805CM3048 CNC Columb Specs.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

CALVERTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

COLUMBARIUM IMPROVEMENTS

VA PROJECT NUMBER: 805CM3048

Suffolk County Calverton, New York

Prepared for:

United States Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management

452 I Street, NW Washington, DC 20001

Prepared by:

INTEGRITY / THE LA GROUP SDVOSB JOINT VENTURE

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CALVERTON NATIONAL CEMETERY PROJECT NO. 805CM3048

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PROFESSIONAL SEALS & SIGNATURES

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PROFESSIONAL SEALS & SIGNATURES

The design of this project conforms to all applicable provisions of the VA Design Guidelines, the VA Design and Construction Criteria and Specifications.

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COLUMBARIUM SITE IMPROVEMENTS 03-25-25

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 00 00 Cover 00 01 07 Professional Seals & Signatures 00 01 10 Table of Contents 00 01 11 List of Drawings

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 01 General Requirements 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 10 Demolition

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 04 05 31 Masonry Tuck Pointing 04 30 00 Cap Replacement/Resetting & Panel Replacement/Resetting 04 40 10 Cut Stone Assemblies 04 43 00 Natural Stone Veneer

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Exterior Signage

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 32 30 00 Site Amenities 32 31 19 Decorative Metal Fencing 32 90 00 Planting

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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NO.DWG. TITLE

1. GI001 COVER SHEET

2A.CS100 CONSTRUCTION STAGING PLAN

2. CS101 COLUMBARIUM H EXISTING CONDITIONS OVERALL KEY PLAN

3. CS102 COLUMBARIUM H EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 1

4. CS103 COLUMBARIUM H EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 2

5. CS104 COLUMBARIUM H EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 3

6. CS105 COLUMBARIUM H EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 4

7. CS106 COLUMBARIUM H EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 5

8. CS107 COLUMBARIUM H EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 6

9. CS108 COLUMBARIUM H EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 7

10. CS109 COLUMBARIUM H EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 8

11. CS110 COLUMBARIUM H EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 9

12. CS111 COLUMBARIUM H EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 10

13. CS112 COLUMBARIUM H EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 11

14. CS113 COLUMBARIUM H EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 12

15. CS120 COLUMBARIUM I EXISTING CONDITIONS OVERALL KEY PLAN

16. CS121 COLUMBARIUM I EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 1

17. CS122 COLUMBARIUM I EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 2

18. CS123 COLUMBARIUM I EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 3

19. CS124 COLUMBARIUM I EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 4

20. CS125 COLUMBARIUM I EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 5

21. CS126 COLUMBARIUM I EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 6

22. CS127 COLUMBARIUM I EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 7

23. CS128 COLUMBARIUM I EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 8

24. CS129 COLUMBARIUM I EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 9

25. CS130 COLUMBARIUM I EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 10

26. CS131 COLUMBARIUM I EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 11

27. CS132 COLUMBARIUM I EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 12

28. CS133 COLUMBARIUM I EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 13

29. CS134 COLUMBARIUM I EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 14

30. CS140 COLUMBARIUM J EXISTING CONDITIONS OVERALL KEY PLAN

31. CS141 COLUMBARIUM J EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 1

32. CS142 COLUMBARIUM J EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 2

33. CS143 COLUMBARIUM J EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 3

34. CS144 COLUMBARIUM J EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 4

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35. CS145 COLUMBARIUM J EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 5

