractor Break Area, desiqnated by the Cemetery Director (or his/her deslgnaLed representat.ive). not in the field.

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

(6) The Contractor shalI ensure that hls,/her employees (including Contractor Consultants, Sub-Contract.ors, etc.) are aware of all the terms and condlti-ons set forth in the contract regarding the ..Dignity Clause,,, their performance, and conduct while at the Cemetery.

PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGE?ATION. STRUCTURES. EQUIPMENT.

UTIIITIES, A}ID IMPROVEMENTS

The Contractor shall preserve and protect a1l structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees. shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and whj-ch

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R do not unreasonabfy interfere with the work required under this contracL. The Contractor shaf .l only remove trees when specificafi-y authorized to do so, and shafl avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in p1ace. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the care.Iess operation of equipment, o:r 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 Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall protect from damage al1 exisLing .improvements and utillties at or near the work site and on adjacent property, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the

Contractor. The Contractor sha.If repalr any damage to those utilities, facllities. or any site condition including those that are the property of a third party, resufting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or fa.ilure to exercise reasonable care ln performing the work. ff the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the contracting officer Representative wi.Il have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor or withhold from any pal,'ments.

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RESTORATION

Remove, cut, alter. replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specifled. The Contractor sha.Il do not cut. alter or remove any structuraf work, disturb any ducts. plumbing. steam, 9as, or electrlc 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. Materiafs and workmanship used in rsstoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of originat ex.isting construction, except as otherwise shown or specifi'ed in the Contract'

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work compl-ete and undamaged'

Existing work (v,,alls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electri-ca1 work, la\^,ns / paving. roads, walks, etc') disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work' shalf be

01 00 02 -11 patched/ repalred, reinstalled, or replaced with new work/ and refinished and left 1n as good condition as existed before comroencing work.

C. At Contractorrs own expense, ConLractor shall immediately restore to service and repa.ir any damage caused by Contractorrs workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables/ etc./ of uti.Iity services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (lncluding tefephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment, 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" (EAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-BB) and

"DTEFERTNG SrTE CONDTTTONS" (EAR 52.236-2).

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1.11 I,AYOUT OF WORK

The ContracLor shalf lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, when indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for a1I measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense.

alI stakes, templates, p]atforms/ equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shafl 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 responsib.le for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting officer until authorized to remove them. ff such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Cont.ractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer Representatlve may repface them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any future payment.

TEMPORARY TOILEBS

When necessary/ Contractor shall provide temporary sanitary toitet accommodatlons. Coordinate location wlth Cemetery Director. Keep

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1.13 DISPOSAI A}iID RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are described as such in the scope of work above. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodqed from present .locations in such a manner as to prevent damage whi-ch would be detrimentaf to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

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

3, Items of portable equipment and furnishinqs focated in rooms and spaces in which work ls to be done under this contract shall remaln the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of veterans Affairs during the alteration perlod, such items which are NoT required by drawings and specifications to be elther relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor ' s operation.

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SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA. AND SAMPTES

PART 1 - GENER,AL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

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

B. Detalled subrnittaf 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 wo!k covered in the respective technical specifications at no additional cost to the government, C. VA approval of a subrdttaf does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibifity for any error which may exist. The Contractor is responsible for fu11y cornplying v,/ith all contract reguirements and the satisfactory construction of af1 vrork, including the need to check, confirmr and coordinate the work of all subcontractors for the project.

Non-compliant materiaf incolporated in the vrork rniff be removed and replaced at the Contractor' s exDense.

2 DEFINITIONS

A. Preconstruction Submittals: Submittafs which are required prior to issuing contract notice to proceed or starting construction. For example, Cer.tificates of lnsurance; Surety bonds; Site-specj-fic safety pfan;

Construction progress schedule; Schedule of values; Submittat register,- List of proposed subcontractors.

B. Shop Drar\,ings: Drav,/ings, diagrams, and schedules specj-ficaIIy prepared to illustrate some portion of the rrork. Drawings prepared by o! for the Contractor: to shov,/ how multiple systems and interdi scipl inary work will be inteqrated and coordinated.

C. Product Data: Cataloq cuts, ilfustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions, and brochures, i{hich describe and illustrate size, physical appearance, and other chaiacteristics of materials, systemsf or equipment for some portion of the work. Sampfes of warranty language when the contract requires extended product warranties.

D. Samples: Physical examples of materials, equipment, or wot kmanship that illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of a materiaf or pr:oduct and estabLish standards by r.rhich the work can be judged. Color samples from the manufacturer'|s standard line (or custom col.r samDles if

01 33 23 specified) 1-o be used in selecting or approving colors for the project' Field samples and mock-ups constructed to esl-ablish standards by rrhlch the ensuing work can be judged.

