Beaufort NatCem 831CM3016_BD-project manual.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

BEAUFORT NATIONAL CEMETERY

Cemetery Expansion Project Number 813CM3016

Bid Documents March 8, 2024

Prime Consultant:

Walker Federal Services, LLC

Subconsultants:

Galloway ECS Southeast, LLP

Irrigation Consultant Services, LLC SurvTech Solutions

WFS

Cemetery Expansion Bid Documents

Beaufort National Cemetery March 8, 2024

831CM3016

SIGNATURE PAGE 1

SIGNATURE PAGE

Project Management, Landscape Architecture

I, Brian Jacobson, hereby certify that the following documents were prepared by me or under my direct supervision, and that I am a duly licensed

Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of South Carolina: 01 00

02, 01 32 16.13, 01 33 23, 01 42 19, 01 45 29, 01 56 39, 01 57 19, 01 74 19, 01 81 13, 03 48 21, 32 13 90, 32 14 16, 32 33 00, 32 31 19, 32 90 00

MEP Engineering

I, Neel Parikh, hereby certify that the following documents were prepared by me or under my direct supervision, and that I am a duly licensed Professional

Engineer under the laws of the State of South Carolina: 22 05 11, 22 05 23, 22 07 11, 22 11 00, 22 13 00, 22 40 00, 23 05 11, 23 05 93, 23 07 11, 23 31

00, 23 34 00, 23 37 00, 23 81 00, 26 05 11, 26 05 19, 26 05 26, 26 05 33, 26

05 41, 26 24 16, 26 27 26, 26 29 21, 26 41 00, 26 51 00, 26 56 00, 27 05 00, 27 05 11, 27 05 26, 27 05 33, 27 10 00, 28 46 00.

SIGNATURE PAGE 2

Irrigation Consultant

I, Robert Scott, hereby certify that the following documents were prepared by me or under my direct supervision, and that I am a duly licensed

Professional under the laws of the State of South Carolina: 32 84 00

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10 - 1

SECTION 00 01 10 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

00 00 00 Cover Page

00 00 01 Signature Page

00 01 10 Table of Contents

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

01 00 02 General Requirements

01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

01 42 19 Reference Standards

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services

01 45 35 Special Inspections

01 56 39 Temporary Tree and Plant Protection

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements

02 41 00 Demolition and Site Clearing

02 82 11 Removal and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal

02 85 00 Mold Remediation

03 30 53 (Short Form) Cast-In-Place Concrete

03 48 21 Precast Concrete Burial Crypt

03 48 24 Precast Concrete Columbarium Units

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting

04 20 00 Unit Masonry

04 43 00.01 Natural Stone Masonry

04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry

04 73 00 Columbarium Niche Covers

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing

05 31 00 Steel Decking

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

05 52 13 Pipe and Tube Railings

05 55 00 Stair Nosings

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10 - 2

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

06 20 00 Finished Carpentry

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation

07 32 13 Clay Roof Tiles

07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors

08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames

08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows

08 71 00 Door Hardware

08 80 00 Glazing

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing

09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering

09 29 00 Gypsum Board

09 30 13 Tiling

09 91 00 Painting

10 14 00 Exterior Signage

10 14 00.10 Treatment of Historic Copper Alloy Plaques

10 14 05 Interior Signage

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments

10 28 00 Toilet and Bath Accessories

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework

12 48 13 Entrance Floor Mat and Frames

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10 - 3

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

23 07 11 HVAC Insulation

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings

23 34 00 HVAC Fans

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets

23 81 00 Unitary HVAC Equipment

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

26 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems

26 05 41 Underground Ground Electrical Construction

26 24 16 Panelboards

26 27 26 Wiring Devices

26 29 21 Disconnect Switches

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection

26 51 00 Interior Lighting

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting

27 05 00 Common Work Results for Communication

27 05 11 Requirements for Communication Installations

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communication systems

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communication systems

27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring

28 46 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

31 20 00 Earth Moving

31 23 19 Dewatering

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving

32 13 90 Cast Iron Detectable Warning Plates

32 14 16 Brick Unit Paving

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32 17 23 Pavement Markings

32 31 19 Decorative Metal Fences and Gates

32 33 00 Site Furnishings

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation

32 90 00 Planting

33 10 00 Water Utilities

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewerage Utilities

33 40 00 Storm Sewerage Utilities

33 41 13 Foundation Drainage

Appendix i Report of Subsurface Exploration and Geotechnical Engineering Analysis, March 1, Appendix ii Hazardous Materials Survey, February 23, 2023

