Fort Bliss Gravesite Expansion - Specifications Full Book.pdf

FORT BLISS NATIONAL CEMETERY

GRAVESITE EXPANSION & IMPROVEMENTS | BID DOCUMENTS

5200 Fred Wilson Avenue

El Paso, TX 79906

SPECIFICATIONS

AE COMM. #18528

VA PROJECT #886CM3026

TASK ORDER # 36C78623D0020

JUNE 15, 2026

13605 1st Ave. N #100 Plymouth, Minnesota 55441

P 763.412.4000 F 763.412.4090 ae-mn.com

Fort Bliss National Cemetery VA Project 886CM3026

Gravesite Expansion Bid Documents

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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 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-20

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 02 General Requirements (Minor NCA Projects) 11-21

01 32 16.15 Project Schedules (Small Projects – Design/Bid/Build 01-24

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-25

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 05-24

01 42 19 Reference Standards 11-20

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

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 10-17

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 13 Site Surveys 12-23

02 41 00 Demolition 08-17

02 82 13.13 Glovebag Asbestos Abatement 01-21

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 01-21

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

03 48 21 Precast Concrete Burial Crypts 01-21

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 01-21

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-17

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 01-21

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 08-17

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 03 72 Historic Decorative Metal Repair 06-26

05 03 85 Historic Treatment of Decorative Formed Metal 06-26

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 08-18

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

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06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-17

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 01-21

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 01-21

07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems 01-21

07 27 26 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barrier Vapor Permeable 01-21

07 32 13 Clay Roof Tiles 01-21

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 01-21

07 84 00 Firestopping 01-21

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 04-22

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 01-21

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 01-21

08 71 00 Door Hardware 03-24

08 80 00 Glazing 01-21

08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 01-21

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-18

09 24 23 Portland Cement Plastering (Stucco) 08-25

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 04-20

09 30 00 Specialty Moldings and Trims 01-24

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 01-21

09 65 36.13 Static-Dissipative Resilient Flooring 08-25

09 91 00 Painting 01-21

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Signage 01-21

10 22 13 Wire Mesh Partitions 06-26

DIVISION 11 – EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 01-21

12 36 00 Countertops 12-23

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 05 41 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components

01-21

13 05 41.10 Seismic Restraint Requirements for Non-Structural

Components (Telecommunications)

05-26

DIVISION 14– CONVEYING EQUIPEMENT – NOT USED

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DIVISION 21- FIRE SUPPRESSION – NOT USED

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 01-23

22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 09-20

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 09-20

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 09-19

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 09-20

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 05-24

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 03-23

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC and Steam

Generation Equipment

03-23

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment

03-23

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 03-23

23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 02-20

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC 03-23

23 13 23 Concrete Above Ground Fuel Source 04-20

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 03-24

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 03-23

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 03-23

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 03-23

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment 03-24

23 81 23 Computer-Room Air-Conditioners 03-24

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION – NOT USED

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 24 16 Panelboards 11-22

26 27 26 Wiring Devices 11-22

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 11-22

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 03-24

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 11-22

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 09-19

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 12-22

27 05 33 Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems 12-22

27 05 36 Cable Trays for Communication Systems 12-22

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27 05 53 Identification for Communications Systems 12-

22-

27 10 00 Structured Cabling 12-22

27 11 16 Communications Cabinets, Racks, Frames, and Enclosures 12-22

27 11 19 Communications Termination Blocks and Patch Panels 12-22

27 11 26 Communications Rack Mounted Power Protection and Power

Strips

12-22

27 13 23 Communications Optical Fiber Backbone Cabling 12-22

27 13 23.13 Communications Optical Fiber Splicing and Terminations 12-22

27 15 13 Communications Copper Horizontal Cabling 12-22

27 16 19 Communications Patch Cords, Station Cords, and Cross-

Connect Wire

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DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