E. Design Data: Calculations, mlx designs. analyses, or other data perta-Ln-Lng to a parc of work.

F. Test Reports: Report which incfudes 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 nade at the job site or on sampfe taken from the job site, on portion of work during oi after instaflatlon.

G. Certificates: Document required of Contractor, or of a nanufacturer, supplier, installer/ or subcontractor through Contractor. The purpose i5 to document procedures, acceptability of methods, or personnel qualifications for. a portion of the lrork.

H. Manufactur:er' s Instructions : Ple-printed materlal describing installation of a product, system, o! material, including special notices and MSDS concerning impedances, hazards, and safety precautions.

r . Manufacturer' s Eield Reports : Documentation of the testing and verification actions taken by manufacturerrs representative at the job site on a portion of the work, during or after installation, to confirm compliance with manufacturerr s standards or instructions . The documentation must indicate r.Ihether: 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. lncluding manufacturer's hetp. parts 1ist, and product line documentation. This data shall be incorporated in an operations and maintenance manual.

K. Closeout Submittals: Documentati-on necessary to properfy cfose out a construction contract. Eor example. Record Dralrinqs and as-built drawings. Afso, submittal requirements necessary to properfy close out a phase of construction on a multi-phase contract.

1.3 SI'EN'I TTAI, REGISTER

A. The subnittal register wilf list items of equipment and materials for which submittafs are requlred by the specifications. This list may not be aL1 inclusive and additional submittals may be required by the specifications' The Contractor is not relieved from supptying submittals required by the contract documents but which have been omitted from the submittal register.

B. The submittal register wlfl serve as a scheduflnq document for submittals andwif]-beusedtoconlrolsubmittalactionsthloughoutthecontract period.

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The VA lri11 provide the initial submittal reglster in electronic fornat.

Thereafter, the Contractor shafl track alI submittals by maintainlng a complete list, including completion of all data col-unuts, including dates on !,rhich submittals are received and returned by the VA.

The Contractor sha11 update the submittal register as submittal actions occur and maintain the submittal register at the project site until final acceptance of a1f work by Contr.acting Officer.

The Contractor sha1l submit formal rnonthfy updates to the submittal reqister in electronic format. Each monthly update shalL document actual submission and approval dates for. each submittal .

1.4 SI'BMITTAI SCIIEDT'],ING

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

B. Cooldlnate schedulj-ng, sequencing/ preparlng, and processing of submittals with performance of work so that work will not be delayed by submittaf processing. Aflow tirne for potential resubmittal.

C. No delay costs or time extensions wil-I be aflowed for time lost in late submittals or resubmittals.

D. A11 subrnittals are required to be approved prior to the start of the specified work acLiviLy.

1.5 SI'BMITTAT PRE PAR'AT lON

A. Each submittaf is to be complete and in sufficient detaif to al.Low ready determination of compliance with contract reguirements.

B. Coflect required data for each specific materiaf/ product, unit of lrork, or system into a single submittal. ProrLinently malk choices, options, and portions applicable to the submittal. Partial submittafs wiff not be accepted for expedition of construction effort. Subnlttat will be returned lvithout review 1f incomplete.

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

D. A11 irrelevant or unnecessary data shaII be removed from the submittal to faci.Iitate accuracy and timely processing. Submittals that contain the excesslve amount of irrefevant or unnecessary data wilI be returned vrlth review.

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

1. Project titLe, location and number.

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2. Construction contract number.

3. Date of the drawings and revisions.

4. Name, address, and telephone number of subcontractor/ supplier.

manufacturer, and any other subcontractor associated lrith the submit!a1.

5. List paragraph numlcer of the specification section and sheet number of the contract dlawings by which the submittal 1s required.

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

For example. submittat 18 irould become 18A, to indicate resubmission.

7. Product identification and location in proiect.

F. ?he Contractor is responsible for reviewing and certifying that all submittals are in compliance with contract requirements befole submitting for vA revierr. Proposed deviations from the contract requirements are to be clearly identified. A11 deviations submitted must include a side by side comparison of item being proposed against ltem specified. Eailure to point out deviatj-ons witl result in the VA requirlng removal and replacement of such work at the Contractorrs expense.

G, Stamp, slgn, and date each submittal transnittal form lndlcatinql action taken. Stamp used by the Contractor on the submittal transnittal form to certify that the submittaf meeLs contract requirements is to be similar to the following:

CONTRACTOR

(Firm Name ) jpproved

Approved with corrections as noted on submittaf data and/or attached sheets ( s )

ISIGNATURE:

TITLE:

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1.5 SUBMITTAI FORT'1AT AND TRANSMISSION

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

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

c. Electronic files must be of sufflcient quality that all information is

Iegible. Generate PDF files from original documents so that the text included in the PDF file is both searchable and can be copied. If documehts are scanned, Optical Character Resolutioo (OCR) :routines are required.

