Base Bid Specification Package.pdf

VA Cemetery Dallas Fort Worth

Phase IV SPECIFICATIONS

MARCH 2020

For:

Department of Veterans Affairs

425 I Street, NW Suite 6W417B

Washington, DC 20001

Prepared By:

Calibre Engineering, Inc.

9090 S. Ridgeline Blvd. Suite 105

Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Contact: John Strandberg

303.339.5409 jds@calibre.us.com

Specification Outline Base Bid Package

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS DATE

01 00 00 General Requirements 10-17

01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules 11-19

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 11-19

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 02-17

01 45 00 Quality Control 11-19

01 45 19 Reference Standards 11-19

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-19

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 11-19

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 11-19

01 78 23 Operations and Maintenance Data 11-19

01 81 13 Sustainable Submission Requirements 10-17

01 91 13 General Commissioning Requirements 01-

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Concrete Longform 11-19

03 48 21 Precast Concrete Burial Crypts 11-19

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 11-19

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 111-19

04 20 00 Concrete Unit Masonry 11-19

DALLAS – FORT WORTH NATIONAL CEMETERY PROJECT NUMBER 916-012

PHASE 4 DEVELOPMENT – DALLAS, TX BID DOCUMENTS

BASE BID 03/31/2020

04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 11-19

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 02-16

05 31 00 Steel Decking 02-16

05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05-16

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 04-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

06 17 53 Shop Fabricated Wood Trusses

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 10-17

07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 02-16

07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 10-15

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-14

07 84 00 Fire Stopping

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-17

DIVISION 08 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08-16

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 02-16

08 36 13 Sectional Doors 05-15

08 41 13 Aluminum Framed Entrances and Storefronts

08 51 13 Aluminum Windows

08 71 00 Door Hardware 01-16

08 80 00 Glazing 10-15

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-18

09 30 13 Ceramic/Porcelain Tiling 09-15

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 12-16

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 02-16

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 05-18

09 67 23 Resinous Flooring 11-19

09 68 00 Carpeting 10-15

09 91 00 Painting 01-16

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Exterior Signage 10-15

10 14 05 Interior Signage 11-19

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 12-15

10 21 16 Shower and Dressing Compartments

10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 11-19

10 28 00 Toilet, and Laundry Accessories 02-16

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 08-14

10 51 13 Metal Lockers 11-19

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT

11 83 00 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Reference

System

11-19

11 83 02 GNSS & GIS Mapping and Geodata 11-19

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 08-17

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 09-15

12 36 00 Countertops 12-15

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 34 19 Metal Building Systems 11-19

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-16

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-15

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-15

22 05 33 Heat Tracing

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-15

22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 09-15

22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 09-15

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-15

22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 09-15

22 34 00 Fuel-Fired Domestic Water Heaters 09-15

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 09-15

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

(HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 08-17

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam Generation

Equipment

08-17

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 02-15

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 02-15

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-15

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 11-16

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 09-11

23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 08-17

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 02-15

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-13

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 02-15

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 02-15

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 02-11

23 81 00.0020 Unit Heaters 11-19

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 01-16

26 05 13 Medium-Voltage Cables 01-17

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 01-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 01-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 01-18

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 01-17

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 01-18

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems

26 09 23 Lighting Controls 01-18

26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 01-18

26 24 16 Panelboards 01-18

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 01-18

26 29 11 Motor Controllers 01-18

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 01-17

26 32 13 Engine Generators 01-18

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 01-17

26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 01-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 01-18

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 01-18

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installation

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communication Systems

27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems

27 10 00 Control Communications and Signal Wiring

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 06-15

27 15 00 Communications Structures Cabling

27 41 31 Master Antenna Telecommunications Systems

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 00 Common Work Results for Electronic Safety and Security 04-18

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security 10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security 09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and Security

