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SPECIFICATIONS

WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL

CEMETERY

PROJECT NO. 912CM3013

COLUMBARIUM/ADMINISTRATION/

PIC/MAINTENANCE/PARKING

BID DOCUMENTS

Prepared for:

United States Department of Veterans Affairs NCA Contracting Service

425 I Street, NW Washington DC, 20001

June 2019

WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL CEMETERY PROJECT NO. 912CM3013

COLUMBARIUM/ADMIN./PIC/MAINT. /PARKING JUNE 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NCA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 10 Table of Contents 01/01/18

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05/01/10

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 02 General Requirements 06/01/14

01 32 17 Network Analysis Schedules (Microsoft Project Gantt Chart) 10/10

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06/04/14

01 42 19 Reference Standards 06/01/14

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06/04/14

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 06/04/14

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 06/04/14

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 08/01/16

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition and Site Clearing 06/04/14

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 53 Cast-in-Place Concrete 06/01/14

03 48 24 Precast Concrete Columbarium Units 06/01/14

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 06/01/14

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 06/01/14

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 06/01/14

04 40 10 Cut Stone Assemblies

04 43 00 Natural Stone Veneer 06/01/14

04 73 00 Columbarium Niche Covers 06/01/14

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 06/01/14

05 31 00 Steel Decking 06/01/14

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 06/01/14

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 06/01/14

05 52 00 Handrails

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DIVISION 06 - WOOD AND PLASTIC

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 12/04/15

06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing

06 17 53 Shop Fabricated Wood Trusses

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 06/01/14

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 06/01/14

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 12/01/15

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 06/01/14

07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish System 06/01/14

07 25 00 Weather Barriers

07 27 26 Fluid Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable

07 31 13 Asphalt Shingles 06/01/14

07 46 46 Fiber Cement Siding

07 53 23 EPDM Roofing 06/01/14

07 60 00 Flashing, Sheet Metal and Snow Guards 06/01/14

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 06/01/14

07 84 00 Firestopping 06/01/14

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 06/01/14

DIVISION 08 - DOORS AND WINDOWS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 06/01/14

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 12/01/15

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 06/01/14

08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 06/01/14

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 06/01/14

08 71 00 Door Hardware

08 80 00 Glazing 06/01/14

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 06/01/14

DIVISION 09 - FINSHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06/01/14

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06/01/14

09 30 13 Tiling 06/01/14

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 06/01/14

09 65 06 Resilient Tile Flooring 06/01/14

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 06/01/14

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09 91 00 Painting 06/01/14

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 Markerboards 06/01/14

10 14 00 Exterior Signage 06/01/14

10 14 05 Interior Signage 06/01/14

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 06/01/14

10 21 16 Plastic Shower and Dressing Compartments

10 28 00 Toilet and Bath Accessories 06/01/14

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 06/01/14

10 51 13 Metal Lockers 06/01/14

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

11 11 26 Vehicle Washing Equipment 06/01/14

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 06/01/14

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 06/01/14

12 36 61.16 Solid Surfacing Countertops

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 11/01/16

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 11/01/16

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 11/01/16

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 11/01/16

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11/01/16

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 11/01/16

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 11/01/16

22 13 23 Sanitary Waste Interceptors 11/01/16

22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 11/01/16

22 34 00 Fuel-Fired Domestic Waste Heaters 11/01/16

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 11/01/16

DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 11/01/16

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment 11/01/16

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 11/01/16

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 11/01/16

23 07 11 HVAC Insulation 11/01/16

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23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 11/01/16

23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 11/01/16

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 11/01/16

23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 05/10/16

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 11/01/16

23 25 00 HVAC Water Treatment 05/10/16

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 11/01/16

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 11/01/16

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 11/01/16

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 11/01/16

23 55 23 Gas-Fired Radiant Heaters 11/01/16

23 81 00 Unitary HVAC Equipment 11/01/16

23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 11/01/16

23 82 16 Air Coils 11/01/16

23 82 39 Unit Heaters 11/01/16

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 07/01/17

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07/01/17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 07/01/17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 07/01/17

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 07/01/17

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 07/01/17

26 24 16 Panelboards 07/01/17

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 07/01/17

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 07/01/17

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 07/01/17

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 07/01/17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 07/01/17

