01 Final Specifications NMCP 899CM3028_IC3029_CM3030_210815.pdf

VA OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

VA PROJECT 899CM3030, 899CN3029 & 899CM3028

Project Location: Honolulu, HI

Project Title: National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific – Gravesite Expansion and Cemetery Improvements

Submission Type: Bidding Documents

Submission Date: July 15, 2021

PROJECT MANUAL (SPECIFICATIONS)

CLIENT: Department of Veteran Affairs

Office of Construction & Facilities Management 425 I Street, NW, Suite 5E, 42500 Washington, DC 20001

Contracting Officer: Auvorie Benson Project Manager: Juan (John) A. Kays

CONSULTANT: Anderson Engineering of MN, LLC 13605 1st Avenue North, Suite 100 Plymouth, MN 55441 Project Manager: Jeffrey W. Deitner, PLA

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific 899CM3030

Gravesite Expansion and Cemetery Improvements 07-15-2021

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NCA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-10

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 02 General Requirements (Minor NCA Projects) 06-14

01 32 17 Network Analysis Schedules (Microsoft Project Gantt

Chart)

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01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-14

01 42 19 Reference Standards 06-14

01 43 39 Mock Up Requirements

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06-14

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 06-14

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 06-14

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 08-16

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 35 00 Tree Protection and Preservation

02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing 06-14

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 06-14

03 48 24 Precast Concrete Columbarium Units 06-14

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 06-14

04 43 00 Natural Stone Veneer 10-18

04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 06-14

04 73 00 Columbarium Niche Covers 06-14

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 06-14

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 06-14

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 06-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 12-15

06 61 16 Solid Polymer (Solid Surface) Fabrications 06-20

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 12-15

07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barriers, Vapor Permeable 01-21

07 42 43 Aluminum Composite Panel System (Dry Set) 06-20

07 41 13 Standing Seam Metal Roofing 06-14

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07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 06-14

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 06-14

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 06-14

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 06-14

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 06-14

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 06-14

08 71 00 Door Hardware 06-14

08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 06-14

08 80 00 Glazing 06-14

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 06-14

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-14

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-14

09 30 13 Tiling 06-14

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 06-14

09 91 00 Painting 06-14

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Exterior Signage 06-14

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 06-14

10 28 00 Toilet and Bath Accessories 06-14

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 06-14

10 56 13 Steel Shelving 06-14

DIVISION 13 – SPECIALTIES

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

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DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 11-16

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 11-16

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 11-16

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-16

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary Sewerage 11-16

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 11-16

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 11-16

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 11-16

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 11-16

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 11-16

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 11-16

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 07-17

26 05 15 Medium-Voltage Cable and Accessories

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 07-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 07-17

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26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 07-17

26 12 19 Pad-Mounted, Liquid Filled Transformers

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 07-17

26 24 16 Panelboards 07-17

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 07-17

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 07-17

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 07-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 07-17

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 07-17

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 00 Common Work Results for Communications 11-16

27 10 00 Structured Cabling

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 11-16

27 05 33 Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems 11-16

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communication Systems 12-15

27 10 00 Structured Cabling 11-16

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 11-16

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 46 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 11-16

