S02_Attachment - Statement of Work Tallahassee NS.pdf

Tallahassee National Cemetery Shrine Project-Irrigation SOW

Irrigation Project

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) Southeast District (SED)

National Shrine Project

Shrine Irrigation Repair/Replace Project SOW

General Information The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration honors veterans with a final resting place and lasting memorials that commemorate their service to our Nation. National cemeteries are national shrines. The standards of maintenance, appearance and operational procedures performed by the contractor at this cemetery shall reflect this nation’s concern for those interred there. For this reason, the contractor’s strict adherence to the specifications shall be required and shall be essential.

This performance work statement describes the objectives for Tallahassee National Cemetery

General Scope of Work Tallahassee National Cemetery need of repair/replace components of the existing Rainbird Automated Irrigation System that consists of valve in-head, mid-sized rotary heads, large rotary heads, traditional spray heads. The irrigation system in operated by 6 controllers and 343 valves. Repairs shall consist of repair/replace and upgrade old Rain Bird irrigation controllers, all 2-wire electrical control wiring and components, electric control valves, Rainbird valve in head sprinklers, block valve sprinklers, decoders, IQ4 communications, lightning protection system, mainline piping repair and lateral line piping repairs with new Rain Bird irrigation parts and materials to bring system up to fully functional and operational condition as specified by manufacturer and/or supplier for automated irrigation system that encompasses Tallahassee National Cemetery in its entirety, with the exception of new cemetery expansion area at Tallahassee National Cemetery located in Tallahassee, Florida.

Supplies or Services and prices/costs:

Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment; materials and supplies to repair/replace the currently in place automated irrigation system with Tallahassee National Cemetery by contractor as recommended by manufacturers and/or supplier for the automated irrigation system that encompasses the cemetery in its entirety;

with exception of new cemetery expansion area at Tallahassee National Cemetery.

These services will be performed at:

Cemetery Location:

5015 Apalachee Pkwy Tallahassee, FL 32311

SEE ATTACHMENTS AND CEMETERY DRAWINGS.

General Requirements:

Site Manager: A “Site Manager” provided by the Contractor shall be at the work site whenever work is being performed. The “Site Manager” must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a direct supervisor of a commercial landscaping operation that included surveying, soil excavation, and site construction in industrial, commercial, or public sites. The “Site Manager” will ensure all specifications are being met, ensure contract work does not conflict with ceremonies and funerals, and ensure employees are adequately supervised and proper conduct is maintained. At all times when any performance of the work at the site is being conducted by any employee of the Contractor or his subcontractors, the Contractor shall have a representative (this person may or may not be the “Site Manager”) present who has the capability of receiving instructions in the English language, fluently speaking the English language and explaining the work operations to persons performing the work in the language that those performing the work are capable of understanding. The Contracting officer shall have the right to determine whether the proposed representative has sufficient technical and bilingual capabilities, and the Contractor shall immediately replace any individual not acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

Work Hours: Normal working hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. All work will be scheduled within normal work hours of the work week, Monday through Friday only.

Contractor Response Times:

• During Normal Working Hours. The Contractor shall be prepared to shift workers and work areas as necessary to safeguard the cemetery and its visitors and restore the work area(s) to a safe condition. The Contractor shall respond to all normal working hours’ requests made by the COR within 30 minutes of the initial notification.

• Calls by other Government employees other than the COR shall not be acted upon but shall be referred to the COR for review. Repairs shall begin as expeditiously as circumstances allow and should normally be completed within (24) hours of the initial emergency call. The Contractor shall keep the COR fully informed of the situation and what action will be taken to secure and correct the situation.

• Scheduled Ceremonies and Events. A list of scheduled ceremonies will be provided the week prior to the event, and a list of scheduled funerals and other events will be provided the day prior to the in doubt, shall contact the COR for clarification.

• Disruption of ceremonies, funerals, and other special events. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that no contract work causes any funeral, ceremony, procession, or visitation to be delayed, altered, or otherwise impacted in such a way that the dignity or security of the event is compromised.

• Meetings. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR on a regular basis to ensure that work in proceeding satisfactorily and that the work will not interfere with any scheduled ceremonies, funerals, or processions. Meetings will be scheduled at least as frequently as shown below and may be requested by either party at any time. Participants in these meetings are not limited to the Site Manager and COR but may include additional Contractor or Government Personnel as required.

Daily: To report on complete work, establish a work schedule and to ensure that no work is being performed at the immediate site of a scheduled interment or ceremony. These daily meetings are also an opportunity for the Contractor to ask questions and ensure he/she understands the off-limit areas, which may vary, depending on the event.

Weekly: To propose work to be done during the coming week, receive the schedule of upcoming ceremonies, discuss work progress and other items as appropriate.

• Record Keeping and Reporting. The Site Manager or his designee shall provide the COR with weekly written accurate reports identifying work completed during the past seven days including the following: All upright headstone/markers that will be raise/realigned as well as all floral vases that were removed/replaced and the sq. yards. of turf renovation (gravesite renovation) shall be recorded per gravesite location and a proposed plan of work for the upcoming week.

