851PC2048_HNC_BD_Specs Volume 1.pdf

NCA MASTER

SPECIFICATIONS

HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

HOUSTON, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

PROJECT NO. 851PC2048

PHASE V DEVELOPMENT

Volume 1

Prepared for:

United States Department of Veterans Affairs

February 2020

HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY PROJECT NO. 851PC2048

PHASE V DEVELOPMENT FEBRUARY 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NCA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

VOLUME 1

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-10

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 01 General Requirements 06-14 01 32 16.13 Project Schedule 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 01 42 19 Reference Standards 06-14 01 45 00 Quality Control 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06-14 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 06-14 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 06-14 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 08-16 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 12-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing 06-14 02 42 96 Historical Removal and Dismantling

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 08 00 Commissioning of Pre-Cast Crypts 03 13 30 Historic Concrete Patching 03 30 53 Cast-in-Place Concrete 06-14 03 45 00 Precast Architectural Concrete 03 48 21 Precast Concrete Burial Crypts (Double Depth Lawn Crypt) 06-14 03 48 24 Precast Concrete Columbarium Units 06-14 03 48 26 Precast Concrete Memorial Wall Units 06-14 03 48 28 Precast Concrete Ossuary and Bronze Cover

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 06-14 04 40 10 Cut Stone Assemblies 04 41 50 Historical Aesthetic Concrete Wall Repair 04 73 00 Columbarium Niche Covers 06-14 04 73 10 Memorial Wall Markers 06-14

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DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 12-15

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 18 13 Pedestrian Traffic Coating 07 54 19 Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Roofing 06-14 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 06-14 07 84 00 Firestopping 06-14 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 06-14

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 06-14 08 29 50 Wood Door Restoration 08 71 00 Door Hardware 06-14

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 03 20 Historic Treatment of Plaster 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 06-14 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 23 00 Gypsum Plastering 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-14 09 30 13 Tiling 06-14 09 40 10 Terrazzo Repairs 09 40 20 Stripping and Cleaning Dirty or Discolored Terrazzo Floors 09 45 10 Interior Stone Wall Surfacing (Base and Wall) and Repairs 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 06-14 09 68 00 Carpeting 06-14 09 91 00 Painting 06-14

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Exterior Signage 06-14

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

11 08 00 Commissioning of GNSS, GPS and GIS Systems 11 83 00 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Reference System 01-18 11 83 02 GNSS & GIS Mapping and Geodata 01-18

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

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22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 11-16 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 11-16 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-16 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 11-16 22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 11-16 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 11-16

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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SECTION 00 01 15

