861CM30011_BD Specifications_Correct Cemetery FCA Def Mill Springs NC_Rev1.pdf

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Mill Springs National Cemetery

Correct Cemetery Facility Condition Assessment Deficiencies

US Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration VA Project No: 861CM30011 Contract No: 36C78623D0045 Delivery Order No: 36C78623N0944

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

BID Documents January 2025 June 2024

Submitted by:

Mill Springs National Cemetery Project No. 861CM30011

Correct Cemetery FCA Deficiencies BID Document Submission

TABLE OF CONTENTS

00 01 10-1

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NCA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-10

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 02 General Requirements (Minor NCA Projects) 10-23

01 32 17 Network Analysis Schedules (Microsoft Project Gantt

Chart)

10-23

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 10-23

01 42 19 Reference Standards 10-23

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 10-23

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 10-23

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 10-23

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-23

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing 10-23

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 10-23

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 20 Maintenance of Unit Masonry

04 01 40 Maintenance of Stone Assemblies

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-23

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 10-23

04 05 31 Masonry Tuck Pointing 10-23

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 10-23

04 43 00 Natural Stone Veneer

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 10-23

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-23

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 10-23

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-23

07 31 26 Slate Shingles 10-23

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 10-23

07 72 00 Roof Accessories 10-23

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-23

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 10-23

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES – NOT USED

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Exterior Signage 10-23

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

10-23

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS – NOT USED

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION – NOT USED

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING – NOT USED

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 11-16

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment 11-16

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

11-16

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 11-16

23 07 11 HVAC Insulation 11-16

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 11-16

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 11-16

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 11-16

23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 11-16

23 81 00 Unitary HVAC Equipment 11-16

23 82 39 Unit Heaters 11-16

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 04-23

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 04-23

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 04-23

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 04-23

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 04-23

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26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 04-23

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 04-23

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 04-23

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS – NOT USED

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY – NOT

USED

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earth Moving (Short Form) 11-16

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 11-16

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 11-16

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 11-16

32 31 19 Decorative Metal Fences and Gates 11-16

32 33 00 Site Furnishings 01-17

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 01-17

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES – NOT USED

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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