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

E. Provide efectronic documents over 5MB through an electronic I'IP file sharing systen. Confirm that the efectronic FTP flfe sharlng system can be accessed from the VA computer netirork. The Contr.actor is responsible for setting up, providing, and maintaining the electronic FTP file shar:ing 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 additionaf cost to the VA.

1.7 SADTPIJES

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

B. Where samples are specifled for selection of co1or, fj-nish, pattern, or texture, submit the full set of available choices fo! the material or product speci fied.

C. Idhen color, textur.e, or pattern is specified by naming a particular manufacturer and style, include one sample of that manufacturer and styfe, for comparison.

D. Before submitting sampfes. the Contractor is to ensure that the materials or equipment wilf be available in quantities required in the project. No change or substltution will be permltted 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. Physicaf samples supplied rnaybe requested back for use in the project after reviewed and approved.

1 8 OPER,ATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

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

B. In the event the Contractor fails to deliver O&M Data within limlts specified, the Contracting officer may withhold fron pal.rnents 50 percent of the price of the item lrith which such O&M appllcable.

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1.9 TEST REPORTS

A. The CoR may require specific compLeted which could requi re additional cost to contract.

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VA REVIEW OF SI]BMITTAIS AND RFI'S

The VA will review all submittals fo! compliance liith the technical requirements of the contract docwnents. The COR for this project wilf review all subnittals and deternrining contractual corpfiance.

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

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

vA revier{ period is 15 working days for submittals.

VA review peiiod is 10 working days for RFIS.

The VA lri11 return submittals to the Contractor nith the folfowing notations:

1. "Approved": authorizes the Contractor to ploceed liith the work covered.

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

3. "Disapproved, revise and resubmit": indicates noncompliance lrith the contr:act requirements or that submittal is incomplete. Resubmit liith appropriate changes and corlections. No work shall proceed for this item until resubmittal is approved.

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

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APPROVED SUTMITTAIS

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.

VA approval of a submittal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error whlch may exist. The Contractor is responsible for fu11y complying with all contract requirements and the satisfactory construction of all lrork, including the need to check, confirm, and coordinate the lrork of all subcontractors for the project.

Non-compliant material incolpolated in the work rii1l be removed and replaced at the Contractor' s expense.

After submittals have been approved/ no resubmittal for the pur.pose of substituting materials or equipment rii11 be considered unless accompanied by an explanation of why a substitution is necessary-

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

ITITHIIOLDING OF PATMENT

Pal,ment for materlafs incorpor.ated in the work will not be made if required approvals have not been obtained.

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SATETY REQUIREMENTS _ NON-E],ECTRICA]-

Latest publications -Iisted below form part of this Article to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designatlons on1Y.

A10 - 1-2 011

Ara.34-2412

1A-2XL 4

108-2013

70E-2015

Pre-Proj ect &

Pl anning

Protection of Construction

(ASSE ) :

Pre-Task Safety and Heal th the Public on or Adjacent to Sites

A10.38-2013

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

Baslc Elements of an Employer's Program to

Provide a Safe and Healthful Work Envilonment

Anerican National Standard Construction and

Demolition Operat ions

Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

EB 4 -2 013

D, The Facilities Guideflnes Institute (FGI):

F,- National Eire Protection Association

L0-2013. .....Standard for

3A-2072 Elarunabfe and

51B-2 014 Standard for Cutting and

EGI Guidelines-2o1ocuidelines for Desiqn and Construction of Healthcare Facilities

(NFPA) :

Por.table Fire Extingui she rs

Com.lcus tibl e Liquids Code

Fire Prevention During Welding, Other Hot work

...National Electrical Code

Standard for

....Health Care

Reconfnended Pr:actice for Electrical Equipment

Ma i nt enance

Electrical Safety in the workpface

Facifities Code

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F. The Joint Cortunission (TJC)

Standard for Safeguarding Construct i on, Alteration, and Demolltion Ope rat ions

Comprehensive Accreditation and Certrfication Manual

TJC Manual

G. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

10 CFR 20

H. U.S, Occupational Safety

29 CFR 1910

29 CFR 7926

Standards for Protection Against Radiation and Health Admlnistr.ation (OSHA) :

Reporting and Recording Injuries & Illnesses

Safety and Health Regulations for General-

I ndustry

Safety and Heafth Regulations for Construction

29 CFR 1904

Industry

CPL 2-0.124 . . Multi-Employer Citation Policy

I- VHA Directive 2005-00?