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

NO. DRAWING SHEET TITLE

1. GI001 COVER SHEET

2. GI002 GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

CIVIL

3. VL100 OVERALL EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

4. GI100 OVERALL SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

5. GI110 OVERALL SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN - ADD ALTERNATES

6. GI200 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCING PLAN

7. CT100 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC PLAN

8. BI100 SUBSURFACE BORING LOCATION PLAN

9. BI101 BORING LOGS

10. BI102 BORING LOGS

11. BI103 BORING LOGS

12. CD100 OVERALL SITE DEMOLITION PLAN

13. CD101 SITE DEMOLITION PLAN

14. CD102 SITE DEMOLITION PLAN

15. CD103 SITE DEMOLITION PLAN - ADD ALTERNATE

16. GC101 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCING PLAN AREA 1

17. GC102 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCING PLAN AREA 2

18. GC101 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN AREA 1

19. GC102 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN AREA 2

20. GC500 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL NOTES AND DETAILS

21. CS100 OVERALL SITE KEY MAP

22. CS101 SITE LAYOUT AND UTILITY PLAN AREA 1

23. CS102 SITE LAYOUT AND UTILITY PLAN AREA 2

24. CS103 SITE LAYOUT AND UTILITY PLAN AREA 3

25. CS104 SITE LAYOUT AND UTILITY PLAN AREA 4

26. CS105 SITE LAYOUT AND UTILITY PLAN AREA 5

27. CS106 SITE LAYOUT AND UTILITY PLAN AREA 6

28. CS107 SITE LAYOUT AND UTILITY PLAN AREA 7

29. CS108 SITE LAYOUT AND UTILITY PLAN AREA 8

30. CS109 SITE LAYOUT AND UTILITY PLAN AREA 9

31. CS110 BURIAL SECTION NUMBERING PLAN SECTION 15 AND 16

32. CS111 BURIAL SECTION NUMBERING PLAN SECTION 13

33. CS112 BURIAL SECTION NUMBERING PLAN SECTION 19

34. CS113 BURIAL SECTION NUMBERING PLAN SECTION 12

35. CS114 BURIAL SECTION NUMBERING PLAN SECTION 20

36. CS115 BURIAL SECTION NUMBERING PLAN SECTION 11

37. CS116 BURIAL SECTION NUMBERING PLAN SECTION 10 AND 25

38. CS200 FENCE AND GENERATOR LAYOUT PLAN

39. CG101 GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN AREA 1

40. CG102 GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN AREA 2

41. CG103 GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN AREA 3

42. CG104 GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN AREA 4

43. CG105 GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN AREA 5

44. CG106 GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN AREA 6

45. CG107 GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN AREA 7

46. CG108 GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN AREA 8

47. CG109 GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN AREA 9

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48. CG110 BURIAL SECTION GRADING ENLARGEMENT SECTION 15 AND 16

49. CG111 BURIAL SECTION GRADING ENLARGEMENT SECTION 13

50. CG112 BURIAL SECTION GRADING ENLARGEMENT SECTION 19

51. CG113 BURIAL SECTION GRADING ENLARGEMENT SECTION 12

52. CG114 BURIAL SECTION GRADING ENLARGEMENT SECTION 20

53. CG115 BURIAL SECTION GRADING ENLARGEMENT SECTION 11

54. CG116 BURIAL SECTION GRADING ENLARGEMENTS SECTION 10 AND 25

55. CG120 POND A GRADING PLAN

56. CG121 POND B & C GRADING PLAN

57. CT101 ADA RAMP UPGRADE PLAN 1

58. CT102 ADA RAMP UPGRADE PLAN 2

59. CT103 ADA RAMP UPGRADE PLAN 3

60. CT104 COMMITTAL SHELTER CONCRETE REPAIR 1

61. CT105 COMMITTAL SHELTER CONCRETE REPAIR 2

62. CT001 OVERALL PAVEMENT REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PLAN

63. CT111 PAVEMENT REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PLAN 1

64. CT112 PAVEMENT REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PLAN 2

65. CT113 PAVEMENT REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PLAN 3

66. CT114 PAVEMENT REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT PLAN 4

67. CT200 NEW ROAD CENTERLINE PROFILES

68. CT201 NEW ROAD CENTERLINE PROFILES

69. CT500 TYPICAL ROAD CROSS SECTIONS

70. CU260 STORM PROFILES

71. CU261 STORM PROFILES

72. CU262 STORM PROFILES

73. CU263 STORM COMPUTATIONS

74. DT500 CRYPT AND BURIAL SECTION DETAILS

75. DT501 CRYPT AND BURIAL SECTION DETAILS

76. DT502 SITE DETAILS

77. DT503 SITE DETAILS

78. DT504 SITE DETAILS

79. DT505 SITE DETAILS

80. CI100 OVERALL EXISTING SIGNAGE INVENTORY AND SCHEDULE

81. CI101 EXISTING SIGNAGE INVENTORY PLAN AREA 1

82. CI102 EXISTING SIGNAGE INVENTORY PLAN AREA 2

83. CI103 EXISTING SIGNAGE INVENTORY PLAN AREA 3

84. CI104 EXISTING SIGNAGE INVENTORY PLAN AREA 4

85. CI110 EXISTING SITE AMENITIES INVENTORY

86. CI200 SECTION MARKER REPLACEMENT PLAN

87. CI201 SITE AMENITIES PLAN

88. CJ100 STORMWATER DRAINAGE PLAN

89. SE101 SECURITY FLOOR PLANS

90. SE102 SITE SECURITY PLAN

91. SE103 SITE SECURITY PLAN

92. SE104 SITE SECURITY PLAN

GIS

93. SE101 GIS

COLUMBARIUM/ MEMORIAL WALL/ OSSUARY

94. CS401 COLUMBARIUM SITE PLAN ENLARGEMENT 1

95. CS402 COLUMBARIUM SITE PLAN ENLARGEMENT 2

96. CS403 COLUMBARIUM SITE PLAN ENLARGEMENT 3

97. CG401 COLUMBARIUM GRADING PLAN ENLARGEMENT 1

98. CG402 COLUMBARIUM GRADING PLAN ENLARGEMENT 2

99. CG403 COLUMBARIUM GRADING PLAN ENLARGEMENT 3

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100. CI701 COLUMBARIUM WALL NUMBERING PLAN

