835CM2037 CNC Columbarium Expansion Specifications 22 September 2020.pdf

Chattanooga National Cemetery Phase 2 Development

Specifications 22 September 2020

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

National Cemetery Administration VA Project No: 835CM3037 Contract No: 36C78618D0144 Delivery Order No: 36C78620N0347

Chattanooga National Cemetery - Columbarium Expansion Project No. 835CM3037 22 September 2020

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NCA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01 32 16.15 Network Schedules 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 45 00 Quality Control 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 02 83 33.13 Lead Based Paint Removal and Disposal

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 03 48 24 Precast Concrete Columbarium Units

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 04 42 00 Stone Masonry 04 45 00 Cut Stone 04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 04 73 00 Columbarium Niche Covers

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

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DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule For Finishes 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving 31 23 19 Dewatering 31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 32 33 00 Site Furnishings 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 32 90 00 Planting

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 33 41 13 Foundation Drainage

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SIGNATURE PAGE

Lead Consultant/ Landscape Architect:

JG&A

Sections covered by this seal include:

00 01 15, 01 00 00, 01 32 17.15, 01 33 23, 01 42 19,01 45 00,01 45 29, 01 57 19,01 74 19, 01 81 13, 01 91 00, 02 41 10, 03 48 24, 04 05 13, 04 05 16, 04 20 00, 04 42 00, 04 45 00, 04 72 00, 04 73 00, 07 60 00, 07 92 00, 09 24 00, 32 33 00, 32 90 00, Civil/Structural Engineer:

Atriax, pllc

Sections covered by this seal include:

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Irrigation Designer:

Aqua Engineering, Inc.

Sections covered by this seal include:

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

The drawings listed below accompanying this specification form a part of the contract.

No. Drawing No. Title

1 G-101 COVER SHEET

2 V-001 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

3 CD101 DEMOLITION PLAN

4 C-001 CONSTRUCTION ACCESS STAGING PLAN

5 C-101 SITE PLAN

6 C-101A ENLARGED GRADING AND LAYOUT PLAN

7 C-102 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

8 C-103 GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN

9 C-104 ALTERNATE #2 KEY PLAN

10 C-105 OVERALL PAVING PLAN ALT#2

11 C-106 ENLARGED PAVING PLANS ALT#2

12 C-107 SPOILS YARD SITE PLAN ALT#2

13 C-108 POND REPAIR PLAN ALT#2

14 C-109 ENLARGED SITE PLANS 1 OF 2 ALT#2

15 C-110 ENLARGED SITE PLANS 2 OF 2 ALT#2

16 C-201 STORM SEWER PROFILES

17 C-501 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS 1 OF 2

18 C-502 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS 2 OF 2

19 C-503 SITE DETAILS 1 OF 2

20 C-504 SITE DETAILS 2 OF 2

21 L-101 PLANTING PLAN

22 L-501 LANDSCAPE DETAILS

23 L-502 LANDSCAPE DETAILS

24 L-504 ALTERNATE #1 CAP STONE REPLACEMENT

25 L-505 COMMITTAL SHELTER-A ALTERNATE#2 - 1 OF 2

26 L-506 COMMITTAL SHELTER-A ALTERNATE#2 - 2 OF 2

27 L-507 ARMED SERVICES PAVILLION-ALTERNATE#2

28 LC201 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS

29 LC202 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS

30 LC203 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS

31 LC204 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS

32 LC205 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS

33 LC206 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS

34 LC500 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

35 LC501 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

36 LC502 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

37 LC503 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

38 LC504 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

39 LC505 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

40 S-001 STRUCTURAL NOTES

41 S-101 FOUNDATION PLAN

42 S-501 STRUCTURAL DETAILS

43 IR101 IRRIGATION COVER SHEET

44 IR201 IRRIGATION PLAN

45 IR501 IRRIGATION DETAIL 1

46 IR502 IRRIGATION DETAIL 2

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.8 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.09 RESTORATION

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

1.11 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.14 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETs 20

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.18 INSTRUCTIONS

1.19 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.20 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT

1.21 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.22 SAFETY SIGN

1.23 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

1.24 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.25 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to section 01 35 26, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infection control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for the construction of a 2,000 niche Columbaria extension to the existing columbaria facility along with improvement to existing spoils yard. These additions include upgrades and expansion of utilities, paving, site furnishings, precast concrete columbarium niches, signage, landscaping, irrigation and improvements to to support new development and correct various site and facility deficiencies (outlined in 1.3.C Statement of Bid Items -

Alternate #2) as required by drawings and specifications.

