S02_Attachment 7_866CM3029-866CM3030_NNC_Specifications.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

NATCHEZ NATIONAL CEMETERY

Demolition & Road, and Burial Expansion Projects

VA PROJECT NUMBERs: 866CM3029 / 866CM3030

Adams County, Mississippi

Prepared for:

United States Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities

425 I Street, NW Suite 6W417B Washington DC, 20001

Prepared by:

Bids Documents March 7, 2023

Revised June 7, 2024 as Indicated

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NATCHEZ NATIONAL CEMETERY PROJECT NO. 866CM3029 / 866CM3030

BURIAL EXPANSION MARCH 7, 2023

BID DOCUMENTS

SPECIFICATIONS SIGNATURE PAGE

THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION SECTIONS HAVE BEEN

PREPARED BY THE LA GROUP:

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The LA Group 40 Long Alley Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Phone: (518) 587-8100

PREPARED BY THE CB DESIGN GROUP:

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CB Design Group 421 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (888) 585-2234

THE FOLLOWING

SPECIFICATION SECTIONS

HAVE BEEN PREPARED BY

THE AES GROUP:

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AES Group 11031 S. Pikes Peak Drive #202 Parker, CO 80138 Phone: (303) 841-3922

PREPARED BY THE AQUA ENGINEERING:

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Aqua Engineering 3944 John F Kennedy Parkway Fort Collins, CO 80525 Phone: (970) 229-9668

BID DOCUMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NCA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

PROJECT

APPLICABILITY

866CM3029 866CM3030

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets X X

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 02 General Requirements (Minor NCA Projects) X X

01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules X X

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples X X

01 42 19 Reference Standards X X

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services X X

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls X X

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management X X

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements X X

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 00 Site Surveys X X

02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing X X

02 83 31.13 Lead Paint Removal and Disposal X

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

03 48 21 Precast Concrete Burial Crypts (Double Depth Lawn Crypt)

X

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring X

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting X

04 20 00 Unit Masonry X

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 40 00 Cold Formed Steel X

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS AND

COMPOSITES

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE

PROTECTION

07 27 27 Fluid-Applied Membrane Air Barriers, Vapor Retarding

X

This section applies to both the Demolition & Roadway Project and the Burial Expansion Project. Project Nos. 866CM3029 / 866CM3030

BID DOCUMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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07 71 23 Manufactured Gutters and Downspouts X

07 92 00 Joint Sealants X X

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames X

08 71 00 Door Hardware X

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 91 00 Painting X

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Exterior Signage X X

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 34 00 Fabricated Engineered Structures X

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND

AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations X X

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

X X

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems X

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems X X

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction X X

26 24 16 Panelboards X

26 27 26 Wiring Devices X

26 43 13 Surge Protective Devices X

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting X

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 11 Earth Moving (Short Form) X

31 40 00 Soil Stabilization (Erosion Control) X X

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements

X X

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving X

BID DOCUMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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32 14 16 Brick Unit Paving X

32 17 23 Pavement Markings X

32 31 19 Ornamental Metal Fences X

32 33 00 Site Furnishings X

32 84 00 Planting Irrigation X

32 90 00 Planting X X

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities X

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities X

DIVISION 34 – TRANSPORTATION

34 71 13 Passive Vehicle Barriers X X

APPENDICES

Geotechnical Engineering Report X X

Hazardous Materials Survey Report X

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

866CM3029 – DEMOLITION & ROAD PROJECT

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 COVER SHEET

GI002 GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

SURVEY

V-101 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

SITE/CIVIL

GC101 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN

CG501 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS

CD101 DEMOLITION PLAN

CP101 ROADWAY GEOMETRY PLAN

CP201 ROADWAY PROFILE

CP501 PAVING DETAILS – 1

CP502 PAVING DETAILS – 2

CS101 SITE PLAN

CG101 GRADING PLAN

CI510 SIGNAGE AND SITE FURNISHINGS DETAILS – 1

CI511 SIGNAGE AND SITE FURNISHINGS DETAILS – 2

ARCHITECTURAL

GC200 ARCHTIECTURAL EXISTING CONDITIONS PLANS – 1

GC201 ARCHITECTURAL EXISTING CONDITIONS PLANS – 2

AD100 ARCHITECTURAL DEMOLITION PLANS

ELECTRICAL

EI001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES

EP101 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN

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866CM3030 – BURIAL EXPANSION PROJECT

