826CM3009 BID SET Specs pdf.pdf

ALEXANDRIA NATIONAL CEMETERY

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

ROSTRUM AND HISTORICAL WALL RENOVATION

PROJECT 826CM3009

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

BID SET

APRIL 23, 2025

PREPARED BY:

ARCHITECT:

ARCHITURA CORPORATION

9880 WESTPOINT DR. SUITE 400, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46256-3384

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT:

PASHEK + MTR, LTD.

619 E. OHIO ST., PITTSBURGH, PA 15212

Alexandria National Cemetery Project 826CM3009

Rostrum and Historical Wall Renovation Bid Set – April 23, 2025

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Lead Consultant/Architect:

Architura Corporation

Landscape Architect:

Pashek+MTR

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 02 General Requirements (Minor NCA Projects) PMTR 01 00 05 Historic Treatment Plan Template PMTR 01 32 17 Network Analysis Schedules (Microsoft Project

Gantt Chart)

PMTR

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples PMTR 01 35 91 Historic Treatment Procedures PMTR 01 42 19 Reference Standards PMTR 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services PMTR 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls PMTR 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management PMTR

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing PMTR 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal PMTR 02 83 33.14 Lead-Based Paint Report Castle Hill

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring – Historic Mix 2024 04 05 31 Historic Stone Masonry Restoration – Flag Area

Walls and Perimeter Walls

PMTR

04 05 35 Historic Rostrum Restoration Architura

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 92 00 Joint Sealants Architura

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 31 00 Historic Ironwork Restoration PMTR 32 90 00 Planting PMTR

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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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 Alexandria National Cemetery Rostrum and Historical Wall

Renovation, as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Cemetery Director.

C. Offices of Architect-Engineers (A/E), may render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by

Resident Engineer/Contracting Officers Representative (RE/COR) or their duly authorized representative.

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 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 working days 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 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

01 00 02 - 2 training, as approved by RE/COR. The superintendent shall have completed the 30-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training.

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 (BASE BID): All work shown on the plans and described in the specifications including but not limited to:

restoration of historic stone walls and ironwork in flag/rostrum area, and restoration of rostrum structure, restoration of areas disturbed by construction including but not limited to lawn sodding.

B. ITEM II, CONTRACT OPTION 1: Historic perimeter wall restoration as indicated on the Drawings and restoration of areas disturbed by this work, including but not limited to lawn sodding.

C. ITEM III, CONTRACT OPTION 2: Historic perimeter wall restoration as indicated on the Drawings and restoration of areas disturbed by this work, including but not limited to lawn sodding.

D. ITEM IV, CONTRACT OPTION 3: Historic perimeter wall restoration as indicated on the Drawings and restoration of areas disturbed by this work, including but not limited to lawn sodding.

E. ITEM V, CONTRACT OPTION 4: Historic perimeter wall restoration as indicated on the Drawings and restoration of areas disturbed by this work, including but not limited to lawn sodding.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, drawings and specifications will be provided to the contractor in electronic (.pdf) format.

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

01 00 02 - 3 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/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 RE/COR.

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.

C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site when theft or vandalism warrants.

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the RE/COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including toolboxes and parked machines, and to take any necessary emergency action.

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

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

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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 RE/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 RE/COR that individuals have undergone the Contractor’s safety briefing.

C. Site 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 Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

F. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with

RE/COR/Cemetery Director.

G. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to

RE/COR.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

I. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

J. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Request interruptions in accordance with Article 1.6, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with

RE/COR. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms)

01 00 02 - 5 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 RE/COR.

L. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with RE/COR. Designate Contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work. Coordinate with RE/COR.

M. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly. Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to RE/COR.

N. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

O. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily and site weekly.

P. Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

1.6 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.

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 prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the

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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)

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings. 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. 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.

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.

G. Phasing: 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, building or portion thereof. 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, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the Cemetery Director, RE/COR and Contractor, in accordance with the phasing notes on the

Contract Drawings.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, the

Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, eight-foot minimum height, around the construction staging 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 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall

01 00 02 - 7 extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Provide screen fabrics. 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.

K. 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 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 and approved by the

RE/COR prior to interruption.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of RE/COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the

RE/COR, and Cemetery Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

2. The Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to both RE/COR and the Cemetery Director in writing, 48 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 RE/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 RE/COR.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of RE/COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

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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.

L. 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. The 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.

M. 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 excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times.

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

N. 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 1.15, USE OF

ROADWAYS.

O. 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.

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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 RE/COR of areas in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a signed report, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list:

1. Existing condition of paving, turf, and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas.

2. Existence and conditions of items 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 be approved by 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 buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing of paving and 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 paving and 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:

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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, floor and any indicated 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.

