Bid Specifications 810CM3033 Gravesite Expansion with FCA Deficiencies at Dayton NC.pdf

DAYTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

GRAVESITE EXPANSION

SPECIFICATIONS w/GEOTECHNICAL

BID DOCUMENTS

AE COMM. #18125

VA PROJECT #810CM3033

TASK ORDER #36C78624N0910

FEBRUARY 5, 2026

13605 1st Ave. N.; #100 Plymouth, MN 55441 P 763.412.4000 F 763.412.4090 ae-mn.com A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

BID Submission | February 5, 2026 DAYTON NATIONAL CEMETERY Cemetery Expansion, FCA Deficiencies, Irrigation System Replacement, New Signage, Ornamental Fencing, Drainage Repair

VA Contract No.: 36C78624N0910 | VA Project No.: 810CM3033 | AE Project No.: 18125 Page 1

CLIENT / OWNER

Department of Veterans Affairs Contact: Brian Ballweg National Cemetery Administration 425 I Street, N.W., Suite 5E.425I Washington, DC 20001

(910) 231-0075

Dayton National Cemetery Contact: Douglas Ledbetter 4400 West Third Street Dayton, OH 45428

(937) 268-2221

Department of Veterans Affairs Contact: Michael Carcanague National Cemetery Administration 1414 Stallion Lane West Chester, PA 19380

PROJECT TEAM

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE / PLANNING /

CIVIL ENGINEERING / LAND SURVEYING /

ENVIRONMENTAL / STRUCTURAL

ENGINEERING / ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING /

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Anderson Engineering of MN, LLC Contact: Jessica Fahrenkamp 13605 1st Avenue North, Suite 100 Plymouth, MN 55441

(763) 412-4000

IRRIGATION

Water In Motion Contact: Timothy Malooly 175 James Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55405

763) 559-1010

COST ESTIMATING

OCMI

Contact: Raymond Bodo 8851 Research Drive, Irvine, CA 92618

(469) 431-0571

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

Terracon Contact: Jeff Dunlap 611 Lunken Park Drive Cincinnati, Ohio 45226

(513) 612-9020

BID Submission | February 5, 2026 DAYTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

Irrigation System Replacement, New Signage, VA Contract No.: 36C78624N0910 | VA Project No.: 810CM3033 | AE Project No.: 18125 Page 2

Dayton National Cemetery ( VA Project No. 810CM3033 )

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

VHA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

SECTION NO DIVISION AND SECTION TITLES DATE

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 00 00 Specification Cover

00 01 10 Table of Contents

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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

01 32 17 Network Schedules 06-19

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

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

01 43 39 Mockup Requirements 02-21

01 45 00 Quality Control 02-21

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 11-18

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01-21

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 04-22

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 00 Site Surveys 12-23

02 35 00 Tree Protection and Preservation

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 Cast-in-Place Concrete (Short-Form) 01-21

03 48 21 Precast Concrete Burial Crypts 01-21

03 48 24 Precast Concrete Columbarium Units 01-21

03 48 26 Precast Concrete Memorial Wall Units 01-21

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 01-21

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

04 43 00 Natural Stone Veneer 01-21

04 73 00 Columbarium Niche Covers 01-21

04 73 10 Memorial Wall Markers 01-21

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DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Exterior Signage 01-21

DIVISION 23 – Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning

23 15 23 Concrete Fuel Storage 05-10

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 11-22

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 11-22

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 11-22

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 11-22

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 11-22

26 32 13 Engine Generators 11-22

26 36 23 Automatic Transfer Switches 11-22

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earthwork (Short Form) 10-12

31 23 19 Dewatering 10-12

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

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

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 09-15

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 08-16

32 31 13 Chain-Link Fences & Gates

32 31 19 Decorative Metal Fences and Gates

32 33 00 Site Furnishings

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 08-16

32 84 00 A Booster Pump Reno

32 90 00 Planting 08-16

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DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 03-17

33 30 00 Sanitary Sewer Utilities 06-13

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

33 46 13 Foundation Drainage 10-11

GEOTECHNICAL REPORT

APPENDIX A Geotechnical Engineering Report – Phase 2 04-25

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Drawing No. Title Page No.

