Attachment 2 818PC2032-MNC_BD_SPEC_VOL1.pdf

NCA MASTER

SPECIFICATIONS

MASSACHUSETTS NATIONAL

CEMETERY

BOURNE TOWNSHIP

BARNSTABLE COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS

PROJECT NO. 818-PPC-2032

PHASE IV DEVELOPMENT

BID DOCUMENTS

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United States Department of Veterans Affairs

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JAMES P. WILLIAMS CIVIL GORDON

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JOSEPH G. SPORKO LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE THE LA GROUP

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THOMAS L. CHAPMAN STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING MILLER-REMICK

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MARK F. CHEN ARCHITECT LEO A DALY

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JOHN D. LEONARD IRRIGATION AQUA ENGINEERING INC.

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EDWARD L. PESCE CIVIL PESCE ENGINEERING & ASSOCIATES, INC.

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MARK W. SMITH LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT RVI

MASSACHUSETTS NATIONAL CEMETERY PROJECT NO. 818-032

PHASE 4 DEVELOPMENT JANUARY 2020

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NCA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

VOLUME 1

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 10 Table of Contents 03-18 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-10

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 01 General Requirements (Major NCA Projects) 06-14 01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules 06-19 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-14 01 42 19 Reference Standards 06-14 01 45 00 Quality Control 03-19 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 02 41 10.1 Demolition and Site Clearing for Irrigation Tank 06-14

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 08 00 Commissioning Of Pre-Cast Crypts 06-14 03 30 53 Cast-in-Place Concrete 06-14 03 48 21 Precast Concrete Burial Crypts (Double Depth Lawn Crypt) 06-13 03 48 24 Precast Concrete Columbarium Units 06-13

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 06-14 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 06-14 04 05 31 Masonry Tuck Pointing 06-14 04 30 00 Cap Replacements 04 40 10 Cut Stone Assemblies 04 41 00 Dry Stone Wall Systems 04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry (Simulated) 02-15

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04 73 00 Columbarium Niche Covers 06-14

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 06-14 05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 06-14 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 06-14 05 50 00 Metal Fabrication 06-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 12-15 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 06-14

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 12 15 07 12 00 Built-Up Bituminous Waterproofing 06-14 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 12-15 07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 06-14 07 41 13 Standing Seam Metal Roofing 06-14 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 06-14 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 06-14

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 06-14 08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 06-14 08 71 00 Door Hardware 06-14 08 90 00 Louver and Vents 06-14

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 06-14 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-14 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-14 09 30 13 Tiling 06-14 09 51 00 Acoustic Ceiling 06-14 09 91 00 Painting 06-14

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Exterior Signage 06-14 10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 06-14 10 28 00 Toilet and Bath Accessories 06-14 10 51 13 Metal Lockers 06-14 10 73 43 Transportation Stop Shelter

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DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

11 08 00 Commissioning oF GNSS, GPS, and GIS systems 05-16

11 83 00 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Reference System 01-20 11 83 02 GNSS & GIS Mapping and Geodata 01-20

DIVISION 13– SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 34 23 Fabricated Control Booths 06-14

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 11-16 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 11-16 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 11-16 22 08 00 Commissioning Of Plumbing Systems 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-16 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary Sewerage 11-16 22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 11-16 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 11-16

VOLUME 2

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 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 12-15 23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 11-16 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 11-16 23 55 23 Gas-Fired Radiant Heaters 11-16 23 82 39 Unit Heaters 11-16

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 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 12-15 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 07-17 26 24 16 Panelboards 07-17 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 07-17

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26 29 11 Motor Controllers 07-17 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 07-17 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 07-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 07-17 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 07-17

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 00 Common Work Results for Communications 11-16 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 11-16 27 05 33 Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems 11-16 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 11-16

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 12-15 28 10 00 Access Control 11-16 28 20 00 Video Surveillance 11-16 28 31 00 Intrusion Detection 11-16 28 46 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 11-16

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 11-16 31 23 19 Dewatering 11-16

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 11-16 32 08 00 Commissioning Of Irrigation Systems 12-15 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

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 10 Well and Testing 33 10 20 Well Pump 33 10 30 SCADA Programmable Automation Controllers 33 10 40 SCADA Instrumentation and Control 33 10 50 SCADA Adjustable Frequency Drives 33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 11-16

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title

1 GI001 Cover Sheet 2 GI002 General Notes, Symbols, and Abbreviations

Civil 3 BI101 Subsurface Boring Location Plan 4 GI200 Construction Sequencing Plan 5 GC100 Overall Demo & Initial Erosion and Sediment Control Plan 6 GC101 Demo & Initial Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 1 7 GC102 Demo & Initial Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 2 8 GC103 Demo & Initial Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 3 9 GC104 Demo & Initial Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 4

10 GC105 Demo & Initial Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 5 11 GC106 Demo & Initial Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 6 12 GC107 Demo & Initial Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 7 13 GC108 Demo & Initial Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 8 14 GC109 Demo & Initial Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 9 15 GC110 Demo & Initial Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 10 16 GC111 Demo & Initial Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 11

17 GC112

Demo & Initial Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area – Add Alt. 1 - Area 1

18 GC113

Demo & Initial Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area – Add Alt. 1 - Area 2

19 GC114

Demo & Initial Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area – Add Alt. 1 - Area 3

20 GC200 Overall Stage II Erosion and Sediment Control Plan 21 GC201 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 1 22 GC202 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 2 23 GC203 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 3 24 GC204 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 4 25 GC205 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 5 26 GC206 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 6 27 GC207 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 7 28 GC208 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 8 29 GC209 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 9 30 GC210 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 10 31 GC211 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area 11 32 GC212 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area - Add Alt.1 - Area 1 33 GC213 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area - Add Alt.1 - Area 2 34 GC214 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Area - Add Alt.1 - Area 3

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35 GC500 Erosion and Sediment Control Notes and Details 36 GC501 Erosion and Sediment Control Notes and Details 37 CS100 Overall Site Layout and Utility Plan 38 CS101 Site Layout and Utility Plan Area 1 39 CS102 Site Layout and Utility Plan Area 2 40 CS103 Site Layout and Utility Plan Area 3 41 CS104 Site Layout and Utility Plan Area 4 42 CS105 Site Layout and Utility Plan Area 5 43 CS106 Site Layout and Utility Plan Area 6 44 CS107 Site Layout and Utility Plan Area 7 45 CS108 Site Layout and Utility Plan Area 8 46 CS109 Site Layout and Utility Plan Area 9 47 CS110 Site Layout and Utility Plan Area 10 48 CS111 Site Layout and Utility Plan Area 11 49 CS112 Site Layout and Utility Plan Area - Add Alt. 1 - Area 1 50 CS113 Site Layout and Utility Plan Area - Add Alt. 1 - Area 2 51 CS114 Site Layout and Utility Plan Area - Add Alt. 1 - Area 3 52 CS150 Burial Layout and Utility Plan Section 61 53 CS151 Burial Layout and Utility Plan Section 62 54 CS152 Burial Layout and Utility Plan Section 63 55 CS153 Burial Layout and Utility Plan Section 64 56 CS154 Burial Layout and Utility Plan Section 65 57 CG100 Overall Grading and Drainage Plan 58 CG101 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 1 59 CG102 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 2 60 CG103 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 3 61 CG104 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 4 62 CG105 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 5 63 CG106 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 6 64 CG107 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 7 65 CG108 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 8 66 CG109 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 9 67 CG110 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 10 68 CG111 Grading and Drainage Plan Area 11 69 CG112 Grading and Drainage Plan Area - Add Alt. 1 - Area 1 70 CG113 Grading and Drainage Plan Area - Add Alt. 1 - Area 2 71 CG114 Grading and Drainage Plan Area - Add Alt. 1 - Area 3 72 CG115 Handicap Parking Area and Ramp Grading 73 CG150 Burial Section Grading Enlargement Section 61 74 CG151 Burial Section Grading Enlargement Section 62 75 CG152 Burial Section Grading Enlargement Section 63 76 CG153 Burial Section Grading Enlargement Section 64 77 CG154 Burial Section Grading Enlargement Section 65

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78 CT201 New Road Centerline Profiles 79 CT202 New Road Centerline Profiles 80 CT203 New Road Centerline Profiles 81 CT204 New Road Centerline Profiles 82 CT205 New Road Centerline Profiles - Add Alt. 1 83 CT206 New Road Centerline Profiles - Add Alt. 1 84 CT500 Pavement Sections 85 C-010 Overall Pavement Replacement Plan 86 C-011 Pavement Replacement Plan Area 1 87 C-012 Pavement Replacement Plan Area 2 88 C-013 Pavement Replacement Plan Area 3 89 CU260 Storm Profiles 90 CU261 Storm Profiles 91 CU262 Storm Profiles 92 CU263 Storm Profiles 93 CU264 Storm Computations 94 CU265 Storm Computations 95 DT500 Crypt and Burial Details 96 DT501 Crypt and Burial Details 97 DT502 Crypt and Burial Details 98 CG500 Site Details 99 CG501 Site Details 100 CG502 Site Details 101 CG503 Site Details 102 CG504 Site Details 103 CI101 Site Signage Existing Inventory 104 CI102 Existing Site Signage Photos 105 CI103 Existing Site Signage Photos 106 CI201 Site Signage Plan 107 CI500 Proposed Sign Details 108 CI501 Proposed Sign Details

Columbariums 109 CS401 Phase 4 Schematic Columbarium Enlargement 110 CS402 Phase 4 Columbarium Grading Enlargement 111 CS403 Phase 4 Columbarium Drainage Enlargement

112 CS405 Phase 4 Columbarium 'A' Improvement Plan 113 CS406 Phase 4 Columbarium 'A' Restoration Elevations 114 CS407 Phase 4 Columbarium 'B' Improvement Plan 115 CS408 Phase 4 Columbarium 'B' Restoration Elevations - 1 116 CS409 Phase 4 Columbarium 'B' Restoration Elevations – 2 117 CS410 Original Columbarium “A” & “B” Construction details

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118 CI201 Columbarium Elevations 1 119 CI202 Columbarium Elevations 2 120 CI501 Columbarium Details 1 121 CI502 Columbarium Details 2 122 CI503 Columbarium Details 3 123 CI504 Columbarium Details 4 124 CI505 Columbarium Details 5

Landscape 125 L-100 Overall Landscape Plan

126 L-101 Roadway Expansion Landscape Plan 127 L-102 Parking Expansion & Rostrum Landscape Plan 128 L-103 Roadway Expansion Landscape Plan 129 L-104 Burial Section Landscape Plan 130 L-105 Maintenance Facility and Landscape Enlargements 131 L-106 Roadway Expansion Landscape Plan 132 L-107 Add Alt. Roadway Expansion Landscape Plan 133 L-501 Planting Schedule and Details 134 L-502 Site Amenity Details 135 L-503 Rostrum Details 136 l-504 Phase 4 Existing Amenity Replacement Plan 137 L-510 Phase 4 Landscape Wall Restoration Plan 138 L-511 Landscape Wall Restoration Details - 1 139 L-512 Landscape Wall Restoration Details - 2 140 L-513 Landscape Wall Restoration Details - 3 141 L-514 Landscape Wall Restoration Details - 4

Irrigation 142 LI100 Irrigation Notes and Legends

143 LI101 Irrigation Layout 144 LI102 Irrigation Layout 145 LI103 Irrigation Layout 146 LI104 Irrigation Layout 147 LI105 Irrigation Layout 148 LI106 Irrigation Layout 149 LI107 Irrigation Layout 150 LI108 Irrigation Layout 151 LI109 Irrigation Layout 152 LI110 Irrigation Layout 153 LI111 Irrigation Layout 154 LI1A1 Irrigation Layout 155 LI1A2 Irrigation Layout

156. LI1A3 Irrigation Layout 157 LI112 Irrigation Layout 158 LI201 Fire Hydrant Removal/Replacement Plan

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159 LI202 Irrigation Controller Alternative 160 LI501 Irrigation Details 161 LI502 Irrigation Details 162 LI503 Irrigation Details 163 LI504 Irrigation Details 164 LI510 Irrigation Well Detail

Architectural 165 AE001 Symbols, Abbreviations & Mounting Heights

166 AE002 Overall Floor Plans 167 AE003 Life Safety Plans 168 AE100 Demolition Plans 169 AE101 Floor Plans 170 AE102 Floor Plans 171 AE103 Roof Plans 172 AE104 Roof Plans 173 AE111 Ceiling Plans 174 AE112 Ceiling Plans 175 AE121 Finish Plans 176 AE201 Exterior Elevations 177 AE211 Interior Elevations 178 AE301 Building Sections 179 AE311 Wall Sections 180 AE501 Details 181 AE502 Details 182 AE503 Details 183 AE504 Details 184 AE601 Schedules

Electrical 185 E-001 Electrical Abbreviations, & Symbols

186 E-002 Electrical Notes 187 ED101 Electrical Demolition Plans 188 ES101 Electrical Power Site Plan 189 ES102 Electrical Power Site Plan 190 EL101 Electrical Lighting Plans 191 EL102 Electrical Lighting Plans 192 EP101 Electrical Power Plans Maintenance 193 EP102 Electrical Power Plans 194 FA102 Electrical Fire Alarm Plan Vehicle Storage 195 E-501 Electrical Details 196 E-601 Electrical Single Line - Existing Conditions 'For Reference Only' 197 E-701 Electrical Schedules 198 E-702 Electrical Schedules 199 E-703 Electrical Schedules

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Mechanical 200 M-001 Mechanical Abbreviations, Notes, & Symbols

201 MD101 Mechanical Demolition Plans 202 M-101 Mechanical Plans 203 M-102 Mechanical Plans 204 M-701 Mechanical Schedules

Plumbing 205 PC001 Plumbing Symbols, Notes, and Abbreviations

206 PD101 Plumbing Demolition Plans 207 PP101 Plumbing Plans 208 P-700 Plumbing Details and Schedules

Structural 209 S-001 Structural Abbreviations and Notes

210 SS101 Structural Site Plan Rostrum 211 SS102 Structural Site Plan Columbarium 212 SS103 Structural Site Plan Retaining Wall 213 SF101 Structural Foundation Plan Vehicle Storage 214 SF102 Structural Framing Plan Vehicle Storage 215 SF111 Structural FDN & Roof Framing - Material Storage 216 SF121 Structural Foundation Plan Break Shelter & Cortege 217 SF131 Structural Existing Wash Bay & Material Storage 218 S-301 Structural Site Sections and Details 219 S-302 Structural Site Sections and Details 220 S-501 Structural Sections and Details 221 S-510 Structural Sections and Details 222 S-520 Structural Typical Details 223 S-521 Structural Typical Details

Security

224 SE101 Site Security Plan 225 SE102 Security Floor Plans

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAs……………………………………………………………………...6

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.11 RESTORATION

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 RE/COR'S FIELD OFFICE

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.20 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.21 INSTRUCTIONS

1.22 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.23 RELOCATED ITEMS

1.24 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.25 SAFETY SIGN

1.26 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.27 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.28 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.29 PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

1.30 PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY GOALS……………………………………………………………………..29

1.31 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE………………………………………………………...29

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition, and furnish labor, materials, equipment and supervision necessary to perform all required work for the Massachusetts

National Cemetery Phase 4 Development 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 GORDON, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by

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

D. All Testing Laboratory services will be retained and paid for by the Contractor (see Spec. Section 01 45 29 TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES). However, the Department of Veterans Affairs may elect to retain its own Testing Laboratory for any purpose. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the notify the RE/COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall not be less than three working days unless otherwise designated by the RE/COR.

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

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

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

G. Training:

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

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

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

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Installation of all work shown on the plans and described in the specifications including but not limited to: The purpose of this project is to expand and renovate the existing Administration/Maintenance Building, construct a columbarium plaza containing 800 niches, demolish existing Committal Shelter A, construction of a new committal

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01 00 01 - 2 shelter, flag pole lighting, signage, cortege lanes, road improvements, parking and temporary facilities. All utilities, landscaping, and permitting required for the proposed improvements are to be provided as part of this project.

B. ALTERNATE NO.1: Existing Maintenance Bays Expansion.

C. ALTERNATE NO. 2

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT 2 full-sized, 5 half-sized drawing sets and 5 sets of specifications will be furnished as well as an electronic set of plans and specifications. These drawings and specifications will be new or from stock of prospective bidder returned documents, or a combination thereof.

B. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at Contractor's expense, digital files furnished by 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. Assure that all subcontractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

1. Contractor’s employees shall not enter the project site without following the procedures approved by the RE/COR. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, give 3 days' notice to the RE/COR so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

C. Guards:

1. Provide unarmed guards at the project site if deemed necessary because of vandalism or theft within the contract work areas.

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D. Key Control:

1. Provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the RE/COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and to take any emergency action(s).

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

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

E. Document Control:

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

2. Perform safekeeping procedures for all drawings, project manual and other project information. This information from these shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

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

Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified”. Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the RE/COR upon request.

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

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

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

7. All electronic information shall be stored in a specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document Management Software (EDMS).

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

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

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1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form a part of this specification to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by the basic designation only. Comply with applicable provisions and recommendations of the following, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

E84-2013 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2013 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2012 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

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

Hot Work 70-2011 National Electrical Code

241-2013 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and

Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR

1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to RE/COR/Cemetery Director for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. Prior to any worker for the Contractor or subcontractor’s beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the Contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of NCA equipment, etc. Documentation shall be provided to the RE/COR that individuals have undergone the Contractor’s safety briefing.

C. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

D. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 10 feet.

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through

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01 00 01 - 5 suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class C, 3/4-hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

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

3. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with Section 07

84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

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

CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

G. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads.

Minimize disruptions and coordinate with RE/COR/Cemetery Director.

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

Report findings and corrective actions weekly to RE/COR.

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

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

1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

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

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

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

Contractor and copies provided to the RE/COR.

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

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

51B. Coordinate with RE/COR. Obtain permits from RE/COR at least 24 hours in advance.

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

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

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

O. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

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

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

Q. Perform other construction, alteration and demolition operations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the RE/COR. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage trailers, office trailers) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the RE/COR and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the RE/COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the RE/COR. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads. Paragraphs 1.6.A thru 1.6.C are from

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

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

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Cemetery as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by the Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access, for the Cemetery personnel, to areas that are required to remain in operation during the construction of the project.

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3. Where access by Cemetery personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements. All such actions shall be coordinated with the Utility Company involved and the

RE/COR.

G. Phasing: To insure such executions, furnish the RE/COR with a schedule of approximate phasing and dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, notify the RE/COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to insure accomplishment of this work as is mutually agreeable to the Cemetery Director, RE/COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: Admin/Maint. building remains occupied while contractor constructs all the new parking lots and cortege lanes within first 100 days of the project.

Phase II:

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

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

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

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

2. Maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, make arrangements for pre-inspection of the site with Fire

Department or Company (Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from the Contractor's employee.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the Cemetery at all times. Meet with the RE and appropriate Cemetery operations staff to walk the proposed work areas and discuss any known or potential underground systems that are indicated or not shown on the construction drawings, prior to starting the work.

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

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Staff.

L. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

(including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by the RE/COR.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of the RE/COR.

Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized.

When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the RE/COR, and Cemetery Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS

FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. Submit a request to interrupt any such services to RE/COR, and Cemetery Director, in writing, 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

Interruption time approved by the Cemetery may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours at no additional cost to the Government.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the RE/COR, which may require the work to be performed off hours which shall be done at no additional cost to the

Government.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of

RE/COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

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

Contractor.

M. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas but shall be removed and sealed. Lines shall be capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in

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N. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Cemetery traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times.

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

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

This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article 1. USE OF

ROADWAYS.

P. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. Cooperation and coordination with the

Cemetery Director, through the RE/COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with Cemetery activities in actual burial areas, is required. Construction noise during the interment services shall not disturb the service. Coordination of work may require that equipment that is heard from the service location be shut-off, or moved out of the area prior to the service, as acceptable to the Cemetery Director through the RE/COR. Trucks and workmen shall not pass through the service area during this period:

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, make a thorough survey with the RE/COR of areas of buildings in which alterations are to occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access.

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

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

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

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

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and

RE/COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of RE/COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by the Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by the Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

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

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by the Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form the basis for determining extent of repair work required of the Contractor to restore damage caused by the Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.

2. Temporary protection against damage for portions of existing structures and grounds where work is to be done, materials handled and equipment moved and/or relocated.

3. Protect the interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

A. In general, following preventive measures shall be adopted during construction to keep down dust and prevent mold.

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by RE/COR. Block off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

B. Vacuum and wet mop all transition areas from construction to the occupied Cemetery buildings at the end of each workday.

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C. Final Cleanup:

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

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

2. Upon completion of the project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from above ceiling, vertical shafts and utility chases that have been part of the construction.

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

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition of buildings or structures, or parts thereof, shall be disposed of as follows:

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by RE/COR.

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from the National Cemetery.

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

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

Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors . The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic

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

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

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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

49 CFR 173 Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173 Subpart A General

49 CFR 173 Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for Transportation 49 CFR 173 Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and Preparation

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

B. Protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. Repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the RE/COR may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor. Paragraphs 1.10.A and 1.10.B are from (FAR 52.236-9).

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General

Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for

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