Marietta NatCem 859CM3021_CD95_Project manual-1 of 2.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL, VOLUME 1

Issued for Construction

MARIETTA NATIONAL CEMETERY

Lodge Rehabi l i ta t ion, Design and Construct New Restrooms, Committa l Shelter , and Miscel laneous Repair I tems

Project Number 915CM3041

Bid Documents

November 18, 2022

Prime Consultant:

Walker Federal Services, LLC

Subconsultants:

Charlotte Engineers Principal Engineering, Inc.

ECS Southeast, LLP

R&R Construction Services, Inc.

WFS

Marietta National Cemetery Bid Documents

Lodge Rehabilitation, Design and Construct New Restrooms, November 18, 2022 Committal Shelter, and Miscellaneous Repair Items ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION

859CM3021

SIGNATURE PAGE 1

SIGNATURE PAGE

Civil, Structural Engineering

I, Andre Monnot, hereby certify that the following documents were prepared by me or under my direct supervision, and that I am a duly licensed

Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Georgia: 01 00 02, 01 32

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Architecture

I, Fan Wang, hereby certify that the following documents were prepared by me or under my direct supervision, and that I am a duly licensed Professional

Architect under the laws of the State of Georgia: 01 00 02, 01 32 16.13, 01

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MEP Engineering

I, Gregory Turner, hereby certify that the following documents were prepared by me or under my direct supervision, and that I am a duly licensed

Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Georgia: 22 05 11, 22 05

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10 - 1

SECTION 00 01 10 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

Volume 1

00 00 00 Cover Page

00 00 01 Signature Page

00 01 10 Table of Contents

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

01 00 02 General Requirements

01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

01 42 19 Reference Standards

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services

01 56 39 Temporary Tree and Plant Protection

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements

02 41 00 Demolition and Site Clearing

02 83 00 Lead Remediation

03 30 53 (Short Form) Cast in Place Concrete

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

05 73 00 Ornamental Handrails and Railings

06 03 12 Historic Wood Repair

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry

07 21 13 Thermal Insulation

07 31 34 Composite Shake Roofing

07 32 13 Clay Roof Tiles

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal

07 92 00 Joint Sealants

08 03 52 Historic Treatment of Wood Windows

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors

08 14 23 Aluminum Clad Wood Doors

08 51 69.11 Aluminum Storm Windows

08 52 00 Aluminum Clad Wood Windows

TABLE OF CONTENTS 00 01 10 - 2

08 71 00 Door Hardware

09 29 00 Gypsum Board

09 30 13 Tiling

09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring

09 91 00 Paint

10 14 00 Exterior Signage

10 14 05 Interior Signage

10 28 00 Toilet and Bath Accessories

10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets

10 75 00 Flagpoles

12 24 00 Window Shades

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing

22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Equipment

22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping

22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation

21 11 00 Facility Water Distribution

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC

23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment

23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

23 07 11 HVAC Insulation

23 09 23 Direct-Digital Control System for HVAC

23 21 13 Hydronic Piping

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings

23 34 00 HVAC Fans

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets

23 81 00 Decentralized Unitary HVAC Equipment

23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

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26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction

26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems

26 24 16 Panelboards

26 27 26 Wiring Devices

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers

26 51 00 Interior Lighting

27 05 00 Common Work Results for Communications

27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems

27 05 33 Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems

27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications Systems

27 10 00 Structures Cabling

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings

31 20 11 Earth Moving (Short Form)

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements

32 13 90 Cast Iron Detectable Warning Plates

32 14 00 Unit Paving

32 33 00 Site Furnishings

32 90 00 Planting

Volume 2

Appendix I Geotechnical Engineering Report, June 6, 2022

Appendix II Hazardous Material Survey, May 26, 2022

Appendix III Stone Wall Survey, May 26, 2022

LIST OF DRAWINGS 00 01 15 - 1

SECTION 00 01 15 - LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

1 GI-101 COVER SHEET

2 GI-102 GENERAL NOTES

3 GI-103 OVERALL SITE PLAN

4 VF-101 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY

5 VF-102 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY - TOPOGRAPHIC DETAIL

6 VF-103 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY - TOPOGRAPHIC DETAIL

7 VF-104 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY - TOPOGRAPHIC DETAIL

8 VF-105 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY - TOPOGRAPHIC DETAIL

9 VF-106 TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY - OVERHEAD UTILITY & WATER LINES DETAIL

10 CE-101 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

11 CE-201 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

12 CD-101 DEMOLITION PLAN

13 CG-101 GRADING PLAN

14 CP-101 PAVING DETAILS

15 CU-101 UTILITY PLAN AND DETAIL

16 LS-101 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

17 LS-201 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN - ENLARGEMENTS

18 LS-202 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN - ENLARGEMENTS

19 LS-301 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN - DETAILS

20 LS-302 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN - DETAILS

21 LS-303 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN - DETAILS

22 LS-304 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN - DETAILS

23 LP-101 PLANTING PLAN

24 LP-201 PLANTING DETAILS & PLANT SCHEDULE

25 A-001 ARCHITECTURAL ABBREVIATION AND SYMBOLS

26 A-101 BUILDING CODE ANALYSIS AND LIFE SAFETY PLAN: PUBLIC RESTROOMS

27 AD-111 LODGE BASEMENT AND 1F DEMOLITION PLANS

28 AD-112 LODGE 2F AND ATTIC DEMOLITION PLANS

29 AD-113 LODGE ROOF DEMOLITION PLAN

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30 AD-121 LODGE ELEVATION DEMOLITION