09-11

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security Systems 11-16

28 10 00 Access Control

28 13 00

Physical Access Control System

10-11

28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System

10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 11-19

DIVISION 31 - Earthwork

31 20 00 Earthwork 07-16

31 23 16 Excavation 11-19

DIVISION 32 – Exterior Improvements

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 08-16

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

32 31 13 Chain Link Fence and Gates 11-19

32 33 00 Site Furnishings 11-19

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 11-19

32 90 00 Plantings 11-19

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 05 61 Concrete Manholes 11-19

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 11-16

33 10 00 Water Utilities 11-19

33 22 00 Water Well Test Hole 11-19

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 11-19

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 11-19

33 46 00 Subdrainage 11-19

SHEET INDEX

DISCIPLINE NEW SHEET TITLE PAGE

GENERAL G-001 COVER SHEET 1

G-002 INDEX SHEET 2

G-003 GENERAL NOTES 3

G-004 ADMINISTRATION & MAINTENANCE BLDG PHASING 4

G-005 CONSTRUCTION ACCESS ROUTE 5

G-101 MAINTENANCE FACILITY CODE PLAN 6

G-102 ADMINISTRATION FACILITY CODE PLAN 7

G-103 SOIL STORAGE BUILDING CODE PLAN 8

SURVEY V-100

SHEET INDEX FOR EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY FOR

PHASE FOUR 9

V-101 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY FOR PHASE FOUR 10

V-102 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY FOR PHASE FOUR 11

V-103 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY FOR PHASE FOUR 12

V-104 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY FOR PHASE FOUR 13

V-105 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY FOR PHASE FOUR 14

V-106 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY FOR PHASE FOUR 15

V-107 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY FOR PHASE FOUR 16

V-108 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY FOR PHASE FOUR 17

GEOTECHNICAL B-101 SOIL BORING LOGS 18

B-102 SOIL BORING LOGS 19

B-103 SOIL BORING LOGS 20

B-104 SOIL BORING LOGS 21

B-105 SOIL BORING LOGS 22

DEMOLITION CD101 DEMOLITION PLAN 23

CD102 DEMOLITION PLAN 24

GRADING AND

CRYPT CG101 OVERALL GRADING MAP 25

SHEETS CG102 DETAILED GRADING 26

CG103 DETAILED GRADING 27

CG104 DETAILED GRADING 28

CG105 DETAILED GRADING 29

CG106 DETAILED GRADING 30

CG107 DETAILED GRADING 31

CG108 DETAILED GRADING 32

CG109 DETAILED GRADING 33

CG110 DETAILED GRADING 34

CG111 DETAILED GRADING 35

CG112 DETAILED GRADING 36

EROSION CG113 OVERALL EROSION CONTROL SHEET INDEX 37

CG114 DETAILED EROSION CONTROL 38