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 07/01/17

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 00 Common Work Results for Communications 11/01/16

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 11/01/16

27 05 33 Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems 11/01/16

27 10 00 Structured Cabling 11/01/16

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 11/01/16

27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems 11/01/16

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DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 10 00 Access Control 03/01/18

28 20 00 Video Surveillance 03/01/18

28 31 00 Intrusion Detection 03/01/18

28 46 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 11/01/16

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving 11/01/16

31 23 19 Dewatering 11/01/16

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 11/01/16

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 11/01/16

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 11/01/16

32 33 00 Site Furnishings 01/01/17

32 90 00 Planting 11/01/16

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 11/01/16

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewerage Utilities 11/01/16

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 11/01/16

33 41 13 Foundation Drainage 01/01/17

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100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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SECTION 00 01 15

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

Drawing No. Title

GI-001 COVER SHEET

CIVIL

GI002 GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

VF100 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

VL100 EXISTING CONDITIONS

CS100 OVERALL SITE LAYOUT PLAN

GC600 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCING PLAN

GC100 TEMPORARY FACILITIES PLAN

GC101 E&S CONTROL PLAN PHASE I - ENTRY & ADMIN BLDG IMPROVEMENTS

GC102 E&S CONTROL PLAN PHASE I - COLUMBARIUM & COMMITTAL SHELTER A

GC103 E&S CONTROL PLAN PHASE I - COLD STORAGE BUILDING

GC121 E&S CONTROL PLAN PHASE II - ENTRY & ADMIN BLDG IMPROVEMENTS

GC122 E&S CONTROL PLAN PHASE II - COLUMBARIUM & COMMITTAL SHELTER

GC001 E&S CONTROL NARRATIVE

GC501 E&S CONTROL DETAILS

CD101 DEMOLITION PLAN - ENTRY & ADMIN BLDG IMPROVEMENTS

CD102 DEMOLITION PLAN - COLUMBARIUM & COMMITTAL SHELTER A

CD103 DEMOLITION PLAN - COLD STORAGE BUILDING

CS101 SITE PLAN - ENTRY & ADMIN BLDG IMPROVEMENTS

CS102 SITE PLAN - COLUMBARIUM & COMMITTAL SHELTER A

CS103 SITE PLAN - COLD STORAGE BUILDING

CU101 UTILITY PLAN - ENTRY & ADMIN BLDG IMPROVEMENTS

CU102 UTILITY PLAN - COLUMBARIUM & COMMITTAL SHELTER A

CG101 GRADING PLAN - ENTRY & ADMIN BLDG IMPROVEMENTS

CG102 GRADING PLAN - COLUMBARIUM & COMMITTAL SHELTER A

CG103 GRADING PLAN - COLD STORAGE BUILDING

CU231 WATER LINE PLAN AND PROFILES

CU261 STORM SEWER PROFILES

CT501 ROAD DETAILS

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CU561 STORM SEWER DETAILS

LP101 LANDSCAPE PLAN

LP001 LANDSCAPE NOTES AND DETAILS

L-101 COLUMBARIUM MATERIALS PLAN

L-102 COLUMBARIUM NUMBERING AND ADDRESSING PLAN

L-103 COLUMBARIUM FLATWORK LAYOUT AND DIMENSIONING PLAN

L-104 COLUMBARIUM CONCRETE JOINT PLAN

L-501 COLUMBARIUM DETAIL ELEVATIONS

L-502 COLUMBARIUM FULL ELEVATIONS

L-503 COLUMBARIUM FULL ELEVATIONS

L-504 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

L-505 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