• Licenses: Permits; Vehicle, Liability and Workman’s Compensation Insurance. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary and current licenses, permits, vehicular insurance and registration, Workman’s Compensatory Liability Insurance, property liability insurance etc., prior to the start date of this service. The contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer copies of these policies before commencing work.

• Utility Location. Prior to commencing any excavation or turf removal operations, the Contractor shall confirm the location of any utilities in the work area. Utilities include potable water systems, electrical power, gas, and water and sewer lines. A utility locator company may be brought in to assist in this process at the sole expense of the Contractor.

• Repair/ replacement of Irrigation System. Contractor will test system and provide to COR certification that the repair/ replacement of newly installed irrigation system is functioning according to company specs. No turfgrass is to be laid until the new irrigation system has been installed and fully functioning and approved by the COR. (*Note: If the water system of the cemetery is not functioning properly or insufficient water is not available on-site, contractor must secure other water sources and supply needed water by Water truck or other means at contractors’ choice.)

• Contractor Equipment. The Contractor shall not operate trucks, tractors, and other heavy equipment more than five tons on any turf area except when authorized in writing by the COR.

• Erosion Control. Contractor shall Install and maintain erosion control material/methods to meet local requirements. Copies of these requirements may be reviewed by contacting the COR.

• The Contractor shall provide adequate warning devices, signage, barricades, guards, flagmen or other necessary precautions, as determined by the COR for the protection, safety, and warning to all pedestrians and vehicular traffic within the area. At least four signs will be provided and erected by the Contractor on the perimeter of the burial section being worked on to indicate to the public of work in progress.

• The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all work shall be done in a manner that safeguards all

VA visitors, employees, and public. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for any and all actions initiated and/or completed by his/her employees. Furthermore, the contractor and his/her employees shall have a clear understanding of, and be sensitive to, such environmental issues as ground water contamination, wetlands, etc., and be consistent and fully compliant with all applicable Federal, State laws, ordinances, Right-to-Know laws, EPA guidelines, and regulations.

• The Contractor shall schedule an on-site session(s) with the COR to review site conditions;

handling, numbering, placement of floral vases; and any other Contractual requirements as determined by either the Contractor or COR prior to beginning work.

Work Scheduling:

• Upon receiving Notice to Proceed (NTP) under this contract, the Contractor and Site Manager shall contact the COR to visit the site and plan the work schedule. The contractor will have all work/services for the base project completed, not to exceed 365 calendar days.

• In planning the work schedule, the following standards will apply:

• Provide schedule of Irrigation repair installation to include location, employees, and equipment.

• All contract work MUST be completed as required under this contract in the Burial Section/Border

Areas (designated on the contract drawings and provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer and/or COR.

• Work Activity Sequence: In burial sections where work consists of irrigation installation and Repairs

-- The Contractor shall submit proposed sequence of work activities to COR for approval prior to starting work.

• The contractor shall provide a schedule of re-surveying of any permanent gravesite control monumentation that has been disrupted in each section from the turf renovation or irrigation installation process.

• The contractor shall provide a schedule of any headstone miss-alignment problem cause by the irrigation repair process. The COR will supply contractor headstone spec (height and tolerances per request). Any adjustment to headstones caused by the turf renovation process as well as any cleaning of headstones will be at the contractor’s expense pending investigation of cause. (*Note:

No headstone shall be removed or leave the individual gravesite).

• “Work Hours: Work shall be performed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for Holidays, unless otherwise directed by the COR. At Contractor request and with the written permission of the COR, work shall also be permitted to be scheduled for weekends and/or Holidays. When emergency situations, that are caused by the Contractor or severe adverse weather prohibits work during the week, then he/she must obtain approval from the COR to work on weekends to meet the period of performance (POP). The Government will not compensate the Contractor for any alternate work schedules needed for the Contractor to complete all contract work within the specified project duration time frame. No work is permitted on Veterans Day and Memorial Day and the two days immediately prior to Memorial Day for preparation.

Notwithstanding, if any work under this contract shall be performed outside of the VA’s normal working hours (7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday), then Contractor must notify the COR at least 48 hours in advance. Federal Holidays: Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr., Presidents Day” or something to this affect.

• Phasing and Work Sequencing: Contract work shall be accomplished in a sequenced manner, with work limited to occurring in no more than one burial section at any given time to minimize overall disruption to the cemetery. Requests to work on more than one burial section at a time may be submitted to the COR for approval. Approval/disapproval will be based on the impact to the cemetery operations and the progress and workmanship of the contractor, as determined by the COR. Work cannot begin in subsequent sections until such time that work has been completed in prior sections. Submit proposed project work schedule sequence for COR review and approval prior to start of project.

• Record Keeping and Reporting. The Contractor's Project Manager designee shall provide the COR with weekly written accurate reports detailing the section and range of graves in that specific week.

These lists will be provided on not less than a weekly basis and shall identify all the above work that took place within the previous seven calendar days. Upon request, the Project Manager will also provide a plan of action for the upcoming week.

