36C78619B0016-0001002.pdf

Santa Fe National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

National Cemetery Administration VA Project No: 904CM3031 Task Order No: VA786A-17-J-0007

3225 Shallowford Rd NE, Suite 830 Marietta, GA 30062 Phone: 770.321.4040 www.johngallup.com March 29, 2019

Specifications

Santa Fe National Cemetery Project No. 904CM3031 29 March 2019

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

SANTA FE NATIONAL CEMETERY SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements (Minor NCA Projects) 01 32 17 Network Analysis Schedule 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 03 48 21 Precast Concrete Burial Crypts (Double Depth Lawn Crypt) 03 48 24 Precast Concrete Columbarium Units 03 48 26 Precast Concrete Memorial Wall Units

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 04 43 00 Natural Stone Veneer 04 43 10 Stone Masonry 04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 04 73 00 Columbarium Niche Covers 04 73 10 Memorial Wall Markers

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 52 00 Metal Railings 05 80 00 Ornamental Metal Work

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Exterior Signage

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving

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DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 32 30 00 Site Furnishings 32 31 19 Decorative Metal Fences and Gates 32 32 23 Segmental Retaining Wall 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 32 90 00 Planting

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 33 41 13 Foundation Drainage

Appendix A Submittal Register Appendix B Geotechnical Report

SIGNATURE PAGE

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SECTION 00 11 13

Lead Consultant/ Landscape Architect:

JG&A

Sections covered by this seal include:

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Atriax Sections covered by this seal include:

02 41 10,03 30 53, 31 20 11, 32 05 23, 32 12 16, 32 32 23, 33 40 00, 33 41 13

A/E:

Wood,LLC 03 48 21, 03 48 24, 0348 26, 04 05 13, 04 05 16, 04 20 00, 04 43 00, 04 43 10, 04 73 10, 04 73 10, 05 80 00, 07 92 00

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Irrigation Designer:

Aqua Engineering, Inc.

Sections covered by this seal include:

