36C78619Q0366-001.pdf

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RFQ FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Combined Synopsis Solicitation

36C78619Q0366

07117112019

0712512019 at 1300 HR EST

236220 s208

100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

All work must be completed within 30 Days ARO or notice to proceed

IssLring Contracting Office: Department of Veterans Affairs

Place of Performance:

National Cemetery Administration, Contract Services 75 Barrett Heights Rd., Suite 309 Stafford, VA22556

National Cemetery of Alleghenies I 158 Morgan Road Bridgeville, PA 15017

Attachments:

A - Statement of Work B - 2015-4235 & 36 Wage Determination for Alleghenies County PA C - Past Performance Questionnaire D - Business Management Questionnaire

Description: This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Govemment to a particular acquisition approach. This is a solicitation issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 13.106-2 Comparative Evaluation and Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Responses to this RFQ are due to the Contracting Officer no later than 1300 HR EST on 07- 25-2019. Responses to this announcement will result in a Firm-Fixed Contract with FOB Destination and the Government intends to make award under this announcement without discussions. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information provided nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided for the Government. Offerors are responsible for obtaining any and all amendments or additional i nformation concern i ng th is announcem ent at https ://fbo.eov.

Prospective offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) website and complete representations and certifications at https://www.sam.sov. All questions regarding this solicitation are to be submitted to the contracting officer, via email, no later 07-19-2019 before the closing date of the solicitation. Questions will not be addressed using the telephone.

00lAL-l I -15-A Limitations on Subcontracting - Monitoring and Compliance (June 201l) This solicitation includes VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service- Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Evaluation Factors; VAAR 852.219-11 VA Notice of Total Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside. Accordingly, any contract resulting from this solicitation will include these clauses.

SDVOSB offerors must be verified with the Center for Verification and Evaluation (CVE) to participate under the Veterans First Contracting Program at the time of the response to this announcement at the following website: https://www.vip.vetbiz.eov . See VAAR clause 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside for additional information on the Veterans First Contracting Program requirements. Offers received from companies not registered in https://www.vip.vetbiz.gov will not be considered and ineligible for award.

Payment and Performance Bonds: Payment and Performance Bonds (May Be ) required within l0 days of award notice. Award of this contract is contingent upon the apparent awardee's ability to obtain bonding.

If the apparent awardee is unable to obtain bonding within l0 days of award notice, award will be made to the next offeror in line for award.

SITE VISIT: Offerors are urged and expected to inspect all sites where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance. In no event shall failure to inspect a one or all sites constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. If you plan to conduct a site visit / inspection of the National Cemetery of Allegheny, YOU MUST CONTACT Edward A. Hajudk or William Webb - Edward.haiudk@va.sov - PH:724-745-4363 to make arrangements.

Primary Point of Contact:

Hajudk or William Webb - Edward.haiudk@va.eov Altemate Points of Contact:

Ronald Hestdalen - Ronald.Hestdalen@va.sov

Jonathan Meier- Joanathan.Meier@va.sov

Site Visit will be held at NationalCemetery of Allegheny, 1158 Morgan Road Bridgeville, PA 15017.

a. Group Site Visit will be held in the Administrative Building on07-22-2019 at I I :00

AM EST.

b. Due to the room size limitations, Offerors are encouraged to notify the Contracting Officer of their plan to attend. Notification should include: Company Name, Address, Names of Attendees, DLINS number, and Phone No. Attendance Notification should be received by the Contracting Officer via e-mail Eric.washington@va.gov no later than 07-1 9-2019 at 1300 HR EST.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, and National Cemetery of Allegheny anticipates a Firm Fixed Price contract for Caulk joints Replacement Project Services (All work must be completed within 30 days ARO), or notice to proceed date.

The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 236220, with a business size standard of $36.5 million.

The National Cemetery Administration is seeking quotes from Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses qualified for the provision of raise & realignment, turf renovation, and marker cleaning services.

Period of Performance: 30 Days after receipt of award or notice to proceed date.

Scope: The contractor shall be responsible for providing services described in this RFQ for (l) location, National Cemetery of Allegheny I 158 Morgan Road Bridgeville, PA 15017.

