36C78619R0062-002.pdf

Project Location: NEW BERN NATIONAL CEMETERY

Project Title: Renovate Maintenance Building Exterior

Project Control #: 876-NRM19-07

Statement of Work Summary:

Contractor shall furnish all tools, labor, materials, equipment, and services to perform

Phase 1 work only, as described below, in the specification sections, and on the drawings at the New Bern National Cemetery.

A. General

1. Contractor is strongly encouraged to survey the project area prior to bidding to adequately understand the full scope of work and all requirements. Contractor is required to submit any questions or clarifications prior to bid. A bid submitted will be taken as agreement that the work shall be performed to meet the requirements herein based on the existing conditions in the field.

2. The specifications and drawings have the following project number on them which corresponds to the design project number: 876-NRM18-13. Contractor shall note that this differs from the scope of work project control number listed above which is being used for this construction project: 876-NRM19-07.

3. The contractor shall submit submittals including shop drawings and any other specification requirements to the COR for review and approval prior to fabrication/installation. Submittals approved by the owner (VA/NCA) are required prior to starting on the corresponding work.

4. The contractor shall submit a draft invoice/payment request concurrently to the field COR and the Project Engineer for dual approval. Only when the field COR and the Project Engineer approve of the draft invoice may it then be submitted for formal payment.

B. Specific work items:

1. Perform all phase 1 work ONLY, in accordance with the contract drawings and specifications below and attached. See drawing G-002 for phasing delineation.

SPECIFICATION SECTIONS:

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 01 01 TITLE SHEET

00 07 07 SEALS PAGE

00 01 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 02 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

01 35 91 HISTORIC TREATMENT PROCEDURES

01 42 19 REFERENCE STANDARDS

01 45 29 TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

LIMITED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVESTIGATION

02 41 10 DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARING

02 42 96 HISTORIC REMOVAL AND DISMANTLING

02 83 33.13 LEAD BASED PAINT REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 03 22 HISTORIC BRICK UNIT MASONRY REPAIR

04 03 23 HISTORIC BRICK UNIT MASONRY REPOINTING

04 20 00 UNIT MASONRY

04 43 00 NATURAL STONE

DIVISION 05 – METALS (Not Used)

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY

06 20 00 FINISH CARPENTRY

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 31 13 ASPHALT SHINGLES

07 60 00 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

07 71 00 ROOF SPECIALTIES

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 03 52 HISTORIC TREATMENT OF WOOD WINDOWS

08 11 13 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 14 00 INTERIOR WOOD DOORS

08 31 13 ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

08 36 13 SECTIONAL DOORS

08 52 00 WOOD WINDOWS

08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE

08 80 00 GLAZING

08 90 00 LOUVERS AND VENTS

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 03 91 HISTORIC TREATMENT OF PLAIN PAINTING

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD

09 30 13 TILING

09 91 00 PAINTING

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE

10 28 00 TOILET AND BATH ACCESSORIES

10 56 13 METAL STORAGE SHELVING

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (Not Used)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 WINDOW BLINDS

12 35 53.21 METAL FLAMMABLE STORAGE CABINETS

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Not Used) DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (Not Used) DIVISION 15-21 (Not Used)

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 05 11 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

22 05 23 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 07 11 PLUMBING INSULATION

22 11 00 FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION

22 13 00 FACILITY SANITARY SEWERAGE

22 33 00 ELECTRIC DOMESTIC WATER HEATERS

22 40 00 PLUMBING FIXTURES

22 45 00 EMERGENCY PLUMBING FIXTURE

DIVISION 23 – HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 05 11 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

23 05 12 GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 31 00 HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS

23 34 00 HVAC FANS

23 81 26 SPLIT-SYSTEM HEAT PUMPS

23 82 39 WALL UNIT HEATERS

DIVISION 24-25 (Not Used)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

26 05 21 LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

(600 VOLTS AND BELOW)

26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 33 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 24 16 PANELBOARDS

26 27 26 WIRING DEVICES

26 29 11 MOTOR STARTERS

26 29 21 DISCONNECT SWITCHES

26 41 00 FACILITY LIGHTNING PROTECTION

26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING

26 56 00 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS (Not Used)

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

INSTALLATIONS

28 05 13 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 46 21.13 CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 EARTH MOVING (Short Form)

DIVISION 32 – UTILITIES

32 90 00 PLANTINGS

DIVISION 33 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS (Not Used) DIVISION 34 – 49 (Not Used)

CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS:

Pre-Bid Site Visit: Bidders are strongly urged to inspect, site investigate by observation, and Request for Information (RFI) 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. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award. Visitors planning to conduct a site visit shall contact Contracting Officer to make arrangements.