Sheet Sheet Title Page No.

GENERAL

GI001 COVER SHEET 1

GI002 SHEET INDEX 2

TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

VF100 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY - OVERALL 3

VF101 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY 1 4

VF102 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY 2 5

VF103 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY 3 6

VF104 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY 4 7

VF105 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY 5 8

VF106 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY 6 9

VF107 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY 7 10

VF108 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY 8 11

VF109 EXISTING CONDITIONS SURVEY 9 12

GEOTECHNICAL

B-100 BORING LOCATION MAP 13

B-101 2020 BORING LOGS 1-6 14

B-102 2020 BORING LOGS 7-12 15

B-103 2024-2025 BORING LOGS 13-18 16

B-104 2024-2025 BORING LOGS 19-22 17

OPERATIONS & LOGISTICS

CO100 ACCESS & LOGISTICS - OVERALL 18

DEMOLITION

CD100 DEMOLITION PLAN - OVERALL 19

CD101 DEMOLITION PLAN - ENTRY 20

CD102 DEMOLITION PLAN - COLUMBARIUM C 21

CD103 DEMOLITION PLAN - COLUMBARIUM A 22

CD104 DEMOLITION PLAN - MEMORIAL WALL 23

CD105 DEMOLITION PLAN - SECTION 19 NORTH 24

CD106 DEMOLITION PLAN - SECTION 19 SOUTH 25

CD107 DEMOLITION PLAN - TRAD SECTION 33A 26

CD108 DEMOLITION PLAN - IGC SECTION 45 27

CD109 DEMOLITION PLAN - SECTION 29 & 30 28

CD110 DEMOLITION PLAN - PPC SECTIONS 48 & 52 29

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CD111 DEMOLITION PLAN - PPC SECTION 49 & 50 30