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

No. Drawing No. Title

1. G-101 COVER SHEET

2. V-101 TOPOGRAPHIC/VEGETATION SURVEY

3. LD101 DEMOLITION PLAN

4. C-101 SITE PLAN

5. C-101A SITE PLAN - DEDUCT ALTERNATE

6. C-102 GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN

7. C-103 GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN – DEDUCT ALTERNATE

8. C-104 INITIAL EROSION CONTROL PLAN

9. C-105 INTERMEDIATE EROSION CONTROL PLAN

10. C-106 FINAL EROSION CONTROL PLAN

11. C-106 ROADWAY LAYOUT PLAN

12. C-107 MAIN ROAD PLAN AND PROFILE, STA. 0+00-7+25

13. C-108 ROADWAY PLAN AND PROFILE, STA. 7+25-14+16

14. C-109 NORTHERN ROAD PLAN AND PROFILE, STA. 1+00-2+70

15. C-110 RETAINING WALL 1 PLAN AND PROFILE

16. C-111 RETAINING WALL 2 PLAN AND PROFILE

17. C-111A RETAINING WALL 2 PLAN AND PROFILE DEDUCT ALTERNATE

18. C-401 COLUMBARIUM DRAINAGE PLAN (EAST)

19. C-402 COLUMBARIUM DRAINAGE PLAN (WEST AND SOUTH)

20. C-501 SITE DETAILS 1

21. C-502 SITE DETAILS 2

22. C-503 SITE DETAILS 3

23. C-504 SEGMENTAL RETAINING WALL DETAILS

24. C-505 SOIL NAIL RETAINING WALL DETAILS AND NOTES

25. C-506 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

26. C-601 STORM DRAIN SCHEDULE

27. LS101 BURIAL SECTION SITE PLAN

28. LS102 GRAVESITE NUMBERING PLAN

29. LS201 COLUMBARIUM 7-S ELEVATIONS

30. LS202 COLUMBARIUM 7-D ELEVATIONS

31. LS203 COLUMBARIUM 6 & 8 ELEVATIONS

32. LS204 COLUMBARIUM 5 & MEMORIALS D,E,F,G,H ELEVATIONS

33. LS401 COLUMBARIUM SITE PLAN (EAST)

34. LS402 COLUMBARIUM SITE PLAN (WEST)

35. LS403 COLUMBARIUM GRADING PLAN (EAST)

36. LS404 COLUMBARIUM GRADING PLAN(WEST)

37. LS405 COLUMBARIUM SITE AND GRADING PLAN (SOUTH)

38. LS505 CRYPT SECTION DETAILS

39. LS506 MEMORIAL WALL AND PPC DETAILS

40. LS507 MEMORIAL WALL DETAILS

41. LS508 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS 1

42. LS509 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS 2

43. LS510 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS 3

No. Drawing No. Title

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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44. LS511 CONCRETE STEPS AND RAMP DETAILS

45. LP101 LANDSCAPE/SITE PLAN

46 LP201 LANDSCAPE ELEVATIONS

47. LP401 ENLARGED LANDSCAPE PLAN (EAST)

48. LP402 ENLARGED LANDSCAPE PLAN (WEST)

49. LP402A ENLARGED LANDSCAPE PLAN (WEST) DEDUCT ALTERNATE

50. LP501 LANDSCAPE/SITE DETAILS 1

51. LP502 LANDSCAPE/SITE DETAILS 2

52. LP503 LANDSCAPE/SITE DETAILS 3

53. LP504 LANDSCAPE/SITE DETAILS 4

54. LP505 LANDSCAPE/SITE DETAILS 5

55. S-001 GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES

56. S-101 RETAINING WALL PLAN – COLUMBARIUM 5-6 1

57. S-102 RETAINING WALL PLAN – COUMBARIUM 5-6 2

58. S-103 RETAINING WALL PLAN – COLUMBARIUM 7-8

59. S-104 COLUMBARIUM FOOTING PLAN

60. S-501 STRUCTURAL DETAILS 1

61. S-502 STRUCTURAL DETAILS 2

62. S-503 COLUMBARIUM STRUCTURAL DETAILS 1 OF 2

63. S-504 COLUMBARIUM STRUCTURAL DETAILS 2 OF 2

64. IR101 IRRIGATION COVER SHEET

65. IR201 IRRIGATION DEMOLITION PLAN

66. IR301 IRRIGATION PLAN

67. IR301A IRRIGATON PLAN DEDUCT ALTERNATE

68. IR501 IRRIGATION DETAILS 1

69. IR502 IRRIGATION DETAILS 2

70. IR503 IRRIGATION DETAILS 3

71. IR504 IRRIGATION DETAILS 4

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT & UTILITIES.. 11

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 TOILETS

1.18 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.19 TESTS

1.20 INSTRUCTIONS

1.21 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.22 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.23 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.24 PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

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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 and materials and perform work for columbarium walls, retaining walls, and in-ground cremains plots 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 John Gallup & Associates LLC (JG&A), as Architect-Engineers, will 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 Contracting Officer (CO) or his duly authorized representative (COR).

D. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

E. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall have the

10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and /or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP.

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

F. Working Hours: Working Hours: Contractor shall be permitted to work between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30pm unless approved by COCO/COR and

Cemetery Director. Coordinate with Cemetery staff on the schedule of services each week and any required adjustments to working hours.

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:

site clearing and demolition, site grading, concrete, unit paving, in-

General Requirements 01 00 00 -2 ground cremains units, committal services shelter, columbaria, asphalt paving, asphalt paving milling and repaving, retaining walls, landscaping, irrigation, site furnishings, signage and storm drainage.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained by the contractor, at their expense, from the website where the solicitation is posted.

Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

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 project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security/escort arrangements can be provided for the 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 Contracting Officer.