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving 11-16

31 23 19 Dewatering 11-16

31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 11-16

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 11-16

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 11-16

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 11-16

32 31 19 Decorative Metal Fences and Gates 11-16

32 33 00 Site Furnishings 01-17

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 01-17

32 90 00 Planting 11-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 11-16

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewerage Utilities 11-16

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 11-16

33 41 13 Foundation Drainage 01-17

APPENDICIES

Appendix A Geotechnical Engineering Exploration Report

Appendix B Tree Impact Report

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

SHEET TITLE PAGE

GENERAL

GI001 COVER SHEET 1

GI002 SHEET INDEX 2

GI003 ABBREVIATIONS 3

GI010 RESTROOM LIFE SAFETY PLAN AND CODE SUMMARY 4

TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

V-100 COVER SHEET 5

V-101 EXISTING CONDITIONS 6

V-102 EXISTING CONDITIONS 7

V-103 EXISTING CONDITIONS 8

V-104 EXISTING CONDITIONS 9

V-105 EXISTING CONDITIONS 10

V-106 EXISTING CONDITIONS 11

OPERATIONS - ACCESS & LOGISTICS

O-100 CONSTRUCTION ACCESS AND PHASING 12

O-101 CONSTRUCTION ACCESS & PHASING ENLARGMENTS 13

O-501 CONSTRUCTION ACCESS & PHASING DETAILS 14

BASE BID - COLUMBARIA 14 (NORTH) AND OUTER DRIVE SOUTH

D-101 DEMOLITION PLAN 15

C-101 SITE PLAN & PROFILE 16

CG101 GRADING PLAN 17

CU101 UTILITY PLAN 18

CU102 UTILITY PROFILE 19

CU103 UTILITY PLAN - COLUMBARIA DRAINTILE 20

CE101 EROSION CONTROL PLAN 21

CE102 SWPPP - PG 1 22

CE103 SWPPP - PG 2 23

CD101 CIVIL DETAILS 1 24

CD102 CIVIL DETAILS 2 25

CD103 CIVIL DETAILS 3 26

L-100 COLUMBARIUM SITE PLAN - OVERALL 27

L-101 COLUMBARIUM SITE PLAN ENLARGEMENT - SOUTH 28

L-102 COLUMBARIUM SITE PLAN ENLARGEMENT - NORTH 29

L-103 COLUMBARIUM STAKING PLAN - SOUTH 30

L-104 COLUMBARIUM STAKING PLAN - NORTH 31

L-105 COLUMBARIUM PAVING PLAN - SOUTH 32

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L-106 COLUMBARIUM PAVING PLAN - NORTH 33

LG101 COLUMBARIUM GRADING PLAN - SOUTH 34

LG102 COLUMBARIUM GRADING PLAN - NORTH 35

LD101 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS - TIER 1 36

LD102 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS - TIER 2 37

LD103 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS - TIER 2 38

LD104 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS - TIER 2 39

LD105 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS - TIER 2 40

LD106 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS - TIER 3 41

LD107 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS - TIER 3 42

LD108 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS - TIER 3 43

LD109 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS - 1 44

LD110 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS - 2 45

LD111 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS - 3 46

LD112 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS - 4 47

LD113 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS - 5 48

LD114 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS - 6 49

LD115 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS - 7 50

LD116 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS - 8 51

LP100 OVERALL PLANTING PLAN 52

LP101 COLUMBARIUM 14 PLANTING PLAN 53

LP102 COLUMBARIUM 14 (NORTH) - PLANTING PLAN 54

LP103 COLUMBARIUM 14 (NORTH) - PLANTING PLAN 55

LP501 PLANTING DETAILS 56

LS100 SITE FURNISHINGS & SIGNAGE PLAN - OVERALL 57

LS101 SITE FURNISHINGS & SIGNAGE PLAN - COLUMBARIUM 14 58

LS102 SIGNAGE DETAILS 1 59

LS103 SIGNAGE DETAILS 2 60

LS104 SIGNAGE DETAILS 3 61

LS105 SIGNAGE DETAILS 4 62

LS106 SITE FURNISHINGS DETAILS 1 63

LS107 SITE FURNISHINGS DETAILS 2 64

BASE BID - NEW PUBLIC RESTROOM

D-301 PUBLIC RESTROOM - DEMOLITION PLAN 65

C-301 PUBLIC RESTROOM - SITE PLAN 66

CG301 PUBLIC RESTROOM - GRADING PLAN 67

CU301 PUBLIC RESTROOM - UTILITY PLAN 68

CU302 PUBLIC RESTROOM - UTILITY PROFILE 69

LP300 RESTROOM PLANTING PLAN 70

AE111 RESTROOM FLOOR PLANS 71

AE121 RESTROOM CEILING, ROOF AND WAYFINDING PLANS 72

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AE201 RESTROOM EXT ELEVATIONS AND BUILDING SECTIONS 73

AE301 RESTROOM EXTERIOR DETAILS 74

AE401 RESTROOM WALL AND PARTITION TYPES AND DETAILS 75

AE501 RESTROOM INT ELEV AND TYP MOUNTING HTS 76

AE601 RESTROOM OPENING SCHEDULES AND DETAILS 77

M000 MECHANICAL COVERSHEET 78

M111 FLOOR PLANS - MECHANICAL 79

P000 PLUMBING COVERSHEET 80

P111 FLOOR PLANS - PLUMBING 81

P112 PLUMBING RISERS AND SCHEDULE 82

BASE BID - ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

D-401 DEMOLITION PLAN 83

D-402 DEMOLITION PLAN - NORTH PARKING LOT 84

D-403 DEMOLITION PLAN - SOUTH PARKING LOT 85

CP401 SITE PLAN & PROFILE - INNER DR-STA. 0+00 - 7+50 86

CP402 SITE PLAN & PROFILE-INNER DR-STA. 7+50 - 15+00 87

CP403 SITE PLAN & PROFILE-INNER DR-STA. 15+00 - 22+47 88

CP404 SITE PLAN & PROFILE-LINK DR-STA. 0+00 - 7+09 89

CP405 SITE PLAN & PROFILE-MEMORIAL DR-STA. 0+00 - 8+43 90

CG403 GRADING PLAN 91

IRRIGATION

IR101 SITE IRRIGATION PLAN - COLUMBARIUM COURT 14 92

IR102 SITE IRRIGATION PLAN - RESTROOM 93

IR103 SITE IRRIGATION PLAN - OPTION 1 94

IR501 IRRIGATION DETAILS 95

IR701 APPENDIX 96

IR702 APPENDIX 97

IR703 APPENDIX 98

STRUCTURAL

S-001 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES 99

SB101 RESTROOM BUILDING FOUNDATION PLAN - STRUCTURAL 100

SF101 RESTROOM BUILDING FRAMING PLAN - STRUCTURAL 101

SF102 RESTROOM BULDING FRAMING DETAILS 102

SS100 COLUMBARIA COURT PLAN 103

SS101 STRUCTURAL SITE PLANS AND SECTIONS 104

SS102 STRUCTURAL SITE PLANS AND SECTIONS 105

SS103 STRUCTURAL SITE PLANS AND SECTIONS 106

SS200 COLUMBARIUM COURT PLAN - OPTION 1 107

ELECTRICAL AND TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES

C-501 OVERALL SITE PLAN 108

E000 ELECTRICAL AND TECHNOLOGY COVERSHEET 109

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E001 OVERALL ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN 110

E002 PARTIAL ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN 111

E003 PARTIAL ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN 112

E004 PARTIAL ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN 113

E005 TECHNOLOGY SITE PLAN 114

E006 TECHNOLOGY SITE PLAN 115

E111 FLOOR PLANS - ELECTRICAL AND TECHNOLOGY 116

E400 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM 117

E500 ELECTRICAL AND TECHNOLOGY DETAILS 118

OPTION 1 - COLUMBARIA 14 (SOUTH) AND OVERLOOK PATH

D-201 DEMOLITION PLAN 119

C-201 SITE PLAN 120

CG201 GRADING PLAN 121

CU201 UTILITY PLAN 122

CU202 UTILITY PLAN - COLUMBARIA DRAINTILE 123

L-200 COLUMBARIUM SITE PLAN - OVERALL - OPTION 1 124

L-201 COLUMBARIUM SITE PLAN ENLARGEMENT - SOUTH - OPTION 1 125

L-202 COLUMBARIUM STAKING PLAN - SOUTH - OPTION 1 127

L-203 COLUMBARIUM PAVING PLAN - SOUTH - OPTION 1 127

LG201 COLUMBARIUM GRADING PLAN - SOUTH - OPTION 1 128

LD201 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS - TIER 1 - OPTION 1 129

LD202 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS - TIER 2 - OPTION 1 130

LD203 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS - TIER 2 - OPTION 1 131