CD112 DEMOLITION PLAN - PPC SECTION 51 31

CD113 DEMOLITION PLAN - ADMIN BLDG 32

CD114 DEMOLITION PLAN – COMMITTAL SHELTER A 33

SITE PLAN

CS100 SITE PLAN - OVERALL 34

CS101 SITE PLAN - ENTRANCE 35

CS102 SITE PLAN - COLUMBARIUM C 36

CS103 SITE PLAN – COLUMBARIUM A 37

CS104 SITE PLAN - MEMORIAL WALL 38

CS105 SITE PLAN – COMMITAL SHELTER A 39

CS106 SITE PLAN - ADMIN BUILDING 40

CS501 SITE DETAILS - 1 41

CS502 SITE DETAILS - 2 42

CS503 SITE DETAILS - 3 43

CS504 SITE DETAILS - 4 44

CS505 SITE DETAILS - 5 45

CS506 SITE DETAILS - 6 46

GRAVESITE BURIAL SECTIONS

CB101 GRAVESITE PLAN - TRAD SECTION 33A 47

CB102 GRAVESITE NUMBERING PLAN - TRAD SECTION 33A 48

CB103 GRAVESITE PLAN - IGC SECTION 45 49

CB104 GRAVESITE NUMBERING PLAN - IGC SECTION 45 50

CB105 GRAVESITE PLAN - PPC SECTIONS 48 & 52 51

CB106 GRAVESITE NUMBERING PLAN - PPC SECTIONS 48 & 52 52

CB107 GRAVESITE PLAN - PPC SECTION 49 & 50 53

CB108 GRAVESITE NUMBERING PLAN - PPC SECTIONS 49 & 50 54

CB109 GRAVESITE PLAN - PPC SECTION 51 55

CB110 GRAVESITE NUMBERING PLAN - PPC SECTION 51 56

CB501 CRYPT DETAILS - 1 57

CB502 CRYPT DETAILS - 2 58

COLUMBARIUM & MEMORIAL WALL & ENTRY WALL: SITE PLAN

LS100 COLUMBARIUM - SITE PLAN 59

LS101 MEMORIAL WALL - SITE PLAN 60

LS102 ENTRY WALL - SITE PLAN 61

COLUMBARIUM & MEMORIAL WALL & ENTRY WALL: PRECAST UNIT

LAYOUT PLAN

LS110 COLUMBARIUM - PRECAST UNIT LAYOUT PLAN 62

LS111 MEMORIAL WALL - PRECAST LAYOUT PLAN 63

COLUMBARIUM & MEMORIAL WALL & ENTRY WALL: FLATWORK LAYOUT

PLAN

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LS120 COLUMBARIUM - FLATWORK LAYOUT PLAN 64

LS121 MEMORIAL WALL - FLATWORK LAYOUT PLAN 65

LS122 ENTRY WALL - FLATWORK LAYOUT PLAN 66

COLUMBARIUM & MEMORIAL WALL & ENTRY WALL: CAP PLAN

LS130 COLUMBARIUM - CAP LAYOUT PLAN 67

LS131 MEMORIAL WALL - CAP LAYOUT PLAN 68

LS132 ENTRY WALL - CAP LAYOUT PLAN 69

COLUMBARIUM & MEMORIAL WALL & ENTRY WALL: ADDRESSING PLAN

LS140 COLUMBARIUM - ADDRESSING PLAN 70

LS141 MEMORIAL WALL - ADDRESSING PLAN 71

COLUMBARIUM & MEMORIAL WALL & ENTRY WALL: ELEVATIONS

LS200 COLUMBARIUM - FRONT ELEVATIONS WALLS 1-5 72

LS201 COLUMBARIUM - FRONT ELEVATIONS WALLS 6-13 73

LS202 COLUMBARIUM - FRONT ELEVATIONS WALLS 14-21 74

LS203 COLUMBARIUM - WING WALL ELEVATIONS 75

LS204 MEMORIAL WALL - ELEVATIONS 76

LS205 ENTRY WALL - ELEVATIONS 77

COLUMBARIUM & MEMORIAL WALL & ENTRY WALL: SECTIONS

LS300 COLUMBARIUM - SECTIONS - 1 78

LS301 COLUMBARIUM - SECTIONS - 2 79

LS302 MEMORIAL WALL - SECTIONS 80

COLUMBARIUM & MEMORIAL WALL & ENTRY WALL: ENLARGEMENTS

LS400 COLUMBARIUM - COLUMMN ENLARGEMENT DETAILS 81

LS401 MEMORIAL WALL - COLUMMN ENLARGEMENT DETAILS 82

LS402 ENTRY WALL – COLUMN ENLARGEMENT DETAILS 83

COLUMBARIUM & MEMORIAL WALL & ENTRY WALL: DETAILS

LS500 COLUMBARIUM - PRECAST DETAILS 84

LS501 MEMORIAL WALL - PRECAST DETAILS 85

LS502 WALL DETAILS 86

LS503 CAP SETTING DETAILS 87

LS504 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS 88

LS505 MEMORIAL WALL - DETAILS 89

LS506 ENTRY WALL - DETAILS 90

COLUMBARIUM & MEMORIAL WALL & ENTRY WALL: CAP PROFILES

LS510 COLUMBARIUM - CAP PROFILES 91

LS511 MEMORIAL WALL - CAP PROFILES 92

LS512 ENTRY WALL - CAP PROFILES

COLUMBARIUM, MEMORIAL WALL, & ENTRY WALL - STONE 93

LS513 DETAILS 94

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GRADING DRAINAGE & EROSION CONTROL

CG100 GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN - OVERALL 95

CG101 GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN - ENTRY WALL 96

CG102 GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN - COLUMBARIUM 97

CG103 GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN - MEMORIAL WALL 98

CG104 GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN - TRAD SECTION 33A 99