PRICE SCHEDULE: Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, material. equipment, tools and supplies to complete replacement of caulking project at committal shelters and podium walls areas in accordance with National Cemetery Administration standards. Contract. Units and services to be in accordance with Statement of Work and Technical Specifications, Performance Incentives/Disincentives, terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

The schedule price shall be all-inclusive, including all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies to complete the Contract Line Items (CLINs). Offerors shall enter unit price and total amounts for each CLIN as indicated in the schedule. In the event there is a difference between a unit price and the intended total amount, the unit price will be held to be the intended offered price and the total of the CLINs will be recomputed accordingly. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government the supplies or services specified in the Price Schedule.

Services to be Provided:

See Attachment B - Statement of Work

Period of Performance: 30 Days from Notice to Proceed or Award Date

CLIN

No.

Descrirrtion:

Grounds Ma intenance Services Ouantitv Unit Unit Price Total Price

000 I

Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supen ision necessary to removc and install new joints sealant on all joints for four (4) existing walls locatcd at each of three committal shelters and assembly areas at National Cemetery of Alleshenv

ONE JOB $ $

Total Price: $

POST AWARD CONFERENCE: Prior to commencement of work, contract awardee is required to make an appointment for a conference with the COR and/or Contracting Officer to assure that all parties understand all contractual obligations and the role that each party serves.

Proposal Format and Submission Information:

Offers must be submitted on company lefterhead. Commercial format is encouraged. All offerors shall include the following information as part of their quote:

. Legal Business/Company Name (as listed in www.sam.gov)

. DUNS Number o Point of Contact Name . Telephone number o EmailAddress

-Pricing shallbe submitted as requested in the Schedule of Supplies/Services -Technical Package for Evaluation -Past Pe rform ance Questionnai re (Attachment C) -Business Management Questionnaire (Attachment D)

Proposals shall be submitted via email or via mailto the following addresses:

Email : Eric.Washineton@va.eov Mail: 75 Barrett Heights Road

Suite 309 Stafford, YA22556

For proposals mailed, proposals shall be submitted on compact disk (CD) and files shall be in either Microsoft Word or Adobe pdf formats. DVDs are not acceptable as the Govemment computer is unable to read this media type. Any DVDs received in response tq this announcement will be rated as technically unacceptable and removed from consideration.

Questions pertaining to this announcement shall be sent by email to: Eric.Washington@va.gov .

Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

End ofAddenda

Evaluation Process:

Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 13.f 06-2(b) Evaluation of Quotations or Offers

-Pricing shall be submitted as requested in the Schedule of Supplies/Services.

-Technical Package for Evaluation

The following shall be included as part of the offeror's submission:

o Experience of company and subcontractors anticipated to perform work under this contract . Performance Plan o Managerial Qualifications of key personnel o Technical Qualifications of key personnel o List of Equipment to be used o List of Personnel performing work o Completed Price Schedule

-Past Performance. The offeror is responsible for providing three (3) references of their choosing. Send a copy of the attached Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment C) for their completion. The completed questionnaire is to be returned to the Contracting Officer for review. The completed questionnaires shall be sent to: eric.washington@va.gov no later than the solicitation's closing date and time. The references chosen by the offer should be selected based on past projects of the same or similar work. The source selection authority shall determine the relevance of similar past performance information.

ln addition to the past performance questionnaires, the offeror is responsible for providing a completed copy of the Business Management Questionnaire (Attachment D) to the contracting officer for review.

The completed list of references shallbe included with the offeror's proposal submission.

Basis for Award: The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Offers will be evaluated on the factors set forth below.

A. Price. Quotations shall be evaluated, for award purposes, based upon the total price proposed. The sum of all the CLINs will represent the total evaluated price. Proposed price must be determined to be fair and reasonable in order to be eligible for award.

B. Technical Acceptability. Technical Acceptability will be evaluated to determine the extent to which it demonstrates a clear understanding of all features involved in performance of the requirements identified in this solicitation. The proposal should not simply restate the Government's requirements, but it should describe, in detail, how the Offeror intends to meet the requirements. An evaluation rating of Technically Acceptable / Non-Acceptable will be assigned upon completion of the technical package evaluation. If an offeror receives a technical rating of "Non-Acceptable" they will not be considered for award. Offerors shall provide information for the fol lowing sub-factors :

i. Experience of company and/or subcontractors in performing this type of work: have you done/performed the requirements of the Scope of Work? Please explain in detail, (e.g. Description, Size, Scope and Dollar Value of similar projects.)

ii. Performance Plan: The contractor shall provide in writing a detailed work plan which presents the contractor's plan for completing the work. The contractor's plan shall be responsive with the scope ofwork and describe, in detail, the approach to be used for each task required. For each task, the contractor shall identify all necessary subtasks (if any), associated costs by task, and milestone dates. In addition to the work plan, contractor shall provide evidence of managerial qualifications ofkey personnel (resumes, training, related project experience, certifications); qualifications ofkey technical personnel (resumes of key technical personnel, training, experience, certifications);

evidence of sufficient personnel & equipment (list). The contractor's proposal will be evaluated on how well it meets the performance goals of this contract.

