892PC2037.23 MNC BD Specfications-Vol. 1- 22 Feb 2021.pdf

Miramar National Cemetery Phase 2 Expansion

Phase 2 Expansion-Volume 1-Specifications 22 February 2021

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

National Cemetery Administration VA Project No: 892PC2037 Task Order No: 36C10F-19-N-0021

Miramar National Cemetery – Phase 2 Development Project No. 892PC2037.23 22 February 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NCA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

VOLUME 1

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-10 00 01 13 Signature Page

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 01 General Requirements 03-20 01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules 05-12 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-14 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 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

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 06-14 03 48 21 Precast Concrete Burial Crypts (Double Depth Lawn

Crypt) 06-14

03 48 24 Precast Concrete Columbarium Units 06-14

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 06-14 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 06-14 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 06-14 04 42 00 Stone Masonry 04 43 00 Natural Stone Veneer 10-18 04 70 00 Manufactured Masonry 04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 06-14 04 73 00 Columbarium Niche Covers 06-14

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DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Decking 05 31 00 Steel Decking 06-14 05 36 00 Composite Metal Decking 06-14 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 06-14 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 06-14 05 51 00 Metal Stairs 06-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 12-15 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 06-14 06 40 13 Interior Wood Ceiling

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 12-15 07 22 00 Roof Deck Insulation 07 41 13 Metal Roofing 07 54 19 Polyvinyl-Chloride Roofing 06-14 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 06-14 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 06-14 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 06-14 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 06-14

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 06-14 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 06-14 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 06-14 08 62 23 Tubular Daylighting Devices 08 71 00 Door Hardware 08 80 00 Glazing 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 06-14 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 06-14 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-14 09 30 13 Tiling 06-14 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 06-14 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 06-14 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 06-14 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 06-14 09 68 00 Carpeting 06-14 09 91 00 Painting 06-14

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 Markerboards 06-14 10 11 23 Tackboards 06-14

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10 14 00 Exterior Signage 06-14 10 14 05 Interior Signage 06-14 10 28 00 Toilet and Bath Accessories 06-14 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 06-14 10 44 16 Fire Extinguisher 10 51 13 Metal Lockers 06-14

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

11 83 00 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Reference

System 01-18

11 83 02 GNSS & GIS Mapping and Geodata 01-18

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 06-14 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 06-14 12 48 13 Entrance Floor Mat and Frames 06-14

Volume 2

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 11-16 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 11-16 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 11-16 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 12-15 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-16 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary Vents and Piping 11-16 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 11-16 22 15 00 General Service Compressed-Air Systems 11-16 22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 11-16 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 11-16

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 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 and Boiler Plant Insulation 11-16 23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 12-15 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 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

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DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 07-17 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 07-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 07-17 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 07-17 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 07-17 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 12-15 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 07-17 26 24 13 Distribution Switchboards 07-17 26 24 16 Panelboards 07-17 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 07-17 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 07-17 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 07-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 07-17 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 07-17

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 11-16 27 05 33 Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems 11-16 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communication Systems 12-15 27 10 00 Control, Communication and Signal Wiring 11-16

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 08 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 12-15 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 03-18

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving 11-16 31 23 19 Dewatering 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 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 11-16 32 33 00 Site Furnishings 01-17 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 01-17 32 90 00 Planting 11-16 32 97 00 Native-Naturalized Landscaping 32 97 13 Native-Naturalized Landscape Area Maintenance

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 12-15 33 10 00 Water Utilities 11-16 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewerage Utilities 11-16 33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 11-16 33 41 13 Foundation Drainage 01-17

SIGNATURE PAGE

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SECTION 00 01 13

Lead Consultant/ Landscape Architect:

JG&A

Sections covered by this seal include: 00 01 10, 00 01 15, 01 00 00, 01 32 16.13, 01 33 23, 01 35 26, 01 42 19,01 45 00, 01 57 19, 01 74 19, 01 81 13,01 91 00, 03 48 24, 04 42 00, 04 70 00, 04 73 00, 10 14 00, 11 83 00, 11 83 02, 32 33 00, 33 08 00, Cemetery Planning/Landscape Architecture:

VDLA Landscape Architects

Sections covered by this seal include:

