839CM3028_3030 SPECS Culpeper Bk01.pdf

CULPEPER NATIONAL CEMETERY

CULPEPER, VA

FACILITY RENOVATIONS, IMPROVEMENTS AND REPAIRS

PROJECTS 839CM3028 AND 839CM3030

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

Bid Documents May 22, 2020

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

CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEER:

KCI TECHNOLOGIES

936 RIDGEBROOK RD., SPARKS, MD 21152

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER:

DESIGN-AIRE ENGINEERING

2707 RAND ROAD, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46241

SIGNATURE - 1

Culpeper National Cemetery Projects 839CM3028 and 839CM3030 Columbarium, Facility Renovation, Bid Documents – May 22, 2020 Improvements and Repairs, and Pre-Placed Crypts

SIGNATURE PAGE

Lead Consultant/ Architect:

Architura Corporation

Sections covered by this seal include:

02 82 13.13, 02 83 33.13, 03 30 53, 04 01 10, 04 05 13, 04 05 31, 04 43 00, 05 01 70.63, 05 50 00, 06 03 12, 06 10 00, 06 20 00, 07 11 13, 07 13 52, 07 22 00, 07 31 26, 07 41 13, 07 53 23, 07 60 00, 07 71 00, 07 72 00, 07 84 00, 07 92 00, 08 03 14, 08 03 52, 08 11 13, 08 14 00, 08 32 13.13, 08 33 00, 08 51 13, 08 52 00, 08 71 00, 08 71 13.11, 08 80 00, 08 90 00, 09 24 00, 09 29 00, 09 64 00, 09 91 00, 10 14 05, 10 28 00, 10 44 13, 11 30 13, 12 24 00, 12 32 00, 12 36 61.19, 13 34 19

Landscape Architect:

Pashek+MTR

Sections covered by this seal include:

01 00 02, 01 32 17, 01 33 23, 01 42 19, 01 45 29, 01 74 19, 02 41 10, 03 48 21, 03 48 24, 04 05 15, 04 20 10, 04 73 00, 10 14 00, 10 75 00, 32 05 23, 32 31 13, 32 31 20, 32 33 00, 32 90 00

Civil Engineer:

KCI Technologies

Sections covered by this seal include:

01 57 19, 02 65 00, 31 20 11, 31 23 19, 31 23 23.33, 32 12 16, 32 17 23, 33 30 00, 33 40 00, 33 41 13

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Electrical Engineer:

Design Aire Engineering

Sections covered by this seal include:

22 05 11, 22 05 12, 22 05 19, 22 05 23, 22 11 00, 22 13 00, 22 13 36, 22 33 00, 22 40 00, 23 05 11, 23 05 12, 23 05 41, 23 05 93, 23 07 11, 23 09 23, 23 11 23, 23 13 23, 23 23 00, 23 31 00, 23 34 00, 23 37 00, 23 55 23, 23 81 00, 23 81 43, 23 82 16, 26 05 11, 26 05 19, 26 05 26, 26 05 33, 26 05 41, 26 24 16, 26 27 26, 26 29 11, 26 29 21, 26 51 00

Irrigation Designer:

Aqua Engineering

Sections covered by this seal include:

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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 02 General Requirements (Minor NCA Projects) 01 32 17 Network Analysis Schedules (Microsoft Project Gantt Chart) 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 30 00 2019 Geotechnical Report – for Reference Only 02 30 10 2020 Geotechnical Memo – for Reference Only 02 30 20 2015 Geotechnical Report – for Reference Only 02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing 02 65 00 Storage Tank Removal 02 82 00 Hazardous Material Survey – for Reference Only 02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 03 48 21 Precast Concrete Burial Crypts 03 48 24 Precast Concrete Columbarium Units

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 10 Masonry Cleaning 04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 04 05 15 Masonry Mortaring – Site Walls 04 05 31 Masonry Tuck Pointing 04 20 10 Unit Masonry – Site Walls 04 43 00 Natural Stone Veneer 04 73 00 Columbarium Niche Covers

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 01 70.63 Decorative Metal Refinishing

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05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 03 12 Historic Wood Repair 06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 07 31 26 Slate Shingles 07 41 13 Standing Seam Metal Roofing 07 53 23 Ethylene-Propylene-Diene-Monomer Roofing 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 07 84 00 Firestopping 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 03 14 Historic Treatment of Wood Doors 08 03 52 Historic Treatment of Wood Windows 08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 08 32 13.13 Multi-Panel Sliding Aluminum-Framed Doors 08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 08 52 00 Wood Windows 08 71 00 Door Hardware 08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 08 80 00 Glazing 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 64 00 Wood Flooring 09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Exterior Signage 10 14 05 Interior Signage 10 28 00 Toilet and Bath Accessories 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 10 75 00 Flagpoles