• All temporary markers, floral, commemorative, buried permanent floral vases, or other types of decorations and arrangements causing interference with the irrigation repairs/ renovation operation shall be carefully, and in an orderly manner moved from, and per completion of work, moved back to all gravesites by the Contractor. Contractor may be required to probe each grave site before turf removal to locate floral vases. This is to ensure that floral vases are placed back on the correct burial site. Prior to removal, the Contractor shall verify the location of the items and associated decorations by using tags and a permanent ink marker indicating from which grave the item was removed as well as a graph, notating from which grave each floral vase came from. This is to be coordinated with the COR. *Note (No headstone/marker shall be removed from the individual gravesite.

• Any upright headstones broken or damaged by the Contractor shall be reported to the COR or

CO by close of business each working day in order that the grave can be properly marked. The Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of the headstone replacement. All headstone replacements must be coordinated with the COR. Any grid or sectional monuments disturbed, displaced or broken shall be replaced by the Contractor at his cost. All grid or sectional monuments disturbed, etc., shall be properly reset by a licensed land surveyor at Contractor's expense. Curbs, roads, walks, turf, trees, utilities, etc. existing above and below the ground that are damaged or disturbed by the Contractor during performance of contract work shall be repaired at the expense of the Contractor. Repairs to the above shall be corrected by the Contractor.

IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPAIR/REPLACEMENT

Scope The replacement of all old components and non-operational irrigation parts required for the irrigation system to be fully functional with identical or as specified parts with full compatibility with current Rainbird irrigation system as specified by manufacturer (Rainbird) for Tallahassee National Cemetery. It is understood that once completed with irrigation repairs/replacement listed. A full operational and fully functional automated irrigation system shall be provided for Tallahassee National Cemetery.

Scope shall include, but not limited to:

• Rainbird Central Irrigation laptop computer control with newest update program to include Dynamic and interactive mapping.

• New Rainbird Irrigation controllers 5ct (new section controller is exempt)

• Rainbird IQ modules

• New 2-wire Irrigation control wire

• Partial amount Decoder Irrigation decoders

• New Irrigation controller grounding system for all controllers and 2 wire control wire line set

• All New Electric zone valves

• New Rainbird 732 In valve sprinklers (new section sprinkler(s) are exempt)

• New Rainbird 8005 sprinklers (new section sprinkler(s) are exempt)

• New Rainbird 5000 sprinklers (new section sprinkler(s) are exempt)

• Replacement of broken main line valves-approx. 10ct - 4” and 6”

• Main line repair/replacement as needed- approx. +/- 200’

• Lateral line repair/replacement as needed -approx. +/- 2500’

• Water line repair/replacement to flower water stations as needed- appx +/- 400’.

• New Manual brass ball isolation valves for electric valves.

• Sod replacement (Celebration Bermuda) over irrigation repair/replacement site areas

Tallahassee National Cemetery has a newly constructed expansion section(s). These sections shall be excluded from this scope of work; with the exception of communications, power wire, 2-wire and irrigation pipe tie in and connections required to complete and bring irrigation system to fully operational status.

The repair/replacement of sections of main lines and lateral lines to include piping, backflow preventer, manual valves electric valves, controls, decoders, control wiring, fittings, electrical connections, municipal connection as well as any pump interconnections and necessary accessories. The system shall provide complete and uniform coverage to the entire turf areas as designed.

Irrigation system is fully supplied by irrigation pumping station located in cemetery and is fully operational to support full operations for this irrigation system.

Cemetery shall supply old maps and surveys (used as a guide only) as available any may not show exact location of old irrigation lines, it is up to the contractor to verify the location of old irrigation pipes, valves, sprinklers, quantities needed and all other irrigation components before any excavation/digging occurs.

All current and existing irrigation system operational components that are removed or replaced in this scope of work shall be given to cemetery as they removed. The irrigation system components shall by recorded on spread sheet by contactor and provided to COR. Receipt shall be confirmed by signature of contractor and

COR.

1. IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPAIR/REPLACEMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Contractor is responsible for providing a system with full and complete coverage. Furnish all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, tools, and transportation, and perform all operations in connection with and reasonably incidental to the complete installation of the irrigation system, and guarantee/warranty as shown on the drawings, the installation details, and as specified herein.

Items of work specifically included are:

1. Procurement of all applicable licenses, permits, and payment of required fees.

2. Coordination of Utility Locates ("Call Before You Dig").

3. Maintenance period.

4. Sleeving for irrigation pipe and wire.

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Contractor:

1. Irrigation Contractor must have demonstrated, using persons directly employed by the Contractor, experience with the installation of at least five (5) irrigation systems having large diameter gasketed pipe (4-inch and larger), booster pump system, two-wire decoder control system, electrically operated remote-control valves and large radius rotary sprinklers (minimum 1-inch inlet) with prefabricated swing joint assembly.

2. Irrigation Contractor and project superintendent must be certified by control system manufacturer as a certified. Provide documentation from control system manufacturer regarding certification.

3. Irrigation Contractor and Project superintendent must be currently an Irrigation Association

Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC) and in good standing.

4. Irrigation Contractor must be licensed in the State of Florida (if required).

5. Provide documentation of Contractor qualifications with equipment submittals.

B. Equipment Manufacturer:

1. Manufacturers regularly and presently manufacture the item as one of their principal products.

C. System Requirements:

1. Full and complete coverage is required. Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the

Government, make necessary adjustments to layout required to achieve full coverage of irrigated areas.

