S02 Specifications Ft. Sam Houston - Additional Road Repairs_F.pdf

FORT SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

PHASE III EXPANSION & IMPROVEMENTS

ADDITIONAL ROAD REPAIRS| BID DOCUMENTS

1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd.

San Antonio, TX 78209

SPECIFICATIONS

AE COMM. #16645

VA PROJECT #846CM2045

TASK ORDER # 36C10F19N00331

August 1, 2025

13605 1st Ave. N #100 Plymouth, Minnesota 55441

P 763.412.4000 F 763.412.4090 ae-mn.com

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Phase 3 Expansion & Improvements

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NCA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 01 General Requirements (NCA Projects)

01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

01 35 26 Safety Requirements

01 45 00 Quality Control

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services

01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

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

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving

31 23 19 Dewatering

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements

32 12 16 Asphalt Paving

32 17 23 Pavement Markings

32 33 00 Site Furnishings

APPENDIX APPENDIX

A Geotechnical Report – Fort Sam Houston

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DISCIPLINE SIGNATURES

Project Manager/Civil Engineer

Eric Sautbine – Anderson Engineering

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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.

SHEET TITLE

GENERAL

GI100 COVER SHEET 1

GC100 EXISTING ROADS - SITE MAP 2

BASE BID

VF101 SURVEY ENLARGEMENT 1 – WEST

CEMETARY

VF102 SURVEY ENLARGEMENT 2 – WEST

CEMETARY

VF103 SURVEY ENLARGEMENT 3 – WEST

CEMETARY

CP101 PLAN & PROFILE – AUTIN LOOP

(STA. 0+00–9+75)

CP102 PLAN & PROFILE – AUTIN CIRCLE

(STA. 0+00–4+69)

CP103 PLAN & PROFILE – MEDINA LOOP

(STA. 0+00–6+60)

CS501 SITE DETAILS 9

BID OPTION 1

CD101 DEMOLITION PLAN – SAN ANTIONO

BLVD

CG101 PLAN & PROFILE – SAN ANTIONO

BLVD (STA. -0+10–4+80)

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SECTION 01 00 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MAJOR NCA PROJECTS)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 01 00 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, furnish labor and materials and perform work for Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Phase 3 Additional

Road Repairs Project as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Contracting Officer.

C. Offices of Anderson Engineering, as Architect-Engineers, will render certain technical services during construction. Such services will be considered as advisory to the Government and will not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Senior Resident Engineer or Contracting Officer

(SRE/CO).

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

Contractor (see Spec. Section 01 45 29 TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES).

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

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

E. All employees of general Contractor and subcontractors will comply with

VA security management program.

F. Prior to commencing work, General Contractor will provide proof that an

OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) as defined in 29 CFR

1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the

General Contractor or subcontractors are present.

G. Training:

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1. All employees of General Contractor or subcontractors having supervisory responsibilities will have the 30-hour OSHA certified

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

2. All other employees of General Contractor or subcontractors will have the 10-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training. Relevant competency training will be as determined acceptable by the VA CP.

3. Submit training records of all such employees for approval before the start of work.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. CLIN 001: Repair of existing roads Austin Circle, Austin Loop, and

Medina Loop to include, but not limited to, demolition of curb/gutter and pavement, survey and grading, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan measures, road construction, curb/gutter placement. Include all general requirements, Overhead & Profit, bonding, insurance, etc.

B. Bid Option 1: Repair of existing section of San Antonio Boulevard to include, but not limited to, demolition of curb/gutter and pavement, survey and grading, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan measures, road construction, curb/gutter placement. Include all general requirements, Overhead & Profit, bonding, insurance, etc.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, 1 full-sized, 2 half-sized drawing sets and 1 set of specifications will be furnished to the Contractor, as well as an electronic set of plans and specifications.

B. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor at the

Contractor's expense.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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2. Assure that all subcontractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations. Dismissal of violators may be directed by the SRE/CO.

B. Security Procedures:

1. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, give 3 days' notice to the SRE/CO so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

2. No photography of VA premises is allowed without written permission from the SRE/CO.

3. VA reserves the right to close or shut down the project site and order Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. Return to the site only with the written approval of the SRE/CO.

C. Key Control:

1. Provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the SRE/CO for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including toolboxes and parked machines and to take any emergency action(s).

2. Turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation. Coordinate the lock cylinder and key system work and provide the devices required to comply with the facility security system. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

D. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, submit an electronic security memorandum, from the Contractor and each subcontractor describing the actions to be performed to achieve the goals of maintaining confidentiality of

“sensitive information”.

2. Perform safekeeping procedures for all drawings, project manual and other project information. This information will 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 access to only those who will need it for the project. Return the information to the SRE/CO upon request.

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

5. All paper waste or electronic media will be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

6. Notify SRE/CO immediately when there is a loss or compromise of

“sensitive information”.

7. All electronic information will 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 will 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 requests will be required for any vehicle entering the site and such requests will be submitted 24 hours before the date and time of access. Access will be restricted to picking up and dropping off materials and supplies.