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DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 30 13 Residential Appliances

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 12 36 61.19 Quartz Agglomerate Countertops

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 34 19 Metal Building Systems

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary Sewerage 22 13 36 Packaged Wastewater Pumps 22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

(HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 23 07 11 HVAC Insulation 23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 23 13 23 Concrete Above Ground Fuel Storage 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 23 55 23 Gas-Fired Radiant Heaters 23 81 00 Unitary HVAC Equipment 23 81 43 Air Source Heat Pumps 23 82 16 Air Coils

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DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 26 51 00 Interior Lighting

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earth Moving (Short Form) 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 31 20 Exterior Metal Railings 32 33 00 Site Furnishings 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 32 90 00 Planting

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewerage Utilities 33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 33 41 13 Foundation Drainage

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

GC-001 Cover Sheet

EXISTING CONDITIONS

V-001 Existing Conditions - Overall

V-101 Existing Conditions - Area A

V-102 Existing Conditions - Area B, C and D

V-103 Existing Conditions - Area E

V-104 Existing Conditions - Area F

V-105 Existing Conditions - Area G

V-106 Existing Conditions - Area H

B-001 Boring Locations - Overall

B-101 Subsurface Boring Logs 1

B-102 Subsurface Boring Logs 2

B-103 Subsurface Boring Logs 3

B-104 Subsurface Boring Logs 4

SITE DEVELOPMENT

GC-101 Overall Site Development, Construction Staging& Sequencing Plan

EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

CG-001 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Notes

CG-101 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan - Area A

CG-102 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan - Area B, C and D

CG-103 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan - Area E

CG-104 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan - Area F

CG-105 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan - Area G

CG-106 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan - Area H

CG-501 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Details

CG-502 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Details

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STORM DRAINAGE

CU-101 Storm Drainage & Utility Plan - Area A

CU-102 Storm Drainage & Utility Plan - Area B, C and D

CU-103 Storm Drainage & Utility Plan - Area E

CU-104 Storm Drainage & Utility Plan - Area F

CU-105 Storm Drainage & Utility Plan - Area G

CU-106 Storm Drainage & Utility Plan - Area H

CU-107 Storm Drainage & Utility Profiles - Area A & C

CU-108 Storm Drainage & Utility Profiles - Area A, B & H

CU-109 Storm Drainage & Utility Profiles and Details - Area F

CU-501 Storm Drainage & Utility Details

CU-502 Storm Drainage & Utility Details

CU-503 Storm Drainage & Utility Details

CU-504 Storm Drainage & Utility Details

SITE DEMOLITION

LD-101 Site Preparation and Removals Plan - Area A

LD-102 Site Preparation and Removals Plan - Area B, C and D

LD-103 Site Preparation and Removals Plan - Area E

LD-104 Site Preparation and Removals Plan - Area F

LD-105 Site Preparation and Removals Plan - Area G

LD-106 Site Preparation and Removals Plan - Area H

SITE PLANNING

LS-101 Site Layout and Materials Plan - Area A

LS-102 Site Layout and Materials Plan - Area B, C and D

LS-103 Site Layout and Materials Plan - Area E

LS-104 Site Layout and Materials Plan - Area F

LS-105 Site Layout and Materials Plan - Area G

LS-106 Site Layout and Materials Plan - Area H

LG-101 Grading Plan - Area A

LG-102 Grading Plan - Area B, C and D

LG-103 Grading Plan - Area E

LG-104 Grading Plan - Area F

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LG-105 Grading Plan - Area G

LG-106 Grading Plan - Area H

LS-501 Site Details

LS-502 Site Details

LS-503 Site Details

LS-504 Site Details

LS-601 Historic Wall Details

LS-602 Historic Wall Details

LS-701 Columbarium Details

LS-702 Columbarium Details

LS-703 Columbarium Details

LS-704 Columbarium Details

LS-801 Pre-Placed Crypt Details

LP-101 Planting Plan - Area A

LP-102 Planting Plan - Area B, C and D

LP-103 Planting Plan - Area E

LP-104 Planting Plan - Area F

LP-105 Planting Plan - Area G

LP-106 Planting Plan - Area H

LP-501 Planting Details

LP-502 Planting Details

IRRIGATION

IR-1.0 Irrigation Notes and Legend

IR-2.0 Irrigation Demolition Plan – Area F

IR-2.1 Irrigation Plan – Area F

IR-3.0 Irrigation Details

IR-3.1 Irrigation Details

STRUCTURAL

S-001 General Structural Notes

S-101 Columbarium and Flag Pole Foundation

S-102 Historic Wall Rehabilitation

S-103-VS Vehicle Storage Pre-Engineered Metal Building Foundation Plan

S-104-VS Vehicle Storage Pre-Engineered Metal Building Slab Plan

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S-105-VS Vehicle Storage Pre-Engineered Metal Building Sections