CG115 DETAILED EROSION CONTROL 39

CG116 DETAILED EROSION CONTROL 40

CG117 DETAILED EROSION CONTROL 41

CG118 DETAILED EROSION CONTROL 42

CG119 DETAILED EROSION CONTROL 43

CG120 DETAILED EROSION CONTROL 44

CG121 DETAILED EROSION CONTROL 45

CG501 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS 46

CG502 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS 47

CG503 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS 48

CG504 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS 49

ROADWAY CP101 ROADWAY OVERALL VIEW 50

CP102 ROAD 1 PLAN & PROFILE 51

CP103 ROAD 1 PLAN & PROFILE 52

CP104 ROAD 1 PLAN & PROFILE 53

CP105 ROAD 1 PLAN & PROFILE 54

CP106 ROAD 1 PLAN & PROFILE 55

CP107 ROAD 1 PLAN & PROFILE 56

CP108 ROAD 2 PLAN & PROFILE 57

CP109 ROAD 3 PLAN & PROFILE 58

CP110 ROAD 4 PLAN & PROFILE 59

CP111 ROAD 5 PLAN & PROFILE 60

CP112 MISC. PAVEMENT DIMENSION PLAN 61

CP113 MISC. PAVEMENT DIMENSION PLAN 62

CP114 MISC. PAVEMENT DIMENSION PLAN 63

CP301 PAVING TYPICAL SECTIONS 64

CP302 PAVING TYPICAL SECTIONS 65

CP303 PAVING TYPICAL SECTIONS 66

CP304 CONCRETE JOINTING PLAN 67

CP305 CONCRETE JOINTING PLAN 68

CP501 MISC. PAVING DETAILS 69

BURIAL PLANS CS100 OVERALL SITE PLAN 70

CS101 SITE PLAN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 71

CS102 SITE PLAN SOILS STORAGE BUILDING AREA 72

CS103 OVERALL BURIAL PLAN 73

CS104 BURIAL SECTION 60 SECTION & CONTROL MARKERS 74

CS105 BURIAL SECTION 61 SECTION & CONTROL MARKERS 75

CS106 BURIAL SECTION 62 SECTION & CONTROL MARKERS 76

CS107 BURIAL SECTION 63 SECTION & CONTROL MARKERS 77

CS108 BURIAL SECTION 64 SECTION & CONTROL MARKERS 78

CS109 BURIAL SECTION 69 SECTION & CONTROL MARKERS 79

CS110 BURIAL SECTION 70 & 71 SECTION & CONTROL MARKERS 80

CS111 BURIAL SECTION GB SECTION & CONTROL MARKERS 81

CS112 BURIAL SECTION 72-75 SECTION & CONTROL MARKERS 82

CS113 BURIAL SECTION 60 CRYPT NUMBERING 83

CS114 BURIAL SECTION 61 CRYPT NUMBERING 84

CS115 BURIAL SECTION 62 CRYPT NUMBERING 85

CS116 BURIAL SECTION 63 CRYPT NUMBERING 86

CS117 BURIAL SECTION 64 CRYPT NUMBERING 87

CS118 BURIAL SECTION 69 CRYPT NUMBERING 88

CS119 BURIAL SECTION 70 & 71 OVERSIZED & TRAD. NUMBERING 89

CS120 GREEN BURIAL SECTION NUMBERING 90

CS121 BURIAL SECTION 72-75 CREMAIN NUMBERING 91

CS122 RESIDENT ENGINEER TRAILER SITE PLAN 92

CS501 CRYPT DETAILS 93

CS502 CRYPT DETAILS 94

UTILITIES CU101 STORM DRAIN PLAN 95

CU102 UTILITY PLAN 96

CU103 BURIAL SECTION 60 UNDERDRAIN 97

CU104 BURIAL SECTION 61 UNDERDRAIN 98

CU105 BURIAL SECTION 62 UNDERDRAIN 99

CU106 BURIAL SECTION 63 UNDERDRAIN 100

CU107 BURIAL SECTION 64 UNDERDRAIN 101

CU108 BURIAL SECTION 69 UNDERDRAIN 102

CU109 BURIAL SECTION 71 UNDERDRAIN 103

CU110 STORM PLAN AND PROFILE 104