LD204 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS - TIER 3 - OPTION 1 132

LD205 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS - TIER 3 - OPTION 1 133

LD206 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS - TIER 3 - OPTION 1 134

LD207 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS - TIER 3 - OPTION 1 135

LP200 COLUMBARIUM 14 (SOUTH) - PLANTING PLAN 136

LS201 SITE FURNISHINGS & SIGNAGE PLAN - COLUMBARIUM 14 137

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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 FIRE SAFETY

1.5 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.6 ALTERATIONS

1.7 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.8 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.9 RESTORATION

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

1.11 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.15 RE FIELD OFFICE

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.18 INSTRUCTIONS

1.19 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.20 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.21 SAFETY SIGN

1.22 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.23 FINAL ELEVATION PHOTOGRAPHS

1.24 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.25 PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

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Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Gravesite Expansion and Cemetery Improvements

May 31, 2021

899CM3030

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 02

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MINOR NCA PROJECTS)

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 Gravesite Expansion and Cemetery Improvements as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Cemetery Director, James Horton.

National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

2177 Puowaina Drive

Honolulu, HI 96813

James.Horton@va.gov

C. Offices of Anderson Engineering of Minnesota, LLC, 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 Senior

Resident Engineer (SRE), Resident Engineer/Contracting Officers

Representative (RE/COR) or his duly authorized representative.

D. 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 RE/COR in sufficient 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 RE/COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program .

F. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a

OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

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G. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall, at the minimum, have successfully completed the 30-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. BASE BID – CLIN 1 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLISH EXISTING PUBLIC

RESTROOM, CONSTRUCT COLUMBARIUM 14 NORTH, RECONSTRUCT OUTER DRIVE SOUTH

AND ASSOCIATED UTILITIES: Work includes but is not limited to, general construction, alterations, site preparation, mass excavation and earthwork, roads, walks, grading, drainage encompassing the area defined within the project plans. Demolish and remove public restroom, currently located adjacent to where columbaria court 14 will be constructed. Demolish and remove all associated infrastructure that will no longer be required to support restroom, to include utility lines. Construct 3,392-niche columbaria including all associated walks, utilities, irrigation, landscaping and drainage. Reconstruct

Outer Drive South, install associated concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalks and asphalt paving. Install utilities including domestic water, irrigation and electrical / communication duct banks.

B. BASE BID – CLIN 2, CONSTRUCT NEW PUBLIC RESTROOM AND UTILITY

IMPROVEMENTS: Construct new public restroom adjacent to existing columbarium court 13. Install all associated infrastructure required to make the new facility complete and usable, including but not limited to; new sanitary sewer, new potable water, new electrical, new communication and irrigation upgrades. Improvements also include reconstruction of roadways and parking lots as outlined in the plans and specifications.

C. BASE BID CLIN 3, ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS: This includes improvements made to Inner Drive, Link Drive and Memorial Drive as identified on the plans (D-400 Series, CP400 Series, CG400 Series, LP400 Series).

Included, but not limited to; the reconstruction of parking lots and concrete sidewalks, selective concrete curb and gutter replacement, mill and overlay of asphalt pavement sections, utility improvements, irrigation, and restoration.

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D. BASE BID CLIN 4, ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATION UPGRADES: Construct new service connections to columbarium court 14. Construct new concrete ductbanks within Outer Drive North and South. Complete testing of existing medium voltage conductors from the administration building to columbarium court 13 as noted on the plans. Construct new communication services from the new public restroom to the existing maintenance facility including but not limited to, concrete ductbanks and associated elements to provide a complete system to the existing maintenance facility and new public restroom.

E. OPTION 1, COLUMBARIUM COURT 14 (SOUTH) AND OVERLOOK PATH: This includes replacement of the overlook path from Outer Drive South to the Overlook and associated improvements as outlined in the plans and specifications. Construct 2,872-niche columbaria including all associated walks, utilities, landscaping, drainage. Option 1 shall include credit for those improvements identified in the BASE BID that will not be constructed if selected.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Contract documents will be provided to the contractor in PDF electronic format. The contractor is responsible for printing hardcopies of the contract documents. The contractor, at a minimum, shall have two (2) full-size sets of contract documents, including Specifications and

Amendments (if any) and Change Orders (if any), at the jobsite at all times.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without an appropriate badge. 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 to the RE/COR so

01 00 02 - 4 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 RE/COR.

