S02_Attachment 9_SPECS_Fayetteville_842CM3027.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

FAYETTEVILLE NATIONAL

CEMETERY

VA PROJECT NUMBER: 842CM3027

COLUMBARIUM AND IN-GROUND

CREMAINS BURIAL EXPANSION

Fayetteville, AR

Prepared for:

United States Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Construction and Facilities Management

810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington D.C., 20420

Bid Documents May 20, 2025

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FAYETTEVILLE NATIONAL CEMETERY PROJECT NO. 842CM3027

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NCA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 13 Signature Page 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 05-10

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 02 General Requirements (Minor NCA Projects) 10-23 01 32 17 Network Analysis Schedules (Microsoft Project Gantt

Chart) 10-23

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 10-23 01 42 19 Reference Standards 10-23 01 43 39 Mockup Requirements 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 10-23 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 10-23 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 10-23

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 21 00 Site Surveys 10-23 02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing 10-23

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 10-23 03 48 24 Precast Concrete Columbarium Units 10-23

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 01 00 Maintenance of Masonry 04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 10-23 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 10-23 04 05 31 Masonry Tuck Pointing 10-23 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 10-23 04 40 10 Cut Stone Assemblies 04 73 00 Columbarium Niche Covers 10-23

DIVISION 05 – METAL FABRICATIONS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 10-23

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 10-23 07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 07 15 19 Preparation for Re-Roofing 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 10-23 07 40 00 Roof Panels 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 10-23 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 10-23

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 10-23 08 71 00 Door Hardware 10-23 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 09 06 00 Schedule of Finishes 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 10-23 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 10-23

09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 10-23 09 67 23.20 Resinous Epoxy Base with Vinyl Chip Broadcast (RES 2) 10-23 09 91 00 Painting 10-23

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Exterior Signage 10-23 10 14 05 Interior Signage 10-23

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 11-16 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 11-16 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-16 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 22 34 00 Fuel-Fired Domestic Water Heaters 11-16 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 11-16

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 11-16 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC Equipment 11-16 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and

Equipment 11-16

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 11-16 23 07 11 HVAC Insulation 11-16

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23 11 23 Facility Natural-Gas Piping 11-16 23 13 23 Concrete Above Ground Fuel Storage 05-10 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 11-16 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 11-16 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 11-16 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 11-16 23 55 33 Fuel-Fired Unit Heaters 23 81 00 Unitary HVAC Equipment 11-16

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 04-23 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 04-23 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 04-23 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 04-23 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 04-23 26 24 16 Panelboards 04-23 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 04-23 26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 04-23

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 00 Common Work Results for Communications 11-16 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 11-16 27 05 33 Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems 11-16 27 10 00 Structured Cabling 11-16 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Systems 11-16 27 51 23 Intercommunications and Program Systems

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 46 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 11-16

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving 11-16

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 11-16 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 11-16 32 14 16 Brick Unit Paving 11-16 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 11-16 32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 11-16 32 31 19 Decorative Metal Fences and Gates 11-16 32 33 00 Site Furnishings 01-17 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 01-17 32 90 00 Planting 11-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 11-16

APPENDIX A

Geotechnical Report

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SIGNATURE PAGE

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SECTION 00 01 13

Lead Consultant/ Landscape Architect/ Civil Engineer:

The LA Group

Sections covered by this seal include:

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Architectural:

CB Design Group Sections covered by this seal include:

04 04 00, 04 05 13, 04 05 16, 06 10 00 07 13 00, 07 15 19, 07 22 00, 07 40 00, 07 60 00, 07 92 00, 08 11 13, 08 71 00, 08 90 00, 09 05 16, 09 06 00, 09 22 16, 09 29 00, 09 65 13, 09 67 23.20, 09 91 00, 10 14 05

Structural Engineer:

Above Group

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Electrical Engineer:

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Mechanical Engineer Plumbing:

Sections covered by this seal include:

22 05 11, 22 05 12, 22 05 23, 22 11 00, 22 11 23, 22 34 00, 22 40 00

Mechanical Engineer HVAC:

Sections covered by this seal include:

23 05 11, 20 05 12, 23 05 41, 23 05 93, 23 07 11, 23 11 23, 23 13 23, 23 23 00, 23 31 00, 23 34 00, 23 37 00, 23 55 33, 23 81 00

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Irrigation:

Aqua Engineering, Inc.

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LIST OF DRAWINGS

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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.