S-106-VS Vehicle Storage Pre-Engineered Metal Building Details

S-107 Typical Structural Details

ARCHITECTURAL - LODGE

GI-101-LG Abbreviations, Symbols and Index - Lodge

GI-102-LG Life Safety Plan - Lodge

AD-101-LG Basement Demolition Plan - Lodge

AD-102-LG First Floor Demolition Plan - Lodge

AD-103-LG Second Floor Demolition Plan - Lodge

AD-121-LG Demolition Reflected Ceiling Basement Plan - Lodge

AD-122-LG Demolition Reflected Ceiling First Floor Plan - Lodge

AD-123-LG Demolition Reflected Ceiling Second Floor Plan

- Lodge

AD-201-LG Demolition Elevations - Lodge

AE-101-LG Basement Floor Plan - Lodge

AE-102-LG First Floor Plan - Lodge

AE-103-LG Second Floor Plan - Lodge

AE-121-LG Reflected Ceiling Basement Plan - Lodge

AE-122-LG Reflected Ceiling First Floor Plan - Lodge

AE-123-LG Reflected Ceiling Second Floor Plan - Lodge

AE-131-LG Roof Plan & Details - Lodge

AE-201-LG Elevations - Lodge

AE-301-LG Sections - Lodge

AE-501-LG Details - Lodge

AE-502-LG Details - Lodge

AE-601-LG Schedules - Lodge

AI-201-LG Interior Elevations - Lodge

AI-202-LG Interior Elevations - Lodge

AI-203-LG Interior Elevations - Lodge

AI-204-LG Interior Elevations – Lodge

ARCHITECTURAL – ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

GI-101-AM Abbreviations, Symbols and Index – Admin/Maint

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AD-101-AM Demolition Floor Plan – Admin/Maint

AD-121-AM Demo Reflected Ceiling Plan - Admin/Maint

AE-101-AM Floor Plan - Admin/Maint

AE-121-AM Reflected Ceiling Plan - Admin/Maint

ARCHITECTURAL - RESTROOMS

GI-101-RR ABBREVIATIONS, SYMBOLS AND INDEX - PUBLIC

RESTROOMS

AE-101-RR FLOOR PLAN AND ELEVATIONS - PUBLIC RESTROOMS

ARCHITECTURAL – VEHICAL STORAGE BUILDING

GI-101-VS Abbreviations, Symbols and Index - Vehicle Storage Building

G1-102-VS Life Safety Plan - Vehicle Storage

AE-101-VS Floor Plan - Vehicle Storage Building

AE-102-VS Roof Plan - Vehicle Storage Building

AE-201-VS Elevations - Vehicle Storage Building

AE-202-VS Elevations - Vehicle Storage Building

AE-301-VS Sections and Schedules - Vehicle Storage Building

ARCHITECTURAL – BRICK STORAGE SHED

GI-101-SS Architectural Abbreviations and Symbols - Storage Shed

AE-101-SS Plans - Brick Storage Shed

AE-201-SS Elevations - Brick Storage Shed

AE-301-SS Sections - Brick Storage Shed

AE-501-SS Details - Brick Storage Shed

UTILITY DEMOLITION

PL-001-LG Plumbing Schedules - Lodge

PLD-101-LG Plumbing Demolition Basement Plan - Lodge

PLD-102-LG Plumbing Demolition First Floor Plan - Lodge

PLD-103-LG Plumbing Demolition Second Floor Plan - Lodge

PL-101-LG Plumbing Revised Basement Plan - Lodge

PL-102-LG Plumbing Revised First Floor Plan – Lodge

PL-103-LG Plumbing Revised Second Floor Plan – Lodge

PL-001-AM Plumbing Schedules - Administration

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PLD-101-AM Plumbing Demolition - Administration

