804CM3021 Beverly NC SOW Construction.pdf

Scope of Work (SOW)

Beverly National Cemetery

FY 25

Repairs and Improvements Design Project

804CM3021

Project Scope

For Construction

Department of Veterans Affairs

National Cemetery Administration

Office of Construction Management

January 2025

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 facility repairs and improvements at the Administration

Building, Rostrum, and Site.

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. It is unlikely that any interments will be done, the cemetery is closed to new interments.

5. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

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

Part 26, the 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: See 804CM3021 Beverly National Cemetery ACM-LBP-PCB HazMat

Report attached as part of this solicitation.

7.2. Hazmat scope for Asbestos abatement and disposal is as follows:

• Exterior Windows to be replaced; Windowpane glazing compound contains asbestos, hazmat disposal of windows required.

• Exterior Windows: Sealant at perimeter of windows contains asbestos, abatement and disposal required.

• Administration building entrance door and window, encapsulate asbestos glazing compound and perimeter sealant.

• Windows adjacent to Administration building entrance door require replacement of all glazing stop trim, provide asbestos abatement and disposal if required.

• Utility Room do not anticipate any selective demolition work for ceiling.

• Interior rest room/staff toilet, existing floor finish mastic requires asbestos abatement and disposal.

• Exterior toilet rooms, men and women, lobby, office, storage room/closet/IT room, cubicle room/general office, vestibule - do not anticipate any selective demolition work for the ceilings.

• Lobby Office, no work being done on wood flooring

• Storage room/closet/IT room, cubicle room/general office – no work being done on wood flooring

• Exterior toilet rooms, men and women – Mirror mastic requires asbestos abatement and disposal.

7.3. Hazmat mitigation scope required for Lead Paint abatement and disposal and/or encapsulation is as follows:

• Wood Window Casings, yes

• Metal Window Casings, yes

• Metal Flag Sign Plate, no work

• Wood Door Casings, yes

• Wood Front Desk Casing, yes

• Wood Shelf, yes

• Metal Railings at Rostrum, yes

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 lead materials.

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. 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 02. Drawing set indicates work associated with each contract option 01 thru 02.

8.1. Base Contract = Base Bid

8.2. Contract Option 01 = (New Concrete Floor at Rostrum)

8.3. Contract Option 02 = (New Drywell and associated other work near lodge)

9. Government Provided Construction Document Package

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

• 804CM3021 Beverly NC BID Dwgs

• 804CM3021 Beverly NC BID Specs

• 804CM3021 Beverly National Cemetery ACM-LBP-PCB HazMat Report

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

11. Construction Performance Schedule;

11.1. Base Contract = 210 calendar days from notice to proceed

11.2. Options 01 thru 02 = 30 calendar days

11.3. Total P.O.P. = 240 calendar days for base contract including options 01 and 02

Signed by Michael J. Borgman ____________________________________________ 1/21/2025