03 48 21, 32 84 00, 32 90 00, 32 97 00, 32 97 13, Irrigation Design VDLA Landscape Architects

Sections covered by this seal include:

32 84 00

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Architecture:

Davy Architecture

Sections covered by this seal include:

04 05 13, 04 05 16, 04 20 00, 04 43 00, 04 72 00, 05 12 00, 05 31 00, 05 36 00, 05 40 00, 05 51 00, 06 10 00, 06 20 00, 06 40 13, 07 21 13, 07 22 00, 07 41 13, 07 54 19, 07 60 00, 07 71 00, 07 72 00, 07 92 00, 08 11 13, 08 31 13, 08 41 13, 08 62 23, 08 71 00, 08 80 00, 08 90 00, 09 06 00, 09 24 00, 09 29 00, 09 30 13, 09 51 00, 09 65 13, 09 65 16, 09 68 00, 09 91 00, 10 11 13, 10 11 23, 10 14 05, 10 28 00, 10 44 13, 10 44 16, 10 51 13, 12 24 00, 12 32 00, 12 48 13

Civil Engineering

KSA

01 45 29, 02 41 00, 03 30 53, 31 20 00, 31 23 19, 32 05 23, 32 12 16, 32 17 23, 32 31 13, 33 10 00, 33 30 00, 33 40 00, 33 41 13

Electrical Engineering

Sections covered by this seal include:

26 05 11, 26 05 19, 26 05 26, 26 05 33, 26 05 41, 26 05 73, 26 08 00, 26 22 00, 26 24 13, 26 24 16, 26 27 26, 26 29 11, 26 29 21, 26 51 00, 26 56 00, 27 05 11, 27 05 26, 27 05 33, 27 08 00, 27 10 00, 28 05 00, 28 31 00

02-22-21

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Mechanical Engineer

Sections covered by this seal include:

23 05 11, 23 05 41, 23 05 93, 23 07 11, 23 08 00, 23 23 00, 23 31 00, 23 34 00, 23 37 00, 23 40 00, 23 81 00

Plumbing Engineer

Sections covered by this seal include:

22 05 11, 22 05 19, 22 05 23, 22 08 00, 22 11 00, 22 13 00, 22 14 00, 22 15 00, 22 33 00, 22 40 00

Structural Engineer Stenstrom-Schneider

Sections covered by this seal include:

04 05 13, 04 05 16, 04 20 00, 05 12 00, 05 31 00, 05 50 00, 05 51 00, 06 10 00

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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.

VOLUME 1

SHEET DWG. SHEET TITLE

1 G-101 COVER SHEET - VOLUME 1

2 G-110 OVERALL SITE PLAN AND PHASING PLAN

3 CD-001 (PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS) TITLE SHEET

4 CD-002 (PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS) GENERAL NOTES

5 CD-003 (PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS) GENERAL NOTES

6 CD-004 (PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS) EXISTING & DEMO PLAN

7 CD-005 (PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS) IMPROVEMENT PLAN

8 CD-006 (PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS) CURB RAMP

9 CD-007 (PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS) CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

10 CD-008 (PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS) CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

11 CD-009 (PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS) EROSION CONTROL PLAN

12 CD-010 (PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS) SIGNING AND STRIPING PLAN

13 CD-011 (PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS) TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION PLAN