Drawing No. Title

NO. SHEET NO. SHEET NAME

1. GI001 COVER SHEET

2. GI002 GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

3. VL100 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

4. VL101 BOUNDARY/ LIMITED TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY 1

5. VL102 BOUNDARY/ LIMITED TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY 2

6. VL103 BOUNDARY/ LIMITED TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY 3

7. VL104 BOUNDARY/ LIMITED TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY 4

8. VL105 BOUNDARY/ LIMITED TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEY 5

9. B-101 BORING LOCATION PLAN

10. BB102 BORING LOGS

11. GC101 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN- CLIN 1- BASE BID

12. GC102 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN- CLIN 2- BID OPT 1 & CLIN 3- BID OPT 2

13. GC103 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCING PLAN

14. GC104 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCING PLAN

15. GC110 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN

16. GC501 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS 1

17. CD101 DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA 1 (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

18. CD102 DEMOLITION PLAN - AREA 2

19. CD103 DEMOLITION PLAN - AREAS 3 & 4 (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

20. CS101 SITE LAYOUT PLAN - AREA 1 (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

21. CS102 SITE LAYOUT PLAN - AREA 2

22. CS103 SITE LAYOUT PLAN - AREAS 3 & 4 (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

23. CS401 COLUMBARIUM SITE LAYOUT ENLARGEMENT PLAN

24. CS410 BURIAL SECTION NUMBERING PLAN

25. CS510 SITE DETAILS 1

26. CS511 SITE DETAILS 2

27. CS512 SITE DETAILS 3

28. CG101 GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN - AREA 1 (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

29. CG102 GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN - AREA 2

30. CG103 GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN - AREAS 3 & 4 (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

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Drawing No. Title

31. CG401 COLUMBARIUM GRADING & DRAINAGE ENLARGEMENT PLAN

32. CG501 STORM SEWER DETAILS

33. CI101 EXISTING EXTERIOR SIGNAGE INVENTORY PLAN

34. CI102 EXISTING EXTERIOR SIGNAGE INVENTORY PHOTOS

35. CD110 EXISTING SIGNAGE DEMOLITION PLAN

36. CI111 EXTERIOR SIGN & SITE FURNISHING PLAN - AREA 1

37. CI112 EXTERIOR SIGN & SITE FURNISHING PLAN - AREA 2

38. CI113 EXTERIOR SIGN & SITE FURNISHING PLAN - AREAS 3 & 4

39. CI501 EXTERIOR SIGN & GRAVESITE DETAILS 1

40. CI502 EXTERIOR SIGN & GRAVESITE DETAILS 2

41. CI503 EXTERIOR SIGN & GRAVESITE DETAILS 3

42. CI504 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SIGN DETAILS

43. CI521 PEDESTRIAN GATE DETAILS

44. CI522 SITE FURNISHINGS DETAILS 1

45. CI523 SITE FURNISHINGS DETAILS 2

46. CI524 SITE FURNISHINGS DETAILS 3

47. CI601 SITE SIGNAGE SCHEDULE

48. CI701 COLUMBARIUM NUMBERING PLAN

49. CI702 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS 1

50. CI703 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS 2

51. CI704 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS 3

52. CI705 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS 4

53. CI706 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS 5

54. CI707 COLUMBARIUM ELEVATIONS 6

55. CI708 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS 1

56. CI709 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS 2

57. CI710 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS 3

58. CI711 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS 4

59. CI712 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS 5

60. CI713 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS 6

61. CI714 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS 7

62. CI715 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS 8

63. CI716 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS 9

64. CI717 COLUMBARIUM DETAILS 10

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Drawing No. Title

65. LP101 LANDSCAPE PLAN - AREA 1 (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

66. LP102 LANDSCAPE PLAN - AREA 2

67. LP103 LANDSCAPE PLAN - AREAS 3 & 4 (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

68. LP401 COLUMBARIUM LANDSCAPE ENLARGEMENT PLAN

69. LI100 IRRIGATION NOTES & LEGENDS

70. LI101 IRRIGATION DEMOLITION & LAYOUT PLAN

71. LI501 IRRIGATION DETAILS 1

72. LI502 IRRIGATION DETAILS 2

73. S-001 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES AND ABBREVIATIONS

74. SS101 COLUMBARIUM AND RETAINING WALL FOUNDATION PLAN

75. S-301 COLUMBARIUM AND RETAINING WALL DETAILS AND SECTIONS 1

76. S-302 COLUMBARIUM AND RETAINING WALL DETAILS AND SECTIONS 2

77. FA001 FIRE ALARM LEGENDS & SYMBOLS (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

78. FA101 SERVICE BLDG PLAN - FIRE ALARM - DEMO AND NEW WORK (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

79. FA102 ADMIN BLDG PLAN - FIRE ALARM - DEMO AND NEW WORK (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

80. GI200 SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS & NOTES - ARCHITECTURE

81. GI300 GENERAL NOTES - ARCHITECTURE

82. GI301 TYPICAL MOUNTING HEIGHTS - ARCHITECTURE (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

83. GC150 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLANS - ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