C. Offices of John Gallup & Associates LLC (JG&A), as Architect-Engineers, will 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 Contracting Officer or his duly authorized representative.

D. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the 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 COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

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1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, Base Bid: Work includes general construction, alterations, paving, walks, grading, drainage, precast concrete columbarium units, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

B. ALTERNATE NO.1: Work includes the removal of the cast stone caps on the existing columbarium niches units and pilasters and replacement with

Indiana Limestone natural stone caps. Cleaning of stone, replacement of damaged or missing brick weeps and repainting of incised columbarium labeling.

1. Niche covers with anchoring pins are to be removed in top rows.

Contractor shall work with the cemetery to identify niches with anchor pins and their spacing.

2. Preference is for Urns to remain in place

3. Contractor to cover exposed urns with cloth or towel and place a temporary plywood cover in front of niches as work continues.

4. As the contractor removes the capstones the exposed surface will be cleaned, and new EPDM membrane will be installed. Contractor to remove only those capstones that can be replaced with new capstones in one day.

5. Contractor to clean out any dust or debris out of niches where covers are removed.

C. ALTERNATE NO. 2: Includes the following work:

1. Bailey Avenue Gate Repair – Work includes surface preparation and painting of existing personnel gates.

2. Spoils Area – Work includes the removal and replacement of new swing gates, removal of asphalt paving and replacement with new reinforced concrete paving, removal, cleaning and resetting of existing mud grates and trench drains and installation of fence fabric.

3. Maintenance Building Gate Replacement – Work includes replacement of three existing double swing gates with two new double swing gates and one sliding gates.

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4. Pond Repair – Work includes stabilization of eroding pond edge with cellular geocell confinement system, grading, earthwork and lawn restoration.

5. Roadway Improvements - Work includes milling and repaving of all cemetery roadways, driveways, and parking lots except for the new

Cortege Lane. All parking areas will be restriped, and eastern perimeter gravel pull off area near Andrews Raiders will be repaved with asphalt. Pricing should include unit costs for an additional

500 SY of full depth asphalt paving and 200 LF of concrete gutter replacement as to be determined in the field.

6. Western Perimeter Fence - Work includes the removal of approximately

50’ of damaged chain link fencing and post foundations and replacement with new foundation and chain link fencing and installation of new barbed wire outrigging.

7. Holtzclaw Avenue Fence Repair – Work includes cleaning and preparation for repainting approximately 2,000 lf of existing aluminum fencing along Holtzclaw Avenue.

8. Bailey Avenue Fence Repair – Work includes surface preparation and repainting of existing iron picket fencing, 6,000 lf of stone wall repointing and masonry joint repair (provide unit price for additional 1.000 lf) and rebuilding of 2 sections of wall and three columns damaged by vehicle strike.

9. Maintenance Building Parking Improvements – Work includes new curb stops, line striping and installation of an accessible ramp.

10. Columbarium perimeter drain – work includes installation of a rock drainage bed with an underdrain pipe installed around the exterior foundation of the existing Columbarium to prevent further staining of the wall.

11. South Perimeter Fence Repair – Work includes removal and replacement of existing chain link fencing along the Southern property line, installation of new vinyl coated chain link fencing with barbed wire outriggers.

12. Administration Building Paving Improvements – Work includes the removal of existing cobblestone driveway and replacement with

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Asphalt paving and restriping of existing parking area west of the

Restroom Building and visitor parking across from the Administration

Building.

13. Holtzclaw Avenue Entrance Improvements – Work includes demolition of existing driveway including existing brick paving down to subgrade. Improvements include new full depth asphalt paving, cleaning, repointing of existing brick entrance piers and pier caps and renovation of existing VA Seal.

14. Armed Services Pavilion Repairs – Work includes repair of cracked concrete at apex and replacement of existing HID lighting with LED fixtures.

15. Committal Shelter A Repairs – Work includes replacement of existing wood ceiling deck with new composite material, replacement of existing ceiling fan, door hinge replacement, replacement and or repair of metal fascia, replacement of roof gutters, supply new trash receptacle, replacement of existing incandescent lighting with LED fixtures, concrete sidewalk repairs and prepping and painting of doors frames and all exposed surfaces.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 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 project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

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2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security arrangements can be provided for the 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 Contracting Officer.

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 Contracting Officer.

for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and take any emergency action.

C. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Sub Contractors shall submit an electronic security memorandum describing the approach to following goals and maintaining confidentiality of

“sensitive information”.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for safekeeping of all drawings, project manual and other project information. This information shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

3. Certain documents, sketches, videos or photographs and drawings may be marked “Law Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”.

Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the Contracting Officer upon request.

4. These security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of Contracting

Officer.

5. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

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6. Notify Contracting Officer and Site Security Officer immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

7. All electronic information shall be stored in specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document

Management Software (EDMS).

a. Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the

EDMS system.

b. “Sensitive information” including drawings and other documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryption procedures are followed.

D. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

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 Contracting Officer. 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 sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the

Contracting Officer 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. With the written consent of the Contracting

Officer, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting

Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting

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Officer. 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 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 shown on the drawings.

E. Workers are subject to rules of Cemetery applicable to their conduct.

F. Execute work 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. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the building structures, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by cemetery personnel, and Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by COR where required by limited working space.

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 Department of

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two workdays. Provide unobstructed access to 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 Cemetery must maintain its operations . Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, General Requirements 01 00 00 -8 and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to:

To ensure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to

Cemetery Director, COR and Contractor, as follows:

H. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (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 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm

(one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

I. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from

Contractor's employee or watchman.

J. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Cemetery at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, steam, gases, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection

General Requirements 01 00 00 -9 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 COR.

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 COR or Cemetery Director. 2.

Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR , in writing, 7 days n advance of proposed interruption.

Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. 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 Cemetery . 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

COR.

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

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.

K. 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 at the main, branch or panel they originate from. 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.

L. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Cemetery traffic, comply with the following:

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1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of facilities 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 with approval.

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

M. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by 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 COR , in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the interment services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workers 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.

1.7 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 identified by attached tags or 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

General Requirements 01 00 00 -11 in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR .

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

1.8 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 workers, 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 Contracting Officer.

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

Contracting Officer 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, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

"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. A National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

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Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate medical center) office. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements.

Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the

Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the

Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

- Providing waste receptacles at convenient locations and provide regular collection of wastes;

- Locating equipment wash down areas on site, and provide appropriate control of wash-waters;

- Providing protected storage areas for chemicals, paints, solvents, fertilizers, and other potentially toxic materials; and

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.//

1.9 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, or electric work without approval of the

COR . Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the 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 (electrical work, 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

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C. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) 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 "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.10 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 survey by C&M Land Surveying, 431 Appian Way, Chattanooga, TN 37415 Ph. (423)877-4778.

B. 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 site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of

Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.11 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.

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1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The

Contractor shall furnish, at 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 Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them.

If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each structure and corner of column lines and/or addition to each existing structure, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and additions, are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the COR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

D. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from structure to structure, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness

General Requirements 01 00 00 -15 of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings. Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, Contractor shall furnish to the COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

1. Lines of each structure and/or addition.

2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each structure and/or addition.

3. Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outside distribution systems.

5. Lines of elevations of all swales and interment areas.

6. Lines and elevations of roads, streets and parking lots.

E. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the COR one electronic copy and reproducible drawings at the scale of the contract drawings, showing the finished grade on the grid developed for constructing the work, including burial monuments and fifty foot stationing along new road centerlines. These drawings shall bear the seal of the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

F. 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".

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, to include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To ensure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR review, as often as requested.

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C. Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings in the electronic version (scanned PDF) to the COR within 15 calendar days after each completed phase and after the acceptance of the project by the COR.

D. Paragraphs A, B, & C shall also apply to all shop drawings.

1.14 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

A. Warranty Management Plan: Develop a warranty management plan which contains information relevant to FAR 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction at least 30 days before the planned pre-warranty conference, submit four sets of the warranty management plan. Include within the warranty management plan all required actions and documents to assure that the

Government receives all warranties to which it is entitled. The plan must be in narrative form and contain sufficient detail to render it suitable for use by future maintenance and repair personnel, whether tradesman, or of engineering background, not necessarily familiar with this contract. The term “status” as indicated below must include due date and whether item has been submitted or was approved. Warranty information made available during the construction phase must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to each monthly invoice for payment. Assemble approved information in a binder and turn over to the Government upon acceptance of the work. The construction warranty period will begin on the date of the project acceptance and continue for the product warranty period. A joint 4 month and 9 month warranty inspection will be conducted, measured from time of acceptance, by the Contactor and the Contracting Officer. Include in the warranty management plan, but not limited to, the following:

1. Roles and responsibilities of all personnel associated with the warranty process, including points of contact and telephone numbers within the company of the Contractor, subcontractors, manufacturers or suppliers involved.

2. Furnish with each warranty the name, address and telephone number of each of the guarantor’s representatives nearest project location.

3. Listing and status of delivery of all Certificates of Warranty for extended warranty items, to include for all commissioned systems such as fire protection and alarm systems, sprinkler systems and lightning protection systems, etc.