IdentiI any subcontractor(s) to be used in performance of this contract, along with the subcontractor's socio-economic status (e.g. Disabled/Veteran owned, Woman owned, Small, Large Business, etc.). If using a subcontractor, list the type and percent of work each party will perform.

C. Past Performance: Past performance will be evaluated for quality, timeliness (i.e. recent), problem resolution, business relations, customer service and relevance (i.e. experience in providing services similar in size, scope, and complexity as described in the SOW). If no past performance information is readily available, the Offeror's past performance will be evaluated as Neutral.

Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses

Fl.R52.252-l Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http ://farsite.hil l.af.m i l/ and

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005 -97

The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:

FAR 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) F AR 52.212- I Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Jan 2017) F4R52.216-l Type of Contract (Apr 1984) (Firm Fixed Price) FAR 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sep 2006) (75 Barrett Heights Rd. Suite 309, Stafford , V A 22556) VAAR 852.233-70 Protest Content/Alternative Dispute Resolution (Jan 2008)

VAAR 852.233-Tl Alternate Protest Procedure (Jan 1998) VAAR 852.270-l Representatives of Contracting Officers (Jan 2008)

Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications on-line at http://orca.bpn.gov in accordance with FAR 52.212-3 "Offerors Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items." If paragraph O of the provision is applicable, a written submission is required.

F AR 52.252-2 - Clauses lncorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text ofa clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http ://fars ite.hi I l.af.mil/ and

The following solicitation clauses apply to this acquisition:

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Jan 2017) applies to this acquisition.

Addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial ltems (Jan2017):

FAR 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Apr 2014) F AR 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 201 I ) FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identify Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011) F4R52.223-l Biobased Product Certification (May 2012) FAR52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (Sep 201 3) F AR 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (Oct 1997) F AR 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) CL-120 Supplemental Insurance Requirements ln accordance with FAR 28.307-2 andFAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall apply to this contract:

(a) Workers' compensation and employers' liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable

Federal and State workers'compensation and occupational disease statutes. Ifoccupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability: $500,000.00 per occurrences.

(c) Automobile liability: $250,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $100,000.00 property damage.

(d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to award, evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the general liability coverage.

(End of Clause)

F AR 52.228- I 6 Payment and Performance Bonds - Other than Construction (Nov 2006) (100% | 100% l0 days) F AR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) F AR 52.231-2 Continuity of Services (Jan l99l ) VAAR 852.203-70 Commercial Advertising (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.203-Tl Display of Department of Veterans Affairs Hotline Poster (Dec 1992) VAAR 852.219-10 VA Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (Jul 2016)

(DEVTATTON)

VAAR 852.228-70 Bond Premium Adjustment (Jan 2008) VAAR 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payments Requests (Nov 2012) VAAR 852.237-70 Contractor Responsibilities (Apr 1984)

The clause at 52.212-5 "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders" (Jan 2018) applies to this acquisition. The following subparagraphs of FAR 52.212-5 are applicable:(a)(1), (a)(2), (aX3), (a)(4), (bXl), (bX4), (bX7), (b)(8), (bX9), (bXl6), (bXl8), (bX25), (b)(27), (bX28), (bX29), (bX30), (b)(31), (bX32), (bX33), (b)(42), (b)(49), (bxss), (c)(2), (cX3), (c)(5), (cX8), and (c)(9).

Addendum to 52.212-5 "Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders" (Jan 201 8)"

(c)(3) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 4l U.S.C. chapter 67)

End ofAddenda

End of Document

Employee Class Monetary Wage - Fringe Benefits

Material handler Labor $ 1 8.10 Cardner s16.64 Laborer Grounds s13.s0

Proiect Title: Replace Caulk Joints at Committal Shelters and Podium Walls

Proiect Location: NATIONAL CEMETERY OF THE ALLEGHENIES (925)

M&R Proiect Control #: 925-MR19-06

Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to remove and install new joint sealant on all joints for four (4) existing half-walls located at each of the three (committalshelters) and assembly areas (see Figure A) of the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies (NCOTA). NCOTA is located at 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017.