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 Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the Contracting officers representative (COR) for

General Requirements 01 00 00 -3 the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

D. 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 Contracting Officer upon request.

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

Officer.

5. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

6. Notify Contracting Officer and Site Security Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

7. All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document

Management Software (EDMS).

a. Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the

EDMS system.

b. “Sensitive information” including drawings and other documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryption procedures are followed.

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E. 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

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 COCO/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 COCO/COR that individuals have undergone the Contractor’s safety briefing.

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

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

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

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

COCO/COR/Cemetery Director.

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

COCO/COR.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COCO/COR. Obtain permits from

COCO/COR at least 24 hours in advance. L. Fire Hazard Prevention and

Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly.

Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to

COCO/COR.

K. 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.

L. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

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

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 Contracting Officer. 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 sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the

Contracting Officer 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. With the written consent of the Contracting

Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

Officer. 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.

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 the Cemetery as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others.

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1. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by Department of

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to 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. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by or COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:

1. 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.

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

COCO/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, Contractor shall notify the

COCO/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 Cemetery Director, COCO/COR and

Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: Retaining Walls and Columbarium Walls and roadways

Phase II: Pre-Place Crypts (PPC), In-Ground Cremains (IGC), Site Furnishings and Landscaping

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings.

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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. Remove the fence when directed by CO/COR.

J. 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, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by CO/COR.

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 CO/COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Cemetery Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to

CO/COR and 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. 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.

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 CO/COR.

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5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of CO/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.

K. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

L. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Cemetery traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

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

ROADWAYS.

N. 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 CO/COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during

General Requirements 01 00 00 -10 the interment services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workmen shall not pass through the service area during this period:

1. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work 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 CO/COR of areas in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by areas and spaces:

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 CO/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

CO/COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by

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 CO/COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing 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 Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of

Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. 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.

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

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

B. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of the project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from the site daily.

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed shall be disposed of as follows:

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

2. Relocation of fill material on site must be approved by COR and

Cemetery Director. Location and haul route must be approved prior to any relocation.

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

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 CO/COR.

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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

Contracting Officer 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 apparent low bidder, 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:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

- Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

- Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters;

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- Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials; and

- 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, or electric work without approval of the

CO/COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the CO/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, 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 Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

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.

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1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by High Mesa

Consulting Group, 6010-B Midway Pkwy Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87109.

(FAR 52.236-4)

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

C. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Contracting Officer and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

D. 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 site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of

Veterans Affairs, 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 Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established

General Requirements 01 00 00 -15 or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

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

(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and corner of column lines and/or addition to each existing building, lines for each gravesite control monument, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, roads, parking lots, gravesite control monuments, are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the CO/COR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

D. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings.

Furnish such certification to the CO/COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, the Contractor shall furnish to the CO/COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered

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1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each building and/or addition.

3. Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outside distribution systems.

4. Lines of grave plot documentation.

5. Lines of elevations of all swales and interment areas.

6. Lines and elevations of roads, streets and parking lots.

7. Lines and elevations of top of pre-placed crypts.

8. Lines and elevations of grade over pre-placed crypts.

9. Northing/Easting coordinate locations of all water, sanitary, storm, gas and irrigation structures, directional fittings, control wire and lines.

E. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the CO/COR one electronic copy and reproducible drawings at the scale of the contract drawings, showing the finished grade on the grid developed for constructing the work, including burial monuments and fifty-foot stationing along new road centerlines. These drawings shall bear the seal of the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

F. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of

Article "Professional Surveying Services.”

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the CO/COR review, as often as requested.

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C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings to the CO/COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the CO/COR.

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Cemetery property and, when authorized by the CO/COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.17 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workmen) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by CO/COR, provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

1.18 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

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C. Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the

Cemetery a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

D. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Cemetery water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the

Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at 'sCO/COR discretion) of use of water from Cemetery's system.

1.19 TESTS

A. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer.

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

B. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonable period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

C. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

1.20 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the CO/COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They

General Requirements 01 00 00 -19 shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

C. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed training to assigned

Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed.