31 AD-211 RESTROOM DEMOLITION PLANS AND ELEVATIONS

32 AE-111 LODGE SITE PLAN AND EAST ENTRANCE DETAILS

33 AE-112 LODGE BASEMENT AND 1F NEW CONSTRUCTION PLANS

34 AE-113 LODGE 2F AND ATTIC PLANS

35 AE-114 LODGE ROOF PLAN

36 AE-121 LODGE ELEVATIONS

37 AE-131 LODGE 1F RESTROOMS ENLARGED PLAN

38 AE-132 LODGE 2F RESTROOM & 1F KITCHEN ENLARGED PLANS

39 AE-133 LODGE ENLARGED STAIR PLAN AND DETAILS

40 AE-134 LODGE MILLWORK DETAILS AND WALL TYPES

41 AE-311 COMMITTAL SERVICE SHELTER PLANS

42 AE-312 COMMITTAL SERVICE SHELTER DETAILS

43 AE-601 LODGE DOOR SCHEDULE AND DETAILS

44 AE-602 LODGE WINDOW SCHEDULE

45 AE-603 LODGE FINISH SCHEDULE

46 AE-701 FINISH SAMPLES - LODGE INTERIOR

47 AE-702 FINISH SAMPLES - LODGE EXTERIOR AND CSS

48 M-001 MECHANICAL - NOTES, LEGEND & DRAWING INDEX

49 M-002 MECHANICAL - DETAILS AND SCHEDULES

50 MD-111 MECHANICAL - BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR - DEMOLITION

51 MD-112 MECHANICAL - 2ND FLOOR, ATTIC AND ROOF - DEMOLITION

52 MH-111 MECHANICAL - BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR - NEW WORK

53 MH-112 MECHANICAL - 2ND FLOOR, ATTIC AND ROOF - NEW WORK

54 E-001 ELECTRICAL - NOTES, LEGEND & DRAWING INDEX

55 E-002 ELECTRICAL - DETAILS

56 ED-111 ELECTRICAL - LODGE & RESTROOM - RCP - DEMOLITION

57 ED-112 ELECTRICAL - LODGE & RESTROOM - FLOOR PLANS - DEMOLITION

58 EL-111 ELECTRICAL - LODGE - RCP - NEW WORK

59 EP-111 ELECTRICAL - LODGE & CSS - FLOOR PLANS - NEW WORK

60 P-001 PLUMBING - ABBREVIATIONS, SCHEDULES, AND SYMBOLS

61 P-002 PLUMBING - DETAILS

62 PD-111 PLUMBING - BASEMENT, 1ST FLOOR, 2ND FLOOR, AND RESTROOM DEMOLITION

63 PP-111 PLUMBING - BASEMENT NEW WORK

64 PP-112 PLUMBING - 1ST FLOOR NEW WORK

65 PP-113 PLUMBING - 2ND FLOOR AND ROOF NEW WORK

LIST OF DRAWINGS 00 01 15 - 3

66 S-001 STRUCTURAL NOTES

67 S-101 STRUCTURAL PLAN

68 S-201 STRUCTURAL SECTIONS

END OF SECTION 00 01 15

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SECTION 01 00 02 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MINOR NCA PROJECTS)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 FIRE SAFETY

1.5 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.6 ALTERATIONS

1.7 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.8 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.9 RESTORATION

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

1.11 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.15 RE FIELD OFFICE

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.18 INSTRUCTIONS

1.19 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.20 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.21 SAFETY SIGN

1.22 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.23 FINAL ELEVATION PHOTOGRAPHS

1.24 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.25 PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01 00 02 - 1

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 Marietta National Cemetery; Lodge Rehabilitation, Design and

Construct New Restrooms, Committal Shelter, and Miscellaneous Repair Items; VA Project

Number 859CM3021; as required by drawings and specifications.

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

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 COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with security requirements as established by the COR and be identified by name and employer. They shall be restricted from unauthorized access.

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

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

G. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall, at the minimum, have successfully completed the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP.

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

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Performance of all work shown on the plans and described in the specifications.

1. Base Bid:

a. Lodge renovations, including new public restroom within and sidewalk to curb.

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2. Bid Option Item A:

a. New Committal Service Shelter, new slab, and relocation of existing adjacent memorial plaque. Includes demolition of existing committal service shelter, new adjacent planting, finished grading, topsoil, and sod.

3. Bid Option Item B:

a. New POW/MIA plaza, new flag pole, relocation of MIA memorial. Includes adjacent sidewalk demolition and reconstruction, stair and railings, and adjacent finished grading, topsoil, and planting.

4. Bid Option Item C:

a. Repairs to and refinished of existing pergola. Repairs to existing flagstone walk at

US flag.

