NCA-MH RTA Specs_4-29-20.pdf

US Army Corps Of Engineers Nashville District

NATIONAL CEMETERY IMPROVEMENTS

Mountain Home National Cemetery Johnson City, Tennessee

For Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration

Technical Specifications Certified Ready to Advertise - RTA

April 2020

SOLICITATION # W912P520B0002

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NATIONAL CEMETERY IMPROVEMENTS Mountain Home National Cemetery W912P520B0002 Washington County, Tennessee

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DI VI SI ON 01 - GENERAL REQUI REMENTS

01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 22 00 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01 32 01 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 35 50 PROJECT SITE SECURITY AND AT/OPSEC PROCEDURES

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 00.15 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE(RMS CM)

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 81 13 SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

01 91 00 GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS

01 95 00 FORMS AND ATTACHMENTS

DI VI SI ON 02 - EXI STI NG CONDI TI ONS

02 41 00 DEMOLITION AND DECONSTRUCTION

02 82 13.00 10 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

02 82 13.20 ASBESTOS FLOOR TILE AND MASTIC ABATEMENT

02 84 16 HANDLING OF LIGHTING BALLASTS AND LAMPS CONTAINING PCBs

AND MERCURY

DI VI SI ON 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 00.10 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

03 42 13 PLANT-PRECAST CONCRETE PRODUCTS FOR BELOW GRADE

CONSTRUCTION

DI VI SI ON 04 - MASONRY

04 20 00 UNIT MASONRY

DI VI SI ON 05 - METALS

05 21 00.10 STEEL JOIST FRAMING

05 50 00 METAL FABRICATIONS

DI VI SI ON 06 - WOOD, PLASTI CS, AND COMPOSI TES

06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY

DI VI SI ON 07 - THERMAL AND MOI STURE PROTECTI ON

07 21 13 THERMAL INSULATION

07 41 13 STANDING METAL SEAM ROOF

07 60 00 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

DI VI SI ON 08 - OPENI NGS

08 11 13 HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES

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08 31 13 ACCESS DOORS AND FRAMES

08 33 00 COILING DOORS

08 51 13 ALUMINUM WINDOWS

08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE

08 80 00 GLAZING

08 90 00 LOUVERS AND VENTS

DI VI SI ON 09 - FI NI SHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes

09 22 16 NON-STRUCTURAL METAL FRAMING

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD

09 30 13 TILING

09 65 13 RESILIENT BASE AND ACCESSORIES

09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS

DI VI SI ON 10 - SPECI ALTI ES

10 14 00 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE

10 21 13 TOILET COMPARTMENTS

10 28 00 TOILET, BATH, AND LAUNDRY ACCESSORIES

10 44 13 FIRE EXTINGUISHER CABINET

DI VI SI ON 13 - SPECI AL CONSTRUCTI ON

13 05 41 SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL

COMPONENTS

13 34 19.20 MAINTENANCE BUILDING PERFORMANCE METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS

DI VI SI ON 22 - PLUMBI NG

22 00 00 PLUMBING TESTING

22 05 11 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING

22 05 12 GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT

22 05 19 METERS AND GAGES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 05 23 GENERAL-DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING

22 07 11 PLUMBING INSULATION

22 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS

22 11 00 FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION

22 13 00 FACILITY SANITARY AND VENT PIPING

22 13 23 SANITARY WASTE INTERCEPTORS

22 13 33 PACKAGED, SUBMERSIBLE SEWERAGE PUMP UNITS

22 33 00 ELECTRIC DOMESTIC WATER HEATERS

22 40 00 PLUMBING FIXTURES

DI VI SI ON 23 - HEATI NG, VENTI LATI NG, AND AI R CONDI TI ONI NG ( HVAC)

23 05 11 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR HVAC

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 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF HVAC SYSTEMS

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 72 00 AIR-TO-AIR ENERGY RECOVERY EQUIPMENT

23 81 00 DECENTRALIZED UNITARY HVAC EQUIPMENT

23 81 43 AIR-SOURCE UNITARY HEAT PUMPS

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23 82 00 ELECTRIC SPACE HEATING EQUIPMENT

DI VI SI ON 26 - ELECTRI CAL

26 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

26 05 13 MEDIUM-VOLTAGE CABLES

26 05 19 LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES

26 05 26 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 33 RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 41 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION

26 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 12 19 PAD-MOUNTED LIQUID-FILLED, MEDIUM-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS

26 24 16 PANELBOARDS

26 27 26 WIRING DEVICES

26 29 21 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING

26 56 00 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DI VI SI ON 31 - EARTHWORK

