DIGNITY CLAUSE.docx
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This is a Dignity Clause document that outlines mandatory protocols for contractors working in national cemeteries under the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration. The clause establishes strict requirements for treating headstones, markers, and burial sites with reverence and respect, specifically prohibiting contractors from walking, standing, leaning, sitting, jumping, or driving on headstones/markers, or placing equipment on them.
The document requires contractors to prevent damage to markers and headstones, with responsibility for replacing any damaged items and restoring damaged turf. If remains or burial containers are exposed or damaged, contractors must immediately contact the COR, Director/Assistant Director, or Contracting Officer. All contractor employees must sign a statement of compliance with these requirements before beginning work, and any procedural questions must be directed to the specified authorities. The clause emphasizes that while CORs and Cemetery Directors can provide guidance, only the Contracting Officer can authorize contract changes.
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DIGNITY CLAUSE
Respect for Headstones and Markers in National Cemeteries, Handling of Markers and Headstones
1. Every action by contractor personnel at a national cemetery must be performed with the special care, reverence, dignity, and respect that acknowledges the cemetery as the final resting place that commemorates the service and sacrifice that service members, Veterans and their families made for our Nation. Critically important is the awareness required of the Contractor employees of the remains buried in the grounds where the work is performed. The utmost care must be given to these remains and the headstones and flat grave markers that mark those gravesites and memorialize the service of individuals.
a. Contractors cannot walk, stand, lean, sit or jump on headstones or markers. Nor can they drive over them.
b. No tools, equipment or other items will be placed or leaned on headstones or markers.
c. Use care not to scratch or damage markers in any manner.
d. Contractor shall be responsible for replacing damaged headstones and markers and for restoring turf damaged during performance of this work.
e. Additionally, should any activity result in the exposure and/or damage to any remains, container for remains (e.g., casket or urn), or outer burial container, the contractor must contact the COR, Director/Assistant Director, or Contracting Officer (CO) for guidance.
2. Any doubts as to proper procedures shall be brought to the attention of the COR, Director/Assistant Director, or CO for guidance or resolution. While the COR and/or Cemetery Director may give guidance regarding the dignity clause, compliance, and performance, only the CO can authorize changes to the contract terms and conditions.
3. The contractor is required to discuss the guidance with employees and/or subcontractors and have each employee sign a statement of compliance and deliver the signed statement to the COR before work may begin.
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