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form a part of this specification to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by the basic designation only. Comply with applicable provisions and recommendations of the following, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

E84-2013 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2013 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2012 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2014 Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2011 National Electrical Code

241-2013 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

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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 SRE/CO/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 will undergo a safety briefing provided by the Contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing will include information on the construction limits, safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of NCA equipment, etc.

Documentation will be provided to the SRE/CO 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 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 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, 3/4-hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

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

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

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

SRE/CO/Cemetery Director.

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

SRE/CO.

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 temporary connections. Request interruptions in accordance with Article 1.6, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with SRE/CO. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms) located in construction areas will be tested as coordinated with the SRE/CO. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed will be recorded by the Contractor and copies provided to the SRE/CO.

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

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with SRE/CO. Obtain permits from

SRE/CO at least 48 hours in advance. Designate the Contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

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

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 and

Construction Waste Management Plan required under Section 01 74 19, CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT. Remove from buildings daily.

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

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor will confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the SRE/CO. The Contractor will 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 SRE/CO and will be built with labor and materials furnished by the

Contractor without the expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities will remain the property of the Contractor and will be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the SRE/CO, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor will, under regulations prescribed by the SRE/CO, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the

Contractor when and as authorized by the SRE/CO. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles will 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 will protect them from damage. The Contractor will repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads. 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 will be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials will be as determined by the SRE/CO.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of the Cemetery regarding their conduct and dress code.

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Cemetery as a whole, including operations of utility

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01 00 01 - 8 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 areas within buildings in use by the Department of

Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access, for the Cemetery personnel, to areas that are required to remain in operation during the construction of the project.

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 will be coordinated with the Utility Company involved and the SRE/CO.

4. Work may be subject to curtailment during funeral services. The

Contractor will be required to coordinate all work activities with the SRE/CO office to avoid impact to visitors.

G. Phasing: To insure such executions, furnish the SRE/CO with a schedule of approximate dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, notify the SRE/CO two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof.

H. Building(s) will be occupied during performance of work; but immediate areas of alterations will be vacated.

1 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. Permit access to Department of Veterans Affairs personnel through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by

Department of Veterans Affairs so that Cemetery operations will continue during the construction period.

I. When a building or site is turned over to Contractor, it is accepted in entirety and responsibility therefore includes, but is not limited to the following:

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1. Maintain a minimum temperature of 40 degrees F at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, 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.

J. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the Cemetery at all times. Meet with the RE and appropriate Cemetery operations staff to walk the proposed work areas and discuss any known or potential underground systems that are indicated or not shown on the construction drawings, prior to starting the work.

1. Provide an underground utility locating service to locate any existing underground lines or other underground facilities within his work area that are to remain in service. Any new information not clearly indicated on the bid documents will be passed on to the

Contractor's underground locating service staff. Any new information discovered by the underground locating service staff will be turned over to the SRE/CO for dissemination to the Cemetery

Staff.

L. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they will be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by the SRE/CO.

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 the SRE/CO. Electrical work will be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment will not commence without the

SRE/CO, 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

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INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND

SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. Submit a request to interrupt any such services to SRE/CO, and

Cemetery Director, in writing, 72 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request will 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 may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours at no additional cost to the Government.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and will be performed as directed by the SRE/CO, which may require the work to be performed off hours which will be done at no additional cost to the Government.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of SRE/CO. 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 will be the responsibility of the Government and not the Contractor.

M. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, will be sealed, capped or plugged. The lines will not be capped in finished areas but will be removed and sealed. Lines will be 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.

N. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of

Cemetery traffic, comply with the following:

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

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01 00 01 - 11 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 SRE/CO.

O. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by SRE/CO.

P. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at the National Cemetery will take precedence over construction activities. Cooperation and coordination with the Cemetery

Director, through the SRE/CO, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with Cemetery activities in actual burial areas, is required. Construction noise during the interment services will not disturb the service. Coordination of work may require that equipment that is heard from the service location be shut-off, or moved out of the area prior to the service, as acceptable to the Cemetery Director through the SRE/CO. Trucks and workmen will not pass through the service area during this period:

1. Discontinue work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's

Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, and clean up all areas of operation adjacent to functioning areas of the Cemetery, including existing burial sections and any other areas identified by the SRE/CO before these dates.

2. Clean-up activities will 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, make a thorough survey with the

SRE/CO of areas of buildings in which alterations are to occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access. Create and furnish a written report to the SRE/CO. This report will 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 of building.

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01 00 01 - 12 shades, etc., required by drawings to be either reused or relocated, or both.

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

4. Will 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 SRE/CO.

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 SRE/

CO, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, will 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.

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and SRE/CO together will make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They will 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 will 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 will be protected against water infiltration. In case of leaks, they will be repaired immediately upon discovery.