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

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and

Security

10-18

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 05 28.33 Conduits and Backboxes for Electronic Safety and

Security

09-11

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System 10-11

28 13 16 Physical Access Control System and Database Management 09-11

28 16 00 Intrusion Detection System 10-11

28 23 00 Video Surveillance 09-11

28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 10-11

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earthwork 08-23

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 and Gates 06-18

32 13 19 Decorative Metal Fences and Gates 11-01

32 33 00 Site Furnishings 01-17

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 08-16

32 90 00 Planting 08-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 11-16

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 12-17

33 46 13 Foundation Drainage 10-11

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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

GI001 COVER SHEET

GI002 SHEET INDEX

GI003 ABBREVIATIONS

V101 OVERALL EXISTING CONDITIONS

V102 EXISTING CONDITIONS 1

V103 EXISTING CONDITIONS 2

V104 EXISTING CONDITIONS 3

V105 EXISTING CONDITIONS 4

V107 EXISTING CONDITIONS 6

V109 EXISTING CONDITIONS 8

V111 EXISTING CONDITIONS – EXPANSION

BJ100 OVERALL BORING PLAN

BJ101 BORING LOGS

CD101 OVERALL DEMOLITION PLAN

CD102 DEMOLITION PLAN 1

CD103 DEMOLITION PLAN 2

CD104 DEMOLITION PLAN 3

CD105 DEMOLITION PLAN 4

CD107 DEMOLITION PLAN 6

CD109 DEMOLITION PLAN 8

CD111 DEMOLITION PLAN - EXPANSION

CO101 OVERALL ACCESS & LOGISTICS PLAN

CS101 OVERALL SITE PLAN

CS102 SITE PLAN 1

CS103 SITE PLAN 2

CS104 SITE PLAN 3

CS105 SITE PLAN 4

CS107 SITE PLAN 6

CS109 SITE PLAN 8

CS111 SITE PLAN - EXPANSION

CS501 SITE DETAILS

CS502 SITE DETAILS

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CB101 GRAVESITE LAYOUT SECTIONS WW & QQ

CB102 GRAVESITE NUMBERING SECTIONS WW & QQ

CB103 GRAVESITE LAYOUT SECTIONS VV, UU, TT

CB104 GRAVESITE NUMBERING SECTION VV, UU, TT

CB105 GRAVESITE LAYOUT SECTIONS W & Y

CB106 GRAVESITE NUMBERING SECTIONS W & Y

CB107 GRAVESITE LAYOUT SECTIONS XX & YY - OPTION 1

CB108 GRAVESITE NUMBERING SECTIONS XX & YY - OPTION

CB501 CRYPT DETAILS

CB502 CRYPT DETAILS

CG101 OVERALL GRADING & EROSION CONTROL PLAN

CG102 GRADING & EROSION CONTROL PLAN 1

CG103 GRADING & EROSION CONTROL PLAN 2

CG104 GRADING & EROSION CONTROL PLAN 3

CG105 GRADING & EROSION CONTROL PLAN 4

CG107 GRADING & EROSION CONTROL PLAN 6

CG109 GRADING & EROSION CONTROL PLAN 8

CG111 OVERALL GRADING & EROSION CONTROL PLAN –

EXPANSION

CG112 GRADING & EROSION CONTROL PLAN ENLARGEMENT -

EXPANSION

CG113 OVERALL GRADING PLAN - EXPANSION - OPTION 1

CG114 GRADING PLAN ENLARGEMENT- EXPANSION - OPTION 1

CE121 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

CE501 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

CE502 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

CP111 STREET PLAN & PROFILE - EXPANSION

CU101 OVERALL UTILITY PLAN

CU102 UTILITY PLAN 1

CU103 UTILITY PLAN 2

CU111 UTILITY PLAN – EXPANSION

CU112 UTILITY PLAN - EXPANSION - OPTION 1

CU113 UTILITY PROFILES - EXPANSION

CU501 STORM DRAINAGE & UTILITY PLAN DETAILS

CU502 STORM DRAINAGE & UTILITY PLAN DETAILS

LP100 OVERALL PLANTING PLAN

LP111 PLANTING PLAN – EXPANSION

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LP201 PLANTING PLAN ENLARGEMENT