PRICE SCHEDULE

DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT TOTAL PRICE

Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform only phase 1 work detailed above at the New Bern National Cemetery.

1 JOB $ _____________

Duration: Term of the contract shall be one hundred and eighty days (180 days) from date of award. The Contractor shall complete all work within 180 calendar days after receipt of Notice of Award, subject to all terms, conditions, provisions and schedules of the contract.

(END OF PRICE SCHEDULE)

5/24/2019

X Rico J. Silvetti Rico J. Silvetti Project Engineer Signed by: RICO J SILVETTI 383641

New Bern National Cemetery 1711 National Avenue New Bern, North Carolina 28560

Design of Maintenance Building Repairs

VA Project Number: 876-NRM18-13

100 Percent Submittal CDs

MAY 14, 2019

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – North Atlantic District

New Bern National Cemetery Project Number: 876-NRM18-13

Design of Maintenance Building Repairs

DOCUMENT 00 01 07 SIGNATURE PAGE - 1

SIGNATURE PAGE

Lead Consultant/ Architect:

Architura Corporation

Sections covered by this seal include:

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Mechanical and Plumbing Engineering:

KCI Technologies

22 05 11, 22 05 23, 22 07 11, 22 11 00, 22 13 00, 22 33 00, 22 40 00, 22 45 00

23 05 11, 23 05 12, 23 05 93, 23 31 00, 23 34 00, 23 81 26, 23 82 39

Structural Engineer:

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DOCUMENT 00 01 07 SIGNATURE PAGE - 2

Electrical Engineer:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10 - 1

DOCUMENT 00 10 00 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 01 01 TITLE SHEET

00 07 07 SEALS PAGE

00 01 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 02 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 33 23 SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

01 35 91 HISTORIC TREATMENT PROCEDURES

01 42 19 REFERENCE STANDARDS

01 45 29 TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

LIMITED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INVESTIGATION

02 41 10 DEMOLITION AND SITE CLEARING

02 42 96 HISTORIC REMOVAL AND DISMANTLING

02 83 33.13 LEAD BASED PAINT REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 03 22 HISTORIC BRICK UNIT MASONRY REPAIR

04 03 23 HISTORIC BRICK UNIT MASONRY REPOINTING

04 20 00 UNIT MASONRY

04 43 00 NATURAL STONE

DIVISION 05 – METALS (Not Used)

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY

06 20 00 FINISH CARPENTRY

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 31 13 ASPHALT SHINGLES

07 60 00 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

07 71 00 ROOF SPECIALTIES

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 03 52 HISTORIC TREATMENT OF WOOD WINDOWS

08 11 13 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 14 00 INTERIOR WOOD DOORS

08 31 13 ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

08 36 13 SECTIONAL DOORS

08 52 00 WOOD WINDOWS

08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE

08 80 00 GLAZING

08 90 00 LOUVERS AND VENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10 - 2

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 03 91 HISTORIC TREATMENT OF PLAIN PAINTING

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD

09 30 13 TILING

09 91 00 PAINTING

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE

10 28 00 TOILET AND BATH ACCESSORIES

10 56 13 METAL STORAGE SHELVING

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT (Not Used)

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 WINDOW BLINDS

12 35 53.21 METAL FLAMMABLE STORAGE CABINETS

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (Not Used)

DIVISION 14 – CONVEYING EQUIPMENT (Not Used)

DIVISION 15-21 (Not Used)

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 05 11 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

22 05 23 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 07 11 PLUMBING INSULATION

22 11 00 FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION

22 13 00 FACILITY SANITARY SEWERAGE

22 33 00 ELECTRIC DOMESTIC WATER HEATERS

22 40 00 PLUMBING FIXTURES

22 45 00 EMERGENCY PLUMBING FIXTURE

DIVISION 23 – HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING

23 05 11 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

23 05 12 GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT

23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 31 00 HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS

23 34 00 HVAC FANS

23 81 26 SPLIT-SYSTEM HEAT PUMPS

23 82 39 WALL UNIT HEATERS

DIVISION 24-25 (Not Used)

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

26 05 21 LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

(600 VOLTS AND BELOW)

26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 33 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 24 16 PANELBOARDS

26 27 26 WIRING DEVICES

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10 - 3

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL (Continued)

26 29 11 MOTOR STARTERS

26 29 21 DISCONNECT SWITCHES

26 41 00 FACILITY LIGHTNING PROTECTION

26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING

26 56 00 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS (Not Used)

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

INSTALLATIONS

28 05 13 CONDUCTORS AND CABLES FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 46 21.13 CONVENTIONAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 EARTH MOVING (Short Form)

DIVISION 32 – UTILITIES

32 90 00 PLANTINGS

DIVISION 33 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS (Not Used)

DIVISION 34 – 49 (Not Used) –

END OF DOCUMENT 00 01 10

SECTION 01 00 02 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MINOR NCA PROJECTS)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR (WORK ON A GOVERNMENT

INSTALLATION) 5

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY EQUIREMENTS

1.6 FIRE SAFETY

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.8 ALTERATIONS

1.9 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

1.10 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.12 RESTORATION

1.13 PHYSICAL DATA

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.19 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1,20 TESTS

1.21 INSTRUCTIONS

1.22 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.23 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.24 PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01 00 02 - 1

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor, materials, equipment and services and perform and complete all work for the Baltimore Committal

Shelter, Baltimore National Cemetery, 5501 Frederick Drive, Baltimore, MD 21228 as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by permission of the Cemetery Director.

C. Offices of ARCHITURA CORPORATION, 9880 Westpoint Drive, Suite 400, Indianapolis, IN 46250, as Architect-Engineers (A/E), may render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officers

Representative (COR) or his duly authorized representative.

D. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is Rico Salvetti, PE. His contact information is as follows:

Rico Salvetti, PE

Department of Veteran Affairs

National Cemetery Administration

North Atlantic District

5500 Wissahickson Ave.

Philadelphia, PA 19144

Rico.Silvetti@va.gov

215-381-3787 . 4050

E. Director of the Salisbury National Cemetery is Steven Fezler.

Rico.Silvetti@va.gov

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His contact information is as follows:

Steven Fezler, Director

Salisbury National Cemetery

501 Statesville Blvd

Salisbury, NC. 28144 steven.fezler@va.gov

F. Architect for the Project is Michael Conly. His contact information is as follows:

Michael Conly, AIA, NCARB

Architura Corporation

9880 Westpoint Drive, Suite 400

Indianapolis, IN 46250 mike.conly@archituracorp.com

317-348-1000

G. All Testing Laboratory services will be retained and paid for by the Contractor (see Spec Section 01 45 29, Testing Laboratory

Services). However, the Department of Veterans Affairs may elect to retain its own Testing Laboratory for any purpose. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the

Contractor shall notify the COR in enough time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection.

Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

H. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program, security requirements as established by the COR, and be identified by name and employer. They shall be restricted from unauthorized access.

I. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a OSHA certified “competent person” (CP)

(29 CFR 926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

steven.fezler@va.gov mike.conly@archituracorp.com

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J. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall, at the minimum, have successfully completed the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP.

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

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Installation of all work shown on the plans and described in the specifications including but not limited to:

1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION.

a. Renovation of existing Maintenance Building

2. PHASING. Phases will be constructed separately and bid separately. See Solicitation and Statement of Work (SOW)

Contractor to provide two-phase plan for specific information as to which phase is being bid and therefore which phase shall be constructed.

General Contractor shall submit a bid that identifies exactly what is included in each phase. The VA NCA COR & CO shall give written approval to the Contractor’s work listed in each phase prior to G.C. Contractor signing.

3. PROPOSED PHASE 1 – Exterior Renovations of Site and

Building including Related Demolition.

1) Exterior Lead Paint abatement.

2) Demolition of existing metal framed canopy and wood fence.

3) Re-roof of existing building including asbestos abatement.

4) Replacement of existing asbestos insulated exterior Hollow Metal Doors, Hollow Metal

Frames, and associated hardware.

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5) Renovation of existing historic wood windows

(all surfaces) and louvers (metal and wood).

6) Repointing of existing historic brick mortar.

