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This document provides specifications for a construction project at Dayton National Cemetery. The project includes renovating and expanding an administration-maintenance building, milling and paving roads, constructing new cortege lanes, and replacing Committal Shelter B. The specifications cover general requirements for the project such as construction sequencing and phasing plans, environmental controls, waste management, sustainable construction practices, and commissioning requirements. They also include technical specifications for various aspects of the work including site work, utilities, buildings, interiors, and mechanical, electrical, and technology systems. Bidders must submit responses by the specified date to be considered for the work, which is to be awarded and completed according to the terms laid out in the document.

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NCA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

BID DOCUMENTS

VOLUME I

DAYTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, OHIO

PROJECT NO. 810CM3030

PIC/ADMIN BLDG, REPLACE COMMITTAL

SHELTER B, AND ROAD REPAIRS

Prepared for:

United States Department of Veterans Affairs

July 28, 2023

DAYTON NATIONAL CEMETERY PROJECT NO. 810CM3030

PIC/ADMIN BLDG, REPLACE COMMITTAL JULY 28, 2023

SHELTER B, AND ROAD REPAIRS

BID DOCUMENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NCA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

VOLUME I

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 07 Professional Seals & Signatures 00 01 15 List of Drawings Sheets 05-10

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 02 General Requirements (Minor NCA Projects) 06-14 01 32 17 Network Analysis Schedules (Microsoft Project Gantt Chart) 10-10 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-14 01 42 19 Reference Standards 06-14 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06-14 01 45 35 Special Inspections Note 06-21 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 06-14 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 06-14 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 08-16 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 12-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 00 Site Surveys 06-14 02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing 06-14

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 06-14

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 06-14 04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 06-14

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 06-14 05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 06-14 05 31 00 Steel Decking 06-14 05 55 00 Metal Fabrications 06-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 12-15

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BID DOCUMENTS

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 Bituminous Dampproofing 06-14 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 12-15 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 06-14 07 27 26 Fluid Applied Membrane Air Barrier, Vapor Permeable 01-21 07 40 00 Roofing and Siding Panels 06-14 07 41 13 Standing Seam Metal Roofing 06-14 07 54 23 Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) Roofing 01-21 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 06-14 07 84 00 Firestopping 06-14 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 06-14

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 06-14 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 12-15 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 06-14 08 34 59 Vault Doors and Day Gates 06-14 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 06-14 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 06-14 08 71 00 Door Hardware 06-14 08 80 00 Glazing 06-14 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 06-14

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 01-21 09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 06-14 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-14 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-14 09 30 13 Tiling 06-14 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 06-14 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 06-14 09 65 16 Resilient Sheet Flooring 06-14 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 06-14 09 67 23.30 Resinous (Epoxy Base) High Performance Decorative Mortar Flooring

(Res-3) 09 68 00 Carpeting 06-14 09 91 00 Painting 06-14

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Exterior Signage 06-14 10 14 05 Interior Signage 06-14 10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 06-14 10 26 00 Wall and Door Protection 01-21 10 28 00 Toilet and Bath Accessories 06-14

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BID DOCUMENTS

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10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 06-14 10 75 00 Flagpoles 06-14

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 06-14 12 36 00 Countertops 12 48 13 Entrance Floor Mat and Frames 06-14

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural Components

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 11-16 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 11-16 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 11-16 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 11-16 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 12-15 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 12-15 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-16 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary Sewerage 11-16 22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 11-16 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 11-16

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

(HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 11-16

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BID DOCUMENTS

PROFESSIONAL SEALS & SIGNATURES

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PROFESSIONAL SEALS & SIGNATURES

Section 00 01 07

Ryan P. Perks, PE Civil Engineer

David M. Miller, PLA Landscape Architect

PIC/ADMMIN BLDG REPLACE COMMITTAL JULY 28, 2023

SHELTER B AND ROAD REPAIRS

BID DOCUMENTS

Janice Marie Weaver, PE Structural Engineer

Renee M. Clarke, RA Registered Architect

Garrett R. Gossett, PE Electrical Engineer

Lian Wu. Xia, PE Mechanical Engineer

James V. Ezekiel, RCDD

SHELTER B, AND ROAD REPAIRS

BID DOCUMENTS

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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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.