31 00 00 EARTHWORK

31 05 21 GEOGRID SOIL REINFORCEMENT

31 05 22 GEOTEXTILES USED AS FILTERS

DI VI SI ON 32 - EXTERI OR I MPROVEMENTS

32 01 16.71 COLD MILLING ASPHALT PAVING

32 01 17.61 SEALING CRACKS IN ASPHALT PAVING

32 11 23 AGGREGATE AND/OR GRADED-CRUSHED AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

32 12 13 BITUMINOUS TACK AND PRIME COATS

32 12 16 HOT-MIX ASPHALT (HMA) FOR ROADS

32 12 36.13 ASPHALTIC SEAL AND FOG COATS

32 16 13 CONCRETE SIDEWALKS AND CURBS AND GUTTERS

32 17 23 PAVEMENT MARKINGS

32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

32 82 24 IRRIGATION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

32 90 00 PLANTING

32 92 19 SEEDING

DI VI SI ON 33 - UTI LI TI ES

33 08 00 COMMISSIONING OF SITE UTILITY SYSTEMS

33 10 00 WATER UTILITIES

33 30 00 SANITARY SEWER UTILITIES

33 40 00 STORM DRAINAGE UTILITIES

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2.1 Sequence of Construction

1.2.2 Normal Working Hours

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.5 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.6 ALTERATION

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 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.18 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.19 TESTS

1.20 INSTRUCTIONS

1.21 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.22 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.23 REFERENCES

1.24 PARTNERING

1.25 COORDINATION CONFERENCES

1.26 EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

1.27 PROJECT SIGNS

1.27.1 General

1.27.2 Materials

1.27.3 Painting

1.27.4 Erection and Maintenance

1.28 VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

CONTRACTS

1.29 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infection control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

a. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor and materials and perform work for NCA Mountain Home Cemetery Improvements as required by drawings and specifications.

b. All employees of Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

1.2.1 Sequence of Construction

Sequence of construction is critical for this project. As the cemetary site will remain open and active during construction, considerations must be made to not inhibit the ongoing work by the NCA site personnel. Work done by the Contractor must be coordinated daily with the NCA site Manager and NCA site Head of Maintenance to determine if or when any internments are to be conducted the following day for the Contractor to minimize noise and/or potentially stop work in an area. For bidding purposes, the contractor should plan for approximately three internments a week which last approximately one hour (contractor will be required to stop work).

In addition, the contractors schedule shall be heavily scrutinized by the COR to ensure orders or work is in keeping with best practices to ensure an excellent final product and minimal diturbance or rediturbance occurs to features of work required as part of this contract.

The sequence of construction will hinge on exactly which options are awarded along with the contract base. The contract shall submit their own proposed schedule but the following is a list of items that should be kept in mind when preparing said schedule:

A. Award of the base contract.

a. USACE recommends construction of the restroom facility, and committal shelfter prior to executing asphalt pavement work to avoid disturbance of said pavement work during hauling operations.

b. Prior to construction of the Restroom facility, the contractor will be required to relocate that fuel tank located on the North side of the existing administrative building to a temporary or permanent location depending on what options are awarded. The temporary location shall be within NCA property and shall be provided to the contractor upon award. In addition, NCA will relocated lawn equipment from Admin building garage.

c. At no additional cost to the government, provisions should be made for

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 2 utility construction requirements indicated in the options that will impact construction footprints of the base. This means duct banks and other utility trenches located under asphalt, concrete or other manmade structures shall be constructed under the assumption that all options will be awarded whether they are or not. The intent is to minimize duplication of work either as part of this contract or in future contracts. Adjust bids accordingly.

d. Flag pole lights and committal shelter are to be fully functional throughout the construction process. Sequence work accordingly and seek USACE guidance as needed to ensure the occurs.

B. Award of Option 1.

a. With the award of Options, USACE proposes constructing the maintenance facility prior to construction of the Restroom facility and kiosk.

The Admin building could then serve as a lay down area and there may be opportunities for us of excavated materials as part of the maintenance area earthwork effort.

b. As with the base, USACE recommends construction of the maintenance facility prior to executing asphalt pavement work to avoid disturbance of said pavement work during hauling operations.

c. Due to the power supply for the maintenace facility coming from the administrative buidling area, there will be come overlap in construction of the base and the options. Plan accordinate to avoid duplication of work and unnecessary disturbance of completed features.

d. Ensure the waterline located in the maintenance road is relocated prior beginning paving operations of the road to avoid disturbance of finished features.

e. Upon completion, contractor will relocate all mainteance area equipment back to the newly constructed maintenance area at no additional cost to the governemnt.

C. Award of Option 2.

a. It is not anticipated that Option 2 shall be awarded prior to the award of options 1. With both options awarded, the maintenace building will need to completed prior to establishing controls to the irrigation system.

b. As with the base, USACE recommends construction of irrigation systems prior to executing asphalt pavement work to avoid disturbance of said pavement work during hauling operations.

a. All sections are to have access to an active water line to facilitate ongoing watering of the grounds during construction. Water source could either be existing 2" line or new public utility line being installed under this contract.