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

Drawing No. Title

GENERAL

GI001 COVER SHEET

GI002 GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

SURVEY

V-101 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN – EAST

V-102 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN – WEST

SITE / CIVIL

GC001 SEQUENCING PLAN – WEST

GC101 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN – EAST

GC102 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN – WEST

CG501 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS

CD101 DEMOLITION PLAN – WEST

CP101 ROADWAY GEOMETRY PLAN

CP201 ROADWAY PROFILE

CP501 PAVING DETAILS – 1

CP502 PAVING DETAILS – 2

CP503 PAVING DETAILS – 3

CP504 PAVING DETAILS – 4

CS101 SITE PLAN – EAST

CS102 SITE PLAN – WEST

CS105 SIGNAGE AND SITE FURNISHINGS PLAN – WEST

CS201 NUMBERING PLAN – SECTIONS V & T

CS202 NUMBERING PLAN – SECTIONS U & X

CS203 NUMBERING PLAN – SECTIONS S & R

CG101 GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN – EAST

CG102 GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN – WEST

CG501 STORM AND UTILITY DETAILS

CI501 PRE-PLACED CRYPT DETAILS – 1

CI502 PRE-PLACED CRYPT DETAILS – 2

CI505 SITE FURNISHINGS DETAILS – 1

CI506 SITE FURNISHINGS DETAILS – 2

CI510 SIGNAGE DETAILS – 1

CI511 SIGNAGE DETAILS – 2

LANDSCAPE / IRRIGATION

LP101 LANDSCAPE PLAN – EAST

LP102 LANDSCAPE PLAN – WEST

LI001 IRRIGATION NOTES

LI101 IRRIGATION DEMOLITION PLAN

LI102 IRRIGATION DISTRIBUTION PLAN

LI501 IRRIGATION DETAILS – 1

LI502 IRRIGATION DETAILS – 2

LI503 IRRIGATION DETAILS – 3

LI504 IRRIGATION DETAILS – 4

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ARCHITECTURAL

GI200 PROJECT DATA, SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND NOTES

AE100 FLOOR PLAN, RCP, EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS AND WALL

SECTIONS

AE200 WALL SECTIONS AND DETAILS

STRUCTURAL

SE101 STRUCTURAL NOTES AND PLANS SHELTER

SE501 STRUCTURAL DETAILS – SHELTER

ELECTRICAL

EI001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES

EP101 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – EAST

EP102 ELECTRICAL POWER PLAN – WEST

EP501 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULE

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SECTION 01 00 02

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MINOR NCA PROJECTS)

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.9 RESTORATION

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

1.11 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.16 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.18 TESTS

1.19 INSTRUCTIONS

1.20 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.21 RELOCATED ITEMS

1.22 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.23 SAFETY SIGN

1.24 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.25 FINAL ELEVATION PHOTOGRAPHS

1.26 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.27 PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

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SECTION 01 00 02

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MINOR NCA PROJECTS)

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor, materials, equipment and services and perform and complete all work for the Natchez National Cemetery Demolition & Road Project (866CM3030), and the Natchez National Cemetery Burial Expansion Project (866CM3029) as required by drawings and specifications.

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

C. All Testing Laboratory services will be retained and paid for by the Contractor (see Spec

Section 01 45 29, Testing Laboratory Services). However, the Department of Veterans Affairs may elect to retain its own Testing Laboratory for any purpose. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the Contractor shall notify the COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than three work days unless otherwise designated by the COR.

D. 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.

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

F. Training:

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

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

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Installation of all work shown on the plans and described in the specifications including but not limited to: general construction, demolition and removals, utility work, road paving, committal service shelter construction, pre-placed crypt placement, signage, landscaping and irrigation, and other certain items.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, one (1) digital set of specifications and drawings will be furnished.

B. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at Contractor's expense, from digital files furnished by the Issuing Office.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

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

01 00 02 - 2 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 down or shut down the project site and order General

Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the COR.

C. Guards:

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

D. Key Control:

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

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

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

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

E84-2009a Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2010 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers 30-2008 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code 51B-2009 Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and

Other Hot Work 70-2008 National Electrical Code 241-2009 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and

Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR/Cemetery Director for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractor’s beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the General Contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of NCA equipment, etc. Documentation shall be provided to the COR that individuals have undergone the Contractor’s safety briefing.

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

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

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 COR/Cemetery Director.

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

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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 COR. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the Cemetery. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the Cemetery and copies provided to the COR.

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

L. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COR. Designate Contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work. Coordinate with COR.

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

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

1.6 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 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 determined by the COR with agreement of the Cemetery. Contractor parking will be only in areas and on roadways designated and agreed to by the COR in agreement of the Cemetery.

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. All such actions shall be coordinated with the Utility Company involved:

a. 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, 01 00 02 - 4 electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

G. Phasing: To insure such executions, the Contractor shall furnish the COR with a schedule of approximate phasing, or sequencing, 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. Arrange such phasing dates to ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the Cemetery Director, COR and Contractor, as follows:

Phase I: The Contractor shall install temporary concrete foundations and asphalt walk/pad along the existing bluff on the west side of the cemetery in preparation for erection of the temporary committal service shelter. Disassemble the existing committal service shelter on the east side of the cemetery, and reassemble at the temporary location prepared on the west side of the cemetery. The contractor shall coordinate with the COR/Cemetery to minimize the time the shelter is not functional. This temporary shelter location will allow for continued cemetery operations while the remainder of Phase I is completed. Complete the scope of work included in the Demolition and Roadway Project in its entirety (866CM3029). Complete the scope of work associated with the construction of the new committal service shelter on the east side of the cemetery and associated items included in the Burial Expansion Project (866CM3030). All work associated with improvements to the east side of the cemetery as outlined above shall be completed and turned over to the VA prior to commencing Phase II work activities.