C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site if deemed necessary because of vandalism or theft within the contract work areas.

2. The guard shall have communication devices to report events as directed by Local Police Department and VA police.

3. Secure the project site, work in progress, materials, tools, equipment and any other materials within the project site that are not under operational control of the Cemetery staff. The use of guards is a Contractor responsibility, if deemed necessary because of ongoing theft and/or vandalism within the project work area.

Coordinate the use of guards with the RE/COR following input form the Cemetery Operations through the RE/COR. Any guards provided shall be able to communicate with the local police.

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the RE/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.

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

Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the RE/COTR upon request.

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

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this

Article to the extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

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

E84-2009a Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2010 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2008 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

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

70-2008 National Electrical Code

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

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

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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 RE/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 RE/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).

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

RE/COR/Cemetery Director.

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

RE/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.

L. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with RE/COTR.

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with RE/COR. Designate Contractor's

01 00 02 - 7 responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work, whom shall Coordinate with RE/COR.

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

O. 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.

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

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

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the RE/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, office trailers) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the RE/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.

With the written consent of the RE/COR, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

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

Contractor when and as authorized by the RE/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.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

Cemetery.

E. It is anticipated that additional space for storing and staging materials off-site will be needed. It is the responsibility of the

Contractor to procure adequate off-site storage / staging space that meets all security and safety plans identified within the project specifications. Off-site storage / staging shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

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

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of 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 sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to the Cemetery areas required to remain in operation.

3. Where access by Cemetery personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements. 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. Phasing: To insure such executions, the Contractor shall furnish the

RE/COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the

Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of the site. In addition, the Contractor shall notify the RE/COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure

01 00 02 - 9 accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the Cemetery Director, RE/COR and Contractor.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, the

Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height with visual screening, 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 RE/COR.

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 RE/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 RE/COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on

01 00 02 - 10 any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the

RE/COR, and Cemetery Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. The Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to both RE/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 approved by the Cemetery and RE/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 RE/COR.

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

01 00 02 - 11 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 RE/COR.

N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by RE/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 construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the RE/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 or other events as communicated by the Cemetery Director, to permit him to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing burial plots before these dates.

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the RE/COR of 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:

1. Existing condition and types of roadways, vegetation and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas.

2. Existence and conditions of items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

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

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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 RE/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

RE/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 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 RE/COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing of 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 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. 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, 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.

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

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

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

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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.

1.9 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 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 RE/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.

1.10 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 RE/COR.

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

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

Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

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

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

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

Central/Cemetery) office. The 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

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5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.11 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, water/irrigation or electric work without approval of the RE/COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the

RE/COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, landscape stone, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.)

disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At the Contractor's own expense, the Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by the Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility service, fire protection systems, communications systems

(including telephone), irrigation system control and power which are indicated on drawings and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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

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

52.236-2).

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by AE firms indicated on the drawings.

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(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration conducted by Kokua Geotech, LLC are shown on drawings.

C. A copy of the geotechnical investigation report is an Appendix to these specifications and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

D. The Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine the site of work and logs of borings and, after investigation, decide for themselves the character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to the Department of Veterans Affairs, including approved scheduling bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections.

The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The

Contractor shall furnish, at the Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the RE/COR. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the RE/COR until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the RE/COR may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the

Contractor.

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(FAR 52.236-17)

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

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. The

Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

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

D. During progress of work, the Contractor shall have lines, grades, locations and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings. Furnish such certification to the

RE/COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, furnish to the RE/COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

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

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

4. Lines of grave plot documentation.

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

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

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

E. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the RE/COR with reproducible drawings, in AutoCAD form, at the scale of the contract drawings, showing the finished grade on the grid…