D. Award of Option 3.

a. It is not anticipated that Option 3 shall be awarded prior options 1 or 2. Option 3 is only intended to provide flexibility regarding irrigation system construction in vicinity of the maintenance building.

D. Award of Option 4.

a. Option 4 will only be awarded if option 1 is NOT awarded in order to provide a permanent location for the fuel tank.

1.2.2 Normal Working Hours

The Government's normal working hours are Monday through Friday from 0630

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 3 to 1630. The Contractor shall not work outside of these hours without first obtaining written permission from the Contracting Officer. Written permission shall be requested by the Contractor for each instance wherein work outside the normal working hours seems necessary. Should the Contractor need assistance from cemetery staff, the Contractor shall coordinate with cemetery staff so that assistance can be provided within the staff's normal working hours.

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Measurement and payment requirements are stated in Section 01 22 00 PRICE

AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES.

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Additional paper copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.5 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 Contracting Officer. 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 sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer 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. No buildings will be allowed to be abandoned in place. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

c. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. 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.

e. Workmen are subject to rules of the Cemetery and the VA applicable to their conduct.

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

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 4 work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises that maybe felt or heard by visitors during internments are not permitted. Hold daily coordinating meetings with Cemetery staff to support the ongoing operations of the Cemetery during construction.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Cemetery areas required to remain in operation.

g. Phasing:

1. The Cemetary must maintain its operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to: Contractor Mobilizing; Temporary Bulk Storage Area Construction; Relocation of Existing Bulk Storage to Temporary Storage Area; Irrigation Installation; Existing Maintenance Yard Demolition; Maintenance Yard Construction; NCA Equipment Relocation from Existing Admin Building and Storage Shed to New Maintenance Building; Committal Shelter Modifications; Flag Pole Light Upgrades; Existing Admin Building Demolition; Storage Shed Demolition; Restroom Building Construction; Temproary Bulk Storage Area Demolition; Contractor Demoblizing

2. To insure such executions, Contractor shall furnish the 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, Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to Cemetery Director, COR, and Contractor, as follows: Maintenance Yard Area; Irrigation; Committal Shelter and Flag Pole Lighting; Admin Building Area

h. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, seven feet minimum height, with sight blocking covering, 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 15 inches. Bottom of fences shall extend to one inch above grade. Remove the fence when directed by the COR.

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i. When a building and/or construction site is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility including upkeep and maintenance therefore:

1. Contractor shall maintain a minimum building temperature of 40 degrees F at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Contractor shall make arrangements for pre inspection of site with Fire Department or Company (municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from Contractor's employee or watchman.

j. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Cemetery at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, sewer pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR and Chief of Facilities Management where applicable. 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 a detailed work plan, the COR's prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR , in writing, 7 calendar days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. 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 Cemetery. Interruption time approved by COR may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

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

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

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1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times with approval.

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

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

m. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the interment 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 their work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit them 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.

1.6 ALTERATION

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

1. Existing condition of vegitation and ground conditions, grave stones, site drainage, roads and general site conditions.

2. 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 the Cemetary site 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 Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph b, the contract will be modified accordingly, under

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 7 provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4.

c. Re-Survey: Thirty calendar days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the site involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of vegitation and ground conditions, grave stones, site drainage, roads and general site conditions as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such vegitation, grounds, grave stones, site drainage, roads and general site, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

1.7 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored or relocated. 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.

2. Items not reserved shall become property of the Contractor and be removed by Contractor from Cemetery.

b. Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing Office:

40 CFR 261 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste 40 CFR 262 Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste 40 CFR 263 Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste 40 CFR 761 PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and use Prohibitions 49 CFR 172 Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous Material Communications Regulations 49 CFR 173 Shippers General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging 49 CRR 173 Subpart A General 49 CFR 173 Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for Transportation

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49 CFR 173 Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and Preparation TSCA Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7

1.8 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 Contracting Officer.

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 Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

c. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

d. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. The apparent low bidder, 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, operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

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1.9 RESTORATION

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

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, 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.

b. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

c. 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).

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

a. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

b. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

c. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the CO at the USACE Nashville District Office and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

d. 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 site of work and logs of borings; and, after investigation, decide for themselves character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to Department of Veterans Affairs through the CO, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.11 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.

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

a. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 10 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 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 Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer 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 corner of column lines and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure , roadare 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. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, retaining walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

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

d. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, Contractor shall have line grades 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, Contractor shall furnish to the COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each building.

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

4. Lines of grave plot documentation.

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

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6. Lines and elevations of roads, streets .

e. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the COR one electronic copy and reproducible drawings at the scale of the contract drawings, showing the finished grade on the grid developed for constructing the work, including burial monuments and fifty foot stationing along new road centerlines. 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".

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

As-built drawing requirements are stated in Section 01 78 00 CLOSEOUT

SUBMITTALS.

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

a. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Cemetery property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

b. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this contract, Contractor may construct them immediately for use to facilitate building operations. These roads may be used only by the Contractor until partial occupancy of the new maintenance yard is accepted then the road can be used by Contractor, NCA and their suppliers.

c. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof. The Contractor shall maintain the roads until final turnover of the entire project site.

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by COR in writing. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the written agreement and 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, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, SECTION 01 00 00 Page 12 coordinated and adjusted. Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. 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. 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.

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.

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.

D. Any damage to the equipment or excessive wear due to prolonged use will be repaired/replaced by the contractor at the contractor's expense.

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workmen) 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 AND USE OF 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 the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the COR, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of electricity used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 13 of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

C. Contractor shall install meters at Contractor's expense and furnish the Cemetery a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified. This record shall be submitted by email to the Cemetery Manager. Details to be determined between Cemetery Manager and Contractor.

D. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as per manufacturer recommendations for various materials.

E. Electricity (for Construction and Testing): Furnish all temporary electric services.

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the VA Campus electrical distribution system at transformer located on the construction site. The Contractor shall meter and pay for electricity required for electric cranes and hoisting devices, electrical welding devices and any electrical heating devices providing temporary heat. Electricity for all other uses is available at no cost to the Contractor.

F. Water (for Construction and Testing): Furnish temporary water service.

1. Obtain water by connecting to the VA Campus water distribution system. Provide reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection as per code.

2. Maintain connections, pipe, fittings and fixtures and conserve water-use so none is wasted. Failure to stop leakage or other wastes will be cause for revocation (at COR discretion) of use of water from the VA Campus system.

1.18 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

The Contractor shall coordinate with the work of installation of telephone equipment by NCA identified telephone provider, contractor to coordinate.

This work shall be completed before the building is turned over to the Government.

1.19 TESTS

A. As per commisioning and testingspecification sections included in this contract the contractor shall provide a written testing and commissioning plan complete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns. The plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submitted for approval prior to commencing work. The contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built documentation.

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B. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pre tested.

C. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of the COR or an authorized representative. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

D. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire system which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air conditioning supply air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building. Other related components are return air, exhaust air, refrigerant,controls and electricity, etc.

E. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

F. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

1.20 INSTRUCTIONS

A. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

B. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross referenced to diagrams and illustrations.

Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

C. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed training to assigned

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NCA personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical sections. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed. This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the NCA and the contractual requirements.

The COR reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR , does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.21 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

See Section 01 45 00, QUALITY CONTROL for requirements for monthly photographs required for payment.

1.22 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Where the Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, prior to, or during the construction work, are advised of or discover any possible archeological, historical and/or cultural resources, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR verbally, and then with a written follow up.

See Section 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.

1.23 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this section to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EP 310-1-6a (2006) Sign Standards Manual, VOL 1

EP 310-1-6b (2006) Sign Standards Manual, VOL 2, Appendices

1.24 PARTNERING

In order to most effectively accomplish this contract, the Government urges the contractor to join with the Government in establishing a cohesive and professional project management team. Through this "partnering" relationship, both entities would strive to draw on the strengths of each organization for the ultimate goal of assuring that the project's intended results are achieved, within budget and on schedule.

This endeavor seeks an environment that nurtures team building, cooperation and trust between the Government and the Contractor. The partnering relationship would be bilateral in make-up, and participation will be totally voluntary.

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1.25 COORDINATION CONFERENCES

Routine coordination conferences will be scheduled by the Contracting Officer throughout the life of this contract. Contractor shall provide meeting agenda prior to and meeting minutes following any coordination conference. Coordination conferences will be held to discuss contract administration, Contractor quality control, phasing, scheduling, and other aspects relating to the required work. The Corps of Engineers and the Contractor will be represented at each of these meetings. Similar information concerning replacement personnel shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer, should any replacement be required at any time during the life of this contract. Coordination conferences will be scheduled to occur when notified by the Contracting Officer.

1.26 EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

The Contractor's performance will be evaluated in accordance with FAR Part

42.15 in the areas of quality, schedule, cost control, management, utilization of small businesses, and regulatory compliance at minimum.

The evaluation will include a written narrative and rating of either exceptional, very good, satisfactory, marginal, or unsatisfactory for each. The format for the evaluation is attached at the end of Section

01 95 00 FORMS AND ATTACHMENTS.

The Contractor's review of the evaluation shall be completed electronically at the CPARS website, http://www.cpars.gov .