L-506 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

L-507 SITE AMENITY DETAILS

LS100 SITE SIGNAGE EXISTING INVENTORY

LS101 SITE SIGNAGE PLAN AND DETAILS

LS501 SIGNAGE DETAILS

LS502 SIGNAGE DETAILS

LS701 ADMIN BLDG ENTRY FEATURES PLAN

BK201 RETAINING WALL PLAN AND PROFILES

BK202 RETAINING WALL PLAN AND PROFILES

TY101 SITE SECURITY

ARCHITECTURAL

A-001 ARCHITECTURAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

AA101 ADMIN/MAINTENANCE/PIC - LIFE SAFETY PLAN

AA102 ADMIN/MAINTENANCE/PIC - DEMOLITION PLAN

AA103 ADMIN/MAINTENANCE/PIC - DEMOLITION RCP & ROOF

AA104 ADMIN/MAINTENANCE/PIC - FLOOR PLAN

AA105 ADMIN/MAINTENANCE/PIC - ENLARGED PLAN

AA106 ADMIN/MAINTENANCE/PIC - ENLARGED PLAN

AA107 ADMIN/MAINTENANCE/PIC - REFLECTED CEILING PLAN (RCP)

AA108 ADMIN/MAINTENANCE/PIC - ROOF PLAN

AA201 ADMIN/MAINTENANCE/PIC - EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AA202 ADMIN/MAINTENANCE/PIC - EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

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AA203 ADMIN/MAINTENANCE/PIC - EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AA301 ADMIN/PIC RESTROOMS - BUILDING SECTIONS

AA302 ADMIN/PIC RESTROOMS - BUILDING SECTIONS

AA401 ADMIN/PIC RESTROOMS - ENLARGED WALL SECTIONS

AA402 ADMIN/PIC RESTROOMS - ENLARGED WALL SECTIONS

AA403 ADMIN/PIC RESTROOMS - ENLARGED WALL SECTIONS

AA404 ADMIN/PIC RESTROOMS - ENLARGED PLANS & ELEVATIONS

AA405 ADMIN/MAINT LOCKER ROOMS - ENLARGED PLANS & ELEVATIONS

AA406 TOILET ROOM MOUNTING HEIGHTS AND SCHEDULE

AA407 ADMIN/MAINTENANCE/PIC - INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

AA501 ADMIN/MAINTENANCE/PIC - DETAILS

AA502 ADMIN/MAINTENANCE/PIC - INTERIOR DETAILS

AA503 VEHICLE WASH BAY - DETAILS

AA504 ADMIN/MAINTENANCE/PIC - ROOF DETAILS

AA601 ADMIN/MAINTENANCE/PIC - PARTITION SCHEDULE

AA602 ADMIN/MAINTENANCE/PIC - DOOR SCHEDULE

AA603 ADMIN/MAINTENANCE/PIC - WINDOW SCHEDULE

AA604 ADMIN/MAINTENANCE/PIC - FINISH PLAN & SCHEDULE

AA605 ADMIN/MAINTENANCE/PIC - FURNITURE PLAN & LIST (NIC)

AC101 COMMITTAL SHELTER A - PLANS

AC102 COMMITTAL SHELTER A - ELEVATIONS & SECTION

AC103 COMMITTAL SHELTER A - DETAILS

AC201 COMMITTAL SHELTER B - PLANS

AC202 COMMITTAL SHELTER B - ELEVATIONS & SECTION

AC203 COMMITTAL SHELTER B - DETAILS

AF101 FLAMMABLE STORAGE - PLAN, ELEVATIONS, & SECTIONS

AT101 PROPOSED TEMPORARY TRAILERS & RESTROOM

AV101 COLD STORAGE BLDG & COVERED VEHICLE STORAGE - FLOOR PLAN

AV102 COLD STORAGE BLDG & COVERED VEHICLE STORAGE - SECTION

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

E-002 ELECTRICAL NOTES

ES101 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

ED101 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN GROUND LEVEL

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EL101 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING REFLECTED CEILING PLAN GROUND LEVEL

EP101 ELECTRICAL POWER FLOOR PLAN GROUND LEVEL

EP201 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN COMMITTAL SHELTER A

EP202 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN COMMITTAL SHELTER B

ET101 ELECTRICAL TELECOMMUNICATION FLOOR PLAN GROUND LEVEL

EY101 ELECTRICAL SECURITY FLOOR PLAN GROUND LEVEL

FA101 FIRE ALARM FLOOR PLAN GROUND LEVEL

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

E-601 ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAMS

MECHANICAL

M-001 ABBREVIATIONS, NOTES, AND SYMBOLS

M-100 PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER & ADMINISTRATIONS - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