14 T01 (PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS) TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN

15 B-100 EXISTING CONDITIONS

16 B-101 GEOTECHNICAL BORING LOCATION MAP AND LOGS

17 B-102 GEOTECHNICAL BORING LOCATION MAP AND LOGS

18 CE-101 EROSION CONTROL INDEX MAP

19 CE-401 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

20 CE-402 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

21 CE-403 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

22 CE-404 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

23 CE-405 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

24 CE-406 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

25 CE-501 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

26 CD-101 DEMOLITION PLAN INDEX MAP

27 CD-401 DEMOLITION PLAN

28 CD-402 DEMOLITION PLAN

29 CD-403 DEMOLITION PLAN

30 CD-404 DEMOLITION PLAN

31 CD-405 DEMOLITION PLAN

32 CD-406 DEMOLITION PLAN

33 CG-101 GRADING INDEX MAP

34 CG-401 GRADING PLAN

35 CG-402 GRADING PLAN

36 CG-403 GRADING PLAN

37 CG-404 GRADING PLAN

38 CG-405 MEMORIAL WALK GRADING PLAN

39 CG-406 MAINTENANCE AREA GRADING PLAN

40 CG-407 HONOR GUARD BUILDING GRADING PLAN

41 CG-408 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING GRADING PLAN

42 CG-409 MEMORIAL WALK GRADING PLAN

43 CG-410 COLUMBARIUM GRADING PLAN

44 CS-401 HORIZONTAL CONTROL PLAN

45 CS-402 HORIZONTAL CONTROL PLAN

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SHEET DWG. SHEET TITLE

46 CS-403 HORIZONTAL CONTROL PLAN

47 CS-404 HORIZONTAL CONTROL PLAN

48 CP-101 MASON CARTER LN PLAN AND PROFILE STA 112+00 TO STA 122+50

49 CP-102 MASON CARTER LN PLAN AND PROFILE STA 122+50 TO STA 133+00

50 CP-301 TYPICAL ROAD SECTIONS

51 CS-101 CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE PLAN AND PROFILE

52 CS-102 CONSTRUCTION STAGING AREA

53 CU-101 WET UTILITY PLAN INDEX MAP

54 CU-201 STORM DRAIN PROFILES 1

55 CU-202 STORM DRAIN PROFILES 2

56 CU-203 STORM DRAIN PROFILES 3

57 CU-401 WET UTILITY PLAN 1

58 CU-402 WET UTILITY PLAN 2

59 CU-403 WET UTILITY PLAN 3

60 CU-404 WET UTILITY PLAN 4

61 CU-405 SUB-DRAIN CRYPT

62 CU-406 SUB-DRAIN CRYPT

63 CU-407 SUB-DRAIN CRYPT

64 CU-408 SUB-DRAIN COLUMBARIUM

65 CU-501 DRAINAGE DETAILS

66 CU-502 DRAINAGE DETAILS

67 CU-503 DRAINAGE DETAILS

68 CU-504 TRENCH AND IMPROVEMENT DETAILS

69 CU-505 UTILITY DETAILS

70 CU-506 UTILITY DETAILS

71 LC101 COLUMBARIUM SITE PLAN

72 LC102 MEMORIAL WALK SITE PLAN

73 LC103 CARILLON TOWER SITE PLAN

74 LC104 COLUMBARIUM LAYOUT PLAN

75 LC201 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS

76 LC202 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS

77 LC203 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS

78 LC204 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS

79 LC20 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS

80 LC206 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS

81 LC207 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS

82 LC208 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS

83 LC209 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS

84 LC210 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS

85 LC211 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS

86 LC212 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS

87 LC213 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS

88 LC214 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS

89 LC215 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS

90 LC216 COLUMBARIUM LETTERING PLAN

91 LC500 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

92 LC501 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

93 LC502 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

94 LC503 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

95 LC504 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

96 LC505 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

97 LC506 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

98 LC507 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

99 LC508 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

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100 LC509 SITE DETAILS

101 LC510 SITE DETAILS 2

102 LS111 SIGNAGE PLAN

103 LS112 SIGNAGE PLAN

104 LS113 SIGNAGE PLAN

105 LS114 SIGNAGE PLAN

106 LS115 SIGNAGE PLAN

107 LS116 SIGNAGE PLAN

108 LS501 SITE SIGNAGE DETAILS

109 LS502 SITE SIGNAGE DETAILS

110 LS503 SITE SIGNAGE DETAILS

111 L-000 CONSTRUCTION ACCESS EXHIBITS

112 L-001 GRAVESITE No. PLAN-PPC SECTIONS 22 & 23 113 L-002 GRAVESITE No. PLAN-PPC SECTIONS 24 & 36 114 L-003 GRAVESITE No. PLAN-PPC SECTIONS 26,27,29,30,31,32, & 34

115 L-101 SITE CONSTRUCTION PLAN

116 L-102 SITE CONSTRUCTION PLAN

117 L-103 SITE CONSTRUCTION PLAN

118 L-104 SITE CONSTRUCTION PLAN

119 L-105 SITE CONSTRUCTION PLAN

120 L-106 SITE CONSTRUCTION PLAN

121 L-107 SITE ENLARGEMENT PLAN - ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

122 L-501 SITE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

123 L-502 SITE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

124 L-503 SITE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

125 L-504 SITE CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

VOLUME 2

126 G-102 COVER SHEET - VOLUME 2

127 I-111 SITE IRRIGATION PLAN

128 I-112 SITE IRRIGATION PLAN

129 I-113 SITE IRRIGATION PLAN

130 I-114 SITE IRRIGATION PLAN

131 I-115 SITE IRRIGATION PLAN

132 I-116 SITE IRRIGATION PLAN

133 I-501 IRRIGATION DETAILS

134 I-502 IRRIGATION DETAILS

135 I-503 IRRIGATION DETAILS

136 I-504 IRRIGATION DETAILS

137 I-505 IRRIGATION DETAILS

138 I-600 IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT LEGEND AND NOTES

139 L-111 SITE PLANTING PLAN

140 L-112 SITE PLANTING PLAN

141 L-113 SITE PLANTING PLAN

142 L-114 SITE PLANTING PLAN

143 L-115 SITE PLANTING PLAN

144 L-116 SITE PLANTING PLAN

145 L-117 PLANTING ENLARGEMENT PLAN - ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

146 LP501 PLANTING DETAILS

147 LP502 PLANTING DETAILS

148 L-600 PLANT MATERIAL SCHEDULE

149 L-601 PLANT MATERIAL SCHEDULE

150 A-002 SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, CODE ANALYSIS

151 AA-001 ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX LIFE SAFETY PLAN

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152 AA-002 ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX CONSTRUCTION PHASING PLAN

153 AA-102 ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX SITE PLAN

154 AA-103 ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

155 AA-104 ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX FLOOR PLAN

156 AA-105 ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX DEMOLITION REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