Phase II: Once Phase I has been completed and all work associated with the east side of the cemetery has been accepted by the VA, commence Phase II activities. Demolish, remove, and dispose of the temporary committal service shelter established in Phase I, including temporary asphalt pad and concrete foundations. Complete the remaining scope of work associated with the Burial Expansion Project (866CM3030) on the west side of the cemetery. Coordinate with the COR/Cemetery and sequence work activities to ensure continuous access of staff and visitors to the existing burial areas, public restrooms and maintenance facilities.

H. Certain areas of Building(s) will be occupied by Cemetery personnel for various periods as listed below:

AREA PERIOD

(a) Public Restrooms Duration of the projects.

(b) Maintenance Facility Duration of the projects.

The Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Cemetery’s operations will not be hindered. The Contractor shall permit access to Cemetery personnel through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Cemetery Staff so that Cemetery operations will continue during the construction period.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, the Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, six 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 15 inches. Bottom of fences shall extend to one inch above grade. The temporary fencing shall encompass the construction work area(s) to serve as a pedestrian barrier to alert cemetery patrons of the construction site. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

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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 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 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 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 COR, and Cemetery Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

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

3. The Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of the Cemetery. Interruption time approved by the Cemetery and COR may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

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

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

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 COR.

N. 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.

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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 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 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags as items to be stored. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively.

The EPA's Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos.

6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the COR who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Cemetery's Director.

a. Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government

Printing Office:

40 CFR 261 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste 40 CFR 262 Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste 40 CFR 263 Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste 40 CFR 761 PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and use Prohibitions 49 CFR 172 Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous Material

Communications Regulations 49 CFR 173 Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and

Packaging 49 CRR 173 Subpart A General 49 CFR 173 Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for

Transportation

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

TSCA Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

(FAR 52.236-9)

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

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

1.9 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 work without approval of the COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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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, communications systems (including telephone), irrigation system control and power which are indicated on drawings and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE

CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.10 PHYSICAL DATA

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

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications for the eastern parcel (applicable to projects 866CM3029 and 866CM3030) are the result of site investigations by JKS Engineers dated October 2021.

(FAR 52.236-4)

2. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications for the western parcel (applicable to project 866CM3030) are the result of site investigations by Prairie Engineers dated December 2022. This information has been supplemented with information from the 95% Bluff Stabilization Project Design Drawings (June 2018) and Phase II Burial Expansion As-Constructed Drawings (February 2006).

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration conducted by ECS Southeast, LLP are shown diagrammatically within the geotechnical engineering report, and 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.

1.11 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections. The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK

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

01 00 02 - 9 grades that may be established or indicated by the COR. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the COR until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the COR may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building, lines for each gravesite control monument, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, roads, parking lots, gravesite control monuments, are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. The Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

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

D. During progress of work, the Contractor shall have lines, grades, locations and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings. Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, furnish to the COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

1. Lines of each building.

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

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

4. Lines of grave plot documentation.

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

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

7. Lines and elevations of top of pre-placed crypts.

8. Lines and elevations of grade over pre-placed crypts.

9. Northing/Easting coordinate locations depth below finished grade of all water, sanitary, storm, gas and irrigation structures, directional fittings, control wire and lines.

10. Northing/Easting coordinate locations for each gravesite grid monument.

E. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the COR with reproducible drawings, in AutoCAD form, at the scale of the contract drawings, showing the finished grade on the grid developed for constructing the work. These drawings shall bear the seal of the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

F. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of Article "Professional Surveying Services".

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, which will include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To insure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR's review, as often as requested.

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C. The Contractor shall deliver two approved completed sets of as-built drawings to the COR within 15 calendar days after acceptance of the project by the COR.

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

1.14 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and designated permanent roads on Cemetery property and, when authorized by the COR, such existing or Contractor constructed and/or modified temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work.

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.

1.15 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use;

and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

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

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

1.16 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.

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1.17 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The Government shall make all reasonably required amounts of utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the contract. The amount to be paid by the Contractor for chargeable electrical services shall be the prevailing rates charged to the Government. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner 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.

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. Generators shall be acoustically screened so as not to disturb committal services and/or visitation to the adjacent columbarium.

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. If potable water is required and convenient connection is available the contractor may connect to the Cemetery potable water distribution system. The contractor shall install reduced pressure backflow preventer at each connection at own expense.

3. 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.

4. 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.

1.18 TESTS

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

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

C. Electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire complex which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, air conditioning supply; air is only one part of entire system which provides comfort conditions for a building.