CIVIL

01 GI001 COVER SHEET

02 V-101 EXISITING ROADWAY INFRASTRUCTURE CONDITIONS

03 V-102 EXISITING ROADWAY INFRASTRUCTURE CONDITIONS

DRAINAGE CANAL NORTH

04 CD101 DEMO AND SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL PLAN

05 CD102 DEMO AND SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL PLAN

DRAINAGE CANAL NORTH

06 CS101 CIVIL SITE PLAN - SOUTH

07 CS102 CIVIL SITE PLAN – NORTH WEST

08 CS103 CIVIL SITE PLAN – NORTH EAST

09 CS104 CIVIL SITE PLAN - MAINTENANCE BUILDING &

COMMITTAL SHELTER ONE AREAS

10 CS105 PERIMETER WALL REHABILITATION PLAN - EAST WALL

11 CS106 PERIMETER WALL REHABILITATION PLAN - SOUTH WALL

12 CS107 PERIMETER WALL REHABILITATION PLAN - LOWER

SOUTH WALL

13 C-501 CIVIL SITE DETAILS 1

14 C-502 CIVIL SITE DETAILS 2

IRRIGATION

15 IR100 IRRIGATION NOTES & LEGEND

16 IR101 IRRIGATION PLAN

17 IR501 IRRIGATION DETAILS 1

18 IR502 IRRIGATION DETAILS 2

LANDSCAPE

19 L-101 MONUMENT MAINTENANCE PLAN

20 L-500 MONUMENT MAINTENANCE PLAN NOTES

21 L-501 SITE DETAILS 1

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22 L-502 SITE DETAILS 2

23 L-503 SITE DETAILS 3

24 L-504 SITE DETAILS 4

ARCHITECTURAL

25 A-001 ABBREVIATIONS & SYMBOLS EXISTING FLOOR PLAN

26 AD101 DEMOLITION – MAINTENANCE BUILDING FLOOR PLANS

27 AD102 DEMOLITION - MAINTENANCE BUILDING ELEVATIONS

28 AD201 DEMOLITION - SHELTER BUILDING

29 AE101 NEW WORK - MAINTENANCE BUILDING PLAN

REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

30 AE201 NEW WORK - MAINTENANCE BUILDING ELEVATIONS

AWNING DETAILS

31 AE301 NEW WORK - MAINTENANCE BUILDING ROOF PLANS

32 AE501 ENLARGED PLANS & DETAILS

MECHANICAL

33 M-001 MECHANICAL - GENERAL NOTES & LEGENDS

34 M-101 MECHANICAL - FLOOR PLANS - DEMOLITION & NEW

WORK

35 M-601 MECHANICAL - SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

36 E-001 ELECTRICAL - GENERAL NOTES & LEGENDS

37 E-101 ELECTRICAL - FLOOR PLAN S - DEMOLITION & NEW

WORK

38 E-102 ELECTRICAL - ROOF PLAN - LIGHTNING PROTECTION

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MINOR NCA PROJECTS)

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 FIRE SAFETY

1.5 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.6 ALTERATIONS

1.7 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.8 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.9 RESTORATION

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

1.11 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.15 RE FIELD OFFICE

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.18 INSTRUCTIONS

1.19 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.20 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.21 SAFETY SIGN

1.22 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.23 FINAL ELEVATION PHOTOGRAPHS

1.24 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.25 PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

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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 Mill Springs National Cemetery FCA 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 Atriax PLLC, as 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 Contracting Officers Representative (VA COR) or his 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 VA COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the VA COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with security requirements as established by the VA 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 an 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 30-hour OSHA certified

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Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP.

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: All work shown or specified within the drawings and specifications.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, digital specifications and drawings will be furnished.

B. Paper sets of specifications and drawings may be made by the

Contractor, at Contractor's expense, from digital files furnished by the Issuing Office.

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 project site without an appropriate badge or enter the site without following the procedures approved by the VA 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 VA COR so that appropriate arrangements can be provided for the Cemetery employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the VA COR.

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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 VA COR.

D. Key Control:

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

1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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):

E84-22 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

1.6 FIRE SAFETY :

A. 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 VA COR/Cemetery Director for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractor’s beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the General Contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of NCA equipment, etc.

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Documentation shall be provided to the VA COR that individuals have undergone the Contractor’s safety briefing.

B. 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.

C. 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).

D. Temporary Construction Partitions: (NOT USED)

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 VA

COR/Cemetery Director.

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

VA 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 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, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with VA COTR. 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 VA COR.

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

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

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

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

1.7 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 VA 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 VA 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 VA COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the

Contractor when and as authorized by the VA 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.

(FAR 52.236-10)

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the VA COR with agreement of the Cemetery. Contractor parking will be only in areas and on roadways designated and agreed to by the VA COR in agreement of the Cemetery.

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

a. 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.

G. Phasing: To ensure such executions, the Contractor shall furnish the VA

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 VA COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

H. Building 3001 will be occupied during performance of work.

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

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01 00 02 - 7 privacy fence screen around full perimeter of construction fence.

Remove the fence when directed by VA 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 VA COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the Utility Company involved.

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 VA 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

VA 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 VA COR and the Cemetery Director in writing, 7days in advance of proposed interruption for minor outages. 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

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01 00 02 - 8 least inconvenience to operations of the Cemetery. Interruption time approved by the Cemetery and VA 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 VA COR.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of VA 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 should be removed in their entirety. If it is not possible for lines to be entirely removed, the lines shall be sealed, capped or plugged. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged-in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Cemetery traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times.

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

N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by VA 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

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01 00 02 - 9 with the Cemetery Director, through the VA 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.

1.8 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the VA COR of buildings, 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 by rooms and spaces:

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

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.