Sheet # Drawing # Drawing Title

GENERAL

1 GI001 COVER SHEET

2 GI002 GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

3 VL001 SOIL BORING PLAN

4 VL100 OVERALL EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

5 VL101 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

6 VL102 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

7 VL103 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

8 VL104 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

9 VL105 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

10 VL106 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

11 VL107 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

12 VL108 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

13 VL109 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

14 VL110 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

15 GC100 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE PLAN

16 GC101 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE PLAN

CLIN 001

GENERAL

17 G-002 GENERAL INFORMATION

18 G-003 CONSTRUCTION MOBILIZATION PLAN

19 G-004 ARCHITECTURAL SITE AND LIFE SAFETY PLAN

20 G-005 CODE SUMMARY - NFPA 101

STRUCTURAL

21 S-001 GENERAL NOTES

22 S-101 FOUNDATIONPLAN - ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

23 S-102 FOUNDATION AND FRAMING PLANS - EXIST. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

RENOVATION

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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24 S-103 FOUNDATION AND FRAMING PLANS - HONOR GUARD BUILDING

25 S-104 FOUNDATION AND FRAMING PLANS - MAINTENANCE SHED

26 S-106 ROOF FRAMING PLAN - ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

27 S-301 FOUNDATION DETAILS

28 S-401 MASONRY DETAILS

29 S-501 STEEL DETAILS

30 S-502 LATERAL FRAME ELEVATIONS

31 S-503 TRUSS PROFILES

ARCHITECTURAL

32 A-001 ARCHITECTURAL SYMBOLS ABBREVIATIONS AND NOTES

33 AD101 FIRST FLOOR DEMOLITION PLAN - EXIST. ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

34 AD111 DEMOLITION REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - EXIST. ADMINISTRATION BLDG,

35 A-101 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - ADMINISTRATION BLDG. AND PUBLIC RESTROOMS

36 A-102 FIRST FLOOR PLAN - EXIST. ADMINISTRATION BLDG. RENOVATION

37 A-103 FIRST FLOOR & ROOF PLANS - HONOR GUARD BUILDING

38 A-104 FIRST FLOOR & REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - COVERED SHED

39 A-106 ROOF PLAN - ADMINISTRATION BLDG.

40 A-110 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - ADMINISTRATION BLDG.

41 A-111 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - EXIST. ADMINISTRATION

BLDG.

42 A-112 FIRST FLOOR REFLECTED CEILING PLAN - HONOR GUARD BUILDING

43 A-201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS - ADMINISTRATION BLDG.

44 A-202 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS- HONOR GUARD BLDG.

45 A-301 BUILDING SECTIONS - ADMINISTRATION BLDG.

46 A-302 BUILDING SECTIONS - HONOR GUARD BLDG.

47 A-310 WALL SECTIONS - NEW AND EXISTING ADMINISTRATION BLDGS.

48 A-311 WALL SECTIONS - HONOR GUARD BUILDING

49 A-312 WALL SECTIONS - EXISTING ADMINISTRATION BLDG.

50 A-501 PARTITION TYPES

51 A-502 EXTERIOR MASONRY DETAILS

52 A-503 EXTERIOR METAL PANEL DETAILS

53 A-506 EXTERIOR PENETRATION DETAILS

54 A-521 INTERIOR COLUMN DETAILS

55 A-601 DOOR SCHEDULE, ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS, WINDOW TYPES

56 A-602 LOUVER SCHEDULE

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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INTERIORS

57 I-001 GENERAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS AND ROOM FINISH SCHEDULE

58 I-101 FIRST FLOOR FINISH, SIGNAGE, AND WALL PROTECTION PLAN -

ADMINISTRATION BLDG.

59 I-102 FIRST FLOOR FINISH, SIGNAGE, AND WALL PROTECTION PLAN - EXIST.

ADMINISTRATION BLDG. RENOVATION

60 I-103 FIRST FLOOR FINISH, SIGNAGE, AND WALL PROTECTION PLAN - HONOR

GUARD BLDG.

61 I-201 CASEWORK AND MILL WORK ELEVATIONS

62 I-202 CASEWORK DETAILS

63 I-411 FIRST FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN - ADMINISTRATION BLDG.

64 I-412 FIRST FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN - EXIST. ADMINISTRATION BLDG.

RENOVATION

65 I-413 FIRST FLOOR EQUIPMENT PLAN - HONOR GUARD BLDG.

66 I-421 ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLANS

67 I-422 ENLARGED EQUIPMENT PLANS

68 I-431 ENLARGED TOILET PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

69 I-432 ENLARGED TOILET PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

70 I-433 ENLARGED TOILET PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

71 I-434 ENLARGED TOILET PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

72 I-501 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS AND DETAILS

73 I-601 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

74 I-901 INTERIOR RENDERINGS

PLUMBING

75 P-001 PLUMBING GENERAL INFORMATION

76 PD101 FIRST FLOOR PLUMBING DEMOLITION PLAN

77 PP101 ADMINISTRATION BLDG. DOMESTIC WATER PLAN

78 PP102 EXIST. ADMINISTRATION BLDG. DOMESTIC WATER PLAN

79 PP103 HONOR GUARD BLDG. DOMESTIC WATER PLAN

80 PP104 ADMINISTRATION BLDG. SEWER PLAN

81 PP105 EXIST. ADMINISTRATION BLDG. SEWER PLAN

82 PP106 HONOR GUARD BLDG. SEWER PLAN

83 P-501 PLUMBING DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

84 P-601 PLUMBING SCHEDULES

SHELTER B, AND ROAD REPAIRS

BID DOCUMENTS

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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MECHANICAL

