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1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

3. DATE ISSUED

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4. CONTRACT NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

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8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date) 12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

STANDARD FORM 1442

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 52.236-1(d)

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within ____________ calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See _____________________________).

YES

NO

a.

Sealed offers in original and ___________________copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ (hour) local time _____________________ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, the date and time offers are due.

b.

An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c.

All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d.

Offers providing less than _______________________ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

36C78619Q0240 X 04-24-2019 8069-000016

806-NRM19-107

43C1 Department of Veterans Affairs NCA Contracting Service 75 Barrett Heights Rd. Suite 309 Stafford

VA

22556 Department of Veterans Affairs NCA Contracting Service 75 Barrett Heights Rd. Suite 309 Stafford

VA

22556 Denise Russell 540-658-7201 The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration (NCA) anticipates awarding a firm-fixed priced contract. The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, transportation and supervision, for the restoration of the Administration and Maintenance buildings and the Main Flagpole at the Camp Butler National Cemetery, 5063 Camp Butler Road, Springfield, IL 62707.

Per VAAR 836.204, The construction magnitude for this requirement is between $100,000 and $250,000.

This acquisition is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Only verified SDVOSB firms are eligible to submit an offer or receive an award of a VA contract that is set aside for SDVOSB. The SDVOSB must be registered and verified at https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov.

Questions shall be submitted to denise.russell3@va.gov no later than 4:00 pm, EST, Thursday, April 30, 2019. Email must contain the following in the subject line: Solicitation Number, Project Name, Cemetery Name, Project Number. Questions received after this date and time will not be accepted.

All quotations are due by May 7, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. EST. Electronic submissions are accepted. Submit all proposals via email to denise.russell3@va.gov. Provide all the requirements below: Form 1442 with all the required blocks completed on page 2, to include total price, Legal Business/Company Name (as indicated on www.sam.gov, DUNS number: ________________________________ Point of Contact Name: _________________________________________ Telephone Number: ____________________________________ Email Address: _____________________________________________

Completed Price Schedule in PDF format. (All applicable freight/installation included) Descriptive literature as specified in the Statement of Work and technical evaluation factors

The following factors listed in descending order of importance will be used to evaluate offers:

(1) Price (2) Past Performance (3) Technical Capability Past Performance and Technical Capability when combined are not more important than Price.

The government intends to award without discussions, however; the Government reserves the right to conduct discussion if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

X X 52.211-10 X 2:00 pm EST 05-07-2019 X

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CODE

FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of the solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within __________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) (

26. ADMINISTERED BY

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

PHONE:

FAX:

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

29. AWARD

Your Contractor agrees offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further cont-this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract ractual document is necessary.

shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

TO SIGN

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. AWARD DATE

BY

OFFER

AWARD

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

(Include ZIP Code) (Include area code) (Include only if different than Item 14.)

(Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each) (Type or print) (4 copies unless otherwise specified) (Type or print) (Type or print) (Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.)

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

(Must be fully completed by offeror) (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

36C786 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 75 Barrett Heights Road, Suite 309 Stafford

VA

22556 http://www.tungsten-network.com/customer -campaigns/veterans-affairs/

1-877-752-0900

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PRICE SCHEDULE

Scope: The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation and supervision for the restoration improvements to the Administration Building, the Maintenance Building and the Main Flagpole at the Camp Butler National Cemetery. Note: See attachments for complete statement of work.

Completion Time: The Contractor will complete all work within Seventy-five (75) calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, subject to all terms, conditions, provisions and schedules of the contract.

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NOTE: Offeror must provide a detail cost breakdown of the total amount stated above.

Project No. 806-19-107 Scope of Work Camp Butler National Cemetery Administration & Maintenance Building Repairs March 2019

Provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation and supervision for the restoration improvements to the Administration Building, the Maintenance Building and the Main Flagpole. The work includes Front Entrance Work: replacing cracked stone steps, tuckpointing all stone steps and releveling brick pavers; repainting the basement and upstairs rooms, renovating the upstairs bathroom, replacing 6 exterior metal doors and frames and repairing the cast stone flag pole base all at the Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL. The work includes site investigation to verify all measurements and site conditions before start of the work and the ordering of any materials. All work shall be performed in a professional workmanship like manner. All adjacent disturbed surfaces shall be repaired to the same quality standards of the existing work and shall also match the adjacent areas. Properly remove and dispose all debris from government property. All work must be in accordance with applicable federal, state and local codes and regulations. The contractor shall be responsible for any applicable permits. All electrical work shall be in accordance with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC). A pre-bid visit by the bidder is required to get an accurate understanding of the work. All work must be done in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements and installation guidelines and shall be performed by a licensed full time professional with two or more years of experience in the respective trade. The cemetery staff will be responsible for relocating/moving the unsecured items on the floor away from the work area, contractor to provide adequate notice (2 weeks). Contractor will be responsible for temporarily removing any items that are mounted to the floor or wall (and re-installing) if they are in conflict with the proposed work.

1) Four large front entrance cut stone steps are cracked and need to be replaced in kind. All the stone steps and the building are historic, therefore matching the existing stone and the mortar with new is a requirement. Procure, remove and replace/install 4 stone steps that match in dimension, size, shape, color and material to the cracked stone steps. The cut stone steps range in size from approximately 15.5” x 25.5” x 5.5” to approximately 36” x 14” x 5.5” with a contoured lip on the bottom. The completed work shall visually match and blend with the surrounding stone steps in color and texture and pattern. Properly re-secure the existing hand railing to the newly installed stone steps. Any special treatment to the stone steps and railing required to remove the hand railing or to reinstall the hand railing will be considered incidental to the project i.e., special holes to be drilled into the stone, stainless steel fasteners to be replaced with new, disassembly of the entire railing (if necessary) and reassembly, safely storing and safe keeping of the railing when disassembled, caulking around the base of the railing, painting any damaged or exposed wood areas on the railing, etc.

2) The two levels of stone steps (historic) in the front entrance require their joints to be tuckpointed. All new mortar for this project shall have the color match with the existing aged mortar. Complete an initial test section of the stone step tuckpointing and obtain COR approval for color and workmanship prior to proceeding with the entire project. It is essential that the proposed work on the historic structure matches the adjacent undisturbed areas. The surface finish tooling pattern of all retuck pointed joints are to match the existing surface finish tooling pattern of the adjacent existing areas of the stone steps.

3) Remove, re-use and relevel approximately 60 s.f. of brick pavers. The brick pavers will need to be temporarily lifted and safely placed aside. The existing steel edging that is staked in placed will need to be removed and replaced in kind with new (same quality, material, thickness, etc.) steel edging. The sand base will need to be elevated to the original design in order to remove all trip hazards and drainage issues (provide positive drainage) created by the settlement that’s occurred over time. Brick pavers are to be placed back into the same existing horizontal alignment and brick pattern and in alignment with the stone steps. The elevated sand base will need to be properly compacted and the joints properly filled and compacted with sand.

4) Regarding the entire basement including area under the stairs, concrete steps/entry area, concrete breezeway (to back door) at top of concrete steps, (crawl space in the back and metal door to computer server not included), restore all the paintable surfaces (ceiling, walls, columns, poles, floor, steps, doors, shelves, etc.) by removing/scraping the lead-based paint and providing high grade primer and 2 coats of high grade paint (off white-eggshell, color to be approved by the COR) on all the surfaces except the floor. The basement floor and concrete steps (also include replacing the antislip strips on steps with new strips) shall be replaced with a layered epoxy coating (4-step Process: Base coat, top coat, full distribution of vinyl chips and one clear coat). The basement windows and their frame shall be left untouched. The COR shall determine the colors to be selected prior to ordering of materials from the range of available options. The work includes lead paint abatement, all preparation work such as cleaning the surfaces, removing and replacing any items whether the items are attached or unattached to the surface, working around and/or painting over items of conflict (piping, conduit, HVAC ducts, etc.) that cannot be temporarily relocated (shelving in back room to stay in place), protecting the windows and their frames, etc. All painting and painting preparation shall be in strict accordance with the paint manufacturers written recommendations/requirements. All painting shall be performed by a licensed painter or painting company that works as full-time painters and has two or more years of experience in interior painting of buildings. Areas: Floor approx. 1300 s.f., Ceiling approx. 1200 s.f., Walls (including columns, posts, half walls adjacent to stairs, area under stairs, doors, shelving) approx. 3300 s.f.