157 AA-106 ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

158 AA-108 ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX ROOF PLAN

159 AA-109 ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX FURNITURE AND SIGNAGE PLAN

160 AA-201 ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

161 AA-202 ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

162 AA-203 ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

163 AA-204 ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

164 AA-205 ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX PERSPECTIVES VIEWS

165 AA-301 ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX SECTIONS

166 AA-302 ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX WALL SECTIONS

167 AA-303 ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX WALL SECTIONS

168 AA-501 DETAILS

169 AA-502 DETAILS

170 AA-503 DETAILS

171 AA-504 DETAILS

172 AA-505 DETAILS

173 AA-506 DETAILS

174 AA-507 WALL TYPES

175 AA-508 DETAILS

176 AA-509 DETAILS

177 AA-601 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING DOOR, WINDOW AND FINISH SCHEDULES

178 AB-001 HONOR GUARD BUILDING LIFE SAFETY PLAN

179 AB-102 HONOR GUARD BUILDING SITE PLAN

180 AB-103 HONOR GUARD BUILDING FLOOR PLAN AND REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

181 AB-104 HONOR GUARD BUILDING ROOF PLAN

182 AB-105 HONOR GUARD BUILDING FURNITURE AND ACCESSORY PLAN

183 AB-201 HONOR GUARD BUILDING EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

184 AB-202 HONOR GUARD BUILDING INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

185 AB-203 HONOR GUARD BUILDING INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

186 AB-301 HONOR GUARD BUILDING SECTIONS AND PERSPECTIVE VIEWS

187 AB-302 HONOR GUARD BUILDING WALL SECTIONS

188 AB-601 HONOR GUARD BUILDING DOOR, WINDOW AND FINISH SCHEDULES

189 AC-001 MAINTENANCE COMPLEX VEHICLE BUILDING LIFE SAFETY PLAN

190 AC-101 MAINTENANCE COMPLEX VEHICLE BUILDING FLOOR PLAN

191 AC-102 MAINTENANCE COMPLEX VEHICLE BUILDING REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

192 AC-103 MAINT. COMPLEX STAFF BLDG ENLARGED FLR/ROOF PLAN & ELEV.

193 AC-301 MAINT. COMPLEX VEH. BLDG SECTION/ELEV. AND PERSPECTIVE VIEW

194 AC-302 MAINTENANCE COMPLEX VEHICLE BUILDING WALL SECTION

195 AC-601 MAINT. COMPLEX VEHICLE BLDG DOOR, WINDOW AND FINISH SCHED.

196 AD-101 COVERED VEH. PARKING STRUCTURE SITE/FLOOR PLAN, ROOF PLAN

197 AD-201 COVERED VEHICLE PARKING STRUCTURE SECTION

198 A-M-001 MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES AND LEGENDS

199 AA-MD-101 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

200 AA-M-101 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING MECHANICAL FLOOR PLAN

201 AA-M-101A3 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING MECHANICAL FLOOR PLAN ALTERNATE 3

202 AB-M-101 HONOR GUARD BUILDING MECHANICAL FLOOR PLAN

203 AC-M-101 WAREHOUSE BUILDING MECHANICAL FLOOR PLAN

204 A-MD-103A2 MAINT. COMPLEX MECHANICAL DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN ADD ALT. 2

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205 A-M-103A2 MAINTENANCE COMPLEX MECHANICAL FLOOR PLAN ALTERNATE 2

206 A-M-201 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES AND DETAILS

207 AA-P-101A3 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PLUMBING FLOOR PLAN ALTERNATE 3

208 AA-P-101 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING PLUMBING FLOOR PLAN

209 AB-P-101 HONOR GUARD BUILDING PLUMBING FLOOR PLAN

210 AC-P-101 WAREHOUSE BUILDING PLUMBING FLOOR PLAN

211 A-P-103A2 MAINTENANCE COMPLEX PLUMBING SITE PLAN ALTERNATE 2

212 A-P-301 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

213 A-P-401 PLUMBING DETAILS

214 A-P-501 PLUMBING RISERS

215 E-101 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES AND SYMBOL LEGEND

216 E-102 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES AND SYMBOL LEGEND

217 AA-E-201 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING LIGHTING FLOOR PLAN

218 AA-E-301 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING POWER FLOOR PLAN

219 AA-E-301A3 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING POWER FLOOR PLAN-ALTERNATE 3

220 AA-E-401 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING SIGNAL FLOOR PLAN

221 AB-E-201 HONOR GUARD BUILDING LIGHTING FLOOR PLAN

222 AB-E-301 HONOR GUARD BUILDING POWER FLOOR PLAN

223 AB-E-401 HONOR GUARD BUILDING SIGNAL FLOOR PLAN

224 AC-E-201 WAREHOUSE BUILDING LIGHTING FLOOR PLAN

225 AC-E-301 WAREHOUSE BUILDING POWER FLOOR PLAN

226 AC-E-401 WAREHOUSE BUILDING SIGNAL FLOOR PLAN

227 AD-E-301A2 MAINTENANCE BUILDING POWER FLOOR PLAN-ALTERNATE 2

228 AD-E-401 MAINTENANCE BUILDING SIGNAL FLOOR PLAN

229 S-100 GENERAL NOTES AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

230 S-101 TYPICAL DETAILS

231 S-200 ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX FOUNDATION PLAN

232 S-201 ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX LOWER ROOF PLAN

233 S-202 ADMINISTRATION COMPLEX DETAILS

234 S-300 HONOR GUARD FOUNDATION & ROOF FRAMING PLAN

235 S-301 HONOR GUARD DETAILS

236 S-302 HONOR GUARD-FOUNDATION & ROOF FRAMING PLAN-ALT. FOR PRICING

237 S-400 MAINT. COMPLEX VEHICLE BUILDING MEZZANINE FOUNDATION PLAN

238 S-401 MAINT. COMPLEX VERTICAL BLDG MEZZANINE FLOOR FRAMING PLAN

239 S-402 MEZZANINE DETAILS

240 S-500 COLUMBARIUM FOUNDATION PLAN & DETAILS

241 S-501 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS

242 S-600 COVERED VEHICLE PARKING STRUCTURE FOUNDATION & FRAMING PLAN

243 S-601 COVERED VEHICLE PARKING STRUCTURE DETAILS

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.15 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 RESIDENT ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE

1.18 TEMPORARY CEMETERY OFFICE TRAILER

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

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1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.27 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.28 SAFETY SIGN

1.29 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.30 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

1.31 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.32 VA TRIRIGA CPMS

General Requirements 01 00 00 -1

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for building construction, retaining walls, columbarium niches, crypts and in-ground cremains plots 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 John Gallup & Associates LLC (JG&A), as A-E, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officer (CO) 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 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.

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

01 00 00 -2 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 and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

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 10-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.

H. Working Hours: Working Hours: Contractor shall be permitted to work between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30pm unless approved by RE/COR and

Cemetery Director. Coordinate with Cemetery staff on the schedule of services each week and any required adjustments to working hours.

1.3 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. CLIN 001 BASE BID: Total performance period is 730 days from Notice to

Proceed. By the end of the performance period all work shall be satisfactorily completed and ready for custody, transfer, and

01 00 00 -3 acceptance by NCA. All punch list items shall be satisfactorily addressed, all commissioning completed, and all training accomplished.

B. CLIN 002 BASE BID: Manufacture, deliver, off-load and store no fewer than 7,134 pre-placed double-depth crypts.

C. CLIN 003 – Add Alternate #1 – Placement of Sod in lieu of seeding in areas indicated on the contract drawings.

D. CLIN 004 – Add Alternate #2 – General Construction work and MEP upgrades in the Maintenance Complex Staff Building as indicated on the contract drawings.

E. CLIN 005 – Add Alternate #3 – HVAC system upgrades in the

Administration Building as indicated on the contract drawings.

F. CLIN 006 – Add Alternate #4 – Site Roadways slurry seal as indicated on the contract drawings.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, Electronic set of plans and specifications will be furnished.

B. Hardcopy sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at

Contractor's expense.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without appropriate badge. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

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2. Before starting work the General Contractor shall give one week’s notice to the Contracting Officer so that security can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

4. VA reserves the right to close or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the Contracting Officer.

C. Key Control:

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

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71

00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

Officer.

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

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

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall hold and save the

Government, its officers, and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the

Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the

Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon

01 00 00 -6 completion of the work. With the written consent of the Contracting

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

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

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

Officer. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The

Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings.

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

Execute work in such a manner as to interfere as little as possible with work being done by others. Keep roads clear of construction materials, debris, standing construction equipment and vehicles at all times.

F. Execute work to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Cemetery as a whole, including operations of utility services, irrigation and fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises through the cemetery and building structures, are not permitted in buildings that are occupied, during construction, jointly by cemetery personnel or visitors, and

Contractor's personnel, except as permitted by RE/COR where required by limited working space.

1. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings or areas in use by cemetery personnel in quantities sufficient for not more than two

01 00 00 -7 workdays. Provide unobstructed access to Cemetery areas required to remain in operation.

G. Utilities Services: Where necessary to cut existing pipes, electrical wires, conduits, cables, etc., of utility services, or of fire protection systems or communications systems (except telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by RE/COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the COR or Utility Company involved:

1. 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.

H. Phasing:

The Cemetery must maintain its operations. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks.

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

Cemetery Director, RE/COR and Contractor, as follows:

a. Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Cemetery operations will not be

01 00 00 -8 hindered. Contractor shall permit access to Cemetery personnel and visitors through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. These routes whether access or egress shall be isolated from the construction area by temporary partitions and have walking surfaces, etc to facilitate visitor and staff access. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Cemetery operations will continue during the construction period.

b. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 1.8m (six feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by RE/COR.

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

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

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

Contractor's employee or watchman.

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

01 00 00 -9 conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by RE/COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers, irrigation or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of RE/COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without a detailed work plan, the Cemetery Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 00, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR

ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY for additional requirements.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to

RE/COR, in writing, 7 days in advance of proposed interruption.

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

3. Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of Cemetery.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the RE/COR.

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

6. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

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L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged at the main, branch or panel they originate from. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

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 with approval.

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

N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by RE/COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, USE OF

ROADWAYS.

O. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the RE/COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the interment 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.

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2. Cleaning up shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, materials and debris and leaving the areas in a clean, neat condition.

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the RE/COR and a cemetery representative, of buildings areas of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by all three, to the Contracting Officer. 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.

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 or Cemetery Representative, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by

Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by 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

852.243-70).

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

01 00 00 -12 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 Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of

Contractor to restore damage caused by 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. Protection of 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 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 Cemetery.

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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 Contracting Officer who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Cemetery's Chief.

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

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

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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

1.9 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 Contracting Officer.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the

Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

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

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"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. The apparent low bidder, contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair.

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

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

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

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.10 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 that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the RE/COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall

01 00 00 -16 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 Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.243-70) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.11 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. A copy of the Geotechnical…