101. CI702 COLUMBARIUM WALL ELEVATIONS 1

102. CI703 COLUMBARIUM WALL ELEVATIONS 2

103. CI704 COLUMBARIUM WALL ELEVATIONS 3

104. CI705 COLUMBARIUM WALL ELEVATIONS 4

105. CI706 COLUMBARIUM WALL DETAILS 1

106. CI707 COLUMBARIUM WALL DETAILS 2

107. CI708 COLUMBARIUM WALL DETAILS 3

108. CI709 COLUMBARIUM WALL DETAILS 4

109. CI710 COLUMBARIUM WALL CAP PLANS 1

110. CI711 COLUMBARIUM WALL CAP PLANS 2

111. CI712 COLUMBARIUM WALL CAP PLANS 3

112. CI720 MEMORIAL WALL AND OSSUARY ELEVATIONS

113. CI721 MEMORIAL WALL AND OSSUARY ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS

114. CI722 MEMORIAL WALL AND OSSUARY DETAILS 1

115. CI723 MEMORIAL WALL AND OSSUARY DETAILS 2

116. CI724 MEMORIAL WALL AND OSSUARY DETAILS 3

117. CI725 MEMORIAL WALL AND OSSUARY DETAILS 4

118. CI726 MEMORIAL WALL AND OSSUARY DETAILS 5

119. CI727 SEAT WALL DETAILS

120. CI801 EXISTING SITE SIGNAGE REPLACEMENT PLAN 1

121. CI802 EXISTING SITE SIGNAGE REPLACEMENT PLAN 2

122. CI803 EXISTING SITE SIGNAGE REPLACEMENT PLAN 3

123. CI804 EXISTING SITE SIGNAGE REPLACEMENT PLAN 4

124. CI810 SITE SIGNAGE REPLACEMENT DETAILS

125. CI811 SITE SIGNAGE REPLACEMENT DETAILS

126. CI812 EXISTING SITE SIGNAGE REPLACEMENT SCHEDULE

127. CI820 NEW SITE SIGNAGE PLAN 1

128. CI821 NEW SITE SIGNAGE PLAN 2

129. CI822 NEW SITE SIGNAGE PLAN 3

130. CI823 NEW SITE SIGNAGE PLAN 4

131. CI830 NEW SITE SIGNAGE DETAILS 1

132. CI831 NEW SITE SIGNAGE DETAILS 2

133. CI832 NEW SITE SIGNAGE DETAILS 3

134. CI833 NEW SITE SIGNAGE SCHEDULE

LANDSCAPE

135. L-100 OVERALL LANDSCAPE PLAN

136. L-101 LANDSCAPE PLAN

137. L-102 LANDSCAPE PLAN

138. L-103 LANDSCAPE PLAN

139. L-104 LANDSCAPE PLAN

140. L-105 LANDSCAPE PLAN

141. L-501 PLANTING SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

142. L-502 SITE AMENITY DETAILS

143. L-503 ENTRY DETAILS

IRRIGATION

144. LI100 IRRIGATION NOTES AND LEGEND

145. LI101 IRRIGATION PLAN

146. LI102 IRRIGATION PLAN

147. LI103 IRRIGATION PLAN

148. LI104 IRRIGATION PLAN

149. LI105 IRRIGATION PLAN

150. LI106 IRRIGATION PLAN

151. LI107 IRRIGATION PLAN

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152. LI108 IRRIGATION PLAN

153. LI109 IRRIGATION PLAN

154. LI201 DEMOLITION PLAN

155. LI202 OVERALL IRRIGATION PLAN

156. LI501 IRRIGATION DETAILS

157. LI502 IRRIGATION DETAILS

158. LI503 IRRIGATION DETAILS

159. LI504 IRRIGATION PUMP DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

160. AA-AA000 BUILDING INFORMATION AND LEGENDS

161. CH-AA101 CHAPEL DEMOLITION AND REHABILITATION FLOOR PLAN

162. CH-AA102 DOOR SCHEDULE, TYPES AND DETAILS

163. HM-AA103 HEMICYCLE REHABILITATION FLOOR PLAN

164. HM-AA104 HEMICYCLE REHABILITATION CEILING PLAN & PANEL TYPES

165. HM-AA105 CHAPEL AND CARILLON TOWER EXTERIOR REPAIRS