2. Layout work as closely as possible to drawings. Drawings are diagrammatic to the extent that swing joints, offsets and all fittings are not to scale accurate.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Make submittals and provide number of 2 copies of manufacturers SPECFICATIONS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES. If not specified, provide digital copies of irrigation information in PDF format with table of contents and index sheet. If applicable, provide sections that are indexed and labeled for Contractor qualifications, valves, sprinklers, pipe and fittings, wire and wire connectors, ID tags, and all other irrigation equipment shown or described within these specifications. Highlight items being supplied on the catalog cut sheets. Submittal package must be complete prior to being reviewed by the District Agronomist/Contracting Officer Representative (DISTRICT AGRONOMIST/COR). Incomplete submittals will be returned without review.

1. Materials List: Include all materials and products that are part of the irrigation system including, but not limited to: pipe, fittings, valves, mainline components, water emission components, and control system components. Quantities of materials need not be included.

2. Manufacturers' Data: Submit manufacturers' catalog cuts, specifications, and operating instructions for equipment shown on the materials list as one package, as follows:

- Piping.

- Jointing materials.

- All Valves

- Frames and covers.

- Strainers.

- Automatic control equipment.

- Sprinkler heads.

- Valve boxes.

- Rain sensors

- Computer specs and software

- Lighting protections specifications

3. Equipment submitted must conform to the Buy American Act. Provide manufacturing location of items submitted.

4. Testing:

a. Document the occurrence of all tests on the Daily Report. Indicate which test was conducted and whether it was successful with no leaks or operational errors with newly installed irrigation components.

b. Submit a proof of testing report following completion of each test listed in Part 1 of these specifications. Unless otherwise noted, include name of test, date of test, name of the individual completing the test, name of the company completing the test and a summary of the test results. If system fails test, document all retests until system passes test.

5. Maintenance and Operation Instructions: Submit and Provide to District Agronomist and

Contracting Officer Representative information prior to final inspection of project.

6. Colored Irrigation Controller Charts: Submit and Provide to District Agronomist and Contracting Officer Representative information prior to final inspection of project.

7. Record Drawings as necessary or required for IQ4 interactive mapping for central control software and provide to District Agronomist/Contracting Officer Representative.

1.4 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.

A. Federal Specifications (Fed. Spec.):

RR-F-621E Frames, Covers, Gratings, Steps, Sump and Catch Basin, Manhole

B. American National Standard Institute (ANSI):

B40.1 Gauges-Pressure Indicating Dial Type Elastic Element

C. American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE):

S398 Sprinkler Testing and Performance Reporting.

D. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE):

Manual and Reports on Engineering Practice No. 108, “Pipe Design for Installation by Horizontal Directional Drilling” (2005)

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

B61-15 Steam or Valve Bronze Castings

B62-17 Composition Bronze or Ounce Metal Castings

D1785-15 Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedule 40, 80, and 120

D2241-15 Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pressure Rated Pipe (SDR Series)

D2287-19 Nonrigid Vinyl Chloride Polymer and Copolymer Molding and Extrusion Compounds

D2464-15 Threaded Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80

D2466-17 Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40

D2564-12(2018) Solvent Cements for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings

D2855-15 Making Solvent Cemented Joints with Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Fittings

D3350-14 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials

F477-14 Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe

F656-15 Primers for Use In Solvent Cement Joints of Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings

F2768-09 Modified Stub ACME Thread Joint with Elastomeric Seal in Plastic Piping Components

F. American Water Works Association (AWWA):

C110-12 Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings, 3-Inch Through 48-Inch for Water and Other Liquids

C111-17 Rubber Gasket Joints for Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Pressure Pipe Fittings.

C115-11 Flanged and Ductile Iron and Gray Iron Pipe with Threaded Flanges

C151-17 Ductile-Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast in Metal Molds or Sand Lined Molds, for Water or Other Liquids.

C153-11 Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings, 3 Inch Through 12-Inch for Water and Other Liquids.

C500-19 Gate Valves for Water and Sewerage Systems

C600-17 Installation for Ductile-Iron Water Mains and Their Appurtenances

C900-16 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fabricated Fittings, 4 In.

Through 60 In.

C901-17 Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Pipe and Tubing, ½ In. (13 mm) Through 3 In. (76 mm), for Water Service

G. Irrigation Association (IA)

H. Technical Resources, Irrigation Best Practices & Standards

I. Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS):

SP70-90 2011 Cast Iron Gate Valves, Flanged and Thread Ends

J. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

250-85 2014 Enclosures for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum); Revision 1, May

K. National Electric Code: (latest edition 2020)

L. Uniform Plumbing Code: (latest edition 2018)

1.5 RULES AND REGULATIONS

A. Work and materials will be in accordance with the latest edition of the National Electric Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, and applicable laws and regulations of the governing authorities.

B. When the contract documents call for materials or construction of a better quality or larger size than required by the above-mentioned rules and regulations, provide the quality and size required by the contract documents.

C. If quantities are provided either in these specifications or on the drawings, these quantities are provided for information only. It is the Contractor's responsibility to determine the actual quantities of all material, equipment, and supplies required by the project and to complete an independent estimate of quantities and wastage.