CG105 GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN - IGC SECTION 45 100

CG106 GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN - PPC SECTIONS 48 & 52 101

CG107 GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN - PPC SECTIONS 49 & 50 102

CG108 GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN - PPC SECTION 51 103

CG200 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN 104

UTILITY

CU100 UTILITY PLAN - OVERALL 105

CU101 UTILITY PLAN - COLUMBARIUM 106

CU102 UTILITY PLAN - MEMORIAL WALL 107

CU103 UTILITY PLAN - SECTION 19 NORTH 108

CU104 UTILITY PLAN - SECTION 19 SOUTH 109

CU105 UTILITY PLAN - TRAD SECTION 33A 110

CU106 UTILITY PLAN - IGC SECTION 45 111

CU107 UTILITY PLAN - SECTIONS 29 & 30 112

CU108 UTILITY PLAN - PPC SECTIONS 48 & 52 113

CU109 UTILITY PLAN - PPC SECTIONS 49 & 50 114

CU110 UTILITY PLAN - PPC SECTION 51 115

CU111 STORM SEWER PLAN & PROFILE - PPC SECTIONS 48 & 49 116

CU112 STORM SEWER PLAN & PROFILE - PPC SECTIONS 50 & 51 117

CU113 STORM SEWER PLAN & PROFILE - PPC SECTION 52 118

CU114 SANITARY SEWER PLAN & PROFILES - PPC SECTIONS 49 & 50 119

CU115 GRAVESITE DRAINTILE LAYOUT - PPC SECTIONS 48 & 52 120

CU116 GRAVESITE DRAINTILE LAYOUT - PPC SECTIONS 49 & 50 121

CU117 GRAVESITE DRAINTILE LAYOUT - PPC SECTION 51 122

STREET PLAN & PROFILE

CR101

STREET PLAN & PROFILE - NEW MEXICO AVENUE 0+00 to

7+50

CR102

STREET PLAN & PROFILE - NEW MEXICO AVENUE 7+50 to

17+51 124

PLANTING

LP100 PLANTING PLAN - OVERALL 125

LP101 PLANTING PLAN - ENTRY WALL 126

LP102 PLANTING PLAN - COLUMBARIUM 127

LP103 PLANTING PLAN - MEMORIAL WALL 128

LP104 PLANTING PLAN - TRAD SECTION 33A 129

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LP105 PLANTING PLAN - IGC SECTION 45 130

LP106 PLANTING PLAN - PPC SECTIONS 48 & 52 131

LP107 PLANTING PLAN - PPC SECTION 49 & 50 132

LP108 PLANTING PLAN - PPC SECTION 51 133

LP501 PLANTING DETAILS 134

IRRIGATION

IR100 IRRIGATION GENERAL DIRECTION 135

IR101 EXISTING IRRIGATION CONDITIONS 136

IR102 IRRIGATION PLAN - OVERALL 137

IR103 MEMORIAL WALL IRRIGATION PLAN 138

IR104 COLUMBARIUM IRRIGATION PLAN 1 139

IR105 COLUMBARIUM IRRIGATION PLAN 2 140

IR106 ENTRY WALL IRRIGATION PLAN 141

IR107 EXISTING SECTIONS 36-42 IRRIGATION PLAN 1 142

IR108 EXISTING SECTIONS 36-42 IRRIGATION PLAN 2 143

IR109 NEW SECTIONS 48-52 IRRIGATION PLAN 1 144

IR110 NEW SECTIONS 48-52 IRRIGATION PLAN 2 145

IR111 NEW SECTIONS 33A AND 46 IRRIGATION PLAN 146

IR112

HAWAII PLACE REPLACE FLOWER WATERING STATION

PIPELINE

IR200 IRRIGATION SCHEDULE 148

IR500 IRRIGATION DETAILS 149

IR501 IRRIGATION DETAILS & GENERAL NOTES 150

IR502 GENERAL, PUMP STATION, AND CONTROLLER NOTES 151

STRUCTURAL

S-001 STRUCTURAL NOTES 152

S-101 COLUMBARIUM FOUNDATION PLAN 153

S-102 FOUNDATION & FOUNDATION DETAILS 154

S-103 MEMORIAL WALL FOUNDATION PLAN 155

S-104 ENTRY WALL FOUNDATION PLAN 156

ELECTRICAL

E-001 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, GENERAL NOTES 157

ES101 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN 158

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS 159

MECHANICAL

MP111 FUEL TANK DETAILS 160

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SECTION 01 00 02

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MINOR 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 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.19 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.20 TESTS