166. AD-AA106 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING EXTERIOR REPAIRS

167. MB-AA107 MAINTENANCE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING REPAIRS

168. CS-AA108 COMMITTAL SHELTER A, B, C, & D REPAIRS

169. CH-AA109 DOOR HARDWARE REPLACEMENT

PLUMBING

170. PL001 PLUMBING GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

171. HM-PL101 HEMICYCLE ENLARGED 1ST FLOOR PLUMBING PLAN

MECHANICAL

172. MH001 MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

173. HM-MD101 HEMICYCLE ENLARGED 1ST FLOOR MECHANICAL HVAC DEMO PLAN

174. HM-MD102 HEMICYCLE CHAPEL 2ND FLOOR MECHANICAL HVAC DEMO PLAN

175. HM-MD103 HEMICYCLE CHAPEL ROOF MECHANICAL HVAC DEMO PLAN

176. HM-MH100 HEMICYCLE OVERALL MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN

177. HM-MH101 HEMICYCLE ENLARGED 1ST FLOOR MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN

178. HM-MH102 HEMICYCLE CHAPEL 2ND FLOOR MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN

179. HM-MH103 HEMICYCLE CHAPEL ROOF MECHANICAL HVAC PLAN

180. HM-MH501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

181. HM-MH601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES AND CONTROLS

ELECTRICAL/TELECOMMUNICATION

182. EG001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES

183. EG002 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

184. ES101 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

185. HM-ED101 HEMICYCLE ENLARGED 1ST FLOOR ELECTRICAL POWER DEMO PLAN

186. HM-ED102 HEMICYCLE CHAPEL 2ND FLOOR ELECTRICAL POWER DEMO PLAN

187. HM-ED103 HEMICYCLE CHAPEL ROOF ELECTRICAL POWER DEMO PLAN

188. HM-EL101 HEMICYCLE ENLARGED 1ST FLOOR ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN

189. HM-EL102 HEMICYCLE CHAPEL 2ND FLOOR ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN

190. HM-EP101 HEMICYCLE ENLARGED 1ST FLOOR ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN

191. HM-EP102 HEMICYCLE CHAPEL 2ND FLOOR ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN

192. HM-EP103 HEMICYCLE CHAPEL ROOF ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN

193. AD-EP101 ADMINISTRATION POWER PLAN

194. MT-EL101 MAINTENANCE BUILDING LIGHTING PLAN

195. MT-EP101 MAINTENANCE BUILDING POWER PLAN

196. CS-EP101 COMMITTAL SHELTER ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN

197. CS-EP102 IRRIGATION CONTROLLER

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198. CS-EP501 DETAILS

199. PM-EP101 IRRIGATION WELL ELECTRICAL PLAN

200. PM-EP501 IRRIGATION WELL ELECTRICAL DETAILS

201. EP501 ACCESS CONTROL POWER DETAILS 1

202. EP502 ACCESS CONTROL POWER DETAILS 2

203. EL601 LIGHTING SCHEDULE

204. EP601 ONE LINE DIAGRAM

205. EP602 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULE - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT

206. EP603 PANEL SCHEDULES - HEMICYCLE CHAPEL

207. EP604 PANEL SCHEDULES - HEMICYCLE

208. EP605 PANEL SCHEDULES - ADMINISTRATION

209. EP606 PANEL SCHEDULES - ADMIN & PIC

210. EP607 PANEL SCHEDULES - MAINTENANCE BLDG

211. EP608 PANEL SCHEDULES - MAINTENANCE STORAGE & COMMITTAL SHELTER

212. EP609 PANEL SCHEDULES - IRRIGATION WELL

STRUCTURAL

213. SS001 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

214. SS101 COLUMBARIUM STRUCTURE

215. SS102 MEMORIAL WALL AND OSSUARY STRUCTURE

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for Houston National Cemetery

Phase 5 Development Project as required by drawings and specifications.

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

C. Offices of GORDON, 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

Resident Engineer/Contracting Officer’s Representative (RE/COR).

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 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 not be less than three working days unless otherwise designated by the RE/COR.

E. All employees of general Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program.

F. Prior to commencing work, General Contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified

“competent person” (CP) as defined in 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the General Contractor or subcontractors are present.

G. Training:

1. All employees of General Contractor or subcontractors having supervisory responsibilities shall have the 30-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP.

2. All other employees of General Contractor or subcontractors shall have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training. Relevant competency training shall be as determined acceptable by the VA CP.

3. Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. CLIN 001, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work of the Contract includes general conditions, general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, mechanical and electrical work, utility systems, water storage facilities, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain of other items and all other work necessary to construct the project.

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B. CLIN 002, BID ALTERNATE NO.1: Work includes general construction, demolition and remediation of the abandoned farm buildings.

C. CLIN 003, BID ALTERNATE NO.2: Work includes general construction to perform seal coating of roadways as noted in the construction plans.

D. CLIN 004, BID ALTERNATE NO.3: Work includes general work required to collect GIS data for existing burial plots.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, 3 full-sized, 54 half-sized drawing sets and 3 sets of specifications will be furnished as well as an electronic set of plans and specifications. These drawings and specifications will consist of those returned by prospective bidders.

B. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at Contractor's expense.

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. Assure that all subcontractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations. Dismissal of violators may be directed by the RE/COR.

B. Security Procedures:

1. Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without an appropriate badge. 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, give 3 days' notice to the

RE/COR 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 RE/COR.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. Return to the site only with the written approval of the RE/COR.

C. Guards:

1. Secure the project site, work in progress, materials, tools, equipment and any other materials within the project site that are not under operational control of the Cemetery staff. The use of guards is a Contractor responsibility, if deemed necessary because of ongoing theft and/or vandalism within the project work area. Coordinate the use of guards with the RE/COR following input from the Cemetery Operations through the RE/COR. Any guards provided shall be able to communicate with the local police.

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D. Key Control:

1. 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 emergency action(s).

2. Turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation.

Coordinate the lock cylinder and key system work and shall provide the devices required to comply with the facility security system. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, submit an electronic security memorandum, from the Contractor and each subcontractor describing the actions to be performed to achieve the goals of maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

2. Perform safekeeping procedures for all drawings, project manual and other project information. This information from these 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 RE/COR upon request.

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

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.

6. Notify RE/COR immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

7. All electronic information shall be stored in a 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.

F. 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.

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form a part of this specification to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by the basic designation only. Comply with

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applicable provisions and recommendations of the following, except as otherwise shown or specified.

1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

E84-2013 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2013 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2012 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2014 Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other

Hot Work

70-2011 National Electrical Code

241-2013 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 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 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 10 feet.

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class C, 3/4-hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

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2. Install temporary construction partitions as shown on drawings to maintain integrity of existing exit passageways, fire-rated enclosures of hazardous areas, horizontal exits, smoke barriers, and opening enclosures.

F. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29

CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

G. 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.

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

Report findings and corrective actions weekly to RE/COR.

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

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

1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

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

STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with RE/COR. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the

RE/COR. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the

Contractor and copies provided to the RE/COR.