Appendix iii Secondary (Destructive) Hazardous Materials Survey, July 10, 2023

LIST OF DRAWINGS 00 01 15 - 1

SECTION 00 01 15 - LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

GENERAL

1 GI-101 COVER SHEET

2 GI-102 INDEX OF SHEETS

3 GI-103 GENERAL NOTES

4 GI-104 SITE PLAN

5 GI-105 SITE PLAN ENLARGEMENT

SURVEY

6 VF-101 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

7 VF-102 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY - TOPOGRAPHIC DETAIL

8 VF-103 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY - TOPOGRAPHIC DETAIL

9 VF-104 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY - TOPOGRAPHIC DETAIL

10 VF-105 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY - TOPOGRAPHIC DETAIL

11 VF-106 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY - TOPOGRAPHIC DETAIL

SITE

12 TP-101 TREE PROTECTION PLAN

13 TP-102 TREE PROTECTION PLAN

14 CE-101 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN - STAGE 1

15 CE-102 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN - STAGE 1

16 CE-103 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN - STAGE 1

17 CE-201 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN - STAGE 2

18 CE-202 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN - STAGE 2

19 CE-203 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN - STAGE 2

20 CE-301 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS

21 CE-302 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS

22 CD-101 DEMOLITION PLAN

23 CD-102 DEMOLITION PLAN

24 CD-103 DEMOLITION PLAN

25 CG-101 GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN

26 CG-102 GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN

27 CG-103 GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN

28 CP-101 PAVING PLAN

29 CP-102 PAVING PLAN

30 CP-103 PAVING PLAN

31 CP-201 PAVING DETAILS

32 CS-101 STORMWATER KEY PLAN

32A CS-101A STORMWATER KEY PLAN

LIST OF DRAWINGS 00 01 15 - 2

33 CS-102 STORMWATER PLAN (COLUMBARIUM SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE)

34 CS-103 STORMWATER PLAN & PROFILE (COLUMBARIUM)

35 CS-104 STORMWATER PLAN & PROFILE (COLUMBARIUM)

36 CS-105 STORMWATER PLAN & PROFILE

36A CS-105A STORMWATER PLAN & PROFILE

37 CS-106 STORMWATER PLAN & PROFILE

38 CS-107 STORMWATER PLAN & PROFILE

39 CS-108 STORMWATER PLAN & PROFILE

40 CS-109 STORMWATER PLAN & PROFILE

41 CS-110 STORMWATER PLAN & PROFILE

42 CS-111 STORMWATER PLAN & PROFILE

42A CS-111A STORMWATER PLAN & PROFILE

42B CS-111B STORMWATER PLAN & PROFILE

43 CS-201 STORMWATER DETAILS

43A CS-201A STORMWATER DETAILS

43B CS-201B STORMWATER DETAILS

44 CU-101 TEMPORARY OFFICE UTILITY PLAN

45 LS-101 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

46 LS-102 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

47 LS-103 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

48 LS-104 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

49 LS-105 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

50 LS-111 SITE DEVELOPMENT ENLARGEMENTS

51 LS-112 SITE DEVELOPMENT ENLARGEMENTS

52 LS-113 SITE DEVELOPMENT ENLARGEMENTS

53 LS-201 SITE SIGNAGE PLAN

54 LS-202 SITE SIGNAGE PLAN

55 LS-203 SITE SIGNAGE PLAN

56 LS-301 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

57 LS-302 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

58 LS-303 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

59 LS-304 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

60 LS-305 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

61 LS-306 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

62 LS-307 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

63 LS-308 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

64 LS-309 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

65 LS-310 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

66 LS-321 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

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67 LS-322 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

