839CM3028-3030 Culpeper SOW Const Rev 1.pdf

839CM3028–839CM3030 Culpeper NC Columbarium, Facility Reno, Improvements, Repairs, PPC (Const)

Scope of Work (SOW) Culpeper National Cemetery

FY 20

Columbarium, Facility Renovation, Improvements, Repairs, and Pre-Placed Crypt Projects

Project Numbers 839CM3028 and 839CM3030 Construction

Project Scope for Construction

Department of Veterans Affairs

National Cemetery Administration

Office of Design and Engineering

June 2, 2020

1. GENERAL

1.1. This Scope of work (SOW) identifies the goal and objectives of this construction project.

1.2. The construction contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools and equipment, and services necessary to construct this project per the construction documents and specifications.

1.3. The construction contractor shall be responsible for the quality and completeness of the construction project. Complete and accurate coordination between the trades and quality control of all sub-contractor’s work shall be required.

2. PROJECT GOAL

2.1. The purpose of this project is to provide construction for columbarium, facility renovation, improvements, repairs, and pre-placed crypts as described in this Scope of

Work (SOW).

3. BACKGROUND

3.1. Culpeper National Cemetery is located at 305 US Ave, Culpeper, VA 22701. There are two separate cemetery sites associated with this cemetery, a historic site and an annex site which is accessed from Chandler Street in Culpeper. Culpeper National Cemetery opened in 1866, comprises 30 acres, and had 12,655 cumulative interments by the end of

FY2016. Although all acreage has been developed, this cemetery remains open to both casket and in-ground cremation burials. The columbarium will be a new burial option.

4. OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

4.1. Each national cemetery is managed by VA National Cemetery Administration (NCA) personnel in conformance with national and regional (North Atlantic District) policies, priorities, goals, and objectives. The functions of a national cemetery include the operation and maintenance of all aspects of the cemetery. Typically, this includes burial of veterans and eligible family members, the interment of cremated remains, and the placement and maintenance of a headstone or grave marker. Cemetery operations include the conduct of Memorial Day and other special ceremonies, as well as the care of graves, structures and grounds. Culpeper

National Cemetery is operated and maintained by local NCA staff supervised by the cemetery director. Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Closed federal holidays except Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

4.2. All work must take place during normal operating hours. Any request to work over these hours must be requested in writing and approved by Cemetery Director in conjunction with COR a minimum of 24hrs in advance. Also, the Cemetery hosts numerous ceremonies and events. Work that interferes with these ceremonies will cease during ceremonies. Notice will be provided by the Cemetery staff 5 days in advance of scheduled ceremonies whenever possible. Occasionally events are scheduled with less than 5 days’ notice in which case the

Cemetery will provide as much notice as is possible.

4.3. Parking is extremely limited. Construction staff vehicle parking areas are to be coordinated with the COR and cemetery director.

4.4. No smoking inside cemetery grounds.

4.5. Proper attire and professional conduct is required at all times.

4.6. All work must cease during the time an internment is taking place near the construction site.

There is a committal shelter adjacent to construction sites, this committal shelter will be not be used for a limited period time period to accommodate exceptionally disruptive construction operations, see drawings. Special care must be taken to accommodate visitors and to ensure work does not interfere with their visit and ensure that there are no safety hazards present.

5. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

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

Part 26, the Culpeper Cemetery project is “categorically excluded” from the need for environmental documentation, specifically Section 26.6 of said code paragraph (b)(2).

The contractor shall not be responsible for environmental compliance under NEPA.

Department of environmental quality storm water permits will be required.

6. HISTORIC COMPLIANCE

6.1. This project is located in the Culpeper National Cemetery, which is eligible for listing in the

National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The proposed scope of work for this project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (P.L. 89-

665, as amended). Project design complies with SHPO.

7. PROJECT SCOPE (Construction contract is to include all work associated with items 7.1 thru 7.4) VA NCA requests 4 separate contract line item prices for construction CLINS 01 thru

04. Separate invoices will have to be posted for payment under their respective project numbers and purchase order numbers.

7.1. CLIN 01, all work associated with project number 839CM3028; columbarium, facility renovation, improvements, and repairs. Construct per project number 839CM3028 construction documents and specifications, attached herewith.

7.2. CLIN 02, all work associated with project number 839CM3030; PPC installation, and improvements construct per construction documents and specifications, attached herewith.

7.3. CLIN 03, Precast concrete crypts procurement and delivery to the project site for project number 839CM3030, construct per construction documents and specifications, attached herewith.

7.4. CLIN 04, Milling and paving of roadway used for construction access during construction for project number 839CM3030, construct per construction documents and specifications.

8. Government Provided Construction Document Package; Bid Sets/Specifications/Geotech reports; The following bid documents are attached for your use. Drawings are combined into one set that shares a common spec book, cover sheet and drawing index, for billing of work performed the contractor will have to invoice for work per separate CLINs and project numbers as listed above with corresponding purchase order numbers. Note that there are two different project numbers on title sheets. CLIN 02, CLIN 03 and CLIN 04 are to be included in project number 839CM3030.

8.1.1. 839CM3028_3030 Specs Culpeper

8.1.2. 839CM3028_3030 Bid Dwg Culpeper Bk01 thru Bk12

8.1.3. 839CM3028_3030 Geotech Culpeper Bk A thru Bk C

8.1.4. 839CM3028_3030 Haz Mat Surv Culpeper

8.1.5. 839CM3028_3030 Fuel Tank Closure Culpeper

8.1.6. 839CM3028_3030 Lodge Struct Assessment Culpeper

8.1.7. 839CM3028_3030 Termite Report Culpeper

9. Accessibility- All features of the project shall be accessible in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act-1990, Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, as amended and local accessibility requirements. To achieve compliance, the National Cemetery Administration uses as its standard for building and facility design the ABA Accessibility Standard for Federal

Facilities (ABAAS). The standards are found at the following URL: http://www.access-board.gov/ada-aba/aba-standards-gsa.cfm. All aspects of compliance related to this project are to be discussed and exceptions may apply based on site conditions.

10. Design Criteria- See bid documents.

11. Construction Performance Schedule; 365 calendar days from notice to proceed.

Signed by Michael J. Borgman ____________________________________________ 6/2/2020 http://www.access-board.gov/ada-aba/aba-standards-gsa.cfm http://www.access-board.gov/ada-aba/aba-standards-gsa.cfm