1.6 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

A. The government shall make NO utilities available to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies except as follows. Upon completion of the irrigation system or completion of portions thereof, the Contractor through the temporary connection of the new irrigation system to the potable water system, shall be provided water for flushing and testing of the new irrigation system. Once the system is deemed operable and approved, and prior to the final inspection, the Contractor may use water at no cost through the irrigation system for establishing turf and maintaining plant material. No other expressed or implied uses of government furnished water exist.

B. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the DISTRICT AGRONOMIST/COR, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and meters required by the public utilities. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated appurtenances.

1.7 TESTING OF REPAIRED SECTIONS

A. Notify the DISTRICT AGRONOMIST/COR five working days in advance of testing.

B. Subject pipelines jointed with rubber gaskets or threaded connections to a pressure test after partial completion of backfill. Pipelines jointed with solvent-welded PVC joints will be allowed to cure at least 24 hours before testing.

C. Subsections of mainline pipe may be tested independently, subject to the review of the DISTRICT

AGRONOMIST/COR.

D. Furnish clean, clear water, pumps, labor, fittings, and equipment necessary to conduct tests or retests.

E. Volumetric Leakage Test – Gasketed Mainline Pipe:

1. Backfill to prevent pipe from moving under pressure. Expose couplings and fittings.

2. Purge all air from the pipeline before test.

3. Subject mainline pipe to the anticipated operating pressure of 100 PSI for two hours. Maintain constant pressure. The amount of additional water pumped in during the test will not exceed:

a. 0.82 gallons per 100 joints of 3-inch diameter pipe

b. 1.08 gallons per 100 joints of 4-inch diameter pipe

c. 1.62 gallons per 100 joints for 6-inch diameter pipe

4. Allowable leakage to be calculated using L = (ND√P)/7400 where L = Allowable Leakage N = Number of Joints D = Nominal Diameter of Pipe (inches) P = Average Test Pressure (PSI)

5. If required-replace defective pipe, fitting, joint, valve, or appurtenance. Repeat the test until the pipe passes test.

6. Cement or caulking to seal leaks is prohibited.

F. Hydrostatic Pressure Test – Solvent Weld Lateral Pipe repairs:

1. Subject lateral pipe to a hydrostatic pressure equal to the anticipated operating pressure of

80 PSI for 30 minutes.

2. Leakage will be detected by visual inspection. Replace defective pipe, fitting, joint, valve, or appurtenance. Repeat the test until the pipe passes test.

3. As an alternative to the visual inspection described in Item 4. above, the DISTRICT

AGRONOMIST/COR may request that a pressure drop test be performed:

a. Pressurize the lateral via the remote-control valve then turn down flow control handle on remote control valve to seal off lateral.

b. Observe pressure loss on pressure gauge. If pressure loss is greater than 5 PSI, identify reason for pressure loss. Replace defective pipe, fitting, joint, valve, or appurtenance.

Repeat test until pressure loss is equal to or less than 5 PSI.

4. Cement or caulking to seal leaks is prohibited.

5. After lateral passes test and prior to operational test, install sprinklers and backfill and compact all pipe, fittings, joints, or appurtenance.

G. Operational Test – Remote Control Valves, Lateral Piping and Sprinklers:

1. Activate each remote-control valve in sequence from each controller. Manual operation of the valves from the bleed valve on the remote-control valve is not an acceptable method of activation. The DISTRICT AGRONOMIST/COR will visually observe operation, water application patterns, and leakage.

2. Replace defective remote-control valve, solenoid, wiring, or appurtenance to correct operational deficiencies.

3. Replace, adjust, add, or move water emission devices to correct operational or coverage deficiencies.

4. Replace defective pipe, fitting, joint, valve, sprinkler, or appurtenance to correct leakage problems. Cement or caulking to seal leaks is prohibited.

5. Repeat test(s) until each lateral pass all tests. Repeat tests, replace components, and correct deficiencies at no additional cost to the Owner.

H. Distribution Uniformity (DU):

1. Irrigation Audits

a. Performed by an Irrigation Association Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor.

b. Complete an irrigation audit to include three (3) representative irrigation zones/test areas, one per burial section.

c. Identify the four (4) zones to be tested based on cemetery site conditions in consultation with the irrigation auditor, Design Team Irrigation Specialist and DISTRICT AGRONOMIST/COR. Submit a map indicating the locations of the zones to be tested.

d. Two irrigation zones will be operated for each test area

2. Sprinkler Characteristics

a. Minimum one audit for each combination of sprinkler model, nozzle type, spacing, and pressure commonly used for a burial section.

3. Final determination of the areas to be tested will be based on the recommendation of the Contractor and their understanding of the purpose and goals of performing these irrigation audits with final approval by the Design Team Irrigation Specialist. Submit a map indicating the locations of the zones to be tested.

4. Follow the methodology found in the current edition of the Irrigation Association Landscape Irrigation Auditor Manual and Irrigation Audit Guidelines for performing irrigation audits.

a. During each audit, a wind anemometer shall be used, and wind speed information recorded every 5 minutes, and a graph of this information shall be provided with the summary report and audit information.