36. CS146 COLUMBARIUM J EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 6

37. CS147 COLUMBARIUM J EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 7

38. CS148 COLUMBARIUM J EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 8

39. CS149 COLUMBARIUM J EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 9

40. CS150 COLUMBARIUM J EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 10

41. CS151 COLUMBARIUM J EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 11

42. CS152 COLUMBARIUM J EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 12

43. CS153 COLUMBARIUM J EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 13

44. CS160 COLUMBARIUM K EXISTING CONDITIONS OVERALL KEY PLAN

45. CS161 COLUMBARIUM K EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 1

46. CS162 COLUMBARIUM K EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 2

47. CS163 COLUMBARIUM K EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 3

48. CS164 COLUMBARIUM K EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 4

49. CS165 COLUMBARIUM K EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 5

50. CS166 COLUMBARIUM K EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 6

51. CS167 COLUMBARIUM K EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 7

52. CS168 COLUMBARIUM K EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 8

53. CS169 COLUMBARIUM K EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 9

54. CS170 COLUMBARIUM K EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 10

55. CS171 COLUMBARIUM K EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 11

56. CS172 COLUMBARIUM K EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 12

57. CS173 COLUMBARIUM K EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 13

58. CS180 COLUMBARIUM L EXISTING CONDITIONS OVERALL KEY PLAN

59. CS181 COLUMBARIUM L EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 1

60. CS182 COLUMBARIUM L EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 2

61. CS183 COLUMBARIUM L EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 3

62. CS184 COLUMBARIUM L EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 4

63. CS185 COLUMBARIUM L EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 5

64. CS186 COLUMBARIUM L EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 6

65. CS187 COLUMBARIUM L EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 7

66. CS188 COLUMBARIUM L EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 8

67. CS189 COLUMBARIUM L EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 9

68. CS190 COLUMBARIUM L EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 10

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69. CS191 COLUMBARIUM L EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 11

70. CS192 COLUMBARIUM L EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 12

71. CS200 COLUMBARIUM M EXISTING CONDITIONS OVERALL KEY PLAN

72. CS201 COLUMBARIUM M EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 1

73. CS202 COLUMBARIUM M EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 2

74. CS203 COLUMBARIUM M EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 3

75. CS204 COLUMBARIUM M EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 4

76. CS205 COLUMBARIUM M EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 5

77. CS206 COLUMBARIUM M EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 6

78. CS207 COLUMBARIUM M EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 7

79. CS208 COLUMBARIUM M EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 8

80. CS209 COLUMBARIUM M EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 9

81. CS210 COLUMBARIUM M EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 10

82. CS211 COLUMBARIUM M EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 11

83. CS212 COLUMBARIUM M EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATIONS - SHEET 12

84. CS220 SERVICE EMBLEM EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATION OVERALL KEY PLAN

85. CS221 CSS A SERVICE EMBLEMS EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATION PLAN

86. CS222 CSS B SERVICE EMBLEMS EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATION PLAN

87. CS223 CSS C SERVICE EMBLEMS EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATION PLAN

88. CS224 CSS D SERVICE EMBLEMS EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATION PLAN

89. CS225 CSS E SERVICE EMBLEMS EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATION PLAN

90. CS226 CSS F SERVICE EMBLEMS EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATION PLAN

91. CS227 CSS G SERVICE EMBLEMS EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATION PLAN

92. CS228 ASSEMBLY AREA SERVICE EMBLEMS EXISTING CONDITIONS / RESTORATION PLAN

93. CS229 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING SERVICE EMBLEMS EXISTING CONDITIONS /

RESTORATION PLAN

94. CS500 COLUMBARIUM RESTORATION DETAILS - SHEET 1

95. CS501 COLUMBARIUM RESTORATION DETAILS - SHEET 2

96. CS502 COLUMBARIUM RESTORATION DETAILS - SHEET 3

97. CS503 COLUMBARIUM RESTORATION DETAILS - SHEET 4

98. CS504 COLUMBARIUM RESTORATION DETAILS - SHEET 5

99. CS505 RAILING DETAILS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MINOR NCA PROJECTS)

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

1.6 FIRE SAFETY

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.8 ALTERATIONS

1.9 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

1.10 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.11 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES,

EQUIPMENT,UTILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.12 RESTORATION

1.13 CLEANING

1.14 PHYSICAL DATA

1.15 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.18 TESTS

1.19 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.20 SAFETY SIGN

1.21 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.22 PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MINOR NCA PROJECTS)

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for operations, including demolition and removal and furnish labor, materials, equipment and services and perform and complete all work for Calverton

National Cemetery Columbarium Improvements as required by drawings and specifications.

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

C. All Testing Laboratory services will be retained and paid for by the Contractor 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 workdays unless otherwise designated by the RE/COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with security requirements as established by the RE/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 an 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-hourOSHA 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: Installation of all work shown on the plans and described in the specifications including but not limited to:

1. Columbarium courts: panel and cap selective removal and replacement, joint replacement and selective pavement replacement.

2. Service emblem work: addition of Space Force emblem, removal of existing emblems at

Committal Service Shelters, Assembly Area and Administration Building and installation of new emblems.