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

3. Protect the interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place will be adequately

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01 00 01 - 13 protected prior to starting work, and this protection will be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

A. In general, following preventive measures will 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 SRE/CO. 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. Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area as well as any adjoining areas that remained in service and were contaminated by dust from the work area. This included walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.

2. 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.

3. All new air ducts will 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, will 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 will 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

SRE/CO.

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract will remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated

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01 00 01 - 14 by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor will be responsible for disposal of the Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors. The transformers and capacitors will be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of

Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation

(CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic Substance

Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and

6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste

Manifest (EPA Form 8700-22), along with the Uniform Hazardous Waste

Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) will be returned to the SRE/CO who will annotate the contract file and transmit the

Manifest to the Cemetery Director.

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

40 CFR 261 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262 Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous

Waste

40 CFR 263 Standards Applicable to Transporters of

Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761 PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in

Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172 Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous

Material Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173 Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173 Subpart A General

49 CFR 173 Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for

Transportation

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

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

6-PCB-7

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. Preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work sites, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. Remove trees only when specifically authorized to do so, 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, then trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the SRE/CO.

B. 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. 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 SRE/CO 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. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. VA will make the permit application available at the (appropriate NCA Central/Cemetery) office. The apparent low bidder, Contractor and affected subcontractors will furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit

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01 00 01 - 16 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 providing 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, or electric work without approval of the

SRE/CO. Existing work to be altered or extended and is found to be defective in any way, will be reported to the SRE/CO before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work will conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, will 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, immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by the Contractor's workmen to any operational existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc. The above is applicable for all owner-operated systems with underground elements or those of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are indicated on

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D. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price.

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

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

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

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are provided in the Geotechnical

Engineering Report dated 5 May 2020 prepared by Terracon.

C. 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, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A. A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor will perform services specified herein and in other specification sections. Provide a written certification to the SRE/CO that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

A. The Contractor will lay out the work from Government established base lines and benchmarks indicated on the drawings and will be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. 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.

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Execute the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the SRE/CO. Maintain and preserve all stakes and other marks established by the SRE/CO until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the SRE/CO 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 drawing indicated layout reference lines for: lines for each gravesite control monument; locations for each sprinkler head within the burial section as detailed or at the point equal distance from the closest point on surrounding planned headstone locations; footings and foundations for columbarium and memorial walls and elements in their respective complexes; preplaced crypts; preplaced urn vaults and all 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, and all other facilities to be constructed as part of the work for this project. The surveyed layout information will be accurate to the highest industry standards for the respective type of work, all in accordance with lines, orientation, locations 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 will include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, center lines of columns/piers in two directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

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

2. The forms for the concrete foundations, of the columbarium and/or memorial wall elements and complexes, where exposed in the final

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01 00 01 - 19 installation, require tighter construction tolerances than for general foundations (See Drawings for the allowable tolerances).

For the exposed foundations of these elements provide such additional survey points and elevations as are needed so a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer can quickly check the work and provide the required certification(s) before concrete is poured. Contractor will install and adjust the forms sufficiently in advance of scheduling the concrete pour(s) so they can be checked and certified prior to concrete being poured. The required certification(s) by the registered surveyor or engineer to the Contractor and/or SRE/CO will be provided before concrete is poured in the forms. The signed certification(s) will identify the specific forms for which the certification is applicable, and will contain language that clearly indicated that the identified foundation forms for the portions of the work that will be exposed in the final installation, and to a depth below expansion joints where the foundations abut new rigid hardscape (concrete, stone, pavers, etc.) are at the correct location, correct dimensions, and correct orientation, and that the indicated pour elevations are correct, all according to the contract drawings, within the allowable construction tolerances of indicate the allowable construction tolerance for the dimensions, orientation, location and elevation of the forms for layout and elevation of this work. The

Certification that the form work and elevations are according to the design drawings, within allowable tolerances (which need to be indicated in the certification) should be provided to the SRE/CO for review and acceptance prior to concrete for the foundations being poured.

D. During progress of work, and particularly as work progresses from floor to floor, the Contractor will have line grades and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings.

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

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

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

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

E. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor will furnish the SRE/CO 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, including burial monuments and fifty-foot stationing along new road centerlines. These drawings will bear the seal of the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

F. 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. Maintain one full-size set 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 will be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To ensure compliance, as-built drawings will be made available for the SRE/CO's review, as often as requested.

C. Deliver approved completed as-built drawings to the SRE/CO within 15 after the acceptance of the project by the SRE/CO.

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

E. Produce irrigation system "As-built" drawings that show the actual locations for the pipes, bends, fittings, wiring and appurtenances.

The location for the underground materials as well as the depth will be indicated, and curved pipe installations will be indicated, and bends and fittings will have swing ties showing the locations, using physical

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01 00 01 - 21 features that will be visible in the winter, whenever possible. Swing ties will be as close to perpendicular as possible. The "As-Built" drawing for the irrigation system wiring will show the routing of the wires from controller to corresponding operational elements, and wire colors and numbers and color of spare wires will be indicated. The wiring diagram for the irrigation system will include routing of