804CM3020 Beverly NC SOW Construction.pdf

Scope of Work (SOW) Beverly National Cemetery FY22 Construction Project Fence Restoration, Repair, and Replacement Project Number 804CM3020

Project Scope For Construction

Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Office of Construction Management May, 2022

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. Beverly National Cemetery Fence Restoration, Repair, and Replacement per the construction documents and specifications attached herewith.

3. BACKGROUND

3.1. Beverly National Cemetery is located at 916 Bridgeboro Road, Beverly, NJ. Cemetery is closed to new interments. Cemetery is managed by staff at Washington Crossing National Cemetery. The original cemetery was 1 acre, purchased in 1863 and expanded over time.

Cemetery is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

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. Beverly National Cemetery is operated and maintained by the Washington Crossing National Cemetery staff. 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 24 hrs 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 Beverly 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 lead based paint screening report is included with the construction documents for this project. See spec section 02 83 33.14. 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 do a lead based paint screening.

7.3. 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 lead materials.

7.4. 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. PROJECT SCOPE - VA NCA requires the offeror to submit a price breakdown in proposal which includes cost detail for each scope of work item as listed below. Items are broken down into Base Contract and contract options 01 thru 05. Drawing set indicates work associated with each contract option 01 thru 05 as an “Add Alternate 01 thru 05”. Please refer to “Rehabilitation notes by station” on the drawing sheets to clarify scope of work associated with each section of fence within specified station points along the fence line.

8.1. Base Contract = Base Bid

8.2. Contract Option 01 = Add Alternate 01

8.3. Contract Option 02 = Add Alternate 02

8.4. Contract Option 03 = Add Alternate 03

8.5. Contract Option 04 = Add Alternate 04

8.6. Contract Option 05 = Add Alternate 05

9. Government Provided Construction Document Package

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

• 804CM3020 Beverly NC BID SET dwg bk01

• 804CM3020 Beverly NC BID SET dwg bk02

• 804CM3020 Beverly NC BID SET SPECS

10. Construction Criteria- See government provided construction document package, section 9 above.

11. Construction Performance Schedule;

11.1. Base Contract = 120 calendar days from notice to proceed.

11.2. Contract Option 01 = 40 calendar days added

11.3. Contract Option 02 = 10 calendar days added

11.4. Contract Option 03 = 10 calendar days added

11.5. Contract Option 04 = 10 calendar days added

11.6. Contract Option 05 = 10 calendar days added

Signed by Michael J. Borgman ____________________________________________ 5/10/2022