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4. A list for each warranted equipment item, feature of construction or system indicating:

a. Name of item.

b. Model and serial numbers.

c. Location where installed.

d. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers and suppliers.

e. Name and phone numbers of manufacturers or suppliers.

f. Names, addresses and phone numbers of sources of spare parts.

g. Warranties and terms of warranty. Include one-year overall warranty of construction, including the starting date of warranty of construction. Items which have extended warranties must be indicated with separate warranty expiration dates.

h. Starting point and duration of warranty period.

i. Summary of maintenance procedures required to continue the warranty in force.

j. Cross-reference to specific pertinent Operation and Maintenance manuals.

k. Organizations, names and phone numbers of persons to call for warranty service.

l. Typical response time and repair time expected for various warranted equipment.

5. The plans for attendance at the 4 and 9-month post construction warranty inspections conducted by the government.

6. Procedure and status of tagging of all equipment covered by extended warranties.

7. Copies of instructions to be posted near selected pieces of equipment where operation is critical for warranty and/or safety reasons.

B. Performance Bond: The Performance Bond //must remain effective throughout the construction period.

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1. In the event the Contractor fails to commence and diligently pursue any construction warranty work required, the Contracting Officer will have the work performed by others, and after completion of the work, will charge the remaining construction warranty funds of expenses incurred by the Government while performing the work, including, but not limited to administrative expenses.

2. In the event sufficient funds are not available to cover the construction warranty work performed by the Government at the contractor’s expenses, the Contracting Officer will have the right to recoup expenses from the bonding company.

3. Following oral or written notification of required construction warranty repair work, the Contractor shall respond in a timely manner. Written verification will follow oral instructions. Failure to respond will be cause for the Contracting Officer to proceed against the Contractor.

C. Pre-Warranty Conference: Prior to contract completion, and at a time designated by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding with respect to the requirements of this section. Communication procedures for

Contractor notification of construction warranty defects, priorities with respect to the type of defect, reasonable time required for

Contractor response, and other details deemed necessary by the

Contracting Officer for the execution of the construction warranty will be established/ reviewed at this meeting. In connection with these requirements and at the time of the Contractor’s quality control completion inspection, furnish the name, telephone number and address of a licensed and bonded company which is authorized to initiate and pursue construction warranty work action on behalf of the Contractor.

This point of contract will be located within the local service area of the warranted construction, be continuously available and be responsive to Government inquiry on warranty work action and status. This requirement does not relieve the Contractor of any of its responsibilities in conjunction with other portions of this provision.

D. Contractor’s Response to Construction Warranty Service Requirements:

Following oral or written notification by the Contracting Officer, the

Contractor shall respond to construction warranty service requirements

General Requirements 01 00 00 -19 in accordance with the “Construction Warranty Service Priority List” and the three categories of priorities listed below. Submit a report on any warranty item that has been repaired during the warranty period.

Include within the report the cause of the problem, date reported, corrective action taken, and when the repair was completed. If the

Contractor does not perform the construction warranty within the timeframe specified, the Government will perform the work and back charge the construction warranty payment item established.

E. Warranty Tags: At the time of installation, tag each warranted item with a durable, oil and water-resistant tag approved by the Contracting

Officer. Attach each tag with a copper wire and spray with a silicone waterproof coating. Also submit two record copies of the warranty tags showing the layout and design. The date of acceptance and the QC signature must remain blank until the project is accepted for beneficial occupancy. Show the following information on the tag.

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1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Cemetery property and, when authorized by the COR , such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at

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

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A*. Contractor may have for use of Contractor's workers, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to Contractor by Cemetery .

Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by Contractor's workers. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

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. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

C. Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the

Cemetery a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

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D. 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:

E. 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. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Cemetery water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code. Water is available at no cost to the

Contractor.

2. 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 (atCOR discretion) of use of water from Cemetery's system.

1.18 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the Resident Engineer COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering

General Requirements 01 00 00 -22 all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

C. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed training to assigned

Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed.

This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the CO/COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the CO/COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the VA and the contractual requirements. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR , does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.19 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. The Government shall deliver to the Contractor, the

Government-furnished property shown on the drawings.

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B. Equipment furnished by Government to be installed by Contractor will be furnished to Contractor at the Cemetery.

C. Storage space for equipment will be provided by the Government and the

Contractor shall be prepared to unload and store such equipment therein upon its receipt at the Cemetery.

D. Notify Contracting Officer in writing, 60 days in advance, of date on which Contractor will be prepared to receive equipment furnished by

Government. Arrangements will then be made by the Government for delivery of equipment.

1. Immediately upon delivery of equipment, Contractor shall arrange for a joint inspection thereof with a representative of the Government.

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