2 DEFINITIONS:

A. Critical Lift, A lift with the hoisted load exceeding 759 of the crane's maximum capacityi lifts rnade out of the view of the operator (bIind picks)i lifts involving two or more cranes; personnel being hoistedi and special hazards such as lifts over occupied facil-ities, foads lifted close to power-lines, and fifts in high wlnds or where other adverse environmentaf conditions exist; and any lift which the crane operator believes is critical.

OSHA "Competent Person" (CP) . One who is capabfe of identifying existing and predictabfe hazards in the surroundings and rdorking conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous to employees/ and !4,ho has the autholization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them (see 29 cFR 1926.32 (f) ) .

"Quallfied Pelsont' means one i^rho, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience, has successfufly demonstrated his ability to

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High Visibility Accident, Any mishap lihich may qenerate publicity or high visibility.

Accident / I ncident 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 equlpment damage (less than $5000) ' These incidents must be investigated but are not required to be reported to the VA;

Moderate incident/impact - Any vrork-related lnjury or illness that results in:

1. Days away from work (any time lost after day of injury/i11ness onset ) ;

2. Restricted liork;

3. Transfer to another job;

4. Medical treatment beyond first aid;

5. Loss oi consciousness,'

6. A signj-ficant injury or ilfness diagnosed by a physlclan or other ficensed health care professional, even if lt did not result in (1) through (5) above or:,

7. any incident that leads to major equipment damage (greater than S5000) .

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

Major lncident/impact Any mishap that leads to fatalities, hospitatizations, anputations/ and losses of an eye as a result of contractors' activities. or any incident which leads to major property damage (greater than $20,OOO) and/or may generate pubLicity or high visibifity, These lncidents must be investigated and are required to be

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L] reported to the VA as soon as pr:actical, but not later than 2 hours after the incident.

B. The APP shaff be prepared as follows:

Medical Treatment, Treatment administered by a physician or by regi,steled professional personnel under the standing orders of a physicj-an. Medj-cal treatment does not include first aid treatment even through provided by a physician or registered personnel .

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1.3 REGT'I,AIORY REQUIREMENIS :

A. In addition to the detailed requlrements included in the provisions of this contract, comply with 29 CtR 1,926, compfy with 29 CFR 19LO as incorporated by reference kithin 29 CFR 7926, conply with ASSE A10,34.

and all applicable Ifedera1, state, and focal] laws. ordinances/ criteria, rules and reguf ati ons

1.4 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP):

A. The APP (aka Construction Safety & Health Plan) shall interface with the Contractor's overafl safety and health program. lnclude any portlons of the Contractor's overall safety and health progr.am referenced in the APP in the appficable APP el-ement and ensure lt is site-specific. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for all worksite safety and health of each subcontractor (s ) . Contractors are responsib.Ie for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract and the penalties for noncompliance, coordinating the vrork to prevent one craft from interfering lrith or cleating hazardous working conditions for other crafts, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention re spoos ibilit ie s are being carried out.

written in English by a qualified person who is employed by

Prime Contractor artj,culating the speclfic work and hazards pertaining to the contract (model fanguage can be found in A10.33) . Specifically articulating the safety requirements lvithin these VA cont.ract safety specifications.

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Prlme Contractors and the subcontractors work

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

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4. Address all the e tement s / sub-e lement s

SHEET. Tl t 1e, signature, and ln order as follows:

and phone nurnlcera of theSIGNATURE following:

1) Plan preparer (Qual-ified Person such as corporate safety staff person or contracted Certified Safety Professionaf vrith construction safety experience ) ;

2) PIan approver (company/corporate officers authoLized to obligate the company) ;

3) PIan concurrence (e.g., Chief of Operations, Corporate Chief of Safety, Corporate Industrial Hygienist, project manager or superintendent, project safety professional) ' Provide concurrence of othe! applicabfe corporate and project personnel (Contractor), BACKGRoITND INFoRI'iATIoN. List the following:b c

1) Contractor;

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3) Proj ect name;

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

STAIEMENT OF SAFETY AIID HE AITH POLICY. Provide a copy of current corporate /company Safety and Health Policy Statement, detaifing commitment to providing a safe and healthful workplace for aII employees. The Contractor's written safety program goals, objectives, and accident experience goals for this contract should be provided.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND LINES OF AUTHORITIES. Provide the following:

1) A statement of the employer's ultimate responsibility for the impl,ementation of his SOH program;

2) Identification and accountability of personnel responsible for safety at both corporate and project level' Contracts

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3) The names of Competent and/o! oualified Person(s) and proof of competency/qual i fi cat.i on to meet specific OSHA

Competent /Qua1i fied Pelson(s) requirements must be attached.i

4) Requirements that no work sha11 be performed unless a

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'7) designated conpetent person is present on the job site;

Requirements for pre-task Activity Hazard Analysis (AHAS);

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Policies and procedures regarding noncompliance…