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 PHOTOGRAPHS

1.28 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.29 PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

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SECTION 01 00 02

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MINOR NCA PROJECTS)

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor, materials, equipment and services and perform and complete all work for Gravesite expansion 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 Anderson Engineering of Minnesota, LLC, 13605 1st Ave. N., Plymouth, MN 55441, as Architect-Engineers (A/E), may render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Contracting Officers Representative (COR) or the duly authorized representative.

D. All Testing Laboratory services will be retained and paid for by the

Contractor (see Spec Section 01 45 29, Testing Laboratory Services).

However, the Department of Veterans Affairs may elect to retain its own

Testing Laboratory for any purpose. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the 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 be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the RE/COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program as established by the RE/COR, be identified by name and employer. They shall be restricted from unauthorized access.

F. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a

OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

G. Training:

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1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall, at the minimum, have successfully completed the 10-hour OSHA certified

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

2. Submit OSHA training records of all employees for approval before the start of work.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Installation of all work shown on the plans and described in the specifications including but not limited to:

Cemetery elements (2,400 columbarium niches, 2,472 in-ground cremains), 7,508 pre-placed crypts, 82 traditional casketed sites, 154 marker memorial wall, architectural entry wall w/ornamental fencing, electrical backup generator FCA Repairs, remove and replace fuel tanks/pumps, irrigation expansion and repairs, ornamental fencing repairs, 6’ height construction fencing with screening, walks, grading, drainage, irrigation, site furnishings and landscaping and construction of other items as required to complete all the work described in the

Contract Documents.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, 3 bond paper set(s) of specifications and drawings will be furnished.

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

Contractor's expense, from electronic PDF furnished by the Issuing

Office.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the site without following the procedures approved by the RE/COR. They may also be

Irrigation System Replacement, New Signage, 01 00 02 - 3 subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. For working outside the “regular hours”, 7:30am to 4:00pm (cemetery office hours) as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days notice to the RE/COR so that appropriate arrangements can be provided for the Cemetery employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours when theft or vandalism warrants.

D. Key Control:

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

E. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

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

6. Notify RE/COR immediately when there is a loss or compromise of

“sensitive information”.

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

Management Software (EDMS).

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

EDMS system.

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this

Article to the extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

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

E84-2009a Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2010 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2008 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2009 Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2008 National Electrical Code

241-2009 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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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 General Contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of NCA equipment, etc.

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 3m (10 feet).

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

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

RE/COR/Cemetery Director.

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

RE/COR.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

J. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately

Irrigation System Replacement, New Signage, 01 00 02 - 6 under construction, and temporarily for connections. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, 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 Cemetery. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the Cemetery and copies provided to the RE/COTR.

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

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

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

M. 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.

N. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from worksites to dumpsters or other receptacles daily. Provide waste receptacles within work areas to prevent personal litter and food trash from accumulating on the ground.

O. 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.

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

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

Contractor when and as authorized by the RE/COR. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the

Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

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

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

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

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

2. Provide unobstructed access to the Cemetery areas required to remain in operation.

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

a. Whenever it is required that a connection fee be paid to a public utility provider for new permanent service to the construction project, for such items as water, sewer, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the

Government and not the Contractor.

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

RE/COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the

Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, Irrigation System Replacement, New Signage, 01 00 02 - 8 building or portion thereof. In addition, the Contractor shall notify the RE/COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the Cemetery Director, RE/COR, and

Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: Initial preparation and construction fencing erection as indicated on the drawings. Work in this area is limited to three weeks to allow the contractor to prepare an internal staging area for the site.

Phase II: General construction with staging internal to construction limits.

H. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, the

Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence with screening, six feet minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at a maximum of 375mm (15 inches).

The bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. The temporary fencing shall encompass the construction work area(s) to serve as a pedestrian barrier to alert cemetery patrons of the construction site. Remove the fence when directed by RE/COR.

I. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the Cemetery at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

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

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of RE/COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-

Irrigation System Replacement, New Signage, 01 00 02 - 9 energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the

RE/COR, and the Cemetery Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

2. The Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to both RE/COR and the Cemetery Director in writing, 48 hours in advance of the proposed interruption. Requests 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 and RE/COR may occur at other than

Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

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

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, 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

Irrigation System Replacement, New Signage, 01 00 02 - 10 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.

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

ROADWAYS.

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

Cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the committal services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workmen shall not pass through the service area during this period.

1. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit him to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing burial plots before these dates.

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

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

1. Existing condition of pavements, curbs, retaining walls, and vegetation not required to be altered throughout affected areas.

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

3. 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 COR.

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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 the site involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, pavements 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.

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

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

1. Provide water trucks or other suitable distribution equipment to water haul roads and grading sites to prevent dust migration to neighboring properties.

2. Masonry mortar mixing areas are to have protective surroundings to prevent dust migration.

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3. If dry sawing of stone is utilized, a temporary enclosure and/or misting system to prevent dust migration shall be implemented.

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

C. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of the project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from work areas that have been part of the construction.

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 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 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 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.

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the

Irrigation System Replacement, New Signage, 01 00 02 - 13 careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the RE/COR.

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

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the RE/COR may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the

Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

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 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;

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

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

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

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.11 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, water/irrigation or electric work without approval of the RE/COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

52.236-2).

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1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration conducted by Terracon, 611 Lunken

Park Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45226 are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

C. A copy of the geotechnical investigation report is an Appendix to these specifications and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

D. The Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine the site of work and logs of borings and, after investigation, decide for themselves the character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to the Department of Veterans Affairs, including approved scheduling bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections.

The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The

Contractor shall furnish, at the Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the RE/COR. The Contractor shall also be responsible

Irrigation System Replacement, New Signage, 01 00 02 - 16 for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the RE/COR until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the RE/COR may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the

Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and/or addition to each existing building, lines for each gravesite control monument, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, roads, parking lots, gravesite control monuments, are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings. Provide report by professional surveyor or engineer of project control check, including any discrepancies in elevation or coordinate prior to commencing layout of site.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. The

Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the RE/COR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

D. During progress of work, the Contractor shall have lines, grades, locations and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings. Furnish such certification to the

RE/COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, furnish to the RE/COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or

Irrigation System Replacement, New Signage, 01 00 02 - 17 registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each building and/or addition.

3. Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outside distribution systems.

4. Lines of grave plot documentation.

5. Lines of elevations of all swales and interment areas.

6. Lines and elevations of roads, streets and parking lots.

7. Northing/Easting coordinate locations and elevation depth below finished grade of all water, sanitary, storm, gas and irrigation structures, directional fittings, control wire and lines.

8. Northing/Easting coordinate locations and elevation for each gravesite grid monument.

E. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the RE/COR with reproducible drawings, in AutoCAD form, at the scale of the contract drawings, showing the finished grade on the grid developed for constructing the work. These drawings shall bear the seal of the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

F. Final layout or curb, pavement, sidewalks and structures (columbaria, and retaining walls) shall utilize equipment capable of +/- 0.07 feet for horizontal and+/- 0.03 feet for vertical tolerance. Elevation layout shall be conducted using total station or spirit levels. GPS may be utilized for initial staking and earthwork only.

G. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of

Article "Professional Surveying Services".

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

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

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

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