68 LS-401 GRAVESITE NUMBERING PLAN - SECTION J

69 LS-402 GRAVESITE NUMBERING PLAN - SECTION K

70 LS-403 GRAVESITE NUMBERING PLAN - SECTION C7

71 LS-404 GRAVESITE NUMBERING PLAN - SECTION C8

72 LP-101 PLANTING PLAN

73 LP-102 PLANTING PLAN

74 LP-103 PLANTING PLAN - ENLARGEMENT

75 LP-104 PLANTING PLAN - ENLARGEMENT

76 LP-201 PLANTING DETAILS & PLANT SCHEDULE

77 LI-101 OVERALL IRRIGATION PLAN

78 LI-102 IRRIGATION PLAN

79 LI-103 IRRIGATION PLAN

80 LI-104 IRRIGATION PLAN

81 LI-105 IRRIGATION PLAN

82 LI-106 IRRIGATION PLAN

83 LI-201 IRRIGATION DETAILS

84 LI-202 IRRIGATION DETAILS

85 LI-203 IRRIGATION DETAILS

86 LI-204 IRRIGATION DETAILS

87 LI-205 IRRIGATION DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

88 A-001 ARCHITECTURAL LEGENDS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND GENERAL NOTES

89 A-101 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING LIFE SAFETY PLANS

90 AD-101 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/DEMO FLOOR PLANS

91 AD-102 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/DEMO REFLECTED CEILING AND ROOF PLANS

92 AE-101 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/NEW FLOOR PLANS

93 AE-102 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/NEW REFLECTED CEILING AND ROOF PLANS

94 AE-131 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING SECTIONS

95 AE-141 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

96 AE-151 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING TYPICAL DETAILS

97 AE-161 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING DOOR AND HARDWARE SCHEDULES

98 AE-171 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING FINISHES SCHEDULES

99 AE-181 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING SIGNAGE PLANS

100 AE-182 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING SIGNAGE SCHEDULE

101 IF-101 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/NEW FURNITURE PLANS

102 A-201 MAINTENANCE BUILDING LIFE SAFETY PLANS

103 AD-201 MAINTENANCE BUILDING EXIST/DEMO GROUND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

104 AD-202 MAINTENANCE BUILDING EXIST/DEMO ATTIC LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

LIST OF DRAWINGS 00 01 15 - 4

105 AD-203 MAINTENANCE BUILDING EXIST/DEMO ROOF PLAN

106 AD-204 MAINTENANCE BUILDING EXIST/DEMO GROUND LEVEL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

107 AE-201 MAINTENANCE BUILDING EXIST/NEW GROUND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

108 AE-202 MAINTENANCE BUILDING EXIST/NEW ATTIC LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

109 AE-203 MAINTENANCE BUILDING EXIST/NEW ROOF PLAN

110 AE-204 MAINTENANCE BUILDING EXIST/NEW GROUND LEVEL REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

111 AE-241 MAINTENANCE BUILDING INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

112 AE-251 MAINTENANCE BUILDING TYPICAL DETAILS

113 AE-261 MAINTENANCE BUILDING DOOR AND HARDWARE SCHEDULES

114 AE-271 MAINTENANCE BUILDING FINISHES SCHEDULES

115 AE-281 MAINTENANCE BUILDING SIGNAGE PLAN

116 AE-282 MAINTENANCE BUILDING SIGNAGE SCHEDULE

117 AE-311 COLUMBARIUM TYPE "A" & TYPE B TYPICAL PLANS

118 AE-321 COLUMBARIUM TYPE "A" & TYPE "B" TYPICAL ELEVATIONS

119 AE-351 COLUMBARIUM TYPE "A" & TYPE "B" TYPICAL DETAILS

120 AE-352 COLUMBARIUM TYPE "A" & TYPE "B" TYPICAL DETAILS

121 AE-401 MATERIALS SHELTER FLOOR AND ROOF PLANS

122 AE-421 MATERIALS SHELTER ELEVATIONS AND SECTIONS

123 AE-451 MATERIALS SHELTER TYPICAL DETAILS

124 AE-501 TEMPORARY OFFICE FLOOR PLANS

124a AE-601 COMMITTAL SERVICE SHELTER DETAILS

PLUMBING

125 P-001 PLUMBING COVER SHEET

126 P-002 PLUMBING COVER SHEET

127 PD-100 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/DEMO - BASEMENT LEVEL SANITARY PLAN

128 PD-101 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/DEMO - GROUND LEVEL SANITARY PLAN

129 PD-102 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/DEMO - SECOND LEVEL SANITARY PLAN

130 PD-103 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/DEMO - BASEMENT LEVEL WATER PLAN

131 PD-104 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/DEMO - GROUND LEVEL WATER PLAN

132 PD-105 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/DEMO - SECOND LEVEL WATER PLAN

133 PN-100 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/NEW - BASEMENT LEVEL SANITARY PLAN

134 PN-101 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/NEW - GROUND LEVEL SANITARY PLAN

135 PN-102 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/NEW - SECOND LEVEL SANITARY PLAN

136 PN-103 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/NEW - BASEMENT LEVEL WATER PLAN

137 PN-104 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/NEW - GROUND LEVEL WATER PLAN

138 PN-105 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/NEW - SECOND LEVEL WATER PLAN