85 M-001 MECHANICAL GENERAL INFORMATION

86 MD101 FIRST FLOOR MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

87 MD102 ROOF MECHANICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

88 MH101 ADMINISTRATION BLDG. HVAC PLAN

89 MH102 EXIST. ADMINISTRATION BLDG. HVAC PLAN

90 MH103 HONOR GUARD BLDG. HVAC PLAN

91 M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

92 M-502 MECHANICAL CONTROLS

93 M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

ELECTRICAL

94 E-001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES SYMBOL LEGENDS, AND ABBREVIAITIONS

95 ES101 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

96 ED101 FIRST FLOOR ELECTRICAL DEMOLITION PLAN

97 EL101 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN - ADMIONISTRATION BLDG.

98 EL102 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN - EXIST. ADMINISTRATION BLDG.

99 EL103 FIRST FLOOR LIGHTING PLAN - HONOR GUARD BUILDING

100 EP101 FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN - ADMINISTRATION BLDG.

101 EP102 FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN - EXIST. ADMINISTRATION BLDG.

102 EP103 FIRST FLOOR POWER PLAN - HONOR GUARD BUILDING

103 E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

104 E-601 SINGLE LINE DIAGRAMS

105 E-602 PANEL SCHEDULES

106 E-603 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES

FIRE ALARM

107 FA001 FIRE ALARM GENERAL NOTES SYMBOL LEGEND AND RISER

108 FA101 FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM PLAN - ADMINISTRATION BLDG.

109 FA102 FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM PLAN - EXIST. ADMINISTRATION BLDG.

110 FA103 FIRST FLOOR FIRE ALARM PLAN - HONOR GUARD BUILDING

TECHNOLOGY

111 T-001 TECHNOLOGY GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOL LEGEND, AND ABBREVIATIONS

112 T-101 FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN - ADMINISTRATION BLDG.

SHELTER B, AND ROAD REPAIRS

BID DOCUMENTS

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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113 T-102 FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN - EXIST. ADMINISTRATION BLDG.

114 T-103 FIRST FLOOR TECHNOLOGY PLAN - HONOR GUARD BLDG.

115 T-401 TECHNOLOGY ENLARGEMENTS

116 T-501 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

117 T-502 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

CLIN 002 & CLIN 003

CIVIL

118 GC101 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN PHASE I

119 GC102 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN PHASE I

120 GC103 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN PHASE I

121 GC104 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN PHASE I

122 GC111 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN PHASE II

123 GC112 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN PHASE II

124 GC113 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN PHASE II

125 GC114 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN PHASE II

126 GC501 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL NOTES AND DETAILS

127 CD101 SITE DEMOLITION PLAN (BASE BID)

128 CD102 SITE DEMOLITION PLAN (BASE BID)

129 CD103 SITE DEMOLITION PLAN (BASE BID)

130 CD104 SITE DEMOLITION PLAN (BASE BID)

131 CD111 SITE DEMOLITION PLAN (BID OPTION 1)

132 CD112 SITE DEMOLITION PLAN (BID OPTION 1)

133 CD113 SITE DEMOLITION PLAN (BID OPTION 1)

134 CD114 SITE DEMOLITION PLAN (BID OPTION 1)

135 CS101 SITE PLAN (BASE BID)

136 CS102 SITE PLAN (BASE BID)

137 CS103 SITE PLAN (BASE BID)

138 CS104 SITE PLAN (BASE BID)

139 CS111 SITE PLAN (BID OPTION 1)

140 CS112 SITE PLAN (BID OPTION 1)

141 CS113 SITE PLAN (BID OPTION 1)

142 CS114 SITE PLAN (BID OPTION 1)

143 CT201 ROAD PLAN & PROFILE

144 CS501 SITE DETAILS

145 CS502 SITE DETAILS

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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146 CS503 SITE DETAILS

147 CG101 GRADING PLAN

148 CG111 RETAINING WALL PLAN AND PROFILE

149 CG112 RETAINING WALL DETAILS

150 CG113 RETAINING WALL DETAILS

UTILITIES

151 CU101 SITE UTILITY PLAN

152 CU201 SANITARY SEWER PLAN AND PROFILE

153 CU501 SANITARY SEWER DETAILS

154 CU231 WATER MAIN PLAN AND PROFILES

155 CU531 WATER DETAILS

156 CU532 WATER DETAILS

157 CU261 STORM PROFILES

158 CU561 STORM SEWER DETAILS

159 CU562 STORM SEWER DETAILS

160 CU761 STORM SEWER COMPUTATIONS

STORM WATER MANAGEMENT

161 CJ101 PRE DEVELOPMENT DRAINAGE AREA MAP

162 CJ102 POST DEVELOPMENT DRAINAGE AREA MAP

163 CJ103 WATER QUALITY MAP

164 CJ501 STORM WATER MANAGEMENT NARRATIVE AND DETAILS

SITE IMPROVEMENTS

165 CI100 SITE FURNISHINGS PLAN

166 CI110 SITE SIGNAGE PLAN

167 CI501 SITE FURNISHINGS DETAILS

168 CI510 SITE SIGNAGE DETAILS 1

169 CI511 SITE SIGNAGE DETAILS 2

170 CI512 SITE SIGNAGE DETAILS 3

171 CI513 TEMPORARY SITE SIGNAGE DETAILS

172 CI600 SITE SIGNAGE AND SITE FURNISHINGS SCHEDULE

LANDSCAPING

173 LS100 OVERALL LANDSCAPE PLAN

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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174 LS101 PIC / ADMINISTRATION BUILDING LANDSCAPE PLAN ENLARGEMENT

175 LS102 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AREA LANDSCAPE PLAN ENLARGEMENT

176 LS500 LANDSCAPE DETAILS AND SCHEDULE

STRUCTURAL

177 S-001 GENERAL NOTES

178 S-101 FOUNDATION PLAN - SHELTER BUILDING

179 S-201 ROOF FRAMING PLAN - SHELTER BUILDING

180 S-301 FOUNDATION DETAILS

181 S-401 MASONRY DETAILS

182 S-501 STEEL DETAILS

ARCHTECTURAL

183 A-101 FLOOR, RCP, & ROOF PLANS - SHELTER B

184 A-201 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

185 A-301 WALL SECTIONS - COMMITTAL SHELTER

ELECTRICAL

186 E-102 FIRST FLOOR POWER AND LIGHTING PLAN

SHELTER B, AND ROAD REPAIRS

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LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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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 Dayton National Cemetery AE Design Services: Renovate & Expand

Admin-Maintenance Building; Mill And Pave Roads; And New Cortege Lanes & Replace

Committal Shelter 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 INTEGRITY FEDERAL SERVICES, 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 Resident Engineer/Contracting Officers Representative

(COR) or his duly authorized representative.

D. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with security requirements as established by the 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 an 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:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall, at the minimum, have successfully completed the 30-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: Construction of new Admin-PIC building, construction of Honor Guard/Maintenance Annex building, renovation of Maintenance building, roadway repair and reconstruction; construction of new cortege lanes & replacement of Committal

Shelter B. Permitting to include but not limited National Pollutant Discharge Elimination

System (NPDES) permit.

B. BID OPTION 1: Satellite Maintenance Facility Paving

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1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, 2 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 digital files 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 subcontractors 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 COR. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days’ notice to the 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 COR.

C. Guards:

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

D. Key Control:

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

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

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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):

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 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 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 Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire-retardant treated wood or metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

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

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

84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

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

CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

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

Minimize disruptions and coordinate with COR/Cemetery Director.

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

Report findings and corrective actions weekly to COR.

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

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

1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

P. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily and site weekly.

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

1926.

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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 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 COR and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the 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 determined by the COR with agreement of the Cemetery. Contractor parking will be only in areas and on roadways designated and agreed to by the 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.

G. Phasing: To ensure such executions, the Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, the Contractor shall notify the 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, COR and Contractor, as follows:

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

1. The Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Cemetery’s operations will not be hindered. The Contractor shall permit access to Cemetery personnel through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment.

Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Cemetery Staff so that Cemetery operations will continue during the construction period.

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

J. When a building is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility therefore.

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

2. The Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, the Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of the site with Fire Department or Company (Department of Veterans

Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from the Contractor's employee.

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the Cemetery at all times. 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 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 COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall

01 00 02 - 7 not commence without the COR, and Cemetery Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL

INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS

and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. The Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to both COR and the

Cemetery Director in writing, 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

Interruption time approved by the Cemetery and 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 COR.

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

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

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

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

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

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

N. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways.

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O. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the 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 COR of areas of buildings, 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 by rooms and spaces:

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

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

COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of 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 COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a

01 00 02 - 9 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, 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, the 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 COR. Block off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

2. 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 above ceiling, vertical shafts and utility chases that have been part of the construction.

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

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are 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 COR.

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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 rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

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

Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic

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

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

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

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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 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

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 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;

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

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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 COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the 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).

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.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by the A/E.

(FAR 52.236-4)

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B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration conducted by ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC are shown in the geotechnical report.

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 benchmarks 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 COR. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the 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 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.

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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 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 COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, furnish to the COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or 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 and elevations of roads, streets and parking lots.

5. 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.

E. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the 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. 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 ensure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR's review, as often as requested.

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