Riverside Sprinkler Head Replacement Specs.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICE

WASHINGTON, D.C.

BID DOCUMENTS

RIVERSIDE NATIONAL CEMETERY

REPLACE SPRINKLER HEADS

RIVERSIDE, CA

PROJECT NO. 901CM3044

BID DOCUMENTS

April 2022

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Bid Documents Project No. 901CM3044 Riverside National Cemetery April 2022 Replace Sprinkler Heads

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NCA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 02 General Requirements (Minor NCA Projects) 01 32 17 Network Analysis Schedule 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation

Project No. 901CM3044 Riverside National Cemetery Aril 2022 Replace Sprinkler Heads

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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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 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS (NOT USED)

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.11 RESTORATION

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 RE/COTR'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT USED)

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.20 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.21 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

1.22 TESTS

1.23 INSTRUCTIONS

1.24 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.25 RELOCATED ITEMS (NOT USED)

1.26 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.27 SAFETY SIGN

1.28 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.29 FINAL ELEVATION PHOTOGRAPHS

1.30 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.31 PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

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SECTION 01 00 02

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MINOR NCA PROJECTS)

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supplies, services, and supervision to perform landscape irrigation work described herein to improve existing irrigation system at

Riverside National Cemetery (RNC), located in Riverside, California.

Work includes, but not limited to remove and replace existing rotor sprinkler heads and swing joints, and install sprinkler blocks as described herein and on the attached plans and detail drawings.

B. Work will be accomplished in accordance with VA requirements, Federal, State, and Local Code requirements.

C. All work will be conducted in such a manner as to minimize the impact on the cemetery operations. Submission of a schedule that minimizes the effect of normal operations on the cemetery shall be approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Cemetery Director prior to the start of work.

D. Site work will be accomplished between the hours of 8:00 and 4:30, Monday through Friday; no work will be performed on Federal Holidays.

E. All work will be coordinated with the COR. Only the Contracting

Officer (CO) has the authority to make changes to the contract that affects price and/or time.

F. Visits to the site by Bidders may be made only by appointment with the

Cemetery Director.

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

H. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

J. 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.

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1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. Description:

1) Riverside National Cemetery has approximately 2883 full-circle and 917 part-circle rotor sprinkler heads in Phases 1 thru 4. The work does not include the new expansion 5. Contractor should survey location of irrigation head on site and work on each zone separately. This project includes but is not limited to:

B. Item 1: Remove and Replace Existing Full Circle Rotor Sprinkler Heads

1) Remove sod and protect for reuse when excavating sprinkler and swing joint for replacement.

2) Remove and dispose of all Rain Bird Falcon 6504 and 8005 series and equivalent rotor sprinkler heads.

3) Remove and dispose of all swing joints.

4) Procure, deliver, and install replacement components in complete working order as per detail drawings.

a) Install Dura SJ1-A1-3-2-12 swing joint or approved equal. The depth of bury varies from 18 inches to 22 inches.

b) Flush line before installing sprinkler head.

c) Install Rain Bird 8005 series rotor w/#16 nozzle.

i. Do not diffuse stream with radius reduction screw.

ii. Install sprinkler heads per detail drawing; exhibit A.

iii. Install sprinkler heads perpendicular with grade.

iv. Compact soil around sprinkler head.

d) Install Christy concrete sprinkler protector/block – type A, No.

M305BA around each full-circle head.

i. Note, some sprinkler heads may have existing concrete blocks and shall be replaced if cracked or damaged or are not equivalent to the specified block.

C. Item 2: Remove and Replace Existing Part Circle Rotor Sprinkler Heads

1) Remove sod and protect for reuse when excavating sprinkler and swing joint for replacement.

2) Remove and dispose of all Rain Bird Falcon 6504 and 8005 series and equivalent rotor sprinkler heads.

3) Remove and dispose of all swing joints.