84. GC151 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLANS - COMMITTAL SHELTER

85. GC152 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLANS - SERVICE BUILDING

86. GC153 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLANS - MATERIAL & EQIP STORAGE (CLIN 3-BID OPT 2)

87. AD100 OVERALL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING- DEMOLITION FLOOR & ROOF PLAN

88. AD105 OVERALL COMMITTAL SHELTER- DEMOLITION PLANS & DETAILS

89. AE100 SERVICE BUILDING - DEMO & NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

90. AE101 SERVICE BUILDING - REFLECTED CEILING PLAN (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

91. AE102 OVERALL SERVICE BUILDING DEMO & NEW ROOF PLAN (CLIN 3- BID OPT 2)

92. AE103 SERVICE BUILDING ELEVATIONS

93. AE104 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - NEW WORK FLOOR PLAN (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

94. AE105 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - NEW WORK ROOF PLAN (CLIN 3- BID OPT 2)

95. AE106 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AND ENTRANCE WALL ELEVATIONS

96. AE107 OVERALL MATERIAL STORAGE - DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN (CLIN 3- BID OPT 2)

97. AE108 OVERALL EQUIPMENT STORAGE - NEW ROOF PLAN

98. AE109 OVERALL COMMITTAL SHELTER - NEW WORK PLANS AND DETAILS

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Drawing No. Title

99. AE110 OVERALL CARILLON STRUCTURE - DEMOLITION ROOF PLAN

100. AE200 INTERIOR ELEVATIONS, DOOR SCHEDULE & DETAILS (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

101. AE301 WALL TYPES & DETAILS (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

102. AE400 ROOF DETAILS (CLIN 3- BID OPT 2)

103. P-001 PLUMBING NOTES, LEGENDS, & SYMBOLS (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

104. PP101 PLUMBING FLOOR PLAN - PRESSURE PIPING (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

105. P-501 PLUMBING DETAILS (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

106. P-601 PLUMBING SCHEDULES (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

107. M-001 MECHANICAL NOTES, LEGENDS, & SYMBOLS (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

108. M-101 MECHANICAL SERVICE BUILDING PLANS - HVAC (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

109. M-102 MECHANICAL EQUIP. STORAGE BLDG PLANS - FUEL TANK (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

110. M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

111. M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

112. M-701 MECHANICAL CONTROLS (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

113. E-001 ELECTRICAL LEGENDS & SYMBOLS (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

114. E-002 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

115. E-101 SERVICE BLDG PLANS- ELECTRICAL - DEMO AND NEW WORK (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

116. E-102 ADMIN BLDG PLAN - ELECTRICAL - DEMO AND NEW WORK (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

117. E-501 ELECTRICAL DETAILS (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

118. E-601 ELECTRICAL SCHEDULES (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

119. T-001 TECHNOLOGY LEGEND, ABBREVIATIONS & GENERAL NOTES (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

120. T-101 SERVICE BLDG PLANS- TECHNOLOGY- DEMO & NEW WORK (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

121. T-501 TECHNOLOGY - DETAILS (CLIN 2- BID OPT 1)

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1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONSTRUCTION AND SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

1.6 FIRE SAFETY

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.8 ALTERATIONS

1.9 ENVIRONMENAL CONTROLS

1.10 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.11 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVMENTS

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 COR’S FIELD OFFICE

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.20 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.21 TESTS

1.22 INSTRUCTIONS

1.23 GOVENMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY ......... Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.24 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.25 SAFETY SIGN

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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 Fayetteville National Cemetery Columbarium and In-Ground

Cremains Burial Expansion 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 Integrity 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 Contracting Officer/Contracting

Officers Representative (CO/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 CO/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 CO/COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with security requirements as established by the CO/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 30-hourOSHA 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, CLIN 1-BASE BID: Work includes but is not limited to site demolition, general conditions, general construction, alterations, paving, walks, grading, drainage, Columbaria niches, in-ground cremation burial sites, site furnishings, associated utility systems, irrigation, landscaping and construction, associated exterior signage and all other work necessary to construct the project.

B. ITEM II, CLIN 2- Bid Option 1: Work includes the correction of Facility

Condition Assessment (FCA)items:

1. Demolition and replacement of paving at Entry Drive on National

Street.

2. Demolition and replacement of heaved brick paving along South Lt.

Col. Leroy Pond Avenue at tree well locations.

3. Demolition and replacement of heaved sidewalk outside the fence line along National Street to the intersection with Dunn Avenue.

4. Expand the Maintenance Building parking lot.

5. Correct three existing drainage problems: (1) North Side of

Cemetery from middle of Burial Section 25D extending to Section

26D. (2) Northwest corner of Section 25 (across from Committal

Shelter). (3) At intersection of Burial Sections 20,10, and 12.