LAYOUT

M-101 PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER & ADMINISTRATIONS - MECHANICAL GROUND LEVEL

M-102 MAINTENANCE SUPPORT BUILDINGS - MECHANICAL GROUND LEVEL

M-111 PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER & ADMINISTRATIONS - MECHANICAL ROOF LEVEL

M-112 MAINTENANCE SUPPORT BUILDINGS - MECHANICAL ROOF LEVEL

M-113 MECHANICAL – COMMITTAL SHELTER “B” REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

M-151 PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER & ADMINISTRATIONS - MECHANICAL HYDRONICS

LAYOUT

M-201 PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER & ADMINISTRATIONS - MECHANICAL REFLECTED

CEILING PLAN

M-301 MECHANICAL SECTIONS

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS - 1

M-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS - 2

M-503 MECHANICAL DETAILS - 3

M-601 MECHANICAL FLOW DIAGRAM

M-701 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES - 1

M-702 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES - 2

M-801 PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER & ADMINISTRATIONS - MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-802 MAINTENANCE SUPPORT BUILDINGS - MECHANICAL CONTROLS

M-803 COMMITTAL SHELTER '"B" - MECHANICAL CONTROLS

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PLUMBING

PC001 PLUMBING NOTES, LEGENDS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

PD101 PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN - GROUND LEVEL - PIC AND ADMIN BLDG

PP101 PLUMBING PIPING PLAN GROUND LEVEL PIC AND ADMIN BLDG

PP102 PLUMBING PIPING PLAN GROUND LEVEL PIC AND ADMIN BLDG

PP121 PLUMBING PIPING ROOF PLAN PIC AND ADMIN BLDG

PP201 PLUMBING STORM PIPING PLAN COMMITTAL SHELTER A

P-500 PLUMBING RISER AND FLOW DIAGRAMS PIC AND ADMIN BLDG

P-600 PLUMBING DETAILS

P-700 PLUMBING SCHEDULES PIC AND ADMIN BLDG

STRUCTURAL

S-001 STRUCTURAL ABBREVIATIONS AND NOTES

SS101 PARTIAL SITE STRUCTURES PLAN

SS102 PARTIAL SITE STRUCTURES PLAN

SF101 STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION & ROOF FRAMING PLAN ADMIN/MAINTENACE BLDG

SF111 STRUCTURAL FOUNDATION & ROOF FRAMING PLAN - COLD STORAGE/COVERED

VEHICLE

SF121 SITE STRUCTURES PLAN COMMITTAL SHELTER A

S-501 STRUCTURAL SECTIONS AND DETAILS ADMIN/MAINTENANCE BLDG

S-502 STRUCTURAL SECTIONS AND DETAILS ADMIN/MAINTENANCE BLDG

S-503 STRUCTURAL SECTIONS AND DETAILS ADMIN/MAINTENANCE BLDG

S-511 STRUCTURAL SECTIONS AND DETAILS COLD STORAGE/COVERED VEHICLE

S-521 STRUCTURAL SECTIONS AND DETAILS COMMITTAL SHELTER A

S-532 STRUCTURAL TYPICAL DETAILS

SS301 SITE STRUCTURES - SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SS302 SITE STRUCTURES - SECTIONS AND DETAILS

SS303 SITE STRUCTURES - SECTIONS AND DETAILS

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SECTION 01 00 02

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 ENVIRONEMENTAL CONTROLS

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.11 RESTORATION

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.19 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.20 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.21 TESTS

1.22 INSTRUCTIONS

1.23 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.24 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS

1.25 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

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1.26 SAFETY SIGN

1.27 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.28 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.29 PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

COLUMBARIUM/ADMIN./PIC/MAINT. /PARKING APRIL 2019

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SECTION 01 00 02

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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 the West Virginia National Cemetery Columbarium/

Administration/PIC/Maintenance/Parking (Project 912CM3013) as required by drawings and specifications.

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

C. Offices of William H. Gordon Associates Inc., 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 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, be identified by name and employer. 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 30-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP.