4) Procure, deliver, and install replacement components in complete working order as per detail drawings.

a) Install Dura SJ1-A1-3-2-12 swing joint or approved equal. The depth of bury is 18 inches but may vary.

b) Flush line before installing sprinkler head.

c) Install Rain Bird 6504 series rotor w/#16 nozzle.

i. Do not diffuse stream with radius reduction screw.

ii. Install sprinkler heads per detail drawing, exhibit B.

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iii. Install sprinkler heads perpendicular with grade.

iv. Compact soil around sprinkler head.

v. Adjust arc of part-circle sprinkler heads so that water does not spray onto the roadways and sidewalks.

d) Install Christy concrete sprinkler protector/block – type A, No.

M305BA around each part-circle head.

i. Note, some sprinkler heads may have existing concrete blocks and shall be replaced if cracked or damaged or are not equivalent to the specified block.

e) Note: An estimate of existing concrete blocks to remain is 1,365 leaving approximately 2,435 to be added and installed.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, one electronic set of specifications and drawings will be furnished to the contractor.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

1. The security plan defines both physical and administrative security procedures that will remain effective for the entire duration of the project.

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the site without following the procedures approved by the COR. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days’ notice to the COR so that appropriate arrangements can be provided for the Cemetery employees.

This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the COR.

4. VA reserves the right to close 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:

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1. No guards are required onsite unless requested by the COR.

D. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access shall be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

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

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

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

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

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

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

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings. Contractor parking will be only in areas and on roadways designated and agreed to by the COR in agreement of the

Cemetery.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of the Cemetery applicable to their conduct.

F. Execute work to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Cemetery as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others.

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

G. Phasing: To ensure such executions, the 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, the Contractor shall notify the COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

H. Construction Safety Fence: Provide 4’h. orange safety fence for work area.

I. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Cemetery traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

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J. 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 Article, USE OF ROADWAYS.

K. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the RE/COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with

Cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the committal services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workmen shall not pass through the service area during this period.

1. The Contractor is required to discontinue his work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, to permit him to clean up all areas of operation adjacent to existing burial plots before these dates.

2. Cleaning up shall include the removal of all equipment, tools, materials, and debris and leaving the areas in a clean, neat condition.

1.7 ALTERATIONS (NOT USED)

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS (NOT USED)

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items: There are no reserved items for the government.

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall

01 00 02 - 7 trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the COR.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the COR may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the

Contractor.

1.11 RESTORATION

A. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

C. At the Contractor's own expense, the Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by the Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services, and irrigation system control and power which are indicated on drawings, and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2).

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA (NOT USED)

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES (NOT USED)

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1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK (NOT USED)

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS (NOT USED)

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and designated permanent roads on Cemetery property when indicated or authorized by the COR.

Temporary roads shall be constructed or modified by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense following approved plans that include:

construction, operation, maintenance and restoration. 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, the

Contractor may construct them immediately to facilitate building operations. These roads may be used by all who have business thereon within zone of building operations.

1.17 RE/COTR'S FIELD OFFICE (NOT USED)

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS

A. Provide where directed, (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.

1.20 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 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 of the work by the

Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia.

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C. The Contractor shall install meters at the Contractor's expense and furnish the Cemetery a monthly record of the Contractor's usage of electricity as hereinafter specified.

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 specified for various materials:

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

1. Obtain electricity by connecting to the Cemetery electrical distribution system. 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. Where not available or not convenient to connect to the Cemetery distribution system, the contractor shall supply power via portable generators at own expense.

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

1. Obtain water by connecting to the Cemetery irrigation distribution system. Backflow preventer may not be required at connections to the irrigation system. Water is available at no cost to the Contractor.

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's discretion) of use of water from the Cemetery's system.

3. Where not available or not convenient to connect to the Cemetery distribution system, the Contractor shall supply water via portable/temporary means at his own expense.

1.21 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT (NOT USED)

1.22 TESTS (NOT USED)

1.23 INSTRUCTIONS (NOT USED)

1.24 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (NOT USED)

1.25 RELOCATED ITEMS (NOT USED)

1.26 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A. Provide a Construction Sign where directed by the COR. All wood members shall be of framing lumber. Cover sign frame with 0.7 mm (24 gage) galvanized sheet steel nailed securely around edges and on all

01 00 02 - 10 bearings. Sign face shall be 6 feet and 6 inches x 8 feet and 8 inches. Provide two 100 by 100 mm (4-inch by 4-inch) posts (or equivalent round posts) set 900 mm (three feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 900 mm (three feet) above ground and secure to posts with through bolts. Make posts full height of sign. Brace posts with 50 mm x 100 mm (two by four inch) material as directed.

B. Paint all surfaces of sign and posts two coats of white semi-gloss paint. Border and letters shall be of black gloss paint, except project title which shall be blue gloss paint.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by the COR.

D. Detail Drawing of construction sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is a part of the drawings.

1.27 SAFETY SIGN

A. Provide a Safety Sign where directed by COR. Signboard shall be three feet x four feet, 19 mm (3/4-inch) thick exterior grade plywood.

Provide two 100 mm by 100 mm (four by four inch) posts extending full height of sign and 900 mm (three feet) into ground. Set bottom of sign level at 1200 mm (four feet) above ground.

B. Paint all surfaces of Safety Sign and posts with one prime coat and two coats of white gloss paint. Letters and design shall be painted with gloss paint of colors noted.

C. Maintain sign and remove it when directed by COR.

D. Detail Drawing of safety sign showing required legend and other characteristics of sign is included in the drawings.

E. Post the number of accident-free days on a daily basis.

1.28 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES (NOT USED)

1.29 FINAL ELEVATION PHOTOGRAPHS (NOT USED)

1.30 HISTORIC PRESERVATION (NOT USED)

1.31 PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

A. Prior to commencing any construction, the Contractor shall submit a site-specific Project Health and Safety Plan (PHSP). At a minimum, the

PHSP shall cover the following topics:

1. Organizational structure (including Responsible Persons)

2. Site Characterization and Job Hazard Identification

3. Site Control and Security

4. Training

5. PPE

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6. Heat Stress

7. Spill Containment

8. Decontamination

9. Emergency Response

10. Trench Safety

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NETWORK ANALYSIS SCHEDULE

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SECTION 01 32 17

NETWORK ANALYSIS SCHEDULES

(MICROSOFT PROJECT GANTT CHART)

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. The Contractor shall develop a Microsoft Project 2003 (or later) Gantt Chart (bar chart) schedule demonstrating fulfillment of the contract requirements. The Contractor shall keep the network up-to-date in accordance with the requirements of this section. The

Contractor shall utilize the plan for scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring work under this contract (including all activities of subcontractors, equipment vendors and suppliers). The Gantt Chart will be utilized to satisfy time applications.

1.2 CONTRACTOR’S REPRESENTATIVE

A. The Contractor shall designate an in-house representative who will be responsible to prepare the schedule, review the schedule and report progress of the project to the Contracting Officer's

Representative.

B. The Contractor's in-house representative shall be given authority to act on behalf of the Contractor in fulfilling the requirements of this specification section. Such authority shall not be interrupted throughout the duration of the project.

1.3 COMPUTER PRODUCED SCHEDULES

A. The contractor shall provide to VA monthly computer processing of all computer produced schedules generated from monthly project updates. The Contractor shall provide to VA two (2) copies of the updated Microsoft Project Gantt Chart and an electronic copy of this data. This must be submitted with and substantively support the contractor’s monthly payment request.

B. The Contractor is responsible for the correctness and timeliness of the computer-produced reports. The Contractor is also responsible for the accurate and timely submittal of the updated project schedule.

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C. VA shall report errors in computer-produced reports to the

Contractor’s representative within ten (10) calendar days from receipt of reports. The Contractor shall reprocess the Gantt Chart and associated CDs, when requested by the Contracting Officers

Representative, to correct errors that affect the schedule for the project.

1.4 THE COMPLETE PROJECT GANTT CHART SUBMITTAL

A. The Complete Project Microsoft Project Gantt Chart will contain work activities/events as necessary to fully detail the project schedule.

B. Within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the Notice to

Proceed, the Contractor shall submit for the Contracting Officer's review, a Microsoft Project Gantt Chart, and a CD. Each activity/event on the Gantt Chart schedule shall contain as a minimum, but not limited to, activity/event description, duration, start dates and finish dates. Activity constraints, not required by the contract, will not be accepted. Logic events (non-work) will be permitted where necessary to reflect proper sequence among work events but must have zero duration.

C. The complete working Gantt Chart shall reflect the Contractor's approach to scheduling the complete project. The final Gantt Chart in its original form shall contain no contract changes or delays that may have been incurred during the final Gantt Chart development period. It shall reflect the Contractors “AS BID” or “DAY 1” schedule. Changes and /or delays shall be entered at the first monthly update after the final Gantt Chart has been approved. The

Contractor should provide their requests for time and supporting time extension analysis for contract time as a result of contract changes/delays, after this update, and in accordance with Article, ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT COMPLETION.

D. Within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the complete project

Gantt Chart, the Contracting Officer, or his representative, will do one or both of the following:

1. Notify the Contractor concerning his actions, opinions, and objections.

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2. Schedule a meeting with the Contractor at, or near the job site, for joint review, correction, or adjustment of the proposed plan.

Within ten (10) calendar days after the joint review, the

Contractor shall revise and shall submit two (2) copies of the revised Gantt Chart and a revised CD as specified to the

Contracting Officer. The revised submission will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer and, if found to be as previously agreed upon, will be approved.

1.5 WORK ACTIVITY/EVENT AND COST DATA INFORMATION

A. The Contractor shall not be required to “cost load” the computerized

Microsoft Project Gantt Chart. As part of this submission, the

Contractor shall provide a separate Schedule of Costs on AIA document G703. This Schedule of Costs shall reflect and contain all the same activities/events identified on the Gantt Chart.

B. The Contractor and the Contracting Officer shall use this Schedule of Costs for monthly payment purposes as referenced in the General

Requirements of this agreement.

C. The Contractor and Contracting Officer shall agree on percentages for monthly work accomplished. The cumulative total amount of all cost loaded activities/events (including alternates) shall equal the total contract price.

D. Prorate overhead, profit and general conditions on all work activities/events for the entire project. Negative work activity/event cost data will not be acceptable, except on VA issued contract changes.

1.6 GANTT CHART REQUIREMENTS

A. Show on the Gantt Chart the sequence and interdependence of work activities/events required for complete performance of all items of work. In preparing the Gantt Chart, the Contractor shall:

1. Show the following on each work activity/event:

a. Concise description of the work represented by the activity/event.

b. Duration (in workdays.)

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2. Show activities/events as:

a. Contractor's time required for submittal of shop drawings, templates, fabrication, delivery and similar pre-construction work.

b. Contracting Officer Representative's and Architect-Engineer's review and approval of shop drawings, equipment schedules, samples, template, or similar items.

c. Interruption of VA Cemetery utilities, delivery of Government furnished equipment, project phasing and any other specification requirements.

d. Test, balance and adjust various systems and pieces of equipment.

3. Break up the work into activities/events of durations no longer than thirty (30) workdays each, except as to non-construction activities/events (i.e., procurement of materials, delivery of equipment, concrete and asphalt curing) and any other activities/events for which the Contracting Officer may approve the showing of a longer duration. [The duration for VA approval of any required submittal, shop drawing, or other submittals shall not be less than ten (10) workdays.] The construction time as determined by the Gantt Chart schedule from start to finish for any sub-phase, phase or the entire project shall not exceed the total contract duration. Describe work activities/events clearly, so the work is readily identifiable for assessment of completion. Activities/events labeled "start," "continue," or

"completion," are not specific and will not be allowed. Lead and lag time activities will not be acceptable.

1.7 PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR

A. Monthly, the contractor shall submit the Gantt Chart updated for remaining activity durations and a Schedule of Costs updated for costs. AIA application and certification for payment documents G702 and G703 will be used. The payment request should reflect and be in accordance with the provisions of the following Article, PAYMENT AND

PROGRESS REPORTING, as the basis upon which progress payments will

01 32 17-5 be made pursuant to Article, PAYMENT UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS of Section GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor is entitled to a monthly progress payment upon approval of estimates as determined from the currently approved updated Schedule of Costs unless, in special situations, the Contracting Officer permits an exception to this requirement. Monthly payment requests shall include: two (2) copies of the updated Microsoft Project Gantt

Chart, a listing of all project schedule changes, and associated data, made at the update. These must be submitted with and substantively support the contractor’s monthly application and certificate for payment request documents.

B. When the Contractor fails or refuses to furnish to the Contracting

Officer the information and the associated updated Gantt Chart data, which, in the sole judgment of the Contracting Officer, are necessary for validating the monthly progress payment, the

Contractor shall not be deemed to have provided supporting schedule data upon which progress payment may be reasonably determined.

1.8 PAYMENT AND PROGRESS REPORTING

A. Monthly job site progress meetings shall be held on dates mutually agreed to by the Contracting Officer (or Contracting Officer's

Representative) and the Contractor. Presence of subcontractors during the progress meeting is optional unless required by the

Contracting Officer (or Contracting Officer's Representative). Job progress will be reviewed to verify:

1. Actual start and/or finish dates for updated/completed activities/events.

2. Remaining duration, required to complete each activity/event started, or scheduled to start, but not completed.

3. Time and cost data for change orders, and supplemental agreements that are to be incorporated into the Gantt Chart.

4. Percentage for completed and partially completed activities/events.

5. Logic and duration revisions required by this section of the specifications.

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6. Activity/event duration and percent complete shall be updated independently.

B. The Contractor shall submit a narrative report as a part of his monthly review and update, in a form agreed upon by the Contracting

Officer. The narrative report shall include a description of problem areas; current and anticipated delaying factors and their estimated impact on performance of other activities/events and completion dates; and an explanation of corrective action taken or proposed. This report is in addition to the daily reports pursuant to the provisions of Article, DAILY REPORT OF WORKERS AND MATERIALS in the GENERAL CONDITIONS of the contract.

C. As part of the monthly jobsite progress meeting, the General

Contractor, specifically requested subcontractors and the

Contracting Officers Representative shall meet to discuss the monthly updated schedule. The main emphasis shall be to address work activities to avoid slippage of project schedule and to identify any necessary actions required to maintain project schedule during the reporting period.

1.9 RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLETION

A. Whenever it becomes apparent from the monthly progress review meeting or the monthly computer-produced Gantt Chart schedule that phasing or contract completion dates will not be met, the Contractor shall execute some or all the following remedial actions:

1. Increase construction manpower in such quantities and crafts as necessary to eliminate the backlog of work.

2. Increase the number of working hours per shift, shifts per working day, working days per week, the amount of construction equipment, or any combination of the foregoing to eliminate the backlog of work.

3. Reschedule the work in conformance with the specification requirements.

B. Prior to proceeding with any of the above actions, the Contractor shall notify and obtain approval from the Contracting Officer for the proposed schedule changes. If such actions are approved, the

01 32 17-7 revisions shall be incorporated by the Contractor into the Gantt

Chart before the next update, at no additional cost to the

Government.

1.10 CHANGES TO GANTT CHART SCHEDULE

A. Within ten (10) calendar days after VA acceptance and approval of any updated computer-produced schedule, the Contractor shall submit a revised Gantt Chart, the associated CDs, and a list of any activity/event changes including predecessors and successors for any of the following reasons:

1. Delay in completion of any activity/event or group of activities/events, which indicate an extension of the project completion by twenty (20) working days or 10 percent of the remaining project duration, whichever is less. Such delays which may be involved with contract changes, strikes, unusual weather, and other delays will not relieve the Contractor from the requirements specified unless the conditions are shown on the

Gantt Chart as the direct cause for delaying the project beyond the acceptable limits.

2. Delays in submittals, or deliveries, or work stoppage are encountered which make rescheduling of the work necessary.

3. The schedule does not represent the actual prosecution and progress of the project.

4. When there is, or has been, a substantial revision to the activity/event costs of the network diagram regardless of the cause for these revisions.

B. Revisions made under this paragraph, which affect the previously approved computer-produced schedules for Government furnished equipment, contract phase(s) and sub phase(s), utilities furnished by the Government to the Contractor, or any other previously contracted item, must be furnished in writing to the Contracting

Officer for approval.

C. Contracting Officer's approval for the revised Gantt Chart and all relevant data is contingent upon compliance with all other

01 32 17-8 paragraphs of this section and any other previous agreements by the

Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

D. The cost of revisions to the Gantt Chart resulting from contract changes will be included in the cost of the change.

E. The cost of revisions to the Gantt Chart not resulting from contract changes is the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.11 ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT COMPLETION

A. The contract completion time will be adjusted only for causes specified in this contract. Request for an extension of the contract completion date by the Contractor shall be supported with a justification, Gantt Chart data and supporting evidence as the

Contracting Officer may deem necessary for determination as to whether or not the Contractor is entitled to an extension of time under the provisions of the contract. Submission of proof based on revised activity/event logic, durations (in workdays) and costs is obligatory to any approvals.

B. The Contracting Officer's determination as to the total number of days of contract extension will be based upon the current computer-produced Gantt Chart schedule for the time period when the change took place and all other relevant information. The

Contracting Officer will, within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of such justification and supporting evidence, advise the

Contractor in writing of his decision on the matter.

C. The Contractor shall submit each request for a change in the contract completion date to the Contracting Officer in accordance with the provisions specified under Article, CHANGES, in the

Section, GENERAL CONDITIONS of the contract. The Contractor shall include, as a part of each change order proposal, a sketch showing all revisions, duration (in workdays) changes, and cost changes, for work in question and its relationship to other activities on the approved network diagram.

D. All delays due to non-work activities/events such as RFI’s, WEATHER, STRIKES, and similar non-work activities/events shall be analyzed on a month-by-month basis.

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SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES

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SECTION 01 33 23

1-1. Refer to Articles titled SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION

(FAR 52.236-21)

A. This specification defines the general requirements and procedures for submittals. A submittal is information submitted for VA review to establish compliance with the contract documents.

B. Detailed submittal requirements are found in the technical sections of the contract specifications. The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective technical specifications at no additional cost to the government.

C. VA approval of a submittal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist. The Contractor is responsible for fully complying with all contract requirements and the satisfactory construction of all work, including the need to check, confirm, and coordinate the work of all subcontractors for the project.

Non-compliant material incorporated in the work will be removed and replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

1-2. For the purposes of this contract, samples (including laboratory samples to be tested), test reports, certificates, and manufacturers' literature and data shall also be subject to the previously referenced requirements. The following text refers to all items collectively as

SUBMITTALS.

A. Prior to construction starting, submit for VA approval, a submittal register listing all SUBMITTALS required as noted in the Drawings and

Specifications. As a minimum, the listing will include the submittal requirement (a reference to the specification section or drawing No.), a brief description, and submittal type (pre-construction, general

(time period if recurring submittal), close-out).

a. The submittal register will list items of equipment and materials for which submittals are required by the specifications. This list may not be all inclusive and additional submittals may be required by the specifications. The Contractor is not relieved

01 33 23 - 2 from supplying submittals required by the contract documents, but which have been omitted from the submittal register.

b. The submittal register will serve as a scheduling document for submittals and will be used to control submittal actions throughout the contract period.

c. The Contractor shall track all submittals by maintaining a complete list, including completion of all data columns, including dates on which submittals are received and returned by the VA.

d. The Contractor shall update the submittal register as submittal actions occur and maintain the submittal register at the project site until final acceptance of all work by Contracting Officer.

e. The Contractor shall submit formal monthly updates to the submittal register in electronic format. Each monthly update shall document actual submission and approval dates for each submittal.

1-3. Submit for approval, all the items specifically mentioned under the separate sections of the specification, with information sufficient to evidence full compliance with contract requirements. Materials, fabricated articles, and the like to be installed in permanent work shall equal those of approved submittals. After an item has been approved, no change in brand or make will be permitted unless:

A. Satisfactory written evidence is presented to, and approved by

Contracting Officer, that manufacturer cannot make scheduled delivery of approved item or;

B. Item delivered has been rejected and substitution of a suitable item is an urgent necessity or;

C. Other conditions become apparent which indicates approval of such substitute item to be in best interest of the Government.

1-4. Forward submittals in sufficient time to permit proper consideration and approval action by the Government. Time submission to assure adequate lead time for procurement of contract - required items. Delays attributable to untimely and rejected submittals (including any laboratory samples to be tested) will not serve as a basis for extending contract time for completion.

1-5. The VA will review all submittals for compliance with the technical requirements of the contract documents. The Architect-Engineer for this

01 33 23 - 3 project will assist the VA in reviewing all submittals and determining contractual compliance. Review will be only for conformance with the applicable codes, standards, and contract requirements.

A. Period of review for submittals begins when the VA COR receives submittal from the Contractor.

B. Period of review for each resubmittal is the same as for initial submittal.

C. VA review period is 15 working days for submittals.

D. VA review period is 10 working days for RFIs.

E. The VA will return submittals to the Contractor with the following notations:

1. "Approved": authorizes the Contractor to proceed with the work covered.

2. "Approved as noted": authorizes the Contractor to proceed with the work covered provided the Contractor incorporates the noted comments and makes the noted corrections.

3. "Disapproved, revise and resubmit": indicates noncompliance with the contract requirements or that submittal is incomplete. Resubmit with appropriate changes and corrections. No work shall proceed for this item until resubmittal is approved.

4. "Not reviewed": indicates submittal does not have evidence of being reviewed and approved by Contractor or is not complete. A submittal marked "not reviewed" will be returned with an explanation of the reason it is not reviewed. Resubmit submittals after taking appropriate action.

1-6. Upon receipt of submittals, Architect-Engineer will assign a file number thereto. Contractor, in any subsequent correspondence, shall refer to this file and identification number to expedite replies relative to previously approved or disapproved submittals.

1-7. The Government reserves the right to require additional submittals, whether or not particularly mentioned in this contract. If additional submittals beyond those required by the contract are furnished pursuant to request therefor by Contracting Officer, adjustment in contract price and time will be made in accordance with Articles titled CHANGES

(FAR 52.243-4) and CHANGES - SUPPLEMENT (VAAR 852.236-88) of the

GENERAL CONDITIONS.

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1-8. Schedules called for in specifications and shown on shop drawings shall be submitted for use and information of Department of Veterans Affairs and Architect-Engineer. However, the Contractor shall assume responsibility for coordinating and verifying schedules. The

Contracting Officer and Architect-Engineer assumes no responsibility for checking schedules or layout drawings for exact sizes, exact numbers, and detailed positioning of items.

1-9. Submittals must be submitted by Prime Contractor only and shipped prepaid if required or submitted electronically if no samples are required. Contracting Officer assumes no responsibility for checking quantities or exact numbers included in such submittals.

A. Submit shop drawings, schedules, manufacturers' literature and data, and certificates in electronic format.

B. Samples

a. Submit two sets of physical samples showing range of variation, for each required item.

b. Where samples are specified for selection of color, finish, pattern, or texture, submit the full set of available choices for the material or product specified.

c. When color, texture, or pattern is specified by naming a particular manufacturer and style, include one sample of that manufacturer and style, for comparison.

d. Before submitting samples, the Contractor is to ensure that the materials or equipment will be available in quantities required in the project. No change or substitution will be permitted after a sample has been approved.

e. The VA reserves the right to disapprove any material or equipment which previously has proven unsatisfactory in service.

f. Physical samples supplied maybe requested back for use in the project after reviewed and approved.

C. Submittals will receive consideration only when covered by a transmittal letter signed by the Contractor containing the list of items, name of Cemetery, name of Contractor, contract number, applicable specification paragraph numbers, applicable drawing numbers

(and other information required for exact identification of location for each item), manufacturer and brand, ASTM or Federal Specification

Number (if any) and such additional information as may be required by

01 33 23 - 5 specifications for particular item being furnished. In addition, catalogs shall be marked to indicate specific items submitted for approval.

1. A copy of letter must be enclosed with items, and any items received without identification letter will be considered "unclaimed goods" and held for a limited time only.

2. Each sample, certificate, manufacturers' literature, and data shall be labeled to indicate the name and location of the Cemetery, name of Contractor, manufacturer, brand, contract number and ASTM or

Federal Specification Number as applicable and location(s) on project.

3. Required certificates shall be signed by an authorized representative of manufacturer or supplier of material, and by

Contractor.

D. In addition to complying with the applicable requirements specified in preceding Article 1.9, samples which are required to have Laboratory

Tests (those preceded by symbol "LT" under the separate sections of the specification shall be tested, at the expense of Contractor, in a commercial laboratory approved by Contracting Officer.

1. Laboratory shall furnish Contracting Officer with a certificate stating that it is fully equipped and qualified to perform intended work, is fully acquainted with specification requirements and intended use of materials and is an independent establishment in no way connected with organization of Contractor or with manufacturer or supplier of materials to be tested.

2. Certificates shall also set forth a list of comparable projects upon which laboratory has performed similar functions during past five years.

3. Samples and laboratory tests shall be sent directly to approved commercial testing laboratory.

4. Contractor shall send a copy of transmittal letter to both COR and to Architect-Engineer simultaneously with submission of material to a commercial testing laboratory.

5. Laboratory test reports shall be sent directly to VA COR appropriate action.

6. Laboratory reports shall list contract specification test requirements and a comparative list of the laboratory test results.

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When tests show that the material meets specification requirements, the laboratory shall so certify on test report.

7. Laboratory test reports shall also include a recommendation for approval or disapproval of tested item.

E. If submittal samples have been disapproved, resubmit new samples as soon as possible after notification of disapproval. Such new samples shall be marked "Resubmitted Sample" in addition to containing other previously specified information required on label and in transmittal letter.

F. Approved samples will be kept on file by the COR at the site until completion of contract, at which time such samples will be delivered to

Contractor as Contractor's property. Where noted in technical sections of specifications, approved samples in good condition may be used in their proper locations in contract work. At completion of contract, samples that are not approved will be returned to Contractor only upon request and at Contractor's expense. Such request should be made prior to completion of the contract. Disapproved samples that are not requested for return by Contractor will be discarded after completion of contract.

1-10. Payment for materials incorporated in the work will not be made if required approvals have not been obtained.

CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT

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SECTION 01 74 19

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. This section specifies the requirements for the management of non-hazardous building…