6. Crack sealing of all Cemetery asphalt paving (roads and parking) followed by application of bituminous seal coating of all asphalt paving.

7. Gutter/Downspout replacement at Administration Building and covered Storage Building in the Maintenance Area, Maintenance

Building, Committal Shelter and Service Building.

8. Renovation, reconfiguration, and upgrades to Maintenance

Superintendent Office including upgrades to OIT room and updating of existing OIT equipment.

9. Prepare and repaint the interior of Service Building.

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10. Demolition of tile flooring and tile wall base in Maintenance

Building restroom and locker room and installation of new vinyl ship broadcast resinous flooring and well base.

11. Add US Space Force Seal plaque to existing service plaques at

Committal Service Shelter.

12. Remove and replace deteriorating control joint at existing pedestrian entry gate North of the Administration Building where existing masonry wall meets existing stone column.

13. Repair/reconfigure/restore existing metal gate at entrance to

PIC/Administration Building.

14. Replace traffic, directional, regulatory, informational and ID signage throughout the Cemetery.

15. Demolish and replace existing Hazardous Waste Storage Building.

16. Demolish and replace existing Gardtronics fire alarm system with new updated System.

17. Demolish and replace existing DMP fire alarm system with new updated System.

18. Demolish and replace the existing eyewash station in Maintenance

Building.

19. Replace HVAC units of Maintenance building

20. Replace Unit heaters of Maintenance building

21. Replace existing water heater in Maintenance building

22. Replace existing emergency eyewash/shower combination unit and provide tepid water supply.

23. Replace existing dual compartment fuel/unleaded gas storage tank.

24. Provide HVAC unit for new TR room.

25. Replace Exhaust/ventilation in Maintenance garage.

26. Replace Fire alarm system in Administration Building

27. Replace Fire alarm system in Maintenance Building

28. Replace network cabinet in Administration Building

29. Provide new cable tray over new network cabinet in Maintenance

Building

30. Update lighting for reconfigured spaces to create a TR for new network cabinet in Maintenance Building.

31. Provide new power panel in Maintenance Building.

32. Provide power for mechanical scope.

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33. Reconfigure lighting controls for revised room layouts.

C. ITEM II, CLIN 3- Bid Option 2: Roofing repair/replacement to

Administration Building, Women’s Restroom, Covered Storage Building in

Maintenance Area, Maintenance Building, Committal Shelter, Service

Building and Carillon structure.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, digital copies of Drawings and specifications will be furnished. Printed drawings and specifications may be made from these digital files by the Contractor at Contractor’s expense.

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 project site without following the procedures approved by the CO/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 CO/COR so that appropriate arrangements can be provided for the Cemetery employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

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

C. Guards:

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

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D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the CO/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/Subcontractors 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 CO/COR upon request.

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

1. Vehicle authorization request shall be required for any vehicle entering the site and such request shall be submitted 24 hours

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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 CO/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 CO/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 (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by (10 feet).

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

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

CO/COR/Cemetery Director.

F. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily. Report findings and corrective actions weekly to the CO/COR.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

I. 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 CO/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 CO/COR.

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

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with CO/COR. Designate Contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work. Coordinate with CO/COR.

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

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M. 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.

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

O. 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 CO/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 CO/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 CO/COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the

Contractor when and as authorized by the CO/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 CO/COR with agreement of the Cemetery. Contractor parking will be only in areas and on roadways designated and agreed to by the CO/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

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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

CO/COR with a schedule of approximate phasing 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 CO/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, CO/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 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 CO/COR.

I. 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

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

Where necessary to cut existing 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 CO/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 CO/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

CO/COR, and Cemetery Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS

INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. The Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to both CO/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 CO/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 CO/COR.

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

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

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

L. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Cemetery traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever 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 CO/COR.

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

ROADWAYS.

N. 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 CO/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.

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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 CO/COR of buildings in which alterations occur and furnish a signed report, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list:

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

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

3. 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 CO/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

CO/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).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and CO/COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing 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

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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 indicated surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.9 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 CO/COR. Block off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

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

C. Final Cleanup:

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

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

1.10 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. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are noted on drawings or in specifications 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

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

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

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 CO/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 CO/COR may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

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

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

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

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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.

1.12 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 water/irrigation or electric work without approval of the CO/COR.

Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the CO/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.

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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 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).

1.13 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 Blew &

Associates.

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration conducted by McClelland Consulting

Engineers 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

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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.

1.15 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and benchmarks indicated on the drawings and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at the Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the CO/COR. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the CO/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 CO/COR may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and/or addition to each existing 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,…