S02_Attachment - Bid Specifications.pdf

Bay Pines National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 2

Specifications Bid Documents 29 April 2024

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

National Cemetery Administration VA Project No: 890CM3019 Contract No: 36C78618D0144 Delivery Order No: 36C78620N0535

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Bay Pines National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 2

Project No. 830CM3019 Bid Documents 29 April 2024

Table of Contents

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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) 06-14

01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules 05-12

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-14

01 42 19 Reference Standards 06-14

01 43 39 Mockup Requirements

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06-14

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 06-14

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 06-14

01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 08-16

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing 06-14

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 (Short-Form) Cast-in-Place Concrete 06-14

03 48 24 Precast Concrete Columbarium Units 06-14

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 06-14

04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 06-14

04 20 00 Unit Masonry 06-14

04 42 00 Stone Masonry

04 43 00 Natural Stone Veneer 10-18

04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 06-14

04 73 00 Columbarium Niche Covers 06-14

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 06-14

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 06-14

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 11 13 Bituminous Damproofing

07 41 13 Standing Seam Metal Roofing 06-14

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 06-14

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07 61 00 Preformed Metal Roofing

07 71 00 Roof Specialties 06-14

07 92 00 Joint Sealants 06-14

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 06-14

09 91 00 Painting 06-14

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Exterior Signage 06-14

10 73 00 Protective Covers

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

23 08 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 12-15

23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 11-16

23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings NOT IN CONTRACT 11-16

23 36 00 Air Terminal Units NOT IN CONTRACT 11-16

23 81 00 Unitary HVAC Equipment 11-16

23 81 29 Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems NOT IN CONTRACT 11-16

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 07-17

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-17

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 07-17

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 07-17

26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction

26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 12-15

26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 07-17

26 51 00 Interior Lighting 07-17

26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 07-17

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

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security

Systems

12-15

28 10 00 Access Control 03-18

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28 20 00 Video Surveillance 03-18

DIVISION 30

30 03 00 Big R Modular Bridge

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving 11-16

31 23 19 Dewatering 11-16

31 23 23.33 Flowable Fill 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 43 Porous Unit Paving 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

33 41 13 Foundation Drainage 01-17

APPENDIX A

Geotechnical Report

APPENDIX B

Construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

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SIGNATURE - 1

SIGNATURE PAGE

Lead Consultant/ Landscape Architect:

JG&A

Sections covered by this seal include:

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24, 04 20 00, 04 42 00, 04 42 00, 04,72,00, 04 73 00, 05 50 00, 10 14 00, 32 90 00, Civil Engineer:

Atriax, pllc

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23, 32 12 16, 33 40 00, 33 41 13, Architecture:

Barkley

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Mechanical (WSP)

Sections crossed thru are NIC.

23 05 11, 23 05 12, 23 05 41, 23 05 93, 23 07 11, 23 08 00, 23 23 00, 23 31 00, 23 36 00, 23 81 00, 23 81 29, Electrical (WSP)

26 05 11, 26 05 19, 26 05 26, 26 05 33, 26 05 41, 26 08 00, 26 29 21, 26 51 00, 26 56 00, 27 05 00, 27 05 26, 27 05 33, 28 08 00, 28 10 00, 28 20 00

Irrigation Designer:

Aqua Engineering, Inc.

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List of Drawing Sheets

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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