B. CONTRACT OPTION 01: In lieu of foam military service emblems at the committal service shelters provide bronze bas relief emblems. Option price shall include credit deduct for not replacing foam emblems.

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1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, Calverton National Cemetery Columbarium Improvements digital pdf files of specifications and drawings will be furnished to Contractor for use for printing.

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 RE/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 3 days’ notice to the RE/COTR 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 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.

1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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):

E84-22 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

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

1.6 FIRE SAFETY

A. 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

01 00 02 - 3 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.

B. Site Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

C. 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 20 feet exposing overall length, separate by 10 feet.

D. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily.

Report findings and corrective actions weekly to RE/COR.

E. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

F. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR

1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

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

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

H. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from site weekly.

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

1926.

1.7 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. See Construction Drawings for staging plan.

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.

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

01 00 02 - 4 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.

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

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. Provide unobstructed access to the Cemetery areas required to remain in operation.

G. Phasing: To ensure such executions, the Contractor shall furnish the RE/COR with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of 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. Arrange such /dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the Cemetery Director, RE/COR and

Contractor:

H. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, the Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, seven feet minimum height, 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 15 inches. Bottom of fences shall extend to 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.

I. When work areas are turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility, therefore.

J. Construction Signage: Contractor shall provide temporary signage as detailed in Construction

Drawings.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the Cemetery at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to ensure 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.

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L. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Cemetery traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds and parking clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

M. 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.

N. 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, 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.

1.8 ALTERATIONS

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

RE/COR of areas in which work occurs. Include a record of the following:

1. Note any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

2. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas where work occurs, 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 work involved.

1. Re-survey report shall list any damage caused by the Contractor to existing components to remain, despite protection measures; and will form the basis for determining extent of repair

01 00 02 - 6 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.

1.9 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

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

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust where directed by RE/COR.

C. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of the project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from work areas.

1.10 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of structures or sitework, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of off site.

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 from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items were directed by RE/COR.

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from the Cemetery.

1.11 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.

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

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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.

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.

1.12 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 work outside of the work scope 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, 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., 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).

1.13 CLEANING

A. Dilute chemical cleaners with water to produce solutions not exceeding concentration recommended by chemical cleaner manufacturer.

B. Water: Potable.

C. Hot Water: Water heated to a temperature of 140 to 160 degrees F.

D. Biocide

1. Manufacturer’s standard chemical cleaner designed for safe (per below) removal of stains on masonry materials resulting from biological growth.

2. Biodegradable, pH-neutral and free of chlorine and acids.

3. Equal in quality to D/2 Biological Solution (D/2 Biological Solutions, Inc.; www.d2bio.com) or PROSOCO Enviro Klean ReVive.

http://www.d2bio.com/

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E. Non-acidic Gel Cleaner: Manufacturer’s standard, mildly-alkaline liquid cleaner formulated for removing moderate to severe atmospheric staning and appropriate for use on unpolished limestone and marble surfaces.

1. Designed specifically to dissolve gypsum (calcium sulfate dehydrate) and related atmospheric staining, enabling removal with simple water rinse.

2. Gel consistency formulated to cling to vertical surfaces and prevent dripping and spilling.

3. Low-odor formulation.

4. Product equal in quality to PROSOCO Sure Klean 942 Limestone and Marble Cleaner.

F. Spot Cleaning System for Heavy Carbon Encrustation:

1. Designed specifically for spot-treating heavily stained areas and removing heavy carbon encrustations from limestone and other masonry.

2. Appropriate for deep-seated stains, such as horizontal surfaces under window sills.

3. Gel-type consistency formulcated for application by brush or roller.

4. Strongly-alkaline cleaning compound designed for use in conjunction with mild organic neutralizer and brightener.

5. Product system equal in quality to PROSOCO Sure Klean 766 Limestone and Masonry

Prewash and PROSOCO Sure Klean Limestone and Masonry Afterwash.

1.14 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 The LA Group, PC and are based on record drawings provided by

Calverton National Cemetery.

B. 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.

1.15 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and benchmarks 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

01 00 02 - 9 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.

B. 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 work. These drawings shall bear the seal of the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

C. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of Article "Professional Surveying Services".

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.17 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workers) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections, or when approved by RE/COR provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

1.18 TESTS

A. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of an authorized representative of the RE/COTR. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

B. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably short period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant.

C. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

1.19 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A. Provide a Construction Sign where directed by the RE/COR. All wood members shall be of framing lumber. Cover sign frame with 24 gage galvanized sheet steel nailed securely around edges and on all bearings. Sign face shall be 4 feet x 5 feet and 6 inches. Provide two 4 inch by 4 inch posts (or equivalent round posts) set three feet into ground. Set bottom of sign level at three feet above ground and secure to posts with through bolts. Make posts full height of sign.

Brace posts with two by four inch material as directed.

B. Paint all surfaces of sign and posts two coats of white semi-gloss paint. Border and letters shall be of black gloss paint, except project title which shall be blue gloss paint.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by the RE/COR.

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D. Detail Drawing of construction sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is a part of this specification.

1.20 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign were directed by RE/COR. Signboard shall be three feet x four feet, 3/4-inch thick exterior grade plywood. Provide two four by four inch posts extending full height of sign and three feet into ground. Set bottom of sign level at four feet above ground.

B. Paint all surfaces of Safety Sign and posts with one prime coat and two coats of white gloss paint. Letters and design shall be painted with gloss paint of colors noted.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by RE/COR.

D. Detail Drawing of safety sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is included in this specification.

E. Post the number of accident-free days on a daily basis.

1.21 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

A. During construction period through completion, furnish Department of Veterans Affairs weekly color digital photographs of construction progress (8 to 10 images per week.) Photographs of the reinforcing steel shall be taken after all reinforcing steel, sleeves, inserts, etc. are in place but prior to setting of runways. Photographs must show distinctly, at as large a scale as possible, all parts of work embraced in picture.

B. Photographs are to be taken with a high-resolution digital camera, minimum 6 megapixels, with good wide-angle capability. The images shall be recorded in JPEG format with a minimum of 24-bit color and no reduction in actual picture size.

1. Compressed size of the file shall be no less than 80% or the original with no loss of information.

2. File names shall contain the Project number, the date the image was taken, and a unique sequential identifier, for example: 101CM3202_10-01-2013_0001. Use underscore, not spaces in digital file names.

C. The digital photo files shall become property of Government and will be both e-mailed and submitted on CD-ROM.

1. The images shall be forwarded electronically to the COR/Project Manager via email to

NAME@va.gov within 2 days of when the photo was taken. Identify the content of each picture by a caption incorporated in the photo.

2. The digital photo files shall also be submitted on CD-ROM to the COR/Project Manager at the conclusion of the project. The CD-ROM shall also contain an index of all the images contained therein in either a TXT or Microsoft Word format.

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1.22 PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

A. Prior to commencing any construction, the Contractor shall submit a site-specific Project Health and Safety Plan (PHSP). At a minimum, the PHSP shall cover the following topics:

1. Organizational structure (including Responsible Persons)

2. Site Characterization and Job Hazard Identification

3. Site Control and Security

4. Training

5. PPE

6. Heat Stress

7. Spill Containment

8. Decontamination

9. Emergency Response

10. Trench Safety

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SECTION 01 33 23

SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. Section specifies requirements for shop drawings, product data and sample submissions.

1.2 RELATED WORK:

A. Refer to Articles titled SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FAR

52.236-21) and, SPECIAL NOTES (VAAR 852.236-91), in GENERAL CONDITIONS.

1.3 SUBMITTALS:

A. For the purposes of this contract, samples, test reports, certificates, and manufacturers' literature and data shall also be subject to the previously referenced requirements. The following text refers to all items collectively as SUBMITTALS.

B. Submit for approval, all of the items specifically mentioned under the separate sections of the specification, with information sufficient to evidence full compliance with contract requirements.

Materials, fabricated articles and the like to be installed in permanent work shall equal those of approved submittals. After an item has been approved, no change in brand or make will be permitted unless:

1. Satisfactory written evidence is presented to, and approved by RE/CORRE/COR that manufacturer cannot make scheduled delivery of approved item.

2. Item delivered has been rejected and substitution of a suitable item is an urgent necessity or;

3. Other conditions become apparent which indicates approval of such substitute item to be in best interest of the Government.

C. Forward submittals in sufficient time to permit proper consideration and approval action by

Government. Time submission to assure adequate lead time for procurement of contract - required items. Delays attributable to untimely and rejected submittals will not serve as a basis for extending contract time for completion.

