S02 833CM3030_CNNC FCA Corrections_CONS_BD SPECIFICATIONS.pdf

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NCA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS 07-25

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 07-25

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 02 General Requirements (Minor NCA Projects) 07-25

01 32 17 Network Analysis Schedules 07-25

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 07-25

01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-25

01 42 19 Reference Standards 07-25

01 45 00 Quality Control 07-25

01 56 39 Temporary Tree and Plant Protection 07-25

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 07-25

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 07-25

01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 07-25

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing 07-25

02 82 11 Traditional Asbestos Abatement 07-25

02 83 33.13 Lead-Based Paint Removal and Disposal 07-25

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 07-25

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 07-25

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 07-25

04 05 31 Masonry Tuck Pointing 07-25

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 07-25

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 07-25

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 07-25

06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 07-25

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 01 50.19 Reroofing Prep 07-25

07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 07-25

07 41 13 Standing Seam Metal Roofing 07-25

07 42 43 Plastic Panel 07-25

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 07-25

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 07-25

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 07-25

08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 07-25

08 33 00 Coiling Doors and Grilles 07-25

08 71 00 Door Hardware 07-25

08 80 00 Glazing 07-25

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 07-25

09 29 00 Gypsum Board 07-25

09 30 13 Tiling 07-25

09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 07-25

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 07-25

09 67 23 Resinous Flooring 07-25

09 91 00 Painting 07-25

09 96 59 Tile Coating System 07-25

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 05 Interior Signage 07-25

10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 07-25

10 28 00 Toilet and Bath Accessories 07-25

10 51 13 Metal Lockers 07-25

10 75 00 Flagpoles 07-25

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

11 43 00 Foodservice Equipment 07-25

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 34 23-13 Portable Office Trailer 07-25

13 34 23-19 Portable Restroom Trailer 07-25

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 07-25

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22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 07-25

22 07 11 PLUMBING INSULATION 07-25

22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 07-25

22 13 00 Facility Sanitary Sewerage 07-25

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 07-25

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 07-25

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 07-25

23 07 11 HVAC Insulation 07-25

23 11 23 Fuel Storage Tanks 07-25

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 07-25

23 34 00 HVAC Fans 07-25

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 07-25

23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 07-25

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 07-25

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-25

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 07-25

26 29 23 Engine Control and Monitoring 07-25

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving 07-25

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 07-25

32 17 23 Pavement Markings 07-25

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 07-25

32 90 00 Planting 07-25

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utility 07-25

33 56 10 Temporary Fuel Storage 07-25

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

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

Pg. Dwg No. Title

SITE PLANNING

001 GI-001 COVER SHEET

002 GI-002 GENERAL NOTES

003 GI-003 FCA LIST

004 GI-004 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

005 GI-103 SITE PLAN

006 GI-104 PHASE PLAN

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

007 HA-001 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ABATEMENT NOTES AND SURVEY

SURVEY

008 VF-201 CAMP NELSON EXISTING CONDITION SURVEY ROADWAY ANALYSIS

009 VF-202 CAMP NELSON EXISTING CONDITION SURVEY ROADWAY ANALYSIS

010 VF-203 CAMP NELSON EXISTING CONDITION SURVEY ROADWAY ANALYSIS

011 VF-204 CAMP NELSON EXISTING CONDITION SURVEY ROADWAY ANALYSIS

CIVIL

012 CE-101 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN

013 CE-102 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN

014 CE-201 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS

015 CD-101 SITE DEMOLITION PLAN

016 CD-102 SITE DEMOLITION PLAN

017 CG-101 GRADING PLAN - WET POND

018 CG-102 GRADING PLAN - SECTION C-C

019 CG-103 GRADING PLAN - SPOILS AREA

020 CG-201 POND & CRYPT FIELD SECTIONS

021 CI-101 SPOILS AREA IMPROVEMENTS

022 CI-201 IMPROVEMENT DETAILS

023 CI-202 SPOILS AREA DETAILS

024 CP-101 PAVING PLAN

025 CP-102 PAVING PLAN

026 CP-103 PAVING PLAN

027 CP-104 PAVING PLAN

028 CP-105 PAVING PLAN

029 CP-201 PAVEMENT SECTIONS & DETAILS

030 CP-202 PAVEMENT SECTIONS & DETAILS

031 CP-301 PAVING PROFILES

032 CP-302 PAVING PROFILES

033 CU-101 UTILITY PLAN

034 CU-102 UTILITY PLAN

035 CU-103 UTILITY PLAN

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036 CU-104 UTILITY PLAN

037 CU-105 UTILITY PLAN

038 CU-201 UTILITY DETAILS

039 CU-202 UTILITY DETAILS

LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION

040 LI-100 IRRIGATION PLAN FLOWER WATERING STATION REPLACEMENT

041 LI-200 IRRIGATION PLAN POND LANDCAPE AND MAKEUP WATER LEVEL CONTROL

042 LI-300 IRRIGATION DETAILS

043 LI-301 IRRIGATION DETAILS

044 LI-302 IRRIGATION DETAILS

045 LP-001 OVERALL LANDSCAPE PLAN

046 LP-002 WET POND PLANTING PLAN

047 LP-003 HISTORIC PERIMETER WALL PLANTING PLAN

048 LK-001 LANDSCAPE DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

049 S-001 STRUCTURAL NOTES

050 S-101 STRUCTURAL PLAN

051 S-201 MATERIALS STORAGE BLDG. FOUNDATION PLAN & DETAILS

052 S-202 MATERIALS STORAGE BLDG. FRAMING

053 S-203 PUBLIC RESTROOMS/WASH BAY BUILDING ENTRANCE IMPROVEMENTS

ARCHITECTURAL

054 A-001 ARCHITECTURAL GENERAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS, LEGENDS, &

RESTORATION NOTES

055 A-002 ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS

056 A-003 ABBREVIATIONS

057 A-004 HISTORIC PRESERVATION NOTES

058 A-005 HISTORIC PRESERVATION NOTES

059 AD-110 PUBLIC RESTROOM & WASH BAY BUILDING DEMOLITION

060 AD-111 PUBLIC RESTROOM & WASH BAY BUILDING REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

DEMOLITION

061 AD-120 MAINTENANCE STORAGE GARAGE DEMOLITION

062 AD-130 HISTORIC BRICK STABLE DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

063 AD-131 HISTORIC BRICK STABLE DEMOLITION

064 AD-140 EQUIPMENT STORAGE GARAGE FLOOR PLAN DEMOLITION

065 AD-141 EQUIPMENT STORAGE GARAGE ELEVATIONS DEMOLITION

066 AD-150 HISTORIC MAINTENANCE GARAGE DEMOLITION

067 AE-001 HISTORIC PRESERVATION GATE ENTRANCE AND FENCING

068 AE-002 HISTORIC PRESERVATION GATE ENTRANCE AND FENCING

069 AE-010 PUBLIC RESTROOM & WASH BAY BUILDING LIFE SAFETY PLAN AND

NOTES

070 AE-110 PUBLIC RESTROOM & WASH BAY BUILDING FLOOR PLAN

071 AE-111 PUBLIC RESTROOM & WASH BAY BUILDING FINISH FLOOR PLAN

072 AE-112 PUBLIC RESTROOM & WASH BAY BUILDING REFLECTED CEILING PLAN

073 AE-113 PUBLIC RESTROOM & WASH BAY BUILDING EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

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Pg. Dwg No. Title

074 AE-114 PUBLIC RESTROOM & WASH BAY BUILDING SECTIONS

075 AE-115 PUBLIC RESTROOM & WASH BAY BUILDING INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

076 AE-116 PUBLIC RESTROOM & WASH BAY BUILDING EXTERIOR DETAILS

077 AE-120 MAINTENANCE STORAGE GARAGE

078 AE-121 MAINTENANCE STORAGE GARAGE DETAILS

079 AE-130 HISTORIC BRICK STABLE FLOOR AND ROOF PLANS

080 AE-131 HISTORIC BRICK STABLE ELEVATIONS

081 AE-132 HISTORIC BRICK STABLE PRESERVATION NOTES

082 AE-133 HISTORIC BRICK STABLE PRESERVATION NOTES

083 AE-140 EQUIPMENT STORAGE GARAGE FLOOR AND ROOF PLANS

084 AE-141 EQUIPMENT STORAGE GARAGE ELEVATIONS

085 AE-142 EQUIPMENT STORAGE GARAGE SECTION AND DETAILS

086 AE-150 HISTORIC MAINTENANCE GARAGE

087 AE-151 HISTORIC MAINTENANCE GARAGE ROOF PLAN

088 AE-152 HISTORIC MAINTENANCE GARAGE FINISH FLOOR PLAN

089 AE-153 HISTORIC MAINTENANCE GARAGE INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

090 AE-154 HISTORIC MAINTENANCE GARAGE PRESERVATION NOTES

091 AE-155 HISTORIC MAINTENANCE GARAGE PRESERVATION NOTES

092 AE-301 RESTORATION DETAILS

093 AE-501 ROOF DETAILS

094 AE-601 SCHEDULES

095 AE-602 SCHEDULES

MECHANICAL

096 M-001 MECHANICAL NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS, AND LEGEND

097 MD-101 PUBLIC RESTROOM AND WASH BAY BUILDING MECHANICAL PLAN -

EXISTING AND REMOVAL

098 MD-102 HISTORIC MAINTENANCE BUILDING MECHANICAL PLAN - EXISTING AND

REMOVAL

099 MN-101 PUBLIC RESTROOM AND WASH BAY BUILDING MECHANICAL PLAN -

EXISTING AND NEW WORK

100 MN-102 HISTORIC MAINTENANCE BUILDING MECHANICAL PLAN - EXISTING AND

NEW WORK

101 MN-601 PUBLIC RESTROOM/WASHBAY BUILDING SCHEDULES, DETAILS, AND

CONTROLS

PLUMBING

102 P-001 PLUMBING NOTES, ABBREVIATIONS, AND LEGEND

103 P-002 PLUMBING DETAILS

104 PD-101 PUBLIC RESTROOM AND WASH BAY BUILDING PLUMBING PLAN -

EXISTING AND REMOVAL

105 PD-102 HISTORIC MAINTENANCE BUILDING PLUMBING PLAN - EXISTING AND

REMOVAL

106 PN-101 PUBLIC RESTROOM AND WASH HOUSE BUILDING PLUMBING PLAN -

EXISTING AND NEW WORK

107 PN-102 HISTORIC MAINTENANCE BUILDING PLUMBING PLAN - EXISTING AND

NEW WORK

108 PN-601 PLUMBING SCHEDULES AND RISER DIAGRAMS

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ELECTRICAL

109 E-001 ELECTRICAL COVER SHEET

110 E-002 ELECTRICAL DETAILS

111 E-003 LIGHTING PROTECTION DETAILS

112 ES-100 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN - EXISTING AND DEMOLITION

113 ES-200 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN - EXISTING AND NEW WORK

114 ES-300 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN - EXISTING, DEMOLITION AND NEW WORK -

FLAGPOLE

115 ES-400 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN - NEW WORK - FRONT ENTRY WALL

116 ES-500 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN - NEW WORK - WET POND

117 ES-600 FUEL TANK PLAN - DESIGN

118 ES-700 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN - TEMPORARY RESTROOM TRAILER

119 ES-800 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN - TEMPORARY OFFICE TRAILER

120 ED-101 PUBLIC RESTROOM / WASH BAY BUILDING - ELECTRICAL PLANS -

EXISTING AND DEMOLITION

121 ED-102 HISTORIC MAINTENANCE BUILDING ELECTRICAL PLANS - EXISTING AND

DEMOLITION

122 ED-103 EQUIPMENT STORAGE BUILDING ELECTRICAL PLANS - EXISTING AND

DEMOLITION

123 ED-104 HISTORIC BRICK STABLE BLDG ELECTRICAL PLANS - EXISTING AND

DEMOLITION

124 ED-105 MAINTENANCE STORAGE BUILDING ELECTRICAL PLANS - EXISTING AND

DEMOLITION

125 EN-101 PUBLIC RESTROOM / WASH BAY BUILDING - ELECTRICAL PLANS -

EXISTING AND NEW WORK

126 EN-102 HISTORIC MAINTENANCE BUILDING ELECTRICAL PLANS - EXISTING AND

NEW WORK

127 EN-103 EQUIPMENT STORAGE BUILDING ELECTRICAL PLANS - EXISTING AND

NEW WORK

128 EN-104 HISTORIC BRICK STABLE BLDG ELECTRICAL PLANS - EXISTING AND

NEW WORK

129 EN-105 MAINTENANCE STORAGE BUILDING ELECTRICAL PLANS - EXISTING AND

NEW WORK

130 EN-201 PUBLIC RESTROOM / WASH BAY BUILDING - GROUNDING AND LIGHTNING

PROTECTION PLAN

131 EN-202 HISTORIC MAINTENANCE BLDG ELECTRICAL GROUNDING AND LIGHTNING

PROTECTION PLAN

132 EN-203 EQUIPMENT STORAGE BLDG ELECTRICAL GROUNDING AND LIGHTNING

PROTECTION PLAN

133 EN-204 HISTORIC BRICK STABLE BLDG ELECTRICAL GROUNDING AND LIGHTNING

PROTECTION PLAN

134 EN-205 MAINTENANCE STORAGE BLDG ELECTRICAL GROUNDING AND LIGHTNING

PROTECTION PLAN

135 E-501 PARTIAL ELECTRICAL POWER RISER DIAGRAM - EXISTING, DEMOLITION

AND NEW WORK

136 E-601 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - I

137 E-602 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES - II

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FIRE ALARM

138 FA-001 FIRE ALARM COVER SHEET

139 FA-002 FIRE ALARM RISER DIAGRAM

140 FN-101 PUBLIC RESTROOM / WASH BAY BUILDING - FIRE ALARM PLANS

141 FN-102 HISTORIC MAINTENANCE BUILDING FIRE ALARM PLAN

142 FN-103 EQUIPMENT STORAGE BUILDING FIRE ALARM PLANS

143 FN-104 HISTORIC BRICK STABLE FIRE ALARM PLANS

144 FN-105 MAINTENANCE STORAGE BUILDING FIRE ALARM PLANS

TELECOMMUNICATION

145 T-001 TELECOMMUNICATION COVER SHEET

146 T-002 TELECOMMUNICATION DETAILS - I

147 T-003 TELECOMMUNICATION DETAILS - II

148 TN-101 PUBLIC RESTROOM / WASH BAY BUILDING - TELECOMMUNICATION PLANS

149 TN-102 HISTORIC MAINTENANCE BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATION PLANS

SECURITY

150 S-001 SECURITY SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND GENERAL NOTES

151 S-002 SECURITY DETAILS

152 SS-100 SECURITY, FIRE ALARM AND TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM - SITE PLAN

- NEW WORK

153 SN-101 PUBLIC RESTROOM / WASH BAY BUILDING - SECURITY PLAN

154 SN-102 HISTORIC MAINTENANCE BUILDING SECURITY PLANS

155 SN-103 EQUIPMENT STORAGE BUILDING SECURITY PLANS

156 SN-104 HISTORIC BRICK STABLE SECURITY PLAN

157 SN-105 MAINTENANCE STORAGE BUILDING SECURITY PLAN

SIGNAGE

158 X-101 CAMPUS SIGN LOCATION PLAN 95% Submittal

159 X-102 RESTROOMS/EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS SIGN LOCATION PLAN

160 X-103 SIGN MESSAGE SCHEDULE

161 X-104 SIGN TYPE DRAWINGS

162 X-105 SIGN TYPE DRAWINGS

163 X-106 SIGN TYPE DRAWINGS

164 X-107 SIGN TYPE DRAWINGS

165 X-108 SIGN TYPE DRAWINGS

166 X-109 SIGN DEMOLITION LOCATION PLAN

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MINOR NCA PROJECTS)

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

1.6 FIRE SAFETY

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.8 ALTERATIONS

1.9 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

1.10 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.11 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.12 RESTORATION

1.13 PHYSICAL DATA

1.14 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.15 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.16 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.17 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.18 NOT USED

1.19 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.20 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.27 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.28 SAFETY SIGN

1.29 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.30 FINAL ELEVATION PHOTOGRAPHS

1.31 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.32 PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

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1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor, materials, equipment and services and perform and complete all work for VA Project No. 833CM3030 Camp Nelson National Cemetery, KY

Correct FCA Deficiencies as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Cemetery Director.

C. Offices of Walker Federal Services, as Architect-Engineers (A/E), may render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Resident Engineer/Contracting Officers

Representative (RE/COR) or his duly authorized representative.

D. All Testing Laboratory services will be retained and paid for by the

Contractor (see Spec Section 01 45 29, Testing Laboratory Services).

However, the Department of Veterans Affairs may elect to retain its own

Testing Laboratory for any purpose. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the RE/COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the RE/COR.

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

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

G. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall, at the minimum, have successfully completed the 10-hour OSHA certified

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Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP.

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

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Installation of all work shown on the plans and described in the specifications including but not limited to:

Correct FCA Deficiencies.

B. ALTERNATE NO. 1: Historic Cemetery Wall Restoration.

C. ALTERNATE NO. 2: The erection of a new Material Spoils Storage Structure.

ALTERNATE NO. 3: SECTION CC Top Soil

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, electronic set(s) of specifications and drawings will be furnished.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days’ notice to the RE/COTR so that appropriate arrangements can be provided for the Cemetery employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission of the RE/COTR.

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the RE/COR.

D.

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C. Guards:

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

D. Key Control:

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

E. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

Secure such information in separate containers and limit the access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the RE/COTR upon request.

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

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

6. Notify RE/COR immediately when there is a loss or compromise of

“sensitive information”.

7. All electronic information shall be stored in a specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document

Management Software (EDMS).

a. Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the

EDMS system.

b. “Sensitive information” including drawings and other documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryption procedures are followed.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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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 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form part of this

Article to the extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designations only.

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

E84-22 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2010 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2008 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

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

70-2008 National Electrical Code

241-2009 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

1.6 FIRE SAFETY :

A. Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29

CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to RE/COR/Cemetery Director for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP

DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractor’s beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the General Contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of NCA equipment, etc.

Documentation shall be provided to the RE/COR that individuals have undergone the Contractor’s safety briefing.

B. Site and Building Access: Maintain free and unobstructed access to emergency services and for fire, police and other emergency response forces in accordance with NFPA 241.

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C. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3m (10 feet).

D. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between the areas that are described in phasing requirements and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire-retardant treated wood or metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations.

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

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

3. Close openings in smoke barriers and fire-rated construction to maintain fire ratings. Seal penetrations with listed through-penetration firestop materials in accordance with Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

E. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

F. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads. Minimize disruptions and coordinate with

RE/COR/Cemetery Director.

G. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to

RE/COR.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

I. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1. Modify to suit design. Coordinate with phasing.

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J. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Request interruptions in accordance with Article, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with RE/COTR. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the Cemetery. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the Cemetery and copies provided to the RE/COTR.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cemetery.

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

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

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

2. Provide unobstructed access to the Cemetery areas required to remain in operation.

3. Where access by Cemetery personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements.

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

RE/COR with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, the Contractor shall notify the RE/COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the Cemetery Director, RE/COR and Contractor.

H. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, the

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

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

1. The Contractor shall maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C

(40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

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

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

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the Cemetery at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services.

Where necessary to cut existing water, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by RE/COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the Utility Company involved.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of RE/COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the

RE/COR, and Cemetery Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

2. The Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to both RE/COR and the Cemetery Director in writing, 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

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

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Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

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

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

M. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Cemetery traffic, comply with the following:

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

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

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

ROADWAYS.

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

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

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

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

1.8 ALTERATIONS

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

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

2. Existence and conditions of items such as plumbing fixtures and accessories, electrical fixtures, equipment, venetian blinds, shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

3. Shall note any discrepancies between drawings and existing conditions at site.

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur, and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and RE/COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of

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

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

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C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and RE/COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report.

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by the Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures;

and will form the basis for determining extent of repair work required of the Contractor to restore damage caused by the

Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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

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

1.9 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

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

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

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

C. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of the project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from above ceiling, vertical shafts and utility chases that have been part of the construction.

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

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1.10 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

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

Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-9)

C. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and

"Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

D. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The

Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate NCA

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Central/Cemetery) office. The contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.12 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, water/irrigation or electric work without approval of the RE/COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the

RE/COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, landscape stone, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.)

disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At the Contractor's own expense, the Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by the Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services, fire protection systems, communications systems

(including telephone), irrigation system control and power, which are

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

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

52.236-2).

1.13 PHYSICAL DATA

A. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the

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

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

Survtech.

(FAR 52.236-4)

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

C. A copy of the geotechnical investigation report is an Appendix to these specifications and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

D. The Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered, nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine the site of work and logs of borings and, after investigation, decide for themselves the character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to the Department of Veterans Affairs, including approved scheduling bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.14 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections.

The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

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1.15 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.20 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 RE/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.

B. Contractor may have for use of the Contractor's workmen, such toilet accommodations as may be assigned to the Contractor by the Cemetery.

The Contractor shall keep such places clean and be responsible for any damage done thereto by the Contractor's workmen. Failure to maintain satisfactory condition in toilets will deprive the Contractor of the privilege to use such toilets.

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.26 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.27 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.28 SAFETY SIGN

1.29 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.30 FINAL ELEVATION PHOTOGRAPHS

1.31 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

A. 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 RE/COR verbally, and then with a written follow up.

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION:

A. The Contractor shall develop a Microsoft Project 2021 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.

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.

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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.