This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the CO/COR and shall be considered concluded only when the CO/COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the CO/COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

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1.21 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A. Provide a Construction Sign where directed by the CO/COR. All wood members shall be of framing lumber. Cover sign frame with 0.7 mm (24 gage) galvanized sheet steel nailed securely around edges and on all bearings. Provide three 100 by 100 mm (4 inch by 4 inch) posts (or equivalent round posts) set 1200 mm (four feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 900 mm (three feet) above ground and secure to posts with through bolts. Make posts full height of sign. Brace posts with 50 x 100 mm (two by four inch) material as directed.

B. Paint all surfaces of sign and posts two coats of white gloss paint.

Border and letters shall be of black gloss paint, except project title which shall be blue gloss paint.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by the CO/COR.

D. Detail Drawing of construction sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is shown on the drawings.

1.22 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

A. During the construction period through completion, furnish Department of Veterans Affairs with 250 views of digital images, including one color print of each view and one Compact Disc (CD) per visit containing those views taken on that visit. Digital views shall be taken of exterior and/or interior and aerial photographs as selected and directed by COCO/COR (RE). Each view shall be taken with a professional grade camera with minimum size of 6 megapixels (MP) and the images will be a minimum of 2272 x 1704 pixels for the 200x250mm (8x 10 inch) prints and 2592 x 1944 pixels for the 400x500 mm (16 x 20 inch) prints, as per these specifications:

1. Normally such images including aerial photographs of the site will be taken at monthly intervals. However, the COCO/COR may also direct the taking of special digital images at any time prior to completion and acceptance of contract. If the number of trips to the site exceeds an average of one per month of the contract performance period then an adjustment in contract price will be made in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR

852.236-88) of Section 00 72 00, GENERAL CONDITIONS.

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2. In event a greater or lesser number of images than specified above are required by the COCO/COR, adjustment in contract price will be made in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and

VAAR 852.236-88).

B. Images shall be taken by a commercial photographer and must show distinctly, at as large a scale as possible, all parts of work embraced in the picture.

C. Prints shall be made on 200 x 250 mm (8 by 10 inch) regular-weight matte archival grade photographic paper and produced by a process with a minimum of 300 pixels per inch (PPI). Prints must be printed using the commercial RA4 process (inkjet prints will not be acceptable).

Photographs shall have 200 x 200 mm (8 by 8 inch) full picture print with no margin on three sides and a 50 mm (2 inches) margin on the bottom for pre-typed self-adhesive identity label to be added by

COCO/COR. It is required that the prints are professionally processed so the quality will meet or exceed that of the same size print made with a film camera. Prints must be shipped flat to the COCO/COR.

D. Images on CD-ROM shall be recorded in JPEG format with a minimum of 24-bit color and no reduction in actual picture size. Compressed size of the file shall be no less than 80% or the original with no loss of information. File names shall contain the date the image was taken, the

Project number and a unique sequential identifier. The CD-ROM shall also contain an index of all the images contained therein in either a

TXT or Microsoft Word format.

E. In case any set of prints are not submitted within five days of date established by COCO/COR for taking thereof, the COCO/COR may have such images/photographs taken and cost of same will be deducted from any money due to the Contractor.

1.23 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Where the Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, prior to, or during the construction work, are advised of or discover any possible archeological, historical and/or cultural resources, the Contractor shall immediately notify the CO/COR verbally, and then with a written follow up.

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1.24 PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

A. Prior to commencing any construction, the Contractor shall submit a site-specific Project Health and Safety Plan (PHSP). At a minimum, the

PHSP shall cover the following topics:

1. Organizational structure (including Responsible Persons)

2. Site Characterization and Job Hazard Identification

3. Site Control and Security

4. Training

5. Medical Surveillance

6. PPE

7. Exposure Monitoring

8. Heat Stress

9. Spill Containment

10. Decontamination

11. Emergency Response

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