CU111 STORM PLAN AND PROFILE 105

CU112 STORM PLAN AND PROFILE 106

CU113 STORM PLAN AND PROFILE 107

CU114 STORM PLAN AND PROFILE 108

CU115 STORM PLAN AND PROFILE 109

CU116 STORM PLAN AND PROFILE 110

CU117 STORM PLAN AND PROFILE 111

CU118 STORM PLAN AND PROFILE 112

CU119 STORM PLAN AND PROFILE 113

CU120 STORM INLET REPAIR 114

CU121 SANITARY SEWER PLAN & PROFILE 115

CU501 SANITARY DETAILS 116

CU502 STORM DRAIN DETAILS 117

CU503 STORM DRAIN DETAILS 118

CU504 STORM DRAIN DETAILS 119

GNSS X-101 GNSS PLAN 120

X-501 GNSS DETAILS 121

IRRIGATION LI001 IRRIGATION NOTES AND LEGEND 122

LI101 IRRIGATION DEMOLITION 123

LI201 IRRIGATION PLAN 124

LI202 IRRIGATION PLAN 125

LI203 IRRIGATION PLAN 126

LI501 IRRIGATION DETAILS 127

LI502 IRRIGATION DETAILS 128

LI503 IRRIGATION DETAILS 129

LANDSCAPE LP001 LANDCAPE GENERAL NOTES & SYMBOLS 130

LP100 OVERALL LANDSCAPING PLAN 131

LP101 PLANTING PLAN 132

LP102 PLANTING PLAN 133

LP103 PLANTING PLAN 134

LP104 PLANTING PLAN 135

LP105 PLANTING PLAN 136

LP106 PLANTING PLAN 137

LP107 PLANTING PLAN 138

LP108 PLANTING PLAN 139

LP109 PLANTING PLAN 140

LP110 PLANTING PLAN 141

LP111 PLANTING PLAN 142

LP112 SITE ACCESSORIES PLAN 143

LP113 SITE ACCESSORIES PLAN 144

LP114 SITE ACCESSORIES PLAN 145

LP115 SITE ACCESSORIES PLAN 146

LP116 SITE ACCESSORIES PLAN 147

LP117 SITE ACCESSORIES PLAN 148

LP118 SITE ACCESSORIES PLAN 149

LP119 SITE ACCESSORIES PLAN 150

LP120 SITE ACCESSORIES PLAN 151

LP121 SITE ACCESSORIES PLAN 152

LP-

401 GREEN BURIAL ENLARGED PLANS 153

LP501 LANDSCAPING DETAILS 154

LP601 EXTERIOR SIGN DETAILS & SCHEDULE 155

LP901 LANDSCAPING 3-DIMENTIONAL IMAGERY 156

LP-

902 LANDSCAPING 3-DIMENTIONAL IMAGERY 157

STRUCTURAL S-001 GENERAL STRUCTURAL NOTES & DETAILS 158

SB101 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING FOUNDATION PLAN 159

SB102 SOIL STORAGE BUILDING FOUNDATION PLAN 160

SF101 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ROOF FRAMING PLAN 161

SF102 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ROOF TRUSSES AND DETAILS 162

ARCHITECTURAL A-001 ARCHITECTURAL GENERAL NOTES & SYMBOLS 163

AD101 MAINTENANCE FACILITY FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN 164

A-101 MAINTENANCE FACILITY FLOOR PLAN 165

A-102 ADMIISTRATION FACILITY FLOOR & ROOF PLAN 166

A-103 SOIL STORAGE BUILDING FLOOR & ROOF PLAN 167

A-104 GENERATOR SCREEN WALL 168

A-111 MAINTENANCE FACILITY CEILING PLAN 169

A-112 ADMINISTRATION FACILITY REFLECTED CEILING PLAN 170

A-201 MAINTENANCE FACILITY EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS 171

A-202 ADMINISTRATION FACILITY EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS 172

A-203 SOIL STORAGE BUILDING EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS 173