139 PD-200 MAINTENANCE BUILDING EXIST/DEMO - SANITARY PLAN

140 PD-201 MAINTENANCE BUILDING EXIST/DEMO - WATER PLAN

141 PN-200 MAINTENANCE BUILDING EXIST/NEW - SANITARY PLAN

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142 PN-201 MAINTENANCE BUILDING EXIST/NEW - WATER PLAN

143 PN-202 MAINTENANCE BUILDING EXIST/NEW - RISER DIAGRAMS

MECHANICAL

144 M-001 MECHANICAL COVER SHEET

145 MD-100 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/DEMO - BASEMENT LEVEL MECHANICAL PLAN

146 MD-101 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/DEMO - GROUND LEVEL MECHANICAL PLAN

147 MD-102 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/DEMO - SECOND LEVEL MECHANICAL PLAN

148 MN-100 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/NEW - BASEMENT LEVEL MECHANICAL PLAN

149 MN-101 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/NEW - GROUND LEVEL MECHANICAL PLAN

150 MN-102 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/NEW - SECOND LEVEL MECHANICAL PLAN

151 MD-200 MAINTENANCE BUILDING EXIST/DEMO - MECHANICAL PLAN

152 MN-200 MAINTENANCE BUILDING EXIST/NEW - MECHANICAL PLAN

153 MN-700 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

154 E-001 ELECTRICAL COVER SHEET

155 E-002 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

156 E-003 LIGHTNING PROTECTION DETAILS

157 ED-101 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/DEMO - POWER PLANS

158 ED-102 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/DEMO - LIGHTING PLANS

159 EN-101 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING NEW WORK - POWER PLANS

160 EN-102 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING NEW WORK - LIGHTING PLANS

161 EN-103 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING NEW WORK - LIGHTNING PROTECTION PLANS

162 EN-121 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - POWER RISER DIAGRAM - EXISTING

163 EN-131 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

164 ED-201 MAINTENANCE BUILDING EXIST/DEMO - POWER PLAN

165 ED-202 MAINTENANCE BUILDING EXIST/DEMO - LIGHTING PLAN

166 EN-201 MAINTENANCE BUILDING NEW WORK - POWER PLAN

167 EN-201 MAINTENANCE BUILDING NEW WORK - LIGHTING PLAN

168 EN-203 MAINTENANCE BUILDING NEW WORK - LIGHTNING PROTECTION PLANS

169 EN-221 MAINTENANCE BUILDING - POWER RISER DIAGRAM - EXIST/DEMO AND NEW

WORK

170 EN-231 MAINTENANCE BUILDING - ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES

171 ES-101 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN - EXISTING AND DEMOLITION

172 ES-102 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN - EXISTING AND NEW WORK

173 ES-103 DUCTBANK SECTIONS AND SCHEDULE

174 T-001 TELECOM COVER SHEET

175 T-002 TELECOM DETAILS - I

176 T-003 TELECOM DETAILS - II

177 TD-101 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXIST/DEMO - TELECOM PLANS

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178 T-101 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING NEW WORK - TELECOM PLANS

179 EN-501 TEMPORARY OFFICE TRAILER ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN - EXISTING AND NEW WORK

180 EN-502 TEMPORARY OFFICE TRAILER FLOOR PLAN - EXISTING AND NEW WORK

181 EN-521 TEMPORARY OFFICE - POWER RISER DIAGRAM - NEW WORK

182 FA-001 FIRE ALARM COVER SHEET

183 FA-101 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING NEW WORK - FIRE ALARM PLANS

184 FA-121 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING FIRE ALARM ANNUNCIATOR PANEL AND RISER

DIAGRAM

185 FA-201 MAINTENANCE BUILDING NEW WORK - FIRE ALARM PLANS

186 FA-501 TEMPORARY OFFICE TRAILER NEW WORK - FIRE ALARM PLAN

STRUCTURAL

187 S-001 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

188 S-002 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES CONT'D AND SCHEDULES

189 S-101 FOUNDATION PLAN

190 S-102 ROOF FRAMING PLAN

191 S-201 BUILDING SECTION AND ELEVATION

192 S-401 TYPICAL FOUNDATION DETAILS

193 S-601 TYPICAL MASONRY DETAILS

194 S-801 STRUCTURAL STEEL DETAILS

END OF SECTION 00 01 15

831CM3016

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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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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 Beaufort National Cemetery; Cemetery Expansion; VA Project Number

831CM3016; as required by drawings and specifications.

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

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 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 COR.

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

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.

G. 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: Performance of all work shown on the plans and described in the specifications.