Approximately 5% of the walls, ceiling and floor have significant spalling of its surface and will require the areas to be repaired prior to painting. The replacement material shall be a high strength, strong bonding material such as SpecChem Duo Patch or equivalent. All work associated with this is considered incidental to the project i.e., removing loose concrete material to a solid surface, applying the bonding patch compound per strict accordance with the manufacturers recommendations/requirements, smoothing out the repaired surface to match the adjacent surface, cleaning/disposing the removed concrete material, thoroughly checking all the surfaces (walls, ceiling, floor) for the loose areas needing to be repaired, etc.

5) The back-door entrance upper floor surface (inside) and steps surface are significantly worn and need to be replaced. Procure, remove and replace/install a new surface for the floor and steps. Replace the surface material with high quality commercial grade vinyl composite flooring. The steps will also require safety strips (anti-slip strips) all the way down to the basement. Area approx. 100 s.f.

6) The two east office rooms (2nd floor) will require the plaster walls and wood trim and closets (inside and out) and wood closet doors to be painted (except windows, window trim and entrance doors). As well as the west room (South Wall Only). Several cracks and other imperfections will need to be properly patched prior to painting (incidental to the project). Restore the paintable surfaces by removing/scraping the lead-based paint and providing high grade primer and 2 coats of high grade paint (color to match existing). Area approx. 1400 s,f,

7) The west room (2nd floor) has a water damaged section (7’ x 7’) of wood flooring surrounding the furnace unit and needs to be removed and replaced with new matching wood with the same material (hardwood), dimensions (width and thickness), color (stain) and varnish treatment. Additional lengths of wood flooring will be required beyond the 7’ x 7’ area to properly repair the floor as well as sanding/refinishing the adjacent existing wood areas to match and also temporarily relocate and reinstall the approx. 2’ x 2’ furnace unit are considered incidental to the project.

8) The 2nd floor restroom (approx. 6’ x 10’ x 8.5 H) is outdated and needs to be refinished. Remove the flooring, the tile walls, faucets, sink and cabinet (tub and toilet to stay). The plaster walls and ceiling will need to be repaired and patched and the floor will require preparation to accommodate the new floor (all work related to this i.e., removing/demoing existing material, applying new material, making surface smooth and level, caulking, etc. is considered incidental to the project). Any work requiring reinstallation i.e., toilet, lights, mirror, hanging rods, etc. and caulking is incidental to the project. Provide high grade primer and 2 coats of high grade paint on the walls and ceiling. Provide new commercial grade flexible wall base around the perimeter of the floor. Flooring shall be waterproof rigid core luxury vinyl tile or plank with pre-attached antimicrobial IXPE foam pad underlayment that is commercial grade durable such as Duralux Performance from Floor and Decor. Replace the sink with an Acrylic Solid Surface, seamless integration of the sink and counter (i.e. Corian or approved equal) and back splash, designed to fit into the same location and space. The cabinet shall be similar in size and style and of commercial quality wood. The faucet shall be a single handle for both hot and cold and of commercial quality. Colors to be approved by the COR.

9) The public restroom (adjacent to the Administration Building) entry doors (2 total, exterior hollow metal doors) and the Maintenance Building doors (4 total, one double door and three standard doors, exterior hollow metal doors) and their frames have outlived their life and will need to be removed and replaced with new prehung exterior hollow metal doors (steel construction) and welded steel frames (sweep, seal, threshold, etc.) and hardware similar in grade and construction as the existing doors and hardware being replaced. Paint color of door to match existing colors applied at the factory or with 3 coats of paint in the field if factory color is not available (incidental to the project).

10) The main flagpole cast stone base (not historic) has numerous cracks and eroded joints and is in need of significant repair. Repair all the cracks/spalling areas (remove all loose material to a solid surface) and remove and replace all the joints in the cast stone structure so that the appearance is uniformly consistent in color, texture and shape similar to when it was first installed. It is the contractor’s responsibility to utilize the correct material compatible with cast stone that is high in strength, strong in bonding and matches the existing color (incidental to the project).

11) (

Location Map

)The route of construction traffic to and from the project site shall be clear of debris at all times as well as the required safety signage and barricades for the safe passage of visitors. Thoroughly clean up the work area at the end of each day’s work and at the completion of the project. Leave the premises clean and free of waste, scrap, used equipment or other material intentionally delivered to the site by the contractor or contractor’s personnel.