7) Historic brick repair.

8) Renovation of existing chimney with new limestone cap and screen.

9) Salvage interior brick as noted for replacement of damaged exterior brick.

10) Replacement of gutters and downspouts.

11) Renovation of existing fascia, soffit, and gutter boards.

12) Site renovations as noted.

13) Remove existing Furnace unit and associated duct work.

14) Electrical panel and receptacle upgrades with associated wiring.

4. PROPOSED PHASE 2 – Interior Renovations of Building

Including Related Demolition.

1) Create two new “Uni-Sex” restrooms including plumbing, fixtures, and water heater upgrades.

2) Renovate existing interior finishes as noted.

3) Replacement of interior Hollow Metal frames, wood doors, and associated hardware.

4) Ceiling replacement and repair with new gypsum board.

5) Replacement of Sectional Overhead Door, motor opener, and controls.

6) Install new window blinds.

7) Install new furnishings as noted.

8) Demolition and proper disposal of existing lead-based painted wood shelves.

9) Lightning Protection system.

10) Fire Alarm System

11) New site and building signage.

12) Installation of a new water tempering unit and emergency eye/face wash station.

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13) New split HVAC unit and electrical heaters.

14) Electric lighting, emergency fixture upgrades, and associated wiring.

15) Refinish existing metal frame and cover for restroom manhole.

16) All other work not specifically identified in

PHASE 1 Work.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, one bond paper set of specifications and drawings will be furnished. These drawings and specifications will consist of those returned by prospective bidders.

B. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at

Contractor's expense, from Bond and digital files furnished by the Issuing Office.

1.4 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR (WORK ON A GOVERNMENT

INSTALLATION)

A. DIGNITY CLAUSE:

1. Every action by contractor personnel at a national cemetery shall be performed with the special care, reverence, dignity, and respect that acknowledge the cemetery as the final resting place that commemorates the service and sacrifice that service members, Veterans, and their families made for our Nation. Critically important is the awareness required of the Contractor’s employees of the remains buried in the grounds where the work is performed. The utmost care shall be given to these remains and the headstones and flat grave markers that mark those gravesites and memorialize the service of individuals.

2. Contractors shall not walk, stand, lean, sit or jump on headstones or markers. Nor shall they drive over them. Contractor personnel should use tools approved by the Contracting Officer Representative

(COR), such as shovels, pry bars, or pinch bars to lift flat markers out of the ground; pick axes are not an acceptable tool.

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B. Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings at the cemetery. Possession of weapons is prohibited from any cemetery building or grounds.

Enclosed containers, including tool kits, shall be subject to search.

Violations of VA regulations may result in citation answerable in the

United Sates (Federal) District Court, not a local district, state, or municipal court.

C. Contractor personnel are required to adhere to the following standards of dress, conduct, supervision, and training while performing work on a

Government Installation. Any violations shall be subject to immediate enforcement action by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) if these standards are not met. Contractor is responsible for training and safety precautions prescribed by OSHA regarding safety equipment and devices. Contractor personnel shall:

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

Garments, which have a message, slogan or printing of any kind other than the Contractor’s business attire, are prohibited.

Uniforms are acceptable.

2. Maintain a neat and professional appearance throughout its workforce, vehicles, equipment, and maintenance areas. Uniforms are acceptable. If uniforms are used, they must be in unison among all employees.

3. Not engage in loud or boisterous behavior, angry outbursts or use profane or abusive language at any time on Government premises.

Playing radios and/or electronic games/devices shall only be done at lunchtime and in a designated break area. Due to the sensitive mission of the cemetery, Contractor employees shall come into daily contact with grieving individuals, therefore

Contractor employees shall exercise and exhibit absolute decorum, courtesy, and respect while within the cemetery or at its perimeter or entrances. Inquiries from cemetery visitors shall be politely referred to Government cemetery staff. Gratuities of any kind are strictly prohibited.

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4. Consume food and beverage only within areas designated by the cemetery director (or his/her designated representative).

Intoxication, violence or criminal acts of any kind shall not be tolerated and is cause for immediate removal from a Government

Installation. Use or sale of intoxicating beverages and/or drugs is strictly prohibited and use of tobacco products are only allowed in specific areas designated by the cemetery director (or his/her designated representative).