1. G-101 COVER SHEET / INDEX OF DRAWINGS

2. V-101 EXISTING CONDITIONS

3. CD101 DEMOLITION PLAN

4. CS101 SITE PLAN

5. CP201 ROAD PROFILES

6. CG101 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL INITIAL PHASE

7. CG102 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL FINAL PHASE

8. CG103 GRADING AND DRAINAGE

9. CG104 ENLARGED COLUMBAIRUM DRAINAGE PLAN

10. CG501 STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP)

11. CG502 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

12. CG503 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

13. CU501 STORMWATER DETAILS 1

14. CU502 STORMWATER DETAILS 2

15. CU503 STORMWATER DETAILS 3

16. L-101 IGC BURIAL LAYOUT AND NUMBERING PLAN

17. C-101 SITE FURNISHINGS/SIGNAGE PLAN

18. LC101 ENLARGED COLUMBARIUM SITE PLAN

19. LC102 ENLARGED COLUMBARIUM LAYOUT AND GRADING PLAN

20. C-500 SITE DETAILS

21. C-501 SITE DETAILS 1

22. C-502 SITE DETAILS 2

23. C-503 SITE DETAILS 3

24. C-504 SITE DETAILS 4

25. C-505 SITE DETAILS 5

26. C-506 SITE DETAILS 6

27. LP101 PLANTING PLAN

28. LP501 PLANTING DETAILS

29. A-001 ARCHITECTURE GENERAL NOTES

30. A-101 NEW ROSTRUM SHELTER PLANS & ELEVATIONS

31. A-301 NEW ROSTRUM SHELTER SECTIONS

32. S-001 STRUCTURAL GENERAL NOTES

33. S-101 ROSTRUM SHELTER FOUNDATION PLAN & DETAILS

34. S-201 COLUMBARIUM FOUNDATION PLAN & SECTIONS

35. E-001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES, LEGEND AND ABBREVIATIONS

36. ED101 ELECTRICAL POWER AND SECURITY DEMOLITION PLANS

37. ED102 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING DEMOLITION PLANS

38. E-100 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

39. E-101 ELECTRICAL POWER AND SECURITY PLANS

40. E-102 ELECTRICAL LIGHTING PLANS

41. E-601 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM & SCHEDULE

42. M-001 MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES, LEGEND, AND ABBREVIATIONS

43. MD101 MECHANICAL HVAC DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

List of Drawing Sheets

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44. MD102 MECHANICAL PIPING DEMOLITION FLOOR PLAN

45. M-101 MECHANICAL HVAC FLOOR PLAN

46. M-102 MECHANICAL PIPING FLOOR PLAN

47. M-501 MECHANICAL DETAILS

48. M-601 MECHANICAL SCHEDULES

49. LI001 IRRIGATION NOTES AND LEGEND

50. LI101 IRRIGATION DEMOLITION PLAN

51. LI102 IRRIGATION PLAN

52. LI501 IRRIGATION DETAILS

53. LI502 IRRIGATION DETAILS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 02

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MINOR NCA PROJECTS)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.10 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.11 RESTORATION

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 COR’S FIELD OFFICE

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.20 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.21 TESTS

1.22 INSTRUCTIONS

1.23 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.24 RELOCATED EQUIPMENT ITEMS

1.25 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.26 SAFETY SIGN

1.27 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

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1.28 FINAL ELEVATION PHOTOGRAPHS

1.29 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.30 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 Bay Pines National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 2 as required by drawings and specifications.

B. Offices of John Gallup and Associates, LLC, as Architect-Engineers

(A/E), may render certain technical services during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the

Government without affirmations by Resident Engineer/Contracting

Officers Representative (CO/COR) or his duly authorized representative.

D. 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.

E. Prior to commencing work, the 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.

G. Training:

1. All employees of general contractor or subcontractors shall, at the minimum, have successfully completed the 30-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:

Work includes general construction, upgrade HVAC systems in Administration and Maintenance buildings, new emergency generators for Administration and Maintenance buildings, new Rostrum, Columbarium niches, in-ground burial sites, roads, walks, grading, drainage, pond dredging site

01 00 02 - 4 furnishing and signage, landscaping, irrigation and necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain other items.

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1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, electronic set(s) 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 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 written permission of the CO/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 CO/COR.

C. 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 tool boxes and parked machines, and to take any necessary emergency action.

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D. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

E. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

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

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

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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 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.

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 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3m (10 feet).

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated plywood

(flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on

01 00 02 - 7 both sides of fire-retardant treated wood or metal steel studs.

Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install

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

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

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

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

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

CO/COR/Cemetery Director.

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

CO/COR.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

K. 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.

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

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with CO/COR. Designate Contractor's

01 00 02 - 8 responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work. Coordinate with CO/COR.

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

O. 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.

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

Q. 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 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.

With the written consent of the CO/COR, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

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 shown on the drawings and as determined by the CO/COR with agreement of

01 00 02 - 9 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 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. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by the Cemetery in quantities sufficient for not more than two workdays. 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, electricity, gas or steam, payment of such fee shall be the responsibility of the

Government and not the Contractor.

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, as follows:

H. Buildings will be occupied during performance of work.

1. Certain areas of Buildings will be occupied by Cemetery personnel for various periods as listed below:

AREA PERIOD

(a) Administration Building

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(b) Maintenance Building(d)

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.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned in preceding

Subparagraph 1 will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, the

Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 1.8m (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 375mm (15 inches). Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where necessary to cut existing water, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, 01 00 02 - 11 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.