12) Map and site information follows:

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CRAWL SPACE

NOT INCLUDED

Repair Wood Floor, Paint South Wall

Paint Walls

Paint Walls

Update BR

Epoxy Flooring

Paint Walls

Ceiling

Epoxy the Floor New Flooring

Replace 4 Stone Steps

Not Included

Photos

Replace 4 Stone Steps (4 Corners)

Tuckpoint all Joints in Steps Both Sets of Steps) Relevel Brick Pavers

Top of Basement Steps

Basement Steps

Area Under Steps

EPOXY CONCRETE FLOOR

EPOXY

CONCRETE STEPS

Bottom of Basement Steps

Area Under Steps

Looking East Along South Side

PAINT ALL AREAS

CURRENTLY PAINTED

Server Room

Back Room Containing Shelves

Looking North Along East Side

PAINT ALL AREAS

CURRENTLY PAINTED

Example of Spalling Concrete Areas

Flooring and Flooring on Stairs to be Replaced Located above Basement

Upstairs Bathroom to be Updated

Upstairs

Southeast Room to be Painted

Upstairs Northeast

Room to be Painted

South Wall of West

Room to be Painted

Replace Damaged Wood Flooring in West Room

Public Restroom Doors to be Replaced

Maintenance Building Doors to be Replaced

Plus 2 Others Not Pictured Approx.

” x 88”

Main Flagpole Cast Stone Base to be Repaired

SECTION 01010

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01010

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely furnish labor, tools, equipment, materials, etc to perform work as required by Scope of Work, drawings, and specifications.

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

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction to provide various work at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois.

1.3 FIRE SAFETY

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

Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) E84-1998 ............................. Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-1998 ............................... Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers FCLCH-30-1996 .................... Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code 51B-1999 ............................. Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work 70-1999 ............................... National Electrical Code 241-1996 ............................. 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 COR.

C. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to facility 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. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

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

G. 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.

H. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from site daily.

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

1.4 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 determined by the COR.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of Cemetery applicable to their conduct.

F. Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

G. Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Cemetery Director and COR.

H. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a 4’ high orange plastic snow fence around the construction area. Maintain fence to protect visitors and public from construction area hazards.

I. 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. 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 COR.

J. 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 COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities. Construction noise during 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.

1.5 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough video survey with the COR of areas in which work is to occur, and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a videotape copy to the Contracting Officer. Video shall note any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site. Video 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 COR.

B. Re-Survey: One week before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the work areas. They shall report on conditions as compared with conditions of same as noted in preconstruction video survey.

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by 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.

C. 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.

2. Dampen debris to keep down dust during construction. Broom clean at the end of each workday. Remove debris as it is created.

D. Disposal and Retention: Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition or parts thereof shall be properly disposed of off cemetery grounds.

1.6 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 Contracting Officer.

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.

1.7 RESTORATION

A. 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.

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 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) of Section 01001, GENERAL CONDITIONS.

1.8 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Cemetery property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense.

When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.9 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Contractor's workmen may utilize public restrooms of the cemetery facility.

1.10 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. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner 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. C. Electricity:

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Cemetery electrical distribution system where available. Electricity is available at no cost to the Contractor. Where electric connection is not available, provide and utilize portable generators as needed. D. Water:

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Cemetery water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection. 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 COR’s discretion) of use of water from Cemetery's system.

1.11 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 COR verbally, and then with a written follow up.

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ADDITIONAL CAMP BUTLER NATIONAL CEMETERY

PROJECT INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

A. CEMETERY LOCATION: The work will be performed at one (1) location:

Camp Butler National Cemetery 5063 Camp Butler Road Springfield, IL 62707

Phone (217) 492-40700 Joe Wheeler, Foreman

B. GENERAL INFO:

Job Foreman: A job foreman shall be provided whenever work is being performed to ensure employees are adequately supervised and proper conduct is maintained.

Period of Performance: The Contractor shall complete this work within 75 calendar days from start to finish after Notice To Proceed has been issued.

Work Hours: All work shall be performed between the normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday.

Pre-bid Site Visit: Bidders are required to make a pre-bid site visit. Such visits must be pre-scheduled and arranged by contacting the Camp Butler National Cemetery office.