• If at any time during the audit the wind exceeds 5 mph, it shall be noted in the summary report.

• If at any time the wind exceeds 10 mph, the audit shall be stopped and restarted (cans emptied and started anew) when the wind drops below 5 mph for an extended period, at the discretion of the auditor.

• If a site is being audited that consistently has winds above

10 mph, then the Contractor and National Irrigation Specialist will determine the best course of action to proceed as to the effect of the wind on the audits.

5. Provide all data called for in the irrigation audit worksheets used in the current edition of the

Irrigation Association Landscape Irrigation Auditor Manual.

a. Supply all data in a digital (MS Excel format) as well as paper report format to NCA via DISTRICT AGRONOMIST/COR.

b. Create similar templates/data sheets as those forms represented in MS Excel if none are readily available to the public from the Irrigation Association.

c. Provide copies of all field notes, drawings, and data collection forms used in the field, to be submitted along with the paper report and digital media versions of the audit information.

6. Do not complete the Pre-Audit Inspection Corrective Actions included in the Irrigation

Association Guidelines, as the irrigation system is to be audited in its current condition.

However, pressure is to be checked at the pressure regulating device on each valve tested by using a Schrader valve compatible connection and liquid filled pressure gauge. If there is no pressure regulating valve, the closest sprinkler to the RCV will be checked using a pitot tube and liquid filled pressure gauge.

7. Based on the area being audited, the Contractor shall use several catch cans that is divisible by 4, with a minimum of 28 catch cans being used for each audit.

8. Catch cans shall be laid out in a grid format per the current edition of Irrigation Association

Landscape Irrigation Audit Manual, based on:

a. Number of catch cans used.

b. Size of the area tested.

c. Number of sprinklers tested.

d. Site conditions

e. Spacing shall be consistent and in a square pattern throughout each testing area.

9. Catch cans shall be as level as possible prior to beginning the audit. Cal Poly ITRC Catch

Cans shall be used or approved equal.

10. If water gets into the catch cans prior to the audit beginning, then all catch cans shall be emptied out and the sprinklers test shall start over.

11. Depending on the type of sprinklers being audited, the following general rules shall be followed for determining sprinkler run times: Rotor type sprinklers – a minimum of 10-minute run time and a maximum of a 30-minute run time.

12. Catch can data collection shall be performed by the same person for all irrigation audits for consistency of data purposes.

13. All worksheets shall fully be filled out possible. As much data as can be reasonably determined on each site for each test shall be provided in the worksheets.

a. Any missing worksheet data shall be accounted for with a written explanation as to why the data is not present in the worksheets. An example of this would be:

No flow meter information provided. Reason–no flow meter present on site

b. Worksheets shall include all collected catch can data and determination of Low

Quarter Distribution Uniformity (DULQ) and Precipitation Rate (PR) along with all the other pertinent data in the worksheets.

14. On a copy of the irrigation plan accurately (within 1-foot) show the following:

a. All sprinklers and associated valves for each test area.

b. Any surrounding hardscape, plants, or physical site surroundings (roads, walkways, headstones, benches, water spigots, trees, shrubs, etc.)

c. All catch cans (numbered per the worksheets) and associated data collected.

15. A summary report (maximum of one page per audit) shall be provided along with a map and audit data for each location audited along with associated worksheets filled out as specified above.

16. If any conclusions can be drawn based on the area tested, distribution uniformity or precipitation rate, they should be explained in the summary page, along with any recommendations for improvements of irrigation uniformity for the audit condition.

17. Submit Entire audit report to DISTRICT AGRONOMIST/COR within 10 working days of the completed field work.

I. Control System Grounding:

1. Test for proper grounding of control system per manufacturer's recommendations. Test results must meet or exceed manufacturer's guidelines for acceptance.

2. Replace defective wire, grounding rod or appurtenances per ohm test failures.

Repeat the test until the manufacturer's guidelines are met.

3. If the test is acceptable, the individual completing the test must document the results of the grounding test on the inside of each controller pedestal door and via a written report.

Documentation should include satellite name or number, date of test, and the ohms resistance to ground. The test results should be marked on the inside of each controller pedestal door using a permanent marker.

4. A written report of the test data listing controller name or number, date of test, name of the individual completing the test, name of the company completing the test and the ohms resistance to ground for each controller must be submitted to the DISTRICT

AGRONOMIST/COR.

J. Acceptance Test Prior to Final Inspection:

1. Upon completion of construction and prior to Final Inspection, a 14-day period acceptance test must be passed.

2. Coordinate start of Acceptance Test with DISTRICT AGRONOMIST/COR.

3. During the Acceptance Test, the irrigation system must be fully operational via the central control system. The irrigation system must operate with no faults for 14 consecutive days. If at any time during the 14-day test period, a system fault occurs, the source of the fault must be determined and corrected, and the 14-day evaluation period will start again.

4. If a system fault occurs, make repairs within 72 hours of notification from DISTRICT

AGRONOMIST/COR. Document any faults in the proof of test report listing date of fault, fault, cause of the fault and the corrective action taken.

5. When the system has operated for 14 days without fault, contact the DISTRICT AGRONOMIST/COR to schedule Final Inspection.