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.

L. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to

01 00 02 - 12 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 CO/COR.

N. 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.

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 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.

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the CO/COR of buildings, areas in which alterations occur, areas which are anticipated routes of access, and

01 00 02 - 13 furnish a signed report, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur, and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and 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 and VAAR 852.236-88).

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, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report.

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

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

Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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2. Temporary protection against damage to 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, floors any other 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.

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

A. In general, the 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 where 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.

1.9 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 or 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 would be detrimental to re-installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by CO/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

01 00 02 - 15 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.

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

IMPROVEMENTS

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

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

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

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair.

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

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

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

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.11 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, water/irrigation or electric work without approval of the 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.

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

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(including telephone), irrigation system control and power which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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

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

52.236-2).

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

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 GPI

Geospatial, Inc., 3051 E. Livingston Street, Suite 300, Orlando, FL

32803, .

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration conducted by WSP USA, Inc. 550

Northlake Boulevard, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701are 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.

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

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

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

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1.14 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 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, 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 CO/COR before any work (such as footings, floor slabs, columns, walls, utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

D. During progress of work, the Contractor shall have lines, grades, locations and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by

01 00 02 - 19 a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings. Furnish such certification to the

CO/COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, furnish to the CO/COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each building and/or addition.

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

8. Northing/Easting coordinate locations and elevation for each gravesite grid monument.

E. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the CO/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".

1.15 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 CO/COR's review, as often as requested.

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

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

E. ArcGIS Deliverables for Burial, Columbarium, and Memorial Sections:

Convert all AutoCAD .dwg files for gravesite burial, columbarium, and memorial section layouts to closed polylines (i.e., GIS Polygons) in

ESRI shapefile or File Geodatabase format. The local SPCS should be used as the spatial reference in the GIS file. Section and gravesite numbers will be attributed for each polygon gravesite feature.

Columbaria and memorial walls will be drawn birdseye, with real-world corner locations, and having each wall divided into equal sized polygons totaling the number of niches/plaques available for each wall.

Columbaria niche and memorial wall plaques should be numbered from top left to bottom right as if standing in front facing the wall, with the closest row in GIS being the bottom (as if laid down on its back).

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

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

CO/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 the zone of building operations.

C. When certain buildings (or parts of certain buildings) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at the time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof.

1.17 COR'S FIELD OFFICE

A. The Contractor shall, within fifteen (15) days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, provide where shown on the drawings a temporary field office, furniture, and two-inch-deep gravel surfaced area for use of the CO/COR. Office and furniture shall be like new.

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B. The field office shall provide not less than 50 square meters (528 gross square feet) of floor area in one unit. Installation of the office shall meet all local codes.

C. Provide the office with two, 900 mm (three foot) wide exterior doors, including hardware and OSHA approved platform and stairs leading to grade.

D. Enclose the entire perimeter of the office from the floor to the ground and finish to match exterior. Provide R7 insulation and seal tight to the ground with a painted 19 mm (3/4 inch) exterior grade plywood skirt.

E. Exterior finishes shall be manufacturer's standards.

F. Provide floor, wall, and roof with not less than R5 insulation.

G. Interior finishes shall consist of resilient flooring, plywood paneling or painted wallboard on walls, and acoustical tile ceilings. Interior doors may be either painted or stained.

H. Interior shall be subdivided with full height partitions to provide one office, one conference room, one toilet. Provide each space with 900 mm

(three foot) wide door with master keyed locks.

I. Provide 750 mm (2-1/2 feet) wide by 900 mm (3 feet) high operable windows; two in each room, except provide only one 600 mm (2 foot) high window in toilet room. Window openings should be fitted with security bars to prevent any forced entry. The doors of field office shall have a hasp and padlock and deadbolts keyed from both sides.

J. Provide sufficient fluorescent lighting in each room to deliver 750 lux

(70 foot-candles) of light at desk top height without the aid of daylight. Provide one light switch in each room.

K. Provide one duplex receptacle in each wall of each room. If a wall is

3.0 m (10 feet) long or more, provide two receptacles for each 3.0 m

(10 feet), or portion thereof, of wall.

L. The Contractor…