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 RE/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.

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:

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 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 RE/COR.

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

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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.

1.10 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 indicated to be removed. 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 employ a qualified Arborist to trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut.

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

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.

(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, 1.7 "Alterations", 1.11 "Restoration", and 1.6 "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.

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1.11 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 ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, water/irrigation or electric work 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, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, 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., of utility services, fire protection systems, communications systems

(including telephone), irrigation system control and power 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).

1.12 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 Architura

Corporation, Pashek+MTR, Ltd., Civil and Environmental Consultants, Inc., and Castle Hill Associates.

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(FAR 52.236-4)

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, 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.

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections.

The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.14 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 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.

(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each element, are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

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

Article 1.13 "Professional Surveying Services".

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and designated permanent roads on Cemetery property and, when indicated or authorized by the

RE/COR, Contractor constructed temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense following approved plans that include: construction, operation, maintenance and restoration.

When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workers) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations. 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. Restrooms in the garage building near the Lodge are available for contractor use; contractor shall provide weekly cleaning.

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as specified for various materials:

C. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Cemetery electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Where not available or not convenient to

01 00 02 - 15 connect to the Cemetery distribution system, the contractor shall supply power via portable generators at own expense. Generators shall be acoustically screened so as not to disturb committal services and/or visitation.

F. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Cemetery irrigation distribution system where it is available. Backflow preventer may not be required at connections to the irrigation system. Irrigation water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

2. If potable water is required and convenient connection is available the contractor may connect to the Cemetery potable water distribution system. The contractor shall install reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection at own expense.

3. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at RE/COR's discretion) of use of water from the Cemetery's system.

4. Where not available or not convenient to connect to the Cemetery distribution system, the Contractor shall supply water via portable/temporary means at his own expense.

G. Fuel: Natural and LP gas required for burner cleaning, normal initial burner-burner setup and adjusting, and for performing the specified burner tests will be furnished by the Government. Fuel required for prolonged burner setup, adjustments, or modifications due to improper design or operation of burner, or control devices shall be furnished by the Contractor at Contractor's expense.

1.18 TESTS

A. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pre-tested.

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

C. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire complex which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results

01 00 02 - 16 for which the system is designed. For example, air conditioning supply;

air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related components are return air, exhaust air, hot water, controls and electricity, etc. Another example of a complex which involves several components of different disciplines is a burner installation. Efficient and acceptable burner operation depends upon the coordination and proper operation of fuel, combustion air, controls, and other related components.

D. 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.

E. 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.

1.20 RELOCATED ITEMS

A. Contractor shall disconnect, dismantle as necessary, remove and reinstall in new location, all existing equipment and items indicated by symbol "R" or otherwise shown to be relocated by the Contractor.

B. Perform relocation of such equipment or items at such times and in such a manner as directed by the RE/COR.

1.21 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

A. Where the Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, prior to, or during the construction work, are advised of or discover any possible archeological, historical and/or cultural resources, the Contractor shall immediately notify the RE/COR verbally, and then with a written follow up.

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

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8. Decontamination

9. Emergency Response

10. Trench Safety

11. Lead Remediation

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SECTION 01 00 05

HISTORIC TREATMENT PLAN TEMPLATE

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit this completed template for approval prior to beginning historic treatment work.

B. Attach supporting information as needed.

1.2 QUALIFICATIONS DATA FOR SUBCONTRACTORS

A. Ironwork Restoration Specialist Qualifications

(provide separate qualifications for fabricator and installer, if they are different):

1. Company Name:

2. Contact Information:

3. Years of experience performing historic ironwork restoration:

4. Name of on-site supervisor, certifications and qualifications, and years of experience:

5. Reference Project #1:

a. Project Name:

b. Description:

c. Date Completed:

d. Client Contact information:

6. Reference Project #2:

7. Reference Project #3:

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B. Ironwork High Performance Coating Applicator Qualifications:

1. Company Name:

2. Contact Information:

3. Years of experience applying high performance coatings:

a. Date Completed:

b. Client Contact information:

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C. Stone Masonry Restoration Specialist Qualifications:

1. Company Name:

2. Contact Information:

3. Years of experience with historic masonry restoration:

c. Project Name:

d. Description:

e. Project Name:

f. Description:

g. Date Completed:

h. Client Contact information:

e. Project Name:

f. Description:

g. Date Completed:

h. Client Contact information:

D. Qualifications for architectural conservator or preservation architect who will provide periodic construction observation: Attach resume listing education, certifications, and experience with similar projects.