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

M. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA

51B. Coordinate with RE/COR. Obtain permits from RE/COR at least 48 hours in advance.

Designate the Contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

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

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

O. 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.

P. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241 and Construction Waste Management

Plan required under Section 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT. Remove from buildings daily.

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

1926.

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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. With the written consent of the RE/COR, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

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 Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads. Paragraphs 1.6.A thru 1.6.C are from

(FAR 52.236-10)

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.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the RE/COR.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of the Cemetery regarding their conduct and dress code.

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 Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access, for the Cemetery personnel, to areas that are required to remain in operation during the construction of the project.

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. All such actions shall be coordinated with the Utility Company involved and the

RE/COR.

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4. Work may be subject to curtailment during funeral services. The Contractor will be required to coordinate all work activities with the RE/COR office to avoid impact to visitors.

G. Phasing: To insure such executions, 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, 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.

H. Building(s) will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1 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 affected areas to be used in the Cemetery’s operations will not be hindered. Permit access to

Department of Veterans Affairs personnel through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs 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, seven feet minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 15 inches. Bottom of fences shall extend to one inch above grade. Remove the fence when directed by RE/COR.

J. When a building or site is turned over to Contractor, it is accepted in entirety and responsibility therefore includes, but is not limited to the following:

1. Maintain a minimum temperature of 40 degrees F at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, 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. Meet with the RE and appropriate Cemetery operations staff to walk the proposed work areas and discuss any known or potential underground systems that are indicated or not shown on the construction drawings, prior to starting the work.

1. Provide an underground utility locating service to locate any existing underground lines //or other underground facilities within his work area that are to remain in service. Any new information, not clearly indicated on the bid documents shall be passed on to the Contractor's underground locating service staff. Any new information discovered by the underground

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locating service staff shall be turned over to the RE/COR for dissemination to the Cemetery

Staff.

L. 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 the RE/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 the 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, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. Submit a request to interrupt any such services to RE/COR, and Cemetery Director, in writing, 72 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 may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours at no additional cost to the Government.

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, which may require the work to be performed off hours which shall be done at no additional cost to the

Government.

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.

M. 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. Lines shall be capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in

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unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

N. 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.

O. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by RE/COR.

P. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. Cooperation and coordination 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, is required. Construction noise during the interment services shall not disturb the service. Coordination of work may require that equipment that is heard from the service location be shut-off, or moved out of the area prior to the service, as acceptable to the Cemetery Director through the RE/COR. Trucks and workmen shall not pass through the service area during this period:

1. Discontinue work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, and clean up all areas of operation adjacent to functioning areas of the Cemetery, including existing burial sections and any other areas identified by the RE/COR before these dates.

2. Clean-up activities 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, make a thorough survey with the RE/COR of areas of buildings in which alterations are to occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access.

Create and furnish a written report to the RE/COR. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

1. Existing condition and types of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces not required to be altered throughout affected areas of building.

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

3. Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

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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 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.

3. Protect the interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor 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:

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1. Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area as well as any adjoining areas that remained in service and were contaminated by dust from the work area.

This included walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.

2. 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.

3. 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 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 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 National 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 be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the

Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic

Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform

Hazardous Waste Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the RE/COR who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Cemetery

Director.

a. Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing

Office:

40 CFR 261 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

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40 CFR 262 Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 263 Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761 PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172 Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous Material

Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173 Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173 Subpart A General

49 CFR 173 Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for Transportation

49 CFR 173 Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and Preparation

TSCA Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7

1.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND

IMPROVEMENTS

A. Preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work sites, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. Remove trees only when specifically authorized to do so, 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, then trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the RE/COR.

B. 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. 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. Paragraphs 1.10.A and 1.10.B are from (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 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 NCA Central/Cemetery) office. The apparent low bidder, Contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to

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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:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

5. 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, or electric work without approval of the RE/COR.

Existing work to be altered or extended and 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, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.)

disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At the Contractor's own expense, immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by the Contractor's workmen to any operational existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc.

The above is applicable for all owner operated systems with underground elements or those of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) 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).

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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.

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

C. 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.