36C78618R0437-003.doc

National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona Replace Roof on Admin Bldg.

011/28/2017

914-M&R-FY17-003

Scope of Work

National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona 23029 N. Cave Creek Road Phoenix, AZ 85024

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES:

1. GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK:

The Contractor shall furnish all materials, equipment, labor and supervision necessary to replace 2328 of built up roofing and associated flashings on the Admin Bldg. at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, , 23029 Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ. 85024 in accordance with the scope of work, contract drawings and per applicable standards and requirements.

Completion Time: Thirty (30) calendar days from date of issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Director:

Jerry Rainey

TEL: (480) 513-3600

Jerry.Rainey@va.gov

COR:

John Zenyuch

(480) 513-3600 John.Zenyuch@va.gov Work in this project includes but is not limited to:

1. Remove old roofing on each and flashings.

2. Dispose of all refuse off site.

3. Disconnect any existing conduit fasteners as necessary

4. Remove existing curb for HVAC and install new sleepers prior to new roof.

5. Inspect substrate and replace as necessary.

6. Repair exsiting plumbing and electrical conduits as required.

7. Install new rubber conduit supports as necessary

8. Reinstall new flashings as required.

9. Install new built-up roofing.

10. Clean jobsite of all construction debris.

2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. All work shall conform to the IBC, IMC, IPC, NFPA101 and the NEC.

2. The Contractor shall submit a list of submittals required for this projects for review by the Project Manager. After appporval, the Contractor shall submit sample and technical specifications on all materials being used in this project and shall not proceed with any work prior to approval by the Project Manager and COR.

3. Before beginning any demolition work, the Contractor shall survey the site and examine the drawings and review the scope of work to determine the extent of the work. The Contractor shall take the necessary precautions to avoid damages to existing items to remain in place, to be reused or to remain the property of the Cemetery. Any damaged items shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractors expense as directed by the COR.

4. Establish construction limits, install safety controls, and install construction fencing as approved by the COR.

5. Thoroughly clean up the work area at the end of each day’s work and at completion of the project. Leave premises clean and free of waste, scrap, used equipment or other material intentionally or incidentally delivered to the site by Contractor or Contractor’s personnel.

6. The Contractor shall protect form damage all existing improvements, equipment, structures, facilities, grounds and utilities at or near the work site or adjacent property. 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 refuse to repair the damage promptly.

7. Upon completion of contact, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing materials, equipment, structures, facilities, grounds and 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 good condition as existed before commencing work.

8. At Contractor’s own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor’s workmen to exist ring piping and consults, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems, communication systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

9. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

10. Thoroughly clean up the work area at the end of each day’s work and at the completion of the project. Leave premises clean and free of waste, scraps, used equipment or other material intentionally or accidentally delivered to the site by the Contractor or Contractor’s personnel.

11. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs and grass) on or adjacent to the work site not to be removed and do not reasonably 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 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 Contracting Officer.

12. 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 made 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 the performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

13. All utilities required for the continuous operation of all existing facilities shall be maintained in service at all times except when disruptions are needed. The contractor shall inform the Cemetery Director and the Contracting Officer (CO) in writing 2 weeks prior to the need shutdown. When the option exists, implement options to minimize interruption of services to the facilities.

14. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Cemetery Director for parking, material storage, temporary portable restroom facilities and any other needs for the work. Public access to the National Cemetery shall not be impaired.

15. Thoroughly clean up the work area at the end of each day’s work and at completion of the project. Leave premises clean and free of waste, scrap, used equipment or other material intentionally or incidentally delivered to the site by Contractor or Contractor’s personnel.

16. The Contractor shall protect form damage all existing improvements, equipment, structures, facilities, grounds and utilities at or near the work site or adjacent property. 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 Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

17. Upon completion of contact, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing materials, equipment, structures, facilities, grounds and 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 good condition as existed before commencing work.

18. At Contractor’s own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor’s workmen to existing piping and consults, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems, communication systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

19. All work will be coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Only the Contracting Officer (CO) has the authority to make changes to the contract that affects price and/or time. Work will be conducted in such a manner to minimize the impact on the Cemetery operations.

20. Coordination of Construction with the 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 COR, in arranging construction the 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.

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

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

c. Site work will be accomplished between the hours of 8:00 and 4:30, Monday through Friday, except Federal Holiday’s. Work outside of the Cemetery’s normal operating hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm shall be permitted on by approval of the COR and to only meet the Period of Performance.

3. STANDARDS OF EMPLOYEE CONDUCT:

1. The National Cemetery Administration honors veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our Nation. National Cemeteries are national shrines. The standards of work appearance and procedures performed by the Contractor at this cemetery shall reflect this nations concern for those interred there. Due to the sensitive mission of the cemetery and exhibit absolute decorum, composure, and stability all times.

2. Contractor personnel shall be required to adhere to the following standards of dress and conduct, as briefly mentioned here while performing work in the National Cemetery. These standards are enforceable under Title 38, USC, Part 1, Chapter 9, and Section 5901.

3. Clothing shall be presentable and suitable to the work while maintaining proper appearance and decorum indicative for a National Shrine. Uniform shirts and hats are preferred. Clothing shall be clean and cleanliness and personal hygiene are imperative. T-shirts and/or tank tops as outer garments are prohibited. Protective/Safety clothing and shoes shall meet or exceed OSHA and state requirements.

4. Behavior and language must be appropriate, reverent and respectful at all times.

5. Eating and drinking (except water) is prohibited in the work areas and within the sight of a committal shelter during a service.

6. Use of intoxicating beverages, any tobacco products, and illegal drugs on the Cemetery is strictly prohibited.

7. Contractor personnel shall not lean, sit, or stand on or against headstones or monuments. No tools, equipment’s or other items will be placed on or leaned on headstones or monuments.

8. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of personnel conduct and work performance and shall administer disciplinary action as required. The Contractor is expected to remove any employee(s) from the Cemetery for cause, to include, but not limited to, safety violations, other misconduct in performance of duty under these specifications and/or contrary to the best interest of the Government. If the Contractor fails to act in this regard, or the reason for removal is immediately required to protect the interests of the Government, the COR may direct the removal of an employee from the premises. Contractor objections to any such action will be referred to the Contracting Officer (CO) for final resolution; however, the Contractor will first immediately comply with COR direction pending any CO final resolution at a later date or time. The Contractor will not be due any type of compensation for their costs incurred as a result of an employee being removed for cause; unless the removal is directed by the COR and in later found to be invalid or and/or unreasonable by the Contracting Officer.

9. All work shall be performed in accordance with National, State, and Local Codes including the International Building Code (IBC), the International Mechanical Code (IMC), the International Plumbing Code (IPC), and the National Electrical Code (NEC).

All work shall be performed in accordance with the drawings and specifications. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to comply with all the applicable codes. The Contractor shall apply and obtain all applicable permits to comply with local, State and Federal regulations.

4. CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

1. The Contractor shall guarantee that all work done under this contract shall be free form defaults and no faulty materials or workmanship with one (1) year warranty or extended manufacturer’s warranty. The Contractor hereby agrees to repair or replace deficiencies within the specified time frame by the direction of the Contracting Officer (CO) at the Contractor’s expense. And shall be corrected to the satisfaction of the Government.

2. The Contractor shall provide a Job Site Superintendent who speaks and write fluent English on site, and at all times when Contractor personnel are on the premises. The Job Superintendent will:

a. Review and Approve submittals

b. Inspect the quality of work performed

c. Certify the completed work for payment and other purposes

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