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 VA 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 VA

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

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01 00 02 - 10 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 VA COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of 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, 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.

1.9 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 were directed by VA 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.

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2. All new air ducts shall be cleaned prior to final inspection.

1.10 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 as directed by VA 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 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" copies 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 VA COR who will annotate the contract file and transmit the

Manifest to the Cemetery's 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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the VA COR.

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 VA COR

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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.

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

COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

B. Upon completion of contract, deliver work complete and undamaged.

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, landscape stone, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.)

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

C. At the Contractor's own expense, the Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by the Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services fire protection systems communications systems

(including telephone) irrigation system control and power which are indicated on drawings and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

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1.13 PHYSICAL DATA (NOT USED)

1.14 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES (NOT USED)

1.15 LAYOUT OF WORK (NOT USED)

1.16 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

C. The Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings to the VA COR within 15 calendar days after acceptance of the project by the VA COR.

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

1.17 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

COR, such existing which are necessary in the performance of contract work. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

1.18 VA COR'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT USED)

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power will be permitted subject to compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by VA COR. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the following provisions, the VA COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e., transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and

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01 00 02 - 15 again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned.

Vibrations must be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall function to prevent coil freeze-up damage.

5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workers) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections, or when approved by VA COR provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

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

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the VA COR, shall install and maintain all necessary

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Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia.

C. The Contractor shall install meters at the Contractor's expense and furnish the Cemetery a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

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

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

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Cemetery electrical distribution system. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Where not available or not convenient to connect to the Cemetery distribution system, the contractor shall supply power via portable generators at own expense. Generators shall be acoustically screened so as not to disturb committal services and/or visitation to the adjacent columbarium.

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

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

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

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

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

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

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

A. The contractor shall coordinate with the work of installation of telephone equipment by others. This work shall be completed before the building is turned over to the Cemetery for use.

1.23 TESTS

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

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

C. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire complex which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air conditioning supply;

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

D. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably short period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant.

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E. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

A. The Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals (four copies each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the VA COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site.

Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub-assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross-referenced to diagrams and illustrations. Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

C. Instructions: The Contractor shall provide qualified, factory-trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed instructions to assigned Department of Veterans Affairs personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system; shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed.

This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by

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01 00 02 - 19 the VA COR and shall be considered concluded only when the VA COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The Department of Veterans Affairs reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the VA COR, does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

A. The Government shall deliver to the Contractor, the

Government-furnished property shown on drawings.

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

C. Storage space for materials will be provided by the Contractor and the

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

D. Notify VA COR in writing, 60 days in advance, of date on which

Contractor will be prepared to receive materials furnished by

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

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

Government. At such time the Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of materials described, make notations, and immediately furnish the

Government representative with a written statement as to its condition or shortages.

2. The Contractor thereafter is responsible for such material until such time as acceptance of contract work is made by the Government.

E. Equipment furnished by the Government will be delivered in a partially assembled (knock down) condition in accordance with existing standard commercial practices, complete with all fittings, fastenings, and appliances necessary for connections to respective services installed under contract. All fittings and appliances (i.e., couplings, ells, tees, nipples, piping, conduits, cables, and the like) necessary to make the connection between the Government furnished equipment item and the utility stub-up shall be furnished and installed by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

F. Completely assemble and install the Government furnished equipment in place ready for proper operation in accordance with specifications and drawings.

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G. Furnish supervision of installation of equipment at construction site by qualified factory trained technicians regularly employed by the equipment manufacturer.

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

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

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

C. Suitably cap existing service lines, such as water, drain, gas, air, and/or electrical, whenever such lines are disconnected from equipment to be relocated. Remove abandoned lines in finished areas and cap as specified herein before under paragraph "Abandoned Lines".

D. Provide all mechanical and electrical service connections, fittings, fastenings and any other materials necessary for assembly and installation of relocated equipment; and leave such equipment in proper operating condition.

E. All service lines such as noted above for relocated equipment shall be in place at point of relocation ready for use before any existing equipment is disconnected.