5. Bid Option Item D:

a. New railing at Cole Street perimeter wall, including finished grading and aggregate cover. Site signage and flower watering station.

6. Bid Option Item E:

a. Demolition of existing restroom building and adjacent site sidewalks, including finished grading, topsoil, and sod.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. After award of contract, 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

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.

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3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the COR. No photography of open graves, funerals, and related activities and services, or visitors is allowed at any time.

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 after construction hours 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 project including tool boxes and parked machines, and to take any necessary emergency action.

E. Document Control:

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

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

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

Enforcement Sensitive” or “Sensitive Unclassified.” Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the COR upon request.

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

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

6. Notify 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).

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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.

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this Article to the extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

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

E84-2009a Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2010 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2008 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

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

Hot Work

70-2008 National Electrical Code

241-2009 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and

Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

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.

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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 interior construction areas and adjoining occupied interior 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. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials.

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 exiting 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 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 COR.

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

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.

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

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

M. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in all areas and buildings of the site.

N. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241. Remove from buildings daily and/site weekly and as directed by COR.

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

1926.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. 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 shallCOR not use Cemetery roads at any time, except as specifically authorized by COR.COR.

D. 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.

(FAR 52.236-10)

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E. Working space and space available on Government property 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.

F. Workers are subject to rules of the Cemetery applicable to their conduct.

G. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Cemetery as a whole, including funeral and interment services, 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. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by the Cemetery in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. 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.

H. 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 Bid

Item or portion thereof. In addition, the Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each Bid Item or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the Cemetery

Director, COR and Contractor.

. The Director’s Lodge and Maintenance Building will be occupied during performance of work;

but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1. 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. 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, 2m (6 feet) minimum height, around the construction areas indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps

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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 secure materials and equipment and 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.

J. 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 utility systems, 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 may be interrupted without prior approval of COR.

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.

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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.

K. 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.

L. 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 Work affects existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times.

Provide safety signage, barricades, and object markers to alert motorists and pedestrians of lane closures. Provide flaggers during Cemetery Hours at closures and other congested areas, as directed by COR.

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

M. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National

Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor shall 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, equipment, and workers shall not pass through or near the service area during this period.

1. The Contractor is required to discontinue work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit

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Contractor to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing cemetery burial sections 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 buildings and areas in which alterations will occur and 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 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

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of repair work required of the Contractor to restore damage caused by the Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. Wherever existing roof surfaces are disturbed they shall be protected against water infiltration. In case of leaks, they shall be repaired immediately upon discovery.

2. Temporary protection against damage for portions of existing structures and grounds where work is to be done, materials handled and equipment moved and/or relocated.

3. Protect the interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed,//floor//any indicated// surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

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

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by 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.

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

A. Materials and equipment accruing from work removed and from demolition shall be disposed of as follows:

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are noted on drawings or in specifications and will be identified to Contractor by COR. 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 RE/COTR 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

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49 CFR 173 Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for Transportation

49 CFR 173 Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and Preparation

TSCA COMPLIANCE PROGRAM POLICY NOS. 6-PCB-6 AND 6-PCB-7 1.9 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. The

Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall not damage 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 workers, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut, 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.

1.10 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

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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 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 workers to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., 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).

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The

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

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings. Logs of subsurface exploration conducted by ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC are shown diagrammatically on drawings and a copy of the geotechnical report is provided as an Appendix to these specifications and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

C. Hazardous materials conditions have been developed by sampling and laboratory testing conducted by ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC. A copy of the Hazardous Material Survey is provided as 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.

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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.

1.12 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.

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at the Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The

Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the 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 lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or item are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

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

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

2. Lines and elevations of all outside distribution systems.

3.

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

5. Northing/Easting coordinate locations, elevation, and depth below finished grade of all utility 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".

1.14 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 and shall be clear, legible, succinct, and oriented to the drawings. To ensure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR's review, as often as requested.

C. The Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings and one set of bound cadd sheet files to the COR within 15 calendar days after acceptance of the project by the

COR.

D. Paragraphs A, B, & C shall also apply to all shop drawings.

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1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and designated permanent roads on Cemetery property COR. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, the

Contractor shall protect them by well-constructed bridges.

B. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this contract, the Contractor may construct them immediately to facilitate Work. Such use shall not exceed the design load limits of such roads. Contractor shall repair any damages as directed by the COR.

C. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads and sidewalks leading thereto must be completed and available for use at the time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light, and power will be permitted, subject to compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by COR. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the following provisions, the COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned. Vibrations must be eliminated.

4. Automatic temperature control systems for preheat coils shall function properly and all safety controls shall function to prevent coil freeze-up damage.

5. The air filtering system utilized shall be that which is designed for the system when complete, and all filter elements shall be replaced at completion of construction and prior to testing and balancing of system.

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6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government. Burners, pumps, feedwater heaters and auxiliary equipment must be operated as a complete system and be fully maintained by operating personnel. Burner water must be given complete and continuous chemical treatment.

B. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

C. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed by COR (for use of all Contractor's workers) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections, or when approved by COR provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

1.17 AVAILABILITY OF GOVERNMENT UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the

Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to…