1.3 HISTORIC TREATMENT SUB-SCHEDULE

A. Provide proposed schedule, including start and completion dates, for the rehabilitation work. Comply with Division 01 Section “Network Analysis

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Schedules”. If work will be conducted on different parts of the site at different times, provide separate line items for each area. Include at a minimum the following tasks:

1. Submittals and Shop Drawings preparation and review

2. Stone and mortar testing

3. Stone cleaning mockup preparation and review

4. Mortar samples submittal and review

5. Stone masonry repointing and reconstruction mockups preparation and review

6. Stone masonry cleaning

7. Stone masonry deconstruction and rebuilding

8. Stone masonry repointing

9. Ironwork restoration work

10. Final touchups and cleaning

1.4 CONSTRUCTION STAGING

1. Describe how materials will be stored and staged on site during the different construction activities over the course of the project, and/or provide a site plan showing locations.

2. Describe means of performing work in areas of the site with existing trees and gravesites, and tree and gravesite protection procedures to be used during the project. Note any deviations from the specified requirements.

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1.5 IRONWORK REHABILITATION MEANS AND METHODS

1. Describe methods that will be used to clean and prepare the ironwork:

2. Attach Lead Paint Removal Plan (per division 02 Section “Lead Based

Paint Removal and Disposal”.

3. Describe methods used to fabricate replacement fence materials to match the original where damaged parts are to be replaced.

4. Describe means and methods for applying high performance coating.

1.6 STONEWORK RESTORATION MEANS AND METHODS

1. Describe means and methods that will be used to for stone cleaning, including preparation of cleaning mockup:

2. Describe means and methods for obtaining a sample and testing existing stone compressive strength and mortar composition:

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3. Describe means and methods that will be used for mortar removal and repointing:

4. Describe means and methods that will be used for wall deconstruction and rebuilding.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS – NOT USED

PART 3 – EXECUTION – NOT USED

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SECTION 01 32 17

NETWORK ANALYSIS SCHEDULES

(MICROSOFT PROJECT GANTT CHART)

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. The Contractor shall develop a Microsoft Project 2003 (or later) Gantt

Chart (bar chart) schedule demonstrating fulfillment of the contract requirements. The Contractor shall keep the network up-to-date in accordance with the requirements of this section. The Contractor shall utilize the plan for scheduling, coordinating and monitoring work under this contract (including all activities of subcontractors, equipment vendors and suppliers). The Gantt Chart will be utilized to satisfy time applications.

1.2 CONTRACTOR’S REPRESENTATIVE:

A. The Contractor shall designate an in-house representative who will be responsible to prepare the schedule, review the schedule and report progress of the project to the Contracting Officer's Representative.

B. The Contractor's in-house representative shall be given authority to act on behalf of the Contractor in fulfilling the requirements of this specification section. Such authority shall not be interrupted throughout the duration of the project.

1.3 COMPUTER PRODUCED SCHEDULES:

A. The contractor shall provide to VA monthly computer processing of all computer produced schedules generated from monthly project updates. The

Contractor shall provide to VA two (2) copies of the updated Microsoft

Project Gantt Chart and an electronic copy of this data. This must be submitted with and substantively support the contractor’s monthly payment request.

B. The Contractor is responsible for the correctness and timeliness of the computer-produced reports. The Contractor is also responsible for the accurate and timely submittal of the updated project schedule.

C. VA shall report errors in computer-produced reports to the Contractor’s representative within ten (10) calendar days from receipt of reports.

The Contractor shall reprocess the Gantt Chart and associated CDs, when requested by the Contracting Officers Representative, to correct errors that affect the schedule for the project.

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1.4 THE COMPLETE PROJECT GANTT CHART SUBMITTAL:

A. The Complete Project Microsoft Project Gantt Chart will contain work activities/events as necessary to fully detail the project schedule.

B. Within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit for the Contracting Officer's review, a

Microsoft Project Gantt Chart and a CD. Each activity/event on the

Gantt Chart schedule shall contain as a minimum, but not limited to, activity/event description, duration, start dates and finish dates.

Activity constraints, not required by the contract, will not be accepted. Logic events (non-work) will be permitted where necessary to reflect proper sequence among work events, but must have zero duration.

C. The complete working Gantt Chart shall reflect the Contractor's approach to scheduling the complete project. The final Gantt Chart in its original form shall contain no contract changes or delays that may have been incurred during the final Gantt Chart development period. It shall reflect the Contractors “AS BID” or “DAY 1” schedule. Changes and /or delays shall be entered at the first monthly update after the final Gantt Chart has been approved. The Contractor should provide their requests for time and supporting time extension analysis for contract time as a result of contract changes/delays, after this update, and in accordance with Article, ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT

COMPLETION.

D. Within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the complete project

Gantt Chart, the Contracting Officer or his representative, will do one or both of the following:

1. Notify the Contractor concerning his actions, opinions, and objections.

2. Schedule a meeting with the Contractor at, or near the job site, for joint review, correction or adjustment of the proposed plan. Within ten (10) calendar days after the joint review, the Contractor shall revise and shall submit two (2) copies of the revised Gantt Chart and a revised CD as specified to the Contracting Officer. The revised submission will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer and, if found to be as previously agreed upon, will be approved.

1.5 WORK ACTIVITY/EVENT AND COST DATA INFORMATION:

A. The Contractor shall not be required to “cost load” the computerized

Microsoft Project Gantt Chart. As part of this submission, the

Contractor shall provide a separate Schedule of Costs on AIA document

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G703. This Schedule of Costs shall reflect and contain all the same activities/events identified on the Gantt Chart.

B. The Contractor and the Contracting Officer shall use this Schedule of

Costs for monthly payment purposes as referenced in the General

Conditions of this agreement.

C. The Contractor and Contracting Officer shall agree on percentages for monthly work accomplished. The cumulative total amount of all cost loaded activities/events (including alternates) shall equal the total contract price.

D. Prorate overhead, profit and general conditions on all work activities/events for the entire project. Negative work activity/event cost data will not be acceptable, except on VA issued contract changes.

1.6 GANTT CHART REQUIREMENTS:

A. Show on the Gantt Chart the sequence and interdependence of work activities/events required for complete performance of all items of work. In preparing the Gantt Chart, the Contractor shall:

1. Show the following on each work activity/event:

a. Concise description of the work represented by the activity/event.

b. Duration (in work days.)

2. Show activities/events as:

a. Contractor's time required for submittal of shop drawings, templates, fabrication, delivery and similar pre-construction work.

b. Contracting Officer Representative's and Architect-Engineer's review and approval of shop drawings, equipment schedules, samples, template, or similar items.

c. Interruption of VA Cemetery utilities, delivery of Government furnished equipment, project phasing and any other specification requirements.

d. Test, balance and adjust various systems and pieces of equipment.

3. Break up the work into activities/events of durations no longer than thirty (30) work days each, except as to non-construction activities/events (i.e., procurement of materials, delivery of equipment, concrete and asphalt curing) and any other activities/events for which the Contracting Officer may approve the showing of a longer duration. [The duration for VA approval of any

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01 32 17-4 required submittal, shop drawing, or other submittals shall not be less than ten (10) workdays.] The construction time as determined by the Gantt Chart schedule from start to finish for any sub-phase, phase or the entire project shall not exceed the total contract duration. Describe work activities/events clearly, so the work is readily identifiable for assessment of completion.

Activities/events labeled "start," "continue," or "completion," are not specific and will not be allowed. Lead and lag time activities will not be acceptable.

4. Exterior Label Information: Provide the following information on an external label attached to each diskette(s):

a. VA project number and project location.

b. Name and telephone number of a point of contact, preferably the person who created the CD

c. The CD number and total number of CDs in the set

d. The project data status date.

1.7 PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR:

A. Monthly, the contractor shall submit the Gantt Chart updated for remaining activity durations and a Schedule of Costs updated for costs.

AIA application and certification for payment documents G702 and G703 will be used. The payment request should reflect and be in accordance with the provisions of the following Article, PAYMENT AND PROGRESS

REPORTING, as the basis upon which progress payments will be made pursuant to Article, PAYMENT UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS of Section GENERAL CONDITIONS. The Contractor is entitled to a monthly progress payment upon approval of estimates as determined from the currently approved updated Schedule of Costs unless, in special situations, the Contracting Officer permits an exception to this requirement. Monthly payment requests shall include: two (2) copies of the updated Microsoft Project Gantt Chart, a listing of all project schedule changes, and associated data, made at the update. These must be submitted with and substantively support the contractor’s monthly application and certificate for payment request documents.

B. When the Contractor fails or refuses to furnish to the Contracting

Officer the information and the associated updated Gantt Chart data, which, in the sole judgment of the Contracting Officer, are necessary for validating the monthly progress payment, the Contractor shall not

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1.8 PAYMENT AND PROGRESS REPORTING:

A. Monthly job site progress meetings shall be held on dates mutually agreed to by the Contracting Officer (or Contracting Officer's

Representative) and the Contractor. Presence of subcontractors during the progress meeting is optional unless required by the Contracting

Officer (or…