802CM3023 Baltimore SOW Construction.pdf

Scope of Work (SOW) FY 21 Construction Project

Baltimore National Cemetery Facility Renovation, Improvements, and Repairs Construction Project Project Number 802CM3023

Project Scope For Construction

Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Office of Construction Management July, 2021

1. GENERAL

1.1. This Scope of work (SOW) identifies the goal and objectives of this construction project.

1.2. The construction contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools and equipment, and services necessary to construct this project per the construction documents and specifications.

1.3. The construction contractor shall be responsible for the quality and completeness of the construction project. Complete and accurate coordination between the trades and quality control of all sub-contractor’s work shall be required.

2. PROJECT GOAL

2.1. Baltimore National Cemetery Facility renovation, improvements and repairs per construction documents and specifications attached herewith.

3. BACKGROUND

3.1. Baltimore National Cemetery is located at 5501 Frederick Ave, Baltimore, MD 21228. The cemetery is a historic site. Baltimore National Cemetery opened in 1941 and comprises of 72 acres.

4. OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

4.1. Each national cemetery is managed by VA National Cemetery Administration (NCA) personnel in conformance with national and regional (North Atlantic District) policies, priorities, goals, and objectives. The functions of a national cemetery include the operation and maintenance of all aspects of the cemetery. Typically, this includes burial of veterans and eligible family members, the interment of cremated remains, and the placement and maintenance of a headstone or grave marker. Cemetery operations include the conduct of Memorial Day and other special ceremonies, as well as the care of graves, structures and grounds. Baltimore National Cemetery is operated and maintained by local NCA staff supervised by the cemetery director. Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Closed federal holidays except Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

4.2. All work must take place during normal operating hours. Any request to work over these hours must be requested in writing and approved by Cemetery Director in conjunction with COR a minimum of 24hrs in advance. Also, the Cemetery hosts numerous ceremonies and events. Work that interferes with these ceremonies will cease during ceremonies. Notice will be provided by the Cemetery staff 5 days in advance of scheduled ceremonies whenever possible. Occasionally events are scheduled with less than 5 days’ notice in which case the Cemetery will provide as much notice as is possible.

4.3. Parking is limited. Construction staff vehicle parking areas are to be coordinated with the COR and cemetery director. Off site parking may be required, VA NCA will not reimburse for such parking.

4.4. No smoking inside cemetery grounds.

4.5. Proper attire and professional conduct are required at all times.

4.6. All work must cease during the time an internment is taking place near the construction site.

Special care must be taken to accommodate visitors and to ensure work does not interfere with their visit and ensure that there are no safety hazards present.

5. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

5.1. Based upon Department of Veterans Affairs “Environmental Effects of VA Actions,” 38 CFR

Part 26, the Baltimore Cemetery project is “categorically excluded” from the need for environmental documentation, specifically Section 26.6 of said code paragraph (b)(2).

The contractor shall not be responsible for environmental compliance under NEPA.

6. HISTORIC COMPLIANCE

6.1. This project is located at the Baltimore National Cemetery, which is listed in the National

Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The scope of work for this project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (P.L. 89-665, as amended). Work on historic resources must meet the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for the Treatment of Historic Resources.

7. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

7.1. Hazardous Material; A hazardous materials investigation report is included with the construction documents for this project. All work associated with hazardous material mitigation (including additional testing and sampling if required) is to be included in the project and fee proposal.

7.2. Architura Corporation Architects was hired by the National Cemetery Administration along with consulting engineer KCI to conduct a survey of hazardous materials at the structures involved in the renovation project at the Baltimore National Cemetery. Tests focused on the presence of Asbestos and Lead based paint.

7.3. Buildings surveyed for HazMat were as follows; Administration building, Maintenance Building, Storage Building, Assistant Directors Office (cottage), Flammable materials Shed, Kitchen, upstairs bathroom, and basement in director's lodge, Results included the following positive samples-See HazMat Report also. (attached with this RFP)

• Item 13A--8 SF off-white under sink Insulation in Admin building

• Item 21A--200 Lineal feet of gray exterior window caulk in the director's lodge (option 04).

• Items 27, 29, 39,40 46,53,65, 69, 70, 71, 72, 75, 76, 78, 81 -85, in the admin building included lead-based paint that will need to be completely abated in accordance the direction in the written specifications. (windows, doors, and walls)

• Items 101, 104, 105, 106, 110 and 111 in the fuel shed. (brick paint and wood fascia)

• Items 113, 114, 118, 119, 121, 122, 123, 125- 134, in the Director's Lodge (option 04)-(wood doors, windows, radiator)

• Items 139-141, 143-148, 151, 152, 154-166 at the assistant directors' lodge (option 02)-(cottage)-(wood fascia paint, window paint, soffit, cornice, burgundy cellar door and other door).