D. Submittals will be reviewed for compliance with contract requirements by Architect-Engineer, and action thereon will be taken by COR on behalf of the RE/COR.

E. Upon receipt of submittals, Architect-Engineer will assign a file number thereto. Contractor, in any subsequent correspondence, shall refer to this file and identification number to expedite replies relative to previously approved or disapproved submittals.

F. The Government reserves the right to require additional submittals, whether or not particularly mentioned in this contract. If additional submittals beyond those required by the contract are furnished pursuant to request therefor by RE/CORRE/COR, adjustment in contract price and time will be made in accordance with Articles titled CHANGES (FAR 52.243-4) and

CHANGES - SUPPLEMENT (VAAR 852.236-88) of the GENERAL CONDITIONS.

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G. Schedules called for in specifications and shown on shop drawings shall be submitted for use and information of Department of Veterans Affairs and Architect-Engineer. However, the Contractor shall assume responsibility for coordinating and verifying schedules. The RE/CORRE/COR and

Architect- Engineer assumes no responsibility for checking schedules or layout drawings for exact sizes, exact numbers and detailed positioning of items.

H. Submittals must be submitted by Contractor only and shipped prepaid. RE/COR assumes no responsibility for checking quantities or exact numbers included in such submittals.

I. Submit samples in single units unless otherwise specified.

J. Submittals will receive consideration only when covered by a transmittal letter signed by

Contractor. Letter shall be sent electronicallyand shall contain the list of items, name of

Cemetery, name of Contractor, contract number, applicable specification paragraph numbers, applicable drawing numbers (and other information required for exact identification of location for each item), manufacturer and brand, ASTM or Federal Specification Number (if any) and such additional information as may be required by specifications for particular item being furnished. In addition, catalogs shall be marked to indicate specific items submitted for approval.

1. A copy of letter must be enclosed with items, and any items received without identification letter will be considered "unclaimed goods" and held for a limited time only.

2. Each sample, certificate, manufacturers' literature and data shall be labeled to indicate the name and location of the Cemetery, name of Contractor, manufacturer, brand, contract number and ASTM or Federal Specification Number as applicable and location(s) on project.

3. Required certificates shall be signed by an authorized representative of manufacturer or supplier of material, and by Contractor.

K. In addition to complying with the applicable requirements specified in preceding Article 1.9, samples which are required to have Laboratory Tests (those preceded by symbol "LT" under the separate sections of the specification shall be tested, at the expense of Contractor, in a commercial laboratory approved by RE/CORRE/COR.

1. Laboratory shall furnish RE/COR with a certificate stating that it is fully equipped and qualified to perform intended work, is fully acquainted with specification requirements and intended use of materials and is an independent establishment in no way connected with organization of Contractor or with manufacturer or supplier of materials to be tested.

2. Certificates shall also set forth a list of comparable projects upon which laboratory has performed similar functions during past five years.

3. Samples and laboratory tests shall be sent directly to approved commercial testing laboratory.

4. Contractor shall send a copy of transmittal letter to both COR and to Architect-Engineer simultaneously with submission of material to a commercial testing laboratory.

5. Laboratory test reports shall be sent directly to COR for appropriate action.

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6. Laboratory reports shall list contract specification test requirements and a comparative list of the laboratory test results. When tests show that the material meets specification requirements, the laboratory shall so certify on test report.

7. Laboratory test reports shall also include a recommendation for approval or disapproval of tested item.

L. If submittal samples have been disapproved, resubmit new samples as soon as possible after notification of disapproval. Such new samples shall be marked "Resubmitted Sample" in addition to containing other previously specified information required on label and in transmittal letter.

M. Approved samples will be kept on file by the COR at the site until completion of contract, at which time such samples will be delivered to Contractor as Contractor's property. Where noted in technical sections of specifications, approved samples in good condition may be used in their proper locations in contract work. At completion of contract, samples that are not approved will be returned to Contractor only upon request and at Contractor's expense. Such request should be made prior to completion of the contract. Disapproved samples that are not requested for return by Contractor will be discarded after completion of contract.

N. Submittal drawings (shop, erection or setting drawings) and schedules, required for work of various trades, shall be checked before submission by technically qualified employees of

Contractor for accuracy, completeness and compliance with contract requirements. These drawings and schedules shall be stamped and signed by Contractor certifying to such check.