1. Base Bid:

a. Project includes:

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i. Architectural renovations to the Administration Building, including associated pedestrian pavements, drainage and grading, planting, and irrigation.

ii. Architectural renovations to the Old Maintenance Building, including associated vehicular pavements and planting.

iii. Expansion of the equipment yard and adjacent parking at the New

Maintenance Building, including gate changes and new fence and gate and relocation of Well 1 controls, associated vehicular and pedestrian pavements, drainage and grading, subdrainage, signage, planting, irrigation.

iv. New preplaced crypts sections, including associated drainage and grading, Section Monuments, Gravesite Control Markers, planting, irrigation, flower watering stations.

v. New columbaria, including tree protection, associated vehicular and pedestrian pavements, drainage and grading, subdrainage, 3 site signs, planting, irrigation, 2 flower watering stations.

vi. New in-ground cremains sections, including associated drainage and grading, Section Monuments, Gravesite Control Markers, planting, irrigation, 2 flower watering stations.

vii. Site signage not included above.

viii. Site flower watering station, not including those above, including replacement of existing flower watering stations and existing hose bibs.

b. Provide unit prices for all hazardous material abatement work including, but not limited to the following:

i. Hazardous material sample collection & analysis, each type: Each.

ii. Air sample analysis: Each.

iii. Hazardous material inspector: Hour.

iv. Air technician: Hour.

v. Visual inspections: Each.

vi. Hazardous material disposal, each type: SF

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1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. After award of contract, sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at Contractor's expense, from digital files furnished by the Issuing Office.

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 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 5 days notice to the COR 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 COR. No photography of open graves, funerals, and related activities and services, or visitors is allowed at any time.

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 when theft or vandalism warrants.

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.

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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 the COR upon request.

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

5. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s 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.

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

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01 00 02 - 5

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 Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between interior construction areas and adjoining occupied interior areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

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2. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials.

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. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE

AREAS, and coordinate with COR. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the Cemetery. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the Cemetery and copies provided to the COR.

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

M. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA

51B. Coordinate with COR. Designate Contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work. Coordinate with COR.

L. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly.

Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to COR.

M. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in all areas and buildings of the site.

N. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily and/site weekly and as directed by COR.

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

1926.

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1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. Confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by 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, office 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 not use Cemetery roads at any time, except as specifically authorized by

COR.

D. 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)

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

F. Workers are subject to rules of the Cemetery applicable to their conduct.

G. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Cemetery as a whole, including funeral and memorial services and interment operations, 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.

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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.

H. Phasing: To ensure such executions, the Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, the Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the Cemetery Director, COR and Contractor.

1. H. 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. 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, 2m (6 feet) minimum height, around the construction areas 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 secure materials and equipment and to serve as a pedestrian barrier to alert cemetery patrons of the construction site. Remove the fence when directed by

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

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of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from the

Contractor's employee.

J. 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 utility systems, 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 may be interrupted without prior written approval of COR.

2. The Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to both COR and the

Cemetery Director in writing, 72 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 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.

K. 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. Interior 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. Exterior lines shall removed completely where indicated and where required by

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applicable codes. Where not so indicated or required, exterior lines may be sealed, capped, or plugged not less than 24 inches below grade, unless otherwise indicated.

L. 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 Work affects existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times.

Provide safety signage, barricades, and object markers to alert motorists and pedestrians of lane closures. Provide flaggers during Cemetery Hours at closures and other congested areas, as directed by COR.

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

M. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National

Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor shall 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, equipment, and workers shall not pass through or near the service area during this period.

1. The Contractor is required to discontinue work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit

Contractor to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing cemetery burial sections 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 COR of buildings and areas in which alterations will occur and anticipated routes of access, and furnish a signed report, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by areas, 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.

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2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades, etc., 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 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 resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls, 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, 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.

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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 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.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition shall be disposed of as follows:

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are noted on drawings or in specifications and will be identified to Contractor by COR. 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. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the

Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and

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capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic

Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers // and capacitors // for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform

Hazardous Waste Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the RE/COTR who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the

Cemetery's Director.

a. Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing

Office:

40 CFR 261 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262 Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 263 Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761 PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and use Prohibitions

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 1.9 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. The

Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall not damage 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 workers, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut, 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

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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)

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.

1.10 RESTORATION

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

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged. Existing work 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 workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., 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).

1.11 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.

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings and a copy of the geotechnical report is provided as an

Appendix to these specifications and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

C. Hazardous materials conditions have been developed by sampling and laboratory testing. A copy of the Hazardous Material Survey is provided as an Appendix to these specifications and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

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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.

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor…