36C78619Q0211-002.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

REPAIR BRICK WALL AND INSTALL GUARDRAILS

Baton Rouge National Cemetery, 220 N 19th St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

A. The Contractor: Shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision necessary to partially demolish and disassemble the damaged portions of the existing perimeter cemetery wall, and repair the historic wall including wall cap to original condition;

and install vehicle guardrails at Baton Rouge National Cemetery in accordance with the contract requirements specified below, specifications, drawings, and per applicable industry standards and codes.

B. Background: A vehicle recently ran into the historic brick wall adjacent to Florida St. This is the fourth such incident in three years. This latest incident demolished half of a brick column pier, a cast stone cap, and about half of the courses within 10 feet. It shifted an adjacent stone cap, and cracked the stucco and paint over about 40 linear feet of wall. There is separate section of wall (between two piers 20 feet apart) that needs the cracked stucco and paint replaced on both sides.

C. The Work shall include, but shall not be limited to the following (not necessarily in the order indicated):

Wall Repair

1. The Contractor shall remove loose stucco and loose, spalled, or broken brick units between undamaged piers. Carefully demolish or remove entire units from joint to joint, without damaging surrounding masonry, in a manner that permits replacement with full-size units. Support and protect remaining masonry that surrounds removal area. Maintain flashing, reinforcement, lintels, and adjoining construction in an undamaged condition.

Carefully lift and store cast-stone wall caps for later resetting.

2. Remove in an undamaged condition as many whole bricks as possible and set aside for reuse within the repair. Remove mortar, loose particles, and soil from brick by cleaning with hand chisels, brushes, and water. Store off ground, on skids, and protected from weather. The Government salvaged the bricks from the damaged area and stored them on site.

3. Rebuild the historic 2-wyth brick and stucco wall with cast stone cap, 3-wyth top and bottom frames, and 4-wyth wall base according to the specifications and original construction details provided. The Contractor shall reuse as much of the original whole bricks as possible. New brick incorporated into the wall shall match existing as much as possible, especially in shape and size. Contractor shall intersperse new brick with old brick evenly throughout the repair. Install replacement brick into bonding and coursing pattern of existing brick. If cutting is required, use a motor-driven saw designed to cut masonry with clean, sharp, unchipped edges. Maintain joint width for replacement units to match existing joints.

4. Deconstruct the main pillars as much as required to reconstruct the wall. Repair any structural damage to the piers and rebuild according to the original construction detail provided. Contractor shall be required to remove and reset the pier caps as required.

5. Repoint all mortar joints. Use hydraulic lime mortar in a ratio of 1-part lime to 2.5-parts sand in accordance with the historic preservation evaluation letter.

6. Reset cast stone walls caps between piers. Repoint head joints between wall cap units, and between piers and cap units. Apply new stucco at joints.

7. Apply new stucco on both sides of wall repair according to historic preservation evaluation letter:

a. 1-part hydrated lime;

b. 0.3-parts NHL 5 from Virginia Limeworks in Monroe, VA;

c. 9 – 10 parts sand, (matching the mortar sand).

Application of new stucco finishes shall match that of the immediate area.

8. Apply sol-silicate coating from KEIM Mineral Coatings of America or approved equal to all new and existing surfaces between main pillars. Color shall be “white” to match existing conditions.

9. All work must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for the Treatment of

Historic Properties (36 CFR Part 68) and the National Park Service Preservation Brief 2, “Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic Buildings.”

Guardrail Installation

10. The Contractor shall install 250 linear feet (total) of blocked-out W-beam, 31” high, 12-guage steel guardrail system split into two sections on the corner of Florida and 22nd

Streets. Install MASH-compliant Sequential Kinking Terminal (MSKT) ends (such as manufactured by Road Systems, Inc. or approved equal) facing on-coming traffic and rounded-end anchor sections on the trailing ends. The guardrail end treatments shall comply with AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) at a Test Level

3 (TL-3). The 8”x6”x6’ Controlled Release Terminal (CRT) wood posts and blocking shall be spaced at 6’-3” centers with rail splices mid-span. The guardrail installation shall comply with Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development drawings

BD1.1.0.05 through BD1.1.0.10 (Non-Bridge Application Layout, Details & Sections, Trailing End Details, Rail Structural Details, and Post & Block Details).

D. General Conditions:

1. The Contractor shall be responsible for applying for and obtaining all necessary permits or approvals from the City of Baton Rouge to perform work on the outside of the wall on public property. The Contractor shall obtain approval for traffic and safety control measures for work in adjacent street and public thoroughfare right-of-way (i.e. sidewalk).

This work will require the adjacent public sidewalk, at least, to be closed. The Contractor shall bear all associated costs for traffic control personnel and equipment.

2. The Contractor shall provide adequate protection measures for pedestrians from vehicle traffic and any other hazards. Erect construction safety fencing and other site markers for area of work. Contractor shall notify the COR/Cemetery Director at least two business days in advance of any sidewalk closure or road traffic diversion.

3. Haul away & dispose of all debris and waste to an approved disposal site.

4. Upon completion of work, the Contractor Superintendent and the COR shall inspect the completed work for compliance with both the contract and manufacturer’s requirements.

COR shall report unsatisfactory conditions in writing to the Contracting Officer. The work shall not be accepted until all unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected to the satisfaction of the COR.

5. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to make a site visit to obtain all measurements and quantities requiring repairs in this contract before remitting his/her bid/cost proposal. No separate payment for this work will be made; the cost shall be included in the

Contractor’s cost proposal.

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

7. Thoroughly clean up the work area at the end of each day’s work, and at completion of the project. Leave premises clean and free of waste, scrap, used equipment, or other material intentionally or incidentally delivered to the site by Contractor or Contractor’s personnel. Haul away & dump debris and waste to an approved disposal site.

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

9. 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.

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

11. The Contractor shall assume sole responsibility for safety of all persons on or about the construction site, in accordance with applicable laws and codes. Guard all materials in accordance with the safety provisions according to OSHA and Associated General

Contractors of America (AGC). Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an 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.

E. Standards of Employee Conduct:

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

2. Contractor personnel shall be required to adhere to the following standards of dress and conduct, as briefly mentioned here, while performing work in the National Cemetery.

These standards and regulations are enforceable under Title 38, U.S.C., Part I, Chapter 9, Section 5901.

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

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

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

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

7. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of personnel conduct and work performance and shall administer disciplinary action as required. The

Contractor is expected to remove any employees from the Cemetery for cause, to include, but not limited to, safety violations, other misconduct in performance of duty under these specifications and/or conduct contrary to the best interests of the Government. If the

Contractor fails to act in this regard, or the reason for a removal is immediately required to protect the interests of the Government, the COR may direct the removal of an employee from the premises. Contractor objections to any such action will be referred to the Contacting Officer (CO) for final resolution; however, the Contractor will first immediately comply with COR direction pending any CO final resolution at a later time or date. The Contractor will not be due any type of compensation for their costs incurred as a result of an employee being removed for cause; unless the removal is directed by the

COR, and is later found invalid and/or unreasonable by the Contracting Officer.

F. Time of Completion: The project shall be completed within 120 calendar days after Notice to

Proceed. Work outside of the Cemetery’s normal operating hours of 7:00 am to 4:30 pm shall be permitted only by approval of the COR and only in order to meet the Period of

Performance.

G. Code Compliance: All work shall be performed in accordance with the specifications. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to comply with all the applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. The Contractor shall apply and obtain all applicable permits to comply with local, State and Federal regulations and requirements. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all waste materials and construction debris and comply with all applicable local, State and Federal regulations and requirements. All waste materials and debris specified shall be removed from the Cemetery grounds by the Contractor at its own expenses, including all applicable permits and fees.

H. Contractor Quality Control:

1. The Contractor shall guarantee that all work done under this contract shall be free from defaults and no faulty materials or workmanship with one (1) year warranty. The

Contractor hereby agrees to repair or replace deficiencies within the specified time frame by the direction of the CO at Contractor's own expense and shall be corrected to the satisfaction of the Government.

2. A competent and experienced English-speaking Contractor Supervisor/Superintendent shall be provided by the Contractor whenever work is being performed, other than trash and debris pick-up. The Contractor Supervisor shall review and approve submittals, ensure all specifications are being met, inspect the quality of work performed, ensure contract work does not conflict with ceremonies and funerals, ensure employees are is adequately supervised and proper conduct maintained, and certify the completed work for payment and other purposes.

I. Submittals After Award: In addition to manufacture’s literature, specifications, and installation instructions for the all components, equipment, and materials used to perform the work to the COR for review and approval, submit the following physical samples:

a. Replacement Brick: At last four bricks showing full range of color variation, shape and texture.

b. Mortar: Each type, color, and texture of pointing mortar in the form of sample mortar strips, 6 inches long by 1/4 inches wide, set in aluminum or plastic channels. Include with each Sample a list of ingredients with proportions of each. Identify sources, both supplier and quarry, of each type of sand and brand names of cementitious materials and pigments if any.

c. Stucco: Panel showing finish coat, 6 by 12 inches.

d. Paint: Composition board, 6 by 6 inches.

e. Guardrail components: Cut sheets, shop drawings, manufacturers’ installation instructions.

J. Plans/details:

Attachment A, Pictures;

Attachment B, Specifications;

Attachment C, Typical wall sections and details;

Attachment D, Historic Preservation Evaluation letter;

Attachment E, Guardrail site plan drawing;

Attachment F, Department of Transportation & Development guardrail drawings;

Attachment G, MSKT installation drawings.

K. Project completion: The project site shall be protected and/or restored to a condition equal to that existing prior to the commencement of work. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing work 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.

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK

ATTACHMENT A

BATON ROUGE NATIONAL CEMETERY, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA

PICTURES

Figure 1: West wall damage, interior view 1 of 3 Figure 2: West wall damage, interior view 2 of 3

(looking north) (looking west)

Figure 3: West wall damage, interior view 3 of 3 Figure 4: East wall repairs, interior view 1 of 3

(looking west)

Location of damaged column See closeup Figure 3

Start of repairs, west

End of repairs, west

Start of repairs, east

BATON ROUGE NATIONAL CEMETERY, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA

Figure 5: East wall repairs, interior view 2 of 3 Figure 6: East wall repairs, interior view 3 of 3

End of repairs, east

Figure 7: Location of proposed guardrail trailing end, Florida St. street view

(approximately 80 feet of the proposed 125 feet in view)

Repairs, east

(exterior view)

Figure 8: Location of proposed guardrail MSKT end, 22nd St. street view

(approximately 80 feet of the proposed 125 feet in view)