A-301 MAINTENANCE FACILITY BUILDING CROSS SECTIONS 174

A-302 ADMINISTRATION FACILITY BUILDING CROSS SECTIONS 175

A-303 SOIL STORAGE BUILDING CROSS SECTIONS 176

A-311 MAINTENANCE FACILITY WALL SECTIONS 177

A-312 ADMINISTRATION FACILITY WALL SECTIONS 178

A-313 SOIL STORAGE BUILDING WALL SECTIONS 179

A-401 ENLARGED PLANS 180

A-501 DETAILS 181

A-502 DETAILS 182

A-511 INTERIOR WALL TYPES 183

A-512 INTERIOR WALL TYPES & DETAILS 184

A-521 CEILING & MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS 185

A-601 DOORS & FRAMES 186

A-602 WINDOWS & LOUVERS 187

A-901 ARCHITECTURAL 3-DIMENSIONAL IMAGERY 188

INTERIORS I-001 INTERIOR GENERAL NOTES & SYMBOLS 189

I-101 MAINTENANCE FACILITY FINISH & SIGNAGE PLAN 190

I-102 ADMINISTRATION FACILITY FINISH & FURNITURE PLAN 191

I-111 MAINTENANCE FACILITY FURNITURE PLAN 192

I-211 MAINTENANCE FACILITY INTERIOR ELEVATIONS 193

I-212 ADMINISTRATION FACILITY INTERIOR ELEVATIONS 194

I-501 CASEWORK DETAILS 195

I-601 ROOM FINISHES 196

I-611 SIGNAGE 197

FIRE PROTECTION FA101

ELECTRICAL FIRE ALARM PLAN MAINT. BUILDING - PART

1 198

FA102

ELECTRICAL FIRE ALARM PLAN MAINT. BUILDING - PART

2 199

FA104 ELECTRICAL FIRE ALARM PLAN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 200

PLUMBING P-001 PLUMBING ABBREVIATIONS, NOTES & SYMBOLS 201

PD110 PLUMBING MAINT FACILITY DEMOLITION PLAN 202

PP110 PLUMBING MAINTENANCE FACILITY PLAN OVERALL PLAN 203

PP121 PLUMBING ADMINISTRATION SANITARY AND VENT PLAN 204

PP122 PLUMBING ADMINISTRATION DOMESTIC WATER PLAN 205

PP401 PLUMBING MAINTENANCE FACILITY PLAN ENLARGED PLANS 206

P-601

PLUMBING MAINTENANCE FACILITY RISER AND FLOW

DIAGRAMS 207

P-602

PLUMBING ADMINISTRATION FACILITY RISER AND FLOW

DIAGRAMS 208

P-701 PLUMBING DETAILS & SCHEDULES 209

MECHANICAL M-001 MECHANICAL ABBREVIATIONS, NOTES & SYMBOLS 210

MD101 MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN MAINTENANCE BLDG 211

MH101 MECHANICAL NEW WORK PLAN MAINTENANCE BLDG - PART 1 212

MH102 MECHANICAL NEW WORK PLAN MAINTENANCE BLDG - PART 2 213

MH104 MECHANICAL NEW WORK PLAN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 214

M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS 215

M-502 MECHANICAL DETAILS & SECTIONS MAINTENANCE BUILDING 216

M-601 MECHANICAL REFRIGERANT PIPING DIAGRAM 217

M-701 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES 218

M-801 MECHANICAL CONTROLS 219

ELECTRICAL E-001 ELECTRICAL ABBREVIATIONS, NOTES & SYMBOLS 220

E-002 ELECTRICAL NOTES 221

ES001 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN PART 1 222

ES002 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN PART 2 223

ED101 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN MAINT BUILDING - PART 1 224

ED102 ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN MAINT BUILDING - PART 2 225

ED104

ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION LIGHTING PLAN MAINTENANCE

BUILDING 226

EL101 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN MAINT BUILDING - PART 1 227

EL102 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN MAINT BUILDING - PART 2 228

EL104 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLAN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 229

EP101 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN MAINT BUILDING - PART 1 230

EP102 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN MAINT BUILDING - PART 2 231

EP104

ELECTRICAL POWER & TEL/DATA PLAN ADMINISTRATION

BUILDING 232

EP105 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING & POWER PLAN SOIL STORAGE 233

EG104

ELECTRICAL LIGHTNING PROTECTION PLAN

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 234

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS 235

E-502 ELECTRICAL DETAILS 236

E-601 ELECTRICAL SINGLE LINE DIAGRAM 237

E-701 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES 238

E-702 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES 239

TECHNOLOGY T-001

TECHNOLOGY GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGEND, AND

ABBREVIATIONS 240

TS101 TECHNOLOGY SITE PLAN 241

TK101 TECHNOLOGY PLAN MAIN. BUILDING PART 1 242

TK102 TECHNOLOGY PLAN MAIN. BUILDING PART 2 243

TK103 TECHNOLOGY PLAN ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 244

T-501 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS 245

T-502 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS 246

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SECTION 01 00 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MAJOR NCA PROJECTS)

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

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'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 TESTS

1.22 INSTRUCTIONS

1.23 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (AS REQUIRED)

1.24 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT & ITEMS (IF NECESSARY)

1.25 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

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1.26 SAFETY SIGN

1.27 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.28 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.29 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.30 PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

1.31 PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY GOALS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 01 (MAJOR NCA PROJECTS)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

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

Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery Phase IV as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Cemetery Director: Larry Williams

Dallas-Ft. Worth National Cemetery

2000 Mountain Creek Parkway

Dallas, TX 75211

(214) 467-3374

C. The offices of Calibre Engineering, Inc. 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 (RE).

D. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program. If required, obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access. If requires, local badging policy may be provided by the VA.