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

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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: The purpose of this project is to expand and renovate the existing Administration/Maintenance Building, construct a columbarium plaza containing 800 niches, demolish existing Committal Shelter A, construction of a new committal shelter, flag pole lighting, signage, cortege lanes, road improvements, parking and temporary facilities. All utilities, landscaping, and permitting required for the proposed improvements are to be provided as part of this project.

B. ALTERNATE NO.1: Existing Maintenance Bays Expansion. To include the addition of new enclosed wash bay containing wash rack with oil separator. This will require the demolition of the existing flammable storage structure and the construction of a new flammable storage structure in the maintenance yard. All paving in the existing maintenance yard is to be replaced.

C. ALTERNATE NO. 2: Cold Storage Building addition and improvements. Project to include an approximate 2,000 sq. ft. sheltered vehicle equipment storage facility, the relocation of two (2) existing covered storage structures, installation of automatic garage door openers and the edition of one (1) security camera.

D. ALTERNATE NO. 2: Committal Shelter B improvements. To include the the construction of an additional ten (10) parking spaces, replace roofing, repair light fixtures, add ventilation and the analysis & repair of failing back wall.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, one (1) bond paper set(s) of specifications and drawings will be furnished.

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

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the 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.

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

01 00 02 - 3 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. Notify RE/COR immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this Article to the extent referenced.

Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

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

E84-2009a Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

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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 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 20 feet exposing overall length, separate by 10 feet.

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

2. Install fire-rated construction partitions to maintain integrity of existing exit passageways, fire-rated enclosures of hazardous areas, horizontal exits, smoke barriers, and opening enclosures.

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3. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with Section 07

84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

F. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29

CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

G. 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.

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily.

Report findings and corrective actions weekly to RE/COR.

I. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

J. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR

1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

K. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair 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.

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

M. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA

51B. Coordinate with RE/COR. Designate Contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work. Coordinate with RE/COR.

N. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly.

Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to RE/COR.

O. 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 site weekly.

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

1926.

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1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the 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 shown on the drawings.

Contractor 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.

G. Phasing: To insure such executions, the Contractor shall furnish the RE/COR with a schedule of approximate phasing 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 phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the Cemetery Director, RE/COR and Contractor, as follows:

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Phase I: Admin/Maint building remains occupied while contractor constructs all the new parking lots and cortege lanes within first 100 days of the project. A minimum of 10 parking spaces for staff/visitors shall be provided at all times.

Phase II: Contractor to place the temporary Admin/Restroom trailers as shown in construction documents during the first 100 days of the project.

Phase III: Cemetery Staff moves into the temp trailers between days 100 thru 110 of the project, while the Admin building renovation is underway for the remainder of the project.

Phase IV: When the Administration building renovation is complete, cemetery staff moves out of the temp trailers and back into new building.

Phase V: Contractor removes the temp trailers, repairs temporary facilities area back to a turfed condition and project is complete.

H. Building(s) will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated

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

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 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

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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. Refer to specification Section 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS

FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

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.

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the

Contractor.

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.

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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 areas of operation adjacent to existing burial plots before these dates.

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

1.7 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 furnish a signed report, to the Contracting

Officer. This report shall list

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

2. 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.

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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 required of the Contractor to restore damage caused by the 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 any indicated 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.

1.8 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. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied Cemetery buildings 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.

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags or 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.

2. All existing furniture, files and IT equipment in the existing Administration Building shall be relocated to the temporary facilities at Contractors expense.

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

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the

Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors . The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic

Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform

Hazardous Waste Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the RE/COTR who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Cemetery's

Director.

a. Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing

Office:

40 CFR 261 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262 Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 263 Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761 PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172 Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous Material

Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173 Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173 Subpart A General

49 CFR 173 Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for Transportation

49 CFR 173 Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and Preparation

TSCA Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7

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1.10 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 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;

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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.

1.11 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work.

Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, 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, fire protection systems, communications systems (including telephone), 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).

1.12 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 William H. Gordon Associates Inc. through aerial survey, field run survey, site reconnaissance and review of existing construction documents.

(FAR 52.236-4)

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B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration conducted by ECS Mid-Atlantic LLC by way of soil borings are shown diagrammatically in the geotechnical report.

C. A copy of the geotechnical investigation report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Contracting Officer.

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.

1.13 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.

1.14 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…