5. Only take breaks/rest periods, lunch breaks, and bathroom breaks in the Contractor Break Area, designated by the Cemetery Director

(or his/her designated representative), not in the field.

Misconduct shall form the basis for immediate contract enforcement action, to include immediate removal from the cemetery.

6. The Contractor shall ensure that his/her employees (including

Contractor Consultants, Sub-Contractors, etc.) are aware of all terms and conditions set forth in the contract regarding their performance and conduct.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the site without following the procedures approved by the COR.

They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days notice

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to the RE/COTR so that appropriate arrangements can be provided for the Cemetery employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the RE/COTR.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The

General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the COR.

C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours.

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines, and to take any necessary emergency action.

E. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub

Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manual and other project information.

This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or

“Sensitive Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to

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the RE/COTR upon request.

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

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

6. Notify COR immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

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

Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access.

Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies. Authorization includes where vehicles are parked, deliveries are made, and construction storage areas.

1.6 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this Article to the extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

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

E84-2009a Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

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2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2010 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2008 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2009 Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2008 National Electrical Code

241-2009 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR/Cemetery Director for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with

Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractor’s beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the General Contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of NCA equipment, etc. Documentation shall be provided to the COR that individuals have undergone the Contractor’s safety briefing.

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

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

E. Temporary Construction Measures:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction barriers for dust control. Wood frames with polyethylene are to be erected in separate

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work areas from other occupied areas. Temporary construction fences are to be erected in separate areas of exterior work from areas not disturbed.

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

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

COR/Cemetery Director.

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

COR.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

K. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to COR.

L. 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.

M. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from building daily and site weekly.

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

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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the COR. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage trailers) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the COR and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the

Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the

Contractor when and as authorized by the COR. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the

Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR with agreement of the Cemetery. Contractor parking will be only in areas and on roadways designated and agreed to by the COR in agreement of the Cemetery.

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

F. Execute work to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Cemetery as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by the Cemetery in quantities enough for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to the Cemetery areas required to remain in operation.

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3. Where access by Cemetery personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements. All such actions shall be coordinated with the Utility Company involved:

a. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the

Government and not the Contractor.

G. Building will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated. Access of areas will as be coordinated with the COR.

1. The Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Cemetery’s operations will not be hindered. The Contractor shall permit access to Cemetery personnel through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Cemetery Staff so that Cemetery operations will continue during the construction period.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, the

Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. The temporary fencing shall encompass the construction work area(s) to serve as a pedestrian barrier to alert cemetery patrons of the construction site. Remove the fence when directed by COR. Areas affected will be the existing Portico area and the area of the overhead coiling doors.

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J. When a building is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility therefore.

1. The Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C

(40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. The Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, the Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of the site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans

Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from the Contractor's employee.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the Cemetery at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the Utility Company involved.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the COR, and Cemetery Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. The Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to both COR and the Cemetery Director in writing, 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. The Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of the Cemetery. Interruption time

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approved by the Cemetery and COR may occur at other than

Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

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

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

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Cemetery traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

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

O. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over

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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 in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the committal services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workmen shall not pass through the service area during this period.

1. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit him to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing burial plots before these dates.

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

1.8 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR of building areas in which alterations occur, areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a signed report, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Existing condition and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls, and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas.

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

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

4. 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. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by the Contractor with new items in

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accordance with specifications which will be furnished by the

Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing of doors, windows, and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report.

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by the Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures;

and, will form the basis for determining extent of repair work required of the Contractor to restore damage caused by the

Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.

2. Temporary protection against damage for portions of existing structures and grounds where work is to be done, materials handled, and equipment moved and/or relocated.

3. Protect the interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor, and any indicated surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.9 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

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

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1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by COR. Block off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

B. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied Cemetery buildings at the end of each workday.

C. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of the project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from above ceiling, vertical shafts and utility chases that have been part of the construction.

2. All new air ducts shall be cleaned prior to final inspection.

1.10 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

4. Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the

Government Printing Office:

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40 CFR 261 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

49 CFR 172 Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous

Material Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173 Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173 Subpart A General

49 CFR 173 Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for

Transportation

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

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

6-PCB-7

1.11 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 COR.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the COR may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the

Contractor.

FAR 52.236-9)

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C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

"Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate NCA

Central/Cemetery) office. The contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.12 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, water/irrigation or electric work without approval of the COR.