E. 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.

F. 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 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

01 00 01 - 2 prior notice shall not be less than three working days unless otherwise designated by the RE.

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.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

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

B. CLIN 002, Preplaced and Oversized Crypts: Manufacturing, loading, delivery, unloading, inspection. Niche covers to be provided by the government and installed by the contractor. Crypts will be contractor furnished, contractor installed.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, one full-sized drawing sets and one set of specifications will be furnished, as well as an electronic set of plans and specifications.

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

Contractor's expense.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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2. Assure that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations. Dismissal of violators may be directed by the Resident Engineer.

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, give 3 days’ notice to the RE 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.

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.

C. Site Security:

1. The Contractor is responsible for security of their property and material.

D. Key Control:

1. Provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the RE for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including toolboxes 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.

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

01 00 01 - 4 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 upon request.

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

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 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 to the Resident Engineer. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

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

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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 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 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 20 feet exposing overall length, separate by 10 feet.

E. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

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F. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with

RE/Cemetery Director.

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

RE.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

I. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

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

AREAS, and coordinate with RE. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the RE. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the Contractor and copies provided to the RE as required.

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

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

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

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

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

O. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily.

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

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the RE. 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) within contractor staging areas and utilities servicing these temporary buildings may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the RE and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the

Contractor without expense to the Government. These temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work.

With the written consent of the RE, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed. Any temporary buildings outside of the contractor staging area shall remain in place until further notice, are not property of the Contractor, and shall remain property of the

Government upon completion of construction.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the RE, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the

Contractor when and as authorized by the RE. 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 shown on the drawings or as determined by the RE.

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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. Provide unobstructed access, for the Cemetery personnel, to areas that are required to remain in operation during the construction of the project.

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

G. Phasing: To ensure such executions, furnish the RE 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, notify the RE 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 ensure accomplishment of this work in phases as is mutually agreeable to the Cemetery Director, RE and

Contractor, as follows:

1. A complete schedule must be provided to RE by contractor to coordinate construction and inspection activities. Note: Temporary

Locker rooms are to be in place during the remodel phase of the existing admin building/new maintenance building.

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.

H. 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

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1. Provide an underground utility locating service to locate any existing underground lines 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 locating service staff shall be turned over to the RE for dissemination to the Cemetery Staff.

I. 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.

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. 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, 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, and Cemetery

Director, in writing, interval agreed to by the RE 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.

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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, 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. 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.

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

K. 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.

L. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by RE. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article 1P.

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, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible

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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

M. Trucks and workmen shall not pass through the service area during this period:

1. Discontinue work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's

Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, and clean up all areas of operation adjacent to functioning areas of the Cemetery, including existing burial sections and any other areas identified by the RE 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 of areas of buildings in which alterations may occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access. Create and furnish a written report to the RE. 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.

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.

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, 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

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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 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. Block off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

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

C. Final Cleanup:

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1. Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area as well as any adjoining areas that remained in service and were contaminated by dust from the work area. This included walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc. where necessary.

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 if necessary.

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 as necessary 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.

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

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. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the

Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors if found. The transformers and capacitors, if found, 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

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6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors, if found, 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 who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Cemetery Director.

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

40 CFR 261 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

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.

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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 may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor. Paragraphs 1.10.A and 1.10.B are from (FAR 52.236-9).

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

"Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate NCA

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

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

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5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.11 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, or electric work without approval of the

RE. Existing work to be altered or extended and is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the RE before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At the Contractor's own expense, immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by the…