1.8 CONSTRUCTION REVIEWS

A. The purpose of on-site reviews by the DISTRICT AGRONOMIST/COR is to periodically observe the work in progress, the Contractor's interpretation of the construction documents, and to address questions regarding the installation.

1. Schedule reviews for irrigation system layout or testing with the DISTRICT

AGRONOMIST/COR as required by these specifications.

2. Impromptu reviews and site visits may occur at any time during the project.

3. A Final Inspection will occur at the completion of the irrigation Acceptance Test. The intent of the Final Inspection is to verify that all installation; testing; maintenance and operation submittals; and any project record drawing submittals are completed prior to the start of the Maintenance and Guarantee/Warranty periods.

4. All costs, including travel expenses and site visits by the Department of Veterans Affairs

(DVA) or DVA representative for additional Inspections that may be required after the Final Inspection due to non-compliance with the Construction Documents are the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

1.9 GUARANTEE/WARRANTY AND REPLACEMENT

A. The purpose of this guarantee/warranty is to ensure that the Government receives irrigation materials of prime quality, installed, and maintained in a thorough and careful manner.

B. Guarantee/warranty irrigation materials, equipment, and workmanship against defects for a period of one year from Final Inspection by DISTRICT AGRONOMIST/COR. Fill and repair depressions. Restore landscape, utilities, structures, or site features damaged by the settlement of irrigation trenches or excavations. Repair damage to the premises caused by construction or a defective item.

C. Make repairs within 72 hours of notification from DISTRICT AGRONOMIST/COR.

D. Replace damaged items with identical materials and methods per contract documents or applicable codes. Make replacements at no additional cost to the contract price.

E. Guarantee/warranty applies to originally installed materials and equipment and replacements made during the guarantee/warranty period.

1.10 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Coordinate construction of irrigation system with DISTRICT AGRONOMIST/COR and Cemetery Staff. See irrigation plans and installation details for required coordination efforts related to the installation of specific irrigation components.

B. Control of Excavations: See Section 3.3 for safety and access directions.

C. Install mainline and wiring sleeving under roads with existing sleeving if possible.

D. Install irrigation components in landscaped areas only.

E. Construction cannot proceed unless staking of irrigation mainline, remote control valve locations, and sprinkler locations are reviewed and accepted by the DISTRICT AGRONOMIST/COR.

F. Following irrigation piping, lateral line piping, valve or any other are where turf is disturbed and cannot be reused, install new Celebration Bermuda sod to cover repair/replacement area(s)

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 QUALITY

A. Use new materials without flaws or defects.

2.2 SUBSTITUTIONS

A. Unless noted otherwise, use specified equipment. DISTRICT AGRONOMIST/COR must approve equipment prior to construction. The Contactor through written request prior to purchase or installation may request substitutions to the approved equals listed herein. Changes and associated design costs to accommodate alternative equipment are Contractor’s.

B. Pipe sizes referenced in the construction documents are minimum sizes and may be increased at Contractor’s option.

2.3 SLEEVING

A. Provide sleeve beneath hardscape for irrigation pipe and wiring. Provide separate sleeve beneath hardscape for wiring.

B. Use rigid, unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) 1120, 1220 National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) approved pipe, extruded from material meeting the requirements of Cell Classification 12454-A or 12454-B, ASTM Standard D1784, with an integral belled end.

C. Use Class 200, SDR-21, rated at 200 PSI, conforming to dimensions and tolerances established by ASTM Standard D2241 for mainline pipe, lateral pipe and wiring sleeves.

D. Size sleeves are as shown on the drawings. Wiring bundle contained in the sleeve should not exceed 40% of the available area within the sleeve per NEC recommendations

2.4 PIPE AND FITTINGS

A. Mainline Pipe and Fittings:

1. Use rigid, unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) 1120, 1220 National Sanitation Foundation

(NSF) approved pipe, extruded from material meeting the requirements of Cell Classification 12454-A or 12454-B, ASTM Standard D1784, with an integral belled end.

2. Use Class 200, SDR-21, rated at 200 PSI, conforming to dimensions and tolerances established by ASTM D2241.

3. Use rubber-gasketed pipe equipped with factory installed reinforced gaskets for mainline pipe. Gasketed pipe joints must conform to the “Laboratory Qualifying Tests” section of ASTM D3139. Gasket material must conform to ASTM F477. Use push-on rubber-gasketed ductile iron fittings conforming to ASTM A536 and ASTM F477. Use lubricant approved by the pipe manufacturer. Acceptable manufacturer for ductile iron fittings is Harco or approved equal.

4. Provide joint restraint harness at valves, changes of direction and as recommended by the manufacturer. For joint restraints on PVC pipe applications, use restraint components constructed of 60-42-10 ductile iron conforming to ASTM A536 and ASTM F1674.

B. Lateral Pipe and Fittings:

1. Use rigid, unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) 1120, 1220 National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) approved pipe, extruded from material meeting the requirements of Cell Classification 12454-A or 12454-B, ASTM Standard D1784, with an integral belled end suitable for solvent welding.

2. Use Class 200, SDR-21, rated at minimum 200 PSI, conforming to dimensions and tolerances established by ASTM Standard D2241. Use PVC pipe rated at higher pressures than Class 200 in the case of small nominal diameters not manufactured in Class 200 for block valve sprinkler zones.

3. Use Schedule 40 rated at minimum 250 PSI, conforming to dimensions and tolerances established by ASTM Standard D2241 for valve in head sprinkler lines. Use PVC pipe rated at higher pressures in the case of small nominal diameters not manufactured for valve in head sprinklers.

4. Use solvent weld pipe for lateral pipe. Use Schedule 40, Type 1, PVC solvent weld fittings conforming to ASTM Standards D2466 and D1784 for PVC pipe. Use primer approved by pipe manufacturer. Solvent cement to conform to ASTM Standard D2564, of type approved by pipe manufacturer.

C. Specialized Pipe and Fittings:

1. Use mechanical joints conforming to ANSI A 21.10 (AWWA C110) and ANSI A21.11 (AWWA C111) or flanged fittings conforming to ANSI/AWWA C110 and ANSI B16.1 (125#).

2. Joint sealant: Use only teflon-type tape or teflon based paste pipe joint sealant on plastic threads. Use nonhardening, nontoxic pipe joint sealant formulated for use on water-carrying pipes on metal threaded connections.

D. Joint Restraint Harness:

1. Provide joint restraint harness on gasketed pipe at valves and changes of pipe direction.

Restrain length of pipe as presented in the installation details and as recommended by the joint restraint manufacturer.

2. Use joint restraint harness on gasketed pipe at valves and changes of pipe direction. Restrain length of pipe as presented in the installation details and as recommended by the joint restraint manufacturer.

E. Thrust Blocks:

1. Use thrust blocks for fittings on pipe great than or equal to 3-inch diameter or any diameter rubber gasketed pipe.

2. Use 3,000 PSI concrete.

3. Use 3-mil plastic.

4. Use No. 4 Rebar

2.5 MAINLINE COMPONENTS

A. Isolation Gate Valve Assembly:

1. As presented in the installation details.

2. Iron body, resilient wedge, non-rising stem turning clockwise to close, 200 PSI minimum working pressure. AWWA C509. Acceptable manufacturers are Clow, Kennedy, Nibco or approved equal.

3. Valve Box: Use plastic 12-inch round valve box with black lid. Acceptable manufacturer is

Carson, Pentek, Rain Bird or approved equal.

B. Air-Vacuum Relief Valve Assembly:

1. As presented in the installation details or currently located.

2. Cast Iron body with epoxy coating, polypropylene float, glass fiber reinforced nylon kinetic float, Buna-N seals and O-rings, stainless steel nuts and bolts, pressure range 2 PSI to 230 PSI. Use a continuous acting combination air and vacuum and air release valve. Acceptable manufacturer is Crispin, Fresno, Val-Matic or approved equal.

3. Steel Ball Valve: Use a true union ball rated to 235 PSI. Acceptable manufacturer is Nibco or approved equal.

4. Valve Box: Use plastic jumbo rectangular valve box with black lid. Acceptable manufacturer is

C. Quick Coupling Valve Assembly-if required:

1. As presented in the installation details or currently located.

2. Brass construction, 1-inch nominal size, operating pressure 5-125 PSI with locking rubber or vinyl cover. Acceptable manufacturer and model are Rain Bird 5-RC to match and be compatible with existing or approved equal.

3. Swing Joint: Use pre-manufactured triple swing joint. Acceptable manufacturers are Rain

Bird, Spears, Lasco or approved equal.

4. Quick Coupler Anchor: Use pre-manufactured bolt on anchor. Acceptable manufacturer is Harco or approved equal.

5. Valve Box: Use plastic 10-inch round valve box with black lid. Acceptable manufacturer is

D. Flower Water Station Hydrant Connection Assembly:

1. As repairs determined.

2. Curb Stop Valve: Brass body, 300 PSI minimum working pressure. ASTM B-62, female threaded connections, with stop and waste feature. Acceptable manufacturers are Ford, Mueller, A.Y. McDonald or approved equal.

3. Pressure regulator: Use an adjustable, bronze body pressure regulator with integral stainless-steel strainer. Spring range 25-75 PSI, 1-inch inlet and outlet. Acceptable manufacturers and models are Apollo Series 36, Watts Model 223, Wilkins Model 600 or approve equal.

4. Valve Box: Use plastic 12-inch round valve box with black lid. Acceptable manufacturer is

2.6 SPRINKLER IRRIGATION COMPONENTS

A. Remote Electric Control Valve Assembly:

1. Remote Electric Control Valve: Use a normally closed 24 VAC 50/60 cycle solenoid actuated globe pattern design. The valve pressure rating will not be less than 200 PSI. The valve body and bonnet will be constructed of heavy-duty glass-filled UV resistant nylon and have stainless steel studs and flange nuts; diaphragm will be of nylon reinforced nitrile rubber. The valve will have both internal and external manual open/close control (internal and external bleed) to manually open and close the valve without electrically energizing the solenoid. The valve’s internal bleed will prevent flooding of the valve box. The valve will house a fully encapsulated, one-piece solenoid.