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. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all work shall be done in a manner that safeguards all NCA visitors, employees, and public. A competent crew leader shall be provided by the Contractor for whenever work is being performed to ensure employees are adequately supervised and proper conduct is maintained.

3. Be required to be fully clothed at all times, to include upper garment to cover body from the waist to the neck and long pants or slacks.

4. The Contractor/personnel shall not engage in loud or boisterous behavior, angry outbursts or use profane or abusive language at anytime on Government property. Playing radios and/or electronic games/devices, is not permitted.

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SECTION 01 33 23

SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

1-1. Submit for approval, all of the product items specifically mentioned in the plans, with information sufficient to evidence full compliance with contract requirements. Provide samples of full range of colors and finishes available for review and approval, prior to ordering.

Materials, fabricated articles and the like to be installed in permanent work shall equal those of approved submittals. After an item has been approved, no change in brand or make will be permitted unless:

A. Satisfactory written evidence is presented to, and approved by Contracting Officer, that manufacturer cannot make scheduled delivery of approved item or;

B. Item delivered has been rejected and substitution of a suitable item is an urgent necessity or;

C. Other conditions become apparent which indicates approval of such substitute item to be in best interest of the Government.

1-2. Forward submittals in sufficient time to permit proper consideration and approval action by Government. Time submission to assure adequate lead time for procurement of contract - required items. Delays attributable to untimely and rejected submittals will not serve as a basis for extending contract time for completion.

1-3. Submittals will be reviewed for compliance with contract requirements and action thereon will be taken by District Engineer on behalf of the Contracting Officer.

1-4. The Government reserves the right to require additional submittals, whether or not particularly mentioned in this contract. If additional submittals beyond those required by the contract are furnished pursuant to request therefor by Contracting Officer, adjustment in contract price and time will be made in accordance with Articles titled CHANGES (FAR 52.243-4) and CHANGES - SUPPLEMENT (VAAR 852.236-88) of the GENERAL CONDITIONS.

1-5. Submittals must be submitted by Contractor only and shipped prepaid. Contracting Officer assumes no responsibility for checking quantities or exact numbers included in such submittals.

01 33 23 - 1 A. Submittals will receive consideration only when covered by a transmittal letter signed by Contractor. Letter shall be sent via first class mail and shall contain the list of items, name of Cemetery, name of Contractor, contract number, applicable specification paragraph numbers, (other information required for exact identification of location for each item), manufacturer and brand, ASTM or Federal Specification Number (if any) and such additional information as may be required by specifications for particular item being furnished. In addition, catalogs shall be marked to indicate specific items submitted for approval.

1. A copy of letter must be enclosed with items, and any items received without identification letter will be considered "unclaimed goods" and held for a limited time only.

2. Each certificate, manufacturers' literature and data shall be labeled to indicate the name and location of the Cemetery, name of Contractor, manufacturer, brand, contract number and ASTM or Federal Specification Number as applicable and location(s) on project.

3. Required certificates shall be signed by an authorized representative of manufacturer or supplier of material, and by Contractor.

1-6. Test reports, certificates and manufacturers' literature and data, shall be submitted for approval to

1-7. At the time of transmittal to the Architect-Engineer, the Contractor shall also send a copy of the complete submittal directly to the COR.

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SECTION 04 05 31

MASONRY TUCK POINTING

PART 1 - GENERAL 1.1 DESCRIPTION

This section specifies requirements for tuck pointing of existing stone work.

1.2 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Publications listed below form a part of this specification to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in the text by basic designation only.

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

C67-09..................Brick and Structural Clay Tile, Sampling and Testing C216-12.................Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made From Clay or Shale) C270-10.................Mortar for Unit Masonry C. International Masonry Institute: Recommended Practices and Guide Specifications for Cold Weather Masonry Construction. PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 TUCK POINTING MORTAR

As per appendix X3 of ASTM C270.

2.2 REPLACEMENT STONE UNITS

A. Stone Units to match existing. Reuse existing stones as much as possible. New stones to be supplied and used for insetting work shall match existing stones and be similar in size range and color range. PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 CUT OUT OF EXISTING MORTAR JOINTS

A. Cut out existing mortar joints (both bed and head joints) and remove by means of a toothing chisel or a special pointer's grinder, to a uniform depth of 2-inches, or until sound mortar is reached.