LP202 PLANTING PLAN ENLARGEMENT

LP203 PLANTING PLAN ENLARGEMENT

LP501 PLANTING DETAILS

LK100 OVERALL SIGNAGE & FURNISHINGS PLAN

LK111 SIGNAGE & FURNISHINGS PLAN - EXPANSION

LK501 SIGNAGE & FURNISHINGS DETAILS

LK502 SIGNAGE & FURNISHINGS DETAILS

LK503 SIGNAGE & FURNISHINGS DETAILS

LI100 IRRIGATION COVER SHEET

LI101 IRRIGATION PLAN

LI500 IRRIGATION DETAILS

LI501 IRRIGATION DETAILS

2101-GI111 ADMIN BLDG - FIRST LEVEL LIFE SAFETY PLAN

2101-AD101 ADMIN BLDG – BASEMENT DEMOLITION PLAN

2101-AD111 ADMIN BLDG - FIRST LEVEL DEMOLITION PLAN

2101-AD201 ADMIN BLDG - DEMOLITION EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

2101-AE101 ADMIN BLDG - BASEMENT FLOOR

PLAN

2101-AE111 ADMIN BLDG - FIRST LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

2101-AE191 ADMIN BLDG - DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN AND ROOF

PLAN

2101-AE201 ADMIN BLDG - EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

2101- AE550 ADMIN BLDG - INTERIOR DETAILS AND PARTITION

DETAILS

2101- AE601 ADMIN BLDG - PARTITION TYPES AND OPENING

DETAILS TYPES AND SCHEDULES

3003-AD111 MAINTENANCE BLDG - DEMOLITION PLANS

3003-AE111 MAINTENANCE BLDG - FLOOR & PARTIAL REFLECTED

CEILING PLAN

3003-AE201 MAINTENANCE BLDG - DEMOLITION AND EXISTING

EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

3003-AE601 MAINTENANCE BLDG - INTERIOR PARTITION TYPES

AND DETAILS

3004-AD111 PIC/RESTROOM BLDG - DEMOLITION PLAN AND

ELEVATIONS

3004-AE111 PIC/RESTROOM BLDG - FLOOR PLAN

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3004-AE191 PIC/RESTROOM BLDG - DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN AND

ROOF PLAN,

3004-AE201 PIC/RESTROOM BLDG - EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

3004- AE601 PIC/RESTROOM BLDG - OPENING DETAILS, TYPES AND

SCHEDULES

3302-AE111 HONOR GUARD SHELTER -DEMO PLAN AND FLOOR PLAN

3W01-AE111 IRRIGATION PUMP HOUSE - FLOOR & ROOF PLANS AND

EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

4101-AE111 ROSTRUM - DEMOLITION AND FLOOR PLAN

4101-AE201 ROSTRUM - EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

4101-AE501 ROSTRUM - EXTERIOR DETAILS AND PHOTOS

S-001 NOTE SHEET

3004-S-201 PIC/RESTROOM BLDG - LOWER AND UPPER ROOF

FRAMING PLAN

3004-S-401 PIC/RESTROOM BLDG - FRAMING DETAILS

3003-S-201 MAINTENANCE BLDG - ROOF FRAMING PLAN

3302-S-101 HONOR GUARD SHELTER - FOOTING & FOUNDATION

PLAN

4001-S-101 ROSTRUM - FOOTING & FOUNDATION PLAN

M001 MECHANICAL SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, GENERAL

NOTES

3003-MH111 MECHANICAL HVAC - FIRST LEVEL

3003-M201 MECHANICAL ROOF PLAN

3003-M301 MECHANICAL SECTIONS

M501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

M601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

2101-PD111 PLUMBING DEMOLITION - FIRST LEVEL

2101-P401 PLUMBING ENALRGED PLANS

3003-P401 EXISTING PLUMBING

3004-P401 EXISTING PLUMBING

3004-P402 PLUMBING ENLARGED PLANS

P501 PLUMBING DETAILS

E-001 ELECTRICAL SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS, GENERAL