• Items 4-7, 12-15, 17, 19, 20 on the metal perimeter fence (option 01 and base contract).

• Director’s lodge (option 04) is getting a new gas boiler, existing oil fired boiler and fuel tanks are to be removed and replaced with gas boiler, include cost of any/all Asbestos mitigation associated with the boiler demolition and associated piping work.

7.4. The contractor must follow OSHA "Lead in Construction" standards in conjunction with dust control and containment to prevent lead contamination of the surrounding areas.

The contractor must use personal protective clothing to protect workers during removal of both lead and ACM materials. All HazMat identified in HazMat report shall be removed.

7.5. Abatement contractor must be licensed in the local municipality and dispose of contaminated materials in an approval disposal facility. Disposal tickets must be presented to the VA NCA for each disposed batch of hazardous material.

8. GAS SERVICE BY BGE GAS UTILITY COMPANY

8.1. VA NCA has submitted a gas service application to BGE gas utility company. As part of this scope of work the contractor is to acquire and pay for all costs associated with the new gas service required to complete this construction project. Include an allowance of $150,000 in the contract proposal to cover the cost that BGE will charge to extend the Taylor Avenue gas service line as shown on the construction documents, see drawings CU-100 and CU-101. BGE has confirmed that they can provide the required gas service to our project site, their estimated cost of extending the gas line is between $60,000 and $150,000, hence the allowance above. VA NCA will expect a BGE payment receipt and then a credit on this allowance if cost for gas service line extension is less than the allowance.

8.2. Director’s Lodge (option 04) is getting a new gas fired boiler. There is currently no gas service at the Director’s Lodge. A new gas service for the Director’s lodge and garage building is shown on sheet PS-001. Gas service, and associated equipment is required for the director’s lodge and garage building, include the cost of providing and installing new gas service and associated equipment. Gas line can run from new connection at the Admin/Maint Bldg. to the Lodge and Garage, line will have to run under macadam driveway, include meter and manifold with pressure regulator at Lodge as required.

9. PROJECT SCOPE - VA NCA requires the offeror to submit a price breakdown in proposal which includes cost detail for each scope of work element as listed below, base contract cost shall include cost for work elements 01 thru 09, include separate cost line item pricing for each option 01 thru 04 listed below;

9.1. Work element 01, Maintenance/Administration/Storage Building

9.2. Work element 02, Equipment Storage Building

9.3. Work element 03, Wood Fence

9.4. Work element 04, Flammable Storage Building

9.5. Work element 05, Fuel Station

9.6. Work element 06, Cemetery Signage

9.7. Work element 07, Spoils Storage

9.8. Work element 08, Floral Stations

9.9. Work element 09, Iron Fence and Gates

9.10. Contract Option 01 - Iron Fence on retaining wall

9.11. Contract Option 02 - Assistant Director’s Lodge building #2002

9.12. Contract Option 03 - Milling and Paving

9.13. Contract Option 04 – Director’s Lodge

10. Government Provided Construction Document Package

10.1. The following construction documents are attached for your use.

• 802CM3023 BNC Dwg BK01

• 802CM3023 BNC Dwg BK02

• 802CM3023 BNC Dwg BK03

• 802CM3023 BNC Dwg BK04

• 802CM3023 BNC Dwg BK05

• 802CM3023 BNC Specs BK01

• 802CM3023 BNC Specs Bk02

• 802CM3023 BNC GEOTECNICAL REPORT

• 803CM3023 BNC HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REPORT

10.2. Accessibility- All features of the project shall be accessible in compliance with the

Americans with Disabilities Act-1990, Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, as amended and local accessibility requirements. To achieve compliance, the National Cemetery Administration uses as its standard for building and facility design the ABA Accessibility Standard for Federal Facilities (ABAAS). The standards are found at the following URL:

http://www.access-board.gov/ada-aba/aba-standards-gsa.cfm. All aspects of compliance related to this project are to be discussed and exceptions may apply based on site conditions.

10.3. Construction Criteria- See government provided construction document package, section 10 above.

10.4. Construction Performance Schedule; 300 calendar days from notice to proceed.

Signed by Michael J. Borgman ____________________________________________ 7/8/2021 http://www.access-board.gov/ada-aba/aba-standards-gsa.cfm