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FigureA-SitePlan

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Figure B - Committal Shelter (Typical)

FigureC-AssemblyArea l#

Work Shall lnclude:

1. Remove all existing joint sealant, clean and prepare surfaces to receive new sealant in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations at each location identified in Figure D including the following:

a. Cast stone coping joints

b. Joint at underside cast stone coping and stone veneer wall

c. Space between stone veneer wall and concrete sidewalk.

2. Reseal all joints in accordance with Specification 07 92 00 Joint Sealants. lnstall backer rod in appropriate sizes per specifications. (suggestion)

3. Total approximate linear feet per location as follows (assume joint width varies between /2" and 2".

a. Assembly Area - 106 Lf.

b. Committal Shelter 1-246\.f .

c. CommittalShelter 2-246\.f .

d. Committal Shelter 3 - 189 l.f.

4. The quantities as indicated above are estimated, accordingly minor variations (+/-

10%)will have no impact on contract price and time requirements of this contract.

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Figure E - Wall Coping Joint (Typical)

Figure F - Stone Veneer Wall-Concrete-Walk Joint Seal (Typical)

Pre-Bid Site Visit: Bidders are urged and expected to inspect, site investigate by observation, and Request for lnformation (RFl) and responses through the Contracting Office to satisfy their understanding of the work to be done, all general, local and technical conditions that may affect the cost and the feasibility of their proposal. ln no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award. Visitors planning to conduct a site visit shall contact the Cemetery Director or Foreman to make arrangements.

Cemetery POC(s):

NCOTA (Station #925) - Ron Hestdalen, Cemetery Director... .......(724)746-4363 or Ronald. Hestdalen@va.qov

District Technical POC:

Brian Murdock, North Atlantic District (NAD) Engineer. ...(215) 381-3787 (ext.4046) or Brian. Murdock@va.qov

PRICE SCHEDULE

Duration: Term of the contract shall be thirty days (30 days) from date of award. The Contractor shall complete allwork within 30 calendar days after receipt of Notice of Award, subject to all terms, conditions, provisions and schedules of the contract.

(END OF PRTCE SCHEDULE)

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1.1 SIATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. Contractor shall provide aff labor, too1s, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to remove and install new joint sealant on all joints for four (4\ existing half-wa11s located at each of the three (3) commlttal shelters and the assembly area of the Natlona1 Cemetery of the Alleghenies (NCOTA). NCOTA 1s focated at 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017.

1.2 DRAWINGS

A. Not Used.

1.3 SITE VISIT

A. Bidders may inspect the site, investigate by observation, and

Request Information via (RFI) and responses through the Contracting

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DESCRIPT!ON QTY UNIT TOTAL PRICE

Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to remove and install new joint sealant on all joints for four (4) existing half-walls located at each of the three (committal shelters) and assembly areas of NCOTA.

1 JOB

Offlce to satisfy their understanding of the work to be done, a1l general, 1oca1 and technlcal conditions that may affect the cost and the feasibi1lty of thelr proposal. In no event shalf faifure to inspect the sj-te constitute grounds for a claj_m after award.

Vi-sltors planning to conduct a slte visj-t shafl_ contact the Contracting Officer to make arrangements.

1.4 SAEETY REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor foreman sha11 be onsite during al-I work activlties and shaff have compl-eted OSHA 3O-hour trainlng. Prior to commencing work, general contractor sha11 provide proof that an OSHA certified "competent person" (CP) (29 CER 1926.20(b)(2\ wlIl malntain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

B. Provide safeguards, including warning signs, barricades, temporary fences, warning lights, and other simllar items that are required for protection of all personnel during demolition and removal operations.

C. Fire and safety rules shal1 be observed in performance of work:

Wherever a cuttj-ng torch or other equipment that might cause a fire

. is used, provide and maintain fire extinguishers nearby ready for immediate use. fnstruct all posslble users in use of fire extinguishers.

1.5 PERFORI!,ANCE DETAILS

A. Contractor sha11 complete all work within 30 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, subject to af1 terms, conditions, provisions and schedufes of the contract. No cost time extension will be considered for cord weather delays as requested by the Contractor.

B. Work Hours: lVork may be performed between the normaf hours of B:OO a.m. and 4:30 p.o., Monday through Friday. At the Contractor,s request; with prior coordinatlon with the cemetery director and with the written permission of the COR; work wj_l_l_ also be permitted to be schedufed for weekends and/or Holidays, only in the following situations: rn emergency situations caused by the contractor, or when severe adverse weather prohlbits work during the week, the Contractor shall arrange to work on weekends and/or holldays in order to meet the contract performance period. The Government wifl not compensate the Contractor for any alternate work schedules needed to complete aff contract work within the contract performance peri-od. No work wilf be permitted durlng Easter sunday, Mother,s Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day or Veteran's Day weekend activities or during any other Federaf Holidays. No work wj-ff be performed at the immediate site of a scheduled interment or ceremony.

Notwithstanding, if any work under thls contract is required outslde of the VA's normal working hours (B:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding holidays), the Contractor shall coordinate with the cemetery director and coR and reguest a devlation in writing to the COR at l_east 72 hours in advance.

C. When working on a Government site, the Contractor shal1 coordj-nate with the coR on a daily basis, before start of work, the daily work schedule to ensure that no work is being performed at the immediate site of a scheduled i-nterment or ceremony. Buria1 activities at a

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Nationaf Cemetery shall take precedence over Contractor activlties.

Cemetery interment services cannot be disturbed. To cause the least possible interference wj-th cemetery activities, the Contractor shal-1 cease all- work in areas where burials are taking place.

Contractor equipment and personnel are prohibited from passing through the service area during this period.

The Contractor shafl execute daily work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others.

Keep roads clear of materials, debris, equipment and vehlcles at aff times. Materials and equipment shall not be stored in other than assigned areas. At the end of each day the Contractor shall maintain all Contractor and Government property lmpacted by the Contractor's performance of work in a high standard of quality and cleanliness requlred for a nationaf shrine.

Contractor personnef are subject to the cemetery rul-es of conduct.

The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that no contract work causes any commj-ttal service, ceremony, procession or visj-tation to be delayed, altered, or otherwlse impacted in such a way that the dignity, security, or safety of the event or visit is compromj-sed.

F. Motor Vehicfe Restrictions

1. Contractor and employees shaff coordinate parking and access with the COR.

.6 OPERATIONS AI'ID STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shafl confine all operations (including storage of materiafs) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hol-d and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmfess from liabj-lity of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. The Contractor sha1f, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only establj-shed roadwaysr or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. When materiafs are transported 1n prosecuting the work, vehicles sha11 not be l-oaded beyond the l-oading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehj-c1e or prescribed by any Federal, State, or 1ocal faw or regulation. lVhen it j-s necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor sha1l protect them from damage. The Contractor shalf repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sj-dewa1ks, or roads.

C. Construction Fence shaff be requlred only when required as noted on construction drawings. Before construction operations begin, Contractor shal-1 provide a chain Link construction fence, seven feet minimum hej-ght, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminaf posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maxj-mum 15 inches. Bottom of fences sha1l extend to one inch above grade. Remove the fence when dj-rected by the COR.

D. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or efectricity, or flre protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted wlthout prior approval of the COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with aIl affected circuj-ts or equipment de-

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enerqized. When an e1ectrlcal outage cannot be aCcomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shaff not commence wlthout a detaifed work plan, and the Cemetery Director, s prior knowledge and written approval.

Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR, ln wrltlng, 7 days in advance of proposed lnterruptlon. Request shafl state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration oI such interruption.

Contractor wiff be advised (in writing) of approvaf of request, or of which other date and,/or time such interruption wilf cause feast inconvenience to operatlons of Cemetery. fnterruption time approved by Cemetery may not occur at other than Contractor's normaf working hours.

Major interruptions of any system must least 15 calendar days prior to the performed as directed by the COR.

Abandoned Lines: AIl service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the 1ike, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shalt be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shal1 not be capped in finished areas, but shal1 be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, withln furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or withln walls or partitions,' so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

Minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Cemetery traffic, comply with the followinq:

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.

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

Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The buriaf activities at a National Cemetery shaIl take precedence over constructlon activiti-es. The Contractor shall cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the COR, 1n arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the interment services shal-1 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, Eatherrs Day, Memoriaf Day, Veteranrs Day and/or Federaf hol1days, to permj-t him to cfean up all areas of operation adjacent to exlsting burial plots before these dates.

2. Cfeaning up shalf lnclude the removaf of all equipment, tools, materiafs and debris and J-eaving the areas in a cIean, neat condition.

The Contractor shall- cfean any Government property,. including cemetery structures, headstones and monuments; that are soiled or stained because of contractorrs performance. The contractor shafl wash-down wi-th water arf soifed or stained structures, headstones and monuments at the end of each workday. Any such cleaninq or washing shafl be brought to the immediate attention of the COR

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prlor to cleaning or washing. No hazardous chemicafs shall be used at any time on Government property.

At the end of each day, the Contractor shall remove afl- debris from the cemetery site resulting from the performance of the work. The Contractor shalf ensure at alf times that rubbish and trash generated by the Contractor j-s kept clear of vehlcufar and pedestrian traffic throughout the site. The Government wlff not provide receptacle (s) for disposal of debrls related to thls contract. The Contractor will be permitted to place trash receptacle dumpsters in the COR approved staging area.

L.7 Contractor Personnel Standards of Behavior (Work on a Government Installation)

A. Dlgnity Cfause:

1. Every action by contractor personnef at a national cemetery shal1 be performed with the special care, reverence, dignity, and respect that acknowledge the cemetery as the finaf resting place that commemorates the service and sacrifice that service members, Veterans and their famifies made for our Nation.

Critically important is the awareness required of the Contractor employees of the remains buried j-n the grounds where the work is performed. The utmost care shaff be given to these remains and the headstones and flat grave markers that mark those gravesites and memorialize the service of individuals.

2. ConLractors shafl not wa1k, stand, 1ean, slt or jump on headstones or markers. Nor shaff they drive over them.

Contractor personnel shoufd use toofs approved by the Contractlng Officer Representative (COR), such as shovels, pry bars or pinch bars to lift ffat markers out of the ground; pick axes are not an acceptable too1.

B. Smoking is prohlbited inside any buildlngs at the cemetery.

Possession of weapons is prohibited from any cemetery buildlngs and grounds. Encl-osed containers, j-ncluding tool kits, sha11 be subject to search. Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the United States (Eederal) District Court, not a focal distrlct, state, or mun.icipal court

C. Contractor personnel are requj-red to adhere to the following standards of dress, conduct, supervision and trainlng while performing work on a Government Install-ation. Any violatj-ons shall be subject to immediate enforcement action by the Contracting Officer if these standards are not met. Contractor is responsibl-e for training and safety precautions prescribed by OSHA regarding safety equipment and devj-ces. Contractor personnel shall:

(1) Be fuI1y clothed at alf times, to incfude upper garment to cover body from the waist to the neck and long pants or slacks. Garments, which have a message, sl-ogan or printing of any kind other than the Contractor's business attire, are prohibited.

Uniforms are acceptable.

(2) Maintain a neat and throughout its workforce, professional appearance vehi-c1es, equipment, and

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(3) Not engage in loud or boisterous behavior, angry outbursts or use profane or abusive language at any time on Government premises. Playj-ng radios and/or el-ectronic games/devlces sha11 onfy be done at funchtime and in a designated break area. Due to the sensltive mission of the cemetery, Contractor employees sha11 come into daily contact with grievlng j-ndividuals, therefore Contractor employees shal1 exercise and exhi-bit absolute decorum, courtesy, and respect while within the cemetery or at its perimeter or entrances. Inquiries from cemetery visitors shafl-be politely referred to Government cemetery staff.

Gratuities of any kind are strictly prohibited.

Consume food and beverage only within areas deslgnated by the cemetery dlrector (or his/her designated

(4\ representative). fntoxication, and viol,ence or

(s) criminal acts of any ki-nd shall_ not be tolerated and is cause for immediate removaf from a Government Instaffation. Use or sale of intoxicating beverages and/or drugs is strictfy prohibited and use of tobacco products is only alfowed in specific areas desJ_gnated by the cemetery director (or his,/her designated representative).

Only take breaks,/rest perlods, lunch breaks and bathrooms breaks in the Contractor Break Area, designated by the cemetery director (or his/her designated representative), not 1n the fiel-d.

Misconduct sha1l form the basis for immediate contract enforcement action, to include j-mmediate removal from the cemetery.

The Contractor shafl ensure that his/her employees (including Contractor Consul-tants, Sub-Contractors, etc.) are aware of aff the terms and conditions set forth in the contract regarding their performance and conduct.

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1'8 PRoTEcTIoN oF ExrsTINc VEGETATToN, srRUcTtREs, EQUTPMENT, UTILTTTES, AI.ID IMPROVEMENTS

A- The contractor shafl preserve and protect aff structures,equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on oradjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which donot unreasonably interfere with the work required under thiscontract- The Contractor shal1 only remove trees when specificaj-Iyauthorized to do so, and shalr- avoid damaglng vegetation that willremain in p1ace. rf any limbs or branches of trees are broken duringcontract performance, or by the careress operation of equipment, orby workmen, the Contractor shatf trim those 1lmbs or branches witha clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound asdirected by the Contracting Officer.

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B. The Contractor shaff protect from damaqe all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a thj-rd party, the ]ocations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor sha1l repalr any damage to those facil-ities, j-ncluding those that are the property of a third party, resuJ-tlng from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or faifure to exerclse reasonabfe care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contractj-ng Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

1.9 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to instafl new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, after or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, 9ds, or electric work without approval of the COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective 1n any way, shalf 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 existj-ng construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work compl-ete and undamaged.

Existing work (wa11s, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanicaf and el-ectrj-ca] work, lawns, paving, roads, wa1ks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shafl 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 shafl immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractorrs workmen to existing piping and condui_ts, wires, cables, etc., of utility servi-ces or of fire protection systems and communi-cations systems (j-ncluding telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utiliti-es and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown wlrr be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-gg) and,,DIFFERING SITE CONDfTfONS" (FAR 52.236-2) .

1.10 I,AYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shalf lay out the work from Government establlshed base 11nes and bench marks, indicated on the drawlngs, and shafr be responsibfe for all measurements in connection with the layout. The contractor shalf furnish, at contractorrs own expense, ar1 stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materiafs, and fabor required to 1ay out any part of the work. The Contractor shatl be responsibfe for executing the work to the flnes and grades that may be estabfished or indicated by the contracting officer. The Contractor shaff also be responsibl-e for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. ff such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removaf is authorized, the Contractlng Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any

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1.11 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. When necessary, contractor shaff provide temporary sanitary toilet accommodations. Coordinate location with Cemetery Director. Keep such places clean and free from flies. Fai1ure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets wifl deprj-ve Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.12 AVAII,ABILITY A}ID USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. 120 outlets may be avai1able and shal-f be coordinated with the COR for use if necessary.

B. Water for Construction: Furnish temporary water service.

1. Contractor may obtain water by connecting to the Cemetery water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water ls avalfabfe at no cost to the Contractor.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and flxtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Fail-ure to stop leakage or other wastes wifl be cause for revocation at COR' s discretion of use of water from Cemeteryrs system.

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sEcTroN 01 33 23 sHop DRAIIINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AIID SaI{PLES

1-1. Refer to Articl-es titfed SPECIFICATfONS AND DRAWINGS FOR

CONSTRUCTION (FAR 52.236-27) and, SPECTAL NOTES (VAAR 852.236- 91), in GENERAL CONDITIONS.

7-2. Eor the purposes of this contract, samples including laboratory samples to be tested, test reports, certifj-cates, and manufacturers' fi-terature and data shalf afso be subject to the previously referenced requirements. The following text refers to aff items collectively as SUBMITTALS.

1-3. Submlt for approval, all the items specifically mentioned under the separate sections of the specification, with lnformation sufficient to evi-dence fufl_ compliance with contract requirements. Materials, fabricated articles and the like to be installed in permanent work sharl equal those of approved submittafs. After an item has been approved, no change in brand or make will be permitted unfess:

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

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

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

7-4. Forward submittafs in sufficient time to permit proper consideration and approval action by Government. Time submission to assure adequate fead time for procurement of contract - required items. Delays attributable to untimely and rejected submittals including any laboratory samples to be tested will- not serve as a basis for extending contract time for completion.

1-5. Submittals wilf be reviewed for compliance with contract requirements by the Project Englneer and Contracting Offlcer,s Representative (COR).

1-6. Upon receipt of submittals, COR wilJ- assign a fi_fe number thereto. Contractor, in any subsequent correspondence, shall refer to this file and identj-fication number to expedite replies refative to prevlously approved or disapproved submittals.

7-1. The Government reserves the right to require additional submitta1s, whether or not particularly mentioned 1n this contract. rf addltionaf submittal-s beyond those required by the contract are furnished pursuant to request therefor by contractj-ng officer, adjustment in contract price and tlme wifl be made in accordance with Articles titled CHANGES (FAR 52.243-4\ and CHANGES - SUPPLEMENT (VAAR 852.236-gA) of rhe GENERAL

COND]TIONS.

1-8. Schedules called for in specifications sha11 be submitted for use and information of Department of Veterans Affairs. However, the contractor shalf assume responslbility for coordinating and veri-fying schedules. The contracting officer assumes no responsibility for checking schedufes or layout drawings for exact sizes, exact numbers and detaired positioning of items.

1-9. submittals must be submitted by contractor only and shipped prepaid. contracti-ng officer assumes no responsibillty for checking quantities or exact numbers included in such submittafs.

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1 Submlt samples in single units unless otherwise speclfied. Submj_t shop drawings, schedul-es, manufacturerst literature and data, and certificates in dupllcate, except where a greater number is speci f i-ed.

Submittal-s wj-lf recej-ve consideration only when covered by a transmlttal fetter signed by Contractor. Letter shall be sent via first cfass ma1l or e-maif i-n PDF format; and shalf contain the fist of items, name of Cemetery, name of Contractor, contract number, applicable specification paragraph numbers, applicable drawing numbers (and other j-nformation required for exact identlfication of location for each item), manufacturer and brand, ASTM or Federaf Speciflcation Number (if any) and such additionaf information as may be required by speciflcations for particular item being furnished. In addltion, catalogs shall be marked to j-ndicate speclfj-c ltems submitted for approval.

1. A copy of letter must be encfosed with items, and any items recelved without identification fetter wil-l be considered "unclalmed goods" and hefd for a fimited time only.

2. Each sample, certiflcate, manufacturersr fiterature and data shall be labefed 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 focation(s) on project.

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

In addj-tion to complying with the applicable requirements specified in preceding Article 1.9, samples which are required to have Laboratory Tests (those preceded by symbol "LT" under the separate sections of the specificatj_on sha11 be tested, at the expense of Contractor, in a commerciaf laboratory approved by Contracting Officer.

1. Laboratory sha11 furnish Contracting Officer with a certificate stating that j_t is fuI1y equipped and quali_fied to perform intended work, is fulJ-y acquaj_nted with specification requirements and j-ntended use of materials and j-s an independent establj-shment in no way connected with

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organization of Contractor or wlth manufacturer or supplier of materlals to be tested.

2. CerLtflcates sha11 also set forth a l-ist of comparable project.s upon which l-aboratory has performed simifar functions during past five years.

3. Samples and faboratory tests shall_ be sent directly to approved commercial testing laboratory.

4. Contractor shalf send a copy of transmittal- letter to the Contracting Officer's Representative with submissi-on of materj-al to a commercial testing laboratory.

5. Laboratory test reports sha11 be sent directly to COR for appropriate action.

6. Laboratory reports shalf fist contract specification test requirements and a comparatlve fist of the laboratory test results. when tests show that the materi-aI meets specification requirements, the faboratory shalf so certify on test report.

7. Laboratory test reports shall also incfude a recommendation for approval or disapproval of tested item.

rf submittal samples have been disapproved, resubmit new samples as soon as possible after notification of disapproval. Such new samples shall be marked "Resubmitted Sample" in addition to containing other previously specified information required on fabel and in transmittal fetter.

Approved sampJ-es w111 be kept on file by the COR at the site until completion of contract, at which time such samples will be delj-vered to contractor as contractor's property. v{here noted in technical sections of speci_fications, approved samples in good condition may be used in their proper focations in contract work.

At completion of contract, samples that are not approved will be returned to Contractor only upon request and at Contractorrs expense. Such request should be made prj-or to completion of the contract. Disapproved samples that are not requested for return by Contractor will be discarded after completion of contract.

Submittaf drawings (shop, erection or settj-ng drawings) and schedures, requi-red for work of various trades, sha11 be checked before submissi-on by technlcally qualified employees of Contractor for accuracy, completeness and compliance wlth

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Page 15 of32 contract requirements. These drawings and schedufes shall be stamped and signed by Contractor certifying to such check.

1. For each drawing required, submit one legible photographic paper or ve1lum reproducible.

2. Reproducibl-e shaff be ful-l- size.

3. Each drawing shal1 have marked thereon, proper descriptive title, lncluding Cemetery locati-on, project number, manufacturer's number, reference to contract drawlng number, detail Section Number, and Specification Section Number.

4. A space 4-3/4 by 5 inches) shaff be reserved on each drawing to accommodate approval or disapprovaf stamp.

5. Submit drawings, ROLLED WITHIN A MAILING TUBE, fu11y protected for shipment.

6. One reproducibJ-e print of approved or disapproved shop drawings wifl be forwarded to Contractor.

7. When work is directly refated and invofves more than one trade, shop…