NOTES

2101-ED111 ADMIN BLDG - LIGHTING DEMOLITION PLANS

2101-ED112 ADMIN BLDG - POWER DEMOLITION PLANS

2101-EL111 ADMIN BLDG - LIGHTING PLAN

2101-EP111 ADMIN BLDG - POWER PLANS

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3003-ED111 MAINTENANCE BLDG - FIRST LEVEL - DEMOLITION

PLANS

3003-E-111 MAINTENANCE BLDG - FIRST LEVEL - ELECTRICAL

PLANS

3003-E-411 MAINTENANCE BLDG - ELECTRICAL ROOF PLAN

3003-E-501 MAINTENANCE BLDG - ELECTRICAL SHCEDULES AND

DETAILS

3004-ED111 PIC/RESTROOM BLDG - DEMOLITION PLANS

3004-E-111 PIC/RESTROOM BLDG - ELECTRICAL PLANS

E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

T000 TECHNOLOGY COVERSHEET

2101 - TD101 ADMIN BLDG - BASEMENT TECHNOLOGY DEMOLITION

PLAN

2101 - TD111 ADMIN BLDG - FIRST LEVEL TECHNOLOGY DEMOLITION

PLAN

2101 - TN101 ADMIN BLDG - BASEMENT TECHNOLOGY PLAN

2101 - TN111 ADMIN BLDG - FIRST LEVEL TECHNOLOGY PLAN

3003 - TD111 MAINTENANCE BLDG - FIRST LEVEL TECHNOLOGY

DEMOLITION PLAN

3003 - TN111 MAINTENANCE BLDG - FIRST LEVEL TECHNOLOGY PLAN

3004 - TN111 PIC/RESTROOM BLDG - FIRST LEVEL TECHNOLOGY

PLAN

T300 TECHNOLOGY ENLARGED PLANS

T301 TECHNOLOGY ENLARGED PLANS

T400 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

T401 TECHNOLOGY DETAILS

T500 TECHNOLOGY DIAGRAMS

T501 TECHNOLOGY DIAGRAMS

T600 TECHNOLOGY SCHEDULES

FA000 FIRE ALARM COVERSHEET

2101-FA101 ADMIN BLDG - BASEMENT FIRE ALARM PLAN

2101-FA111 ADMIN BLDG - FIRST LEVEL FIRE ALARM PLAN

3004-FA100 PIC/RESTROOM BLDG - FIRST LEVEL DEMOLITION

FIRE ALARM PLAN

3004-FA111 PIC/RESTROOM BLDG - FIRST LEVEL FIRE ALARM

PLAN

FA401 FIRE ALARM DETAILS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MINOR NCA PROJECTS)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION 01 00 02 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MINOR NCA PROJECTS)

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 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.8 ALTERATIONS

1.9 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

1.10 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.12 RESTORATION

1.13 PHYSICAL DATA

1.14 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.15 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.16 As-Built Drawings

1.17 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS

1.27 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.28 SAFETY SIGN

1.29 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.31 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.32 PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

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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 Fort Bliss Gravesite Expansion 886CM3026 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, 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 (RE/COR) or his 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 workdays unless otherwise designated by the RE/COR.

E. All employees of general contractors and subcontractors shall comply with security requirements 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 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 contractors or subcontractors shall, at the minimum, have successfully completed the 30-hour OSHA certified

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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.