1. For each drawing required, submit one legible photographic paper or vellum reproducible.

2. Reproducible shall be full size.

3. Each drawing shall have marked thereon, proper descriptive title, including Cemetery location, project number, manufacturer's number, reference to contract drawing number, detail Section Number, and Specification Section Number.

4. A space 4-3/4 by 5 inches shall be reserved on each drawing to accommodate approval or disapproval stamp.

5. When work is directly related and involves more than one trade, shop drawings shall be submitted to Architect-Engineer under one cover.

1.4 SAMPLES:

A. Samples shop drawings, test reports, certificates and manufacturers' literature and data, shall be submitted for approval to the RE/COR.

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SECTION 01 42 19

REFERENCE STANDARDS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies the availability and source of references and standards specified in the project manual under paragraphs APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS and/or shown on the drawings.

1.2 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL

SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS FPMR PART 101-29

(FAR 52.211-1) (AUG 1998)

A. The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR

Part 101-29 and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in the solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to – GSA Federal Supply Service, Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L’Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

B. If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans

Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (a) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

1.3 AVAILABILITY FOR EXAMINATION OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF

FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (FAR 52.211-

4) (JUN 1988)

A. The specifications and standards cited in this solicitation can be examined at the following location:

United States Department of Veteran Affairs

Technical Information Library https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/

1.4 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL

SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (FAR 52.211-3)

(JUN 1988)

A. The specifications cited in this solicitation may be obtained from the associations or organizations listed below.

AAMA American Architectural Manufacturer's Association http://www.aamanet.org

AAN American Nursery and Landscape Association http://www.anla.org

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials http://www.transportation.org/Pages/default.aspx

ACI American Concrete Institute http://www.aci-int.net https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/

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ACPPA American Concrete Pressure Pipe Association http://www.acppa.org

ADA American with Disabilities Act http://www.access-board.gov/guidelines-and-standards/buildings-and-sites/about-the-ada-standards/background/adaag

AGC Associated General Contractors of America http://www.agc.org

ANLA American Nursery & Landscape Association http://www.anla.org

ANSI American National Standards Institute, Inc.

http://www.ansi.org

APA Architectural Precast Association http://www.archprecast.org/

ASAE American Society of Agricultural Engineers http://www.asabe.org

ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers http://www.asce.org

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials http://www.astm.org

BHMA Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association http://www.buildershardware.com

BIA The Brick Industry Association http://www.bia.org

CARB California Environmental Protection Agency Air Resources Board http://arb.ca.gov/hompage.html/

CFR Code of Federal Regulations http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/browse/collectionCfr.action?collectionCode=CFR

CLFMI Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute http://www.chainlinkinfo.org

CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute http://www.crsi.org

CSI Cast Stone Institute http://www.caststone.org

DASMA Door and Access Systems Manufacturers Association http://www.dasma.com/ http://www.agc.org/ http://www.archprecast.org/ http://arb.ca.gov/hompage.html/

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EPA Environmental Protection Agency http://www.epa.gov

ETL ETL Testing Laboratories, Inc.

http://www.envirotestinglabs.com/

FCC Federal Communications Commission http://www.fcc.gov

FHA Federal Highway Administration http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/

FM FM Global http://www.fmglobal.com

FPS The Forest Products Society http://www.forestprod.org

FSC Forest Stewardship Council http://www.fscus.org

GBI Green Building Initiative http://www.thegbi.org/

GS Green Seal http://www.greenseal.org

GSA General Services Administration http://www.gsa.gov

ICC The International Code Council http://www.iccsafe.org/Pages/default.aspx

MHI Material Handling Industry of America http://www.mhi.org/

MIA Marble Institute of America http://www.marble-institute.com/

MIC Masonry Industry Council

MPI Master Painters Institute http://www.mpi.net/

MSJC Masonry Standards Joint Committee http://www.masonrysociety.org/msjc/

NBS National Bureau of Standards

See - NIST

NIH National Institute of Health http://www.nih.gov

NIOSH The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ http://www.fmglobal.com/ http://www.fscus.org/ http://www.thegbi.org/ http://www.greenseal.org/

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NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology http://www.nist.gov

NLMA Northeastern Lumber…