PL-101-AM Plumbing Plan - Administration/Lodge

MH-001-LG Mechanical Schedules - Lodge

MDH-101-LG Mechanical Demolition Basement Plan - Lodge

MDH-102-LG Mechanical Demolition First Floor Plan - Lodge

MDH-103-LG Mechanical Demolition Second Floor Plan - Lodge

MH-101-LG Mechanical Revised Basement Plan - Lodge

MH-102-LG Mechanical Revised First Floor Plan - Lodge

MH-103-LG Mechanical Revised Second Floor Plan - Lodge

UTILITIES

MH-001-AM Mechanical Schedules - Administration

MDH-101-AM Mechanical Demolition Plan - Administration

MH-101-AM Mechanical Plan - Administration

ESS-102 Electrical Demo - Site Plan

ESS-103 Electrical - Site Plan

ESS-104 Electrical - Site Plan

ES-001-LG Electrical Symbols and Abbreviations - Lodge

ES-002-LG Electrical Schedules - Lodge

ESD-101-LG Electrical Demolition Basement Plan - Lodge

ESD-102-LG Electrical Demolition First Floor Plan - Lodge

ESD-103-LG Electrical Demolition Second Floor Plan - Lodge

ES-101-LG Electrical Revised Basement Plan - Lodge

ES-102-LG Electrical Revised First Floor Plan - Lodge

ES-103-LG Electrical Revised Second Floor Plan - Lodge

ES-001-AM Electrical Schedules and Partial Site Plan - Admin & V. Storage

ESD-101-AM Electrical Demolition Plan - Administration

ES-101-AM Electrical Lighting Plan - Administration/Lodge

ES-201-AM Electrical Power Plan - Administration

ES-101-VS Floor Plan - Electrical - Vehicle Storage

ES-101-RR Floor Plan - Electrical - Restrooms

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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 Culpeper National Cemetery Columbarium, Facility Renovation, Improvements and Repairs, and Pre-Placed Crypts 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 work 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, 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

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Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency 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: Installation of all work shown on the plans and described in the specifications including but not limited to:

erosion and sedimentation control, removals, roadway rehabilitation, storm drains, historic brick wall reconstruction; columbarium; flag pole and lighting; vehicle storage building; renovations to existing buildings, pre-placed crypts.

B. ITEM II, OPTION: Mill and resurface bituminous paving in option areas as indicated on the plans.

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 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.

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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 tool boxes 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

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

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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 and Building 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, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with RE/COR.

All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms) 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.

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K. Smoke Detectors: Prevent accidental operation. Remove temporary covers at end of work operations each day. Coordinate with RE/COTR.

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: To insure such executions, the Contractor shall furnish the

RE/COR with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, 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.

H. Building(s) other than the Lodge will be occupied during performance of work but immediate areas of alterations will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

The Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and

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01 00 02 - 7 affected areas to be used in the Cemetery’s operations will not be hindered. The Contractor shall permit access to Cemetery personnel through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Cemetery Staff so that Cemetery operations will continue during the construction period.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, the

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. The temporary fencing shall encompass the construction work area(s) to serve as a pedestrian barrier to alert cemetery patrons of the construction site. Provide screen fabric where indicated on the Drawings. Remove the fence when directed by RE/COR.

J. When a building is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility therefore.

1. The Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C

(40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. The Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, the Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of the site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans

Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from the Contractor's employee.

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

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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. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

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.

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, Improvements and Repairs, and Pre-Placed Crypts

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01 00 02 - 9 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, 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.

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:

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1. Existing condition and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls, 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 areas within buildings where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and RE/COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of

RE/COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by the Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by the Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and RE/COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing//, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other// of// 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 flooring and other 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:

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.

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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.

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

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01 00 02 - 12 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, "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 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

(SWPPP) as part of the General VPDES Permit for Discharges of

Stormwater from Construction Activities permit (General Construction

Permit) as issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of

Environmental Quality (VDEQ) is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has

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01 00 02 - 13 extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements issued by VDEQ. VA will make the permit application available at the

(appropriate NCA Central/Cemetery) office. The contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements as described in the SWPPP. 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:

1. Implementation of the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan

2. Implementation of the Stormwater Management Plan.

3. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

7. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

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

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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., and KCI Technologies, Inc.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Logs of subsurface exploration conducted by KCI Technologies are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

C. A copy of the geotechnical investigation report is provided in the

Project Manual for reference only.

D. The Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine the site of work and logs of borings and, after investigation, decide for themselves the character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to the Department of Veterans Affairs, including approved scheduling bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

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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 center lines for each building and/or addition to each existing building, lines for each gravesite control monument, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, roads, parking lots, gravesite control monuments, 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. The

Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and

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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 RE/COR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

D. During progress of work, the Contractor shall have lines, grades, locations and plumbness 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

RE/COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, furnish to the RE/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 building and/or addition.

2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each building and/or addition. Foundation elevations for columbarium walls.

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.

7. Northing/Easting coordinate locations depth below finished grade of all water, sanitary, storm, gas and irrigation structures, directional fittings, control wire and lines.

F. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other…