F. Employment:

1. Under the Contract Award, FAR 52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

VERIFICATION is included in the contract. From my interpretation of the FAR, “Statutes and Executive orders require employers to abide by the immigration laws of the United States and to employ in the

United States only individuals who are eligible to work in the

United States. The E-Verify program provides an Internet-based means of verifying employment eligibility of workers employed in the

United States but is not a substitute for any other employment eligibility verification requirements.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. BASE BID – CLIN 1: Grade and develop gravesite expansion area, it communications improvements, facility condition assessment discrepancy:

work includes but is not limited to general construction, alterations, site preparation, mass excavation and earthwork, roads, walks, grading, drainage, utility relocation, irrigation, and landscaping. demolish and remove associated infrastructure no longer required to support new construction. construct preplaced concrete crypt sections tt, uu, vv, qq, and ww, in ground cremation sections w, y and all supporting infrastructure repairs / upgrades as necessary to existing associated assets. make improvements / repairs to it communications closet at admin / maintenance buildings. correct facility condition assessment discrepancies, as provided, to include requisite infrastructure of utilities, signage, site furnishing, and additional support requirements.

B. OPTION NO.1: Grade & develop gravesite expansion areas xx & yy: Work includes but is not limited to general construction, alterations, site preparation, mass excavation and earthwork, grading, drainage, irrigation, and landscaping. construct preplaced concrete crypt sections xx, yy and all supporting infrastructure repairs / upgrades as necessary to existing associated assets.

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1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, zero 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, 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 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 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 RE/COTR 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/COTR.

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 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 toolboxes and parked machines, and to take any necessary emergency action.

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E. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, the General Contractor/Subcontractors 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 access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the RE/COTR upon request.

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.

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

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):

E84-22 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

1.6 FIRE SAFETY:

A. 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.

B. 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.

C. 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).

D. 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

01 00 02 - 6 or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install

Class C, ¾ hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

2. Close openings in fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings.

Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

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

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with RE/COR.

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

N. Smoking: Smoking and vaping is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under

01 00 02 - 7 construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

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

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

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage trailers, office trailers) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the RE/COR and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the

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

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

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

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

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings and 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

01 00 02 - 8 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.

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

RE/COR with a schedule of approximate 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 RE/COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the Cemetery Director, RE/COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase I:

Phase II:

H. Buildings 2101 Administration Building, 3003 Maintenance Building, and

3004 PIC/Restroom Building will be occupied during performance of work but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. Building will be occupied by Cemetery personnel and/or the public for various periods as listed below:

BUILDING PERIOD

(a)Administration Building Cemetery Business Hours

(b)Maintenance Building Cemetery Business Hours

(c)PIC/Restroom Sunrise to Sunset, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

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

01 00 02 - 9 areas occupied by Cemetery Staff so that Cemetery operations will continue during the construction period.

2. Immediate areas of alterations will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

3. The Contractor shall provide protection for work being done above paths of building egress and general access and entrances points by building occupants at all times.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, the

Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches). 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.

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

01 00 02 - 10 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-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the

RE/COR, and Cemetery Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. 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 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 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.

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

01 00 02 - 11 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, parking and occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times.

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

N. 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.

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 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.

1.8 ALTERATIONS

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

01 00 02 - 12 furnish a signed report, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by building, rooms and/or area and/or site area:

1. Existing condition and types of 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

RE/COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by the Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by the Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and RE/COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of 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.

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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, any 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.

1.9 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

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

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

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

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.

1.10 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

01 00 02 - 14 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.

1.11 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 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

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Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. The contractor is required to pay for and obtain and close the permit following the end of construction. 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 providing 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.

1.12 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.

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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).

1.13 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 Anderson

Engineering of Minnesota, LLC.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration conducted by Terracon are shown diagrammatically in an appendix to these drawings.

C. A copy of the geotechnical engineering report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Contracting Officer.

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.

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1.14 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.

1.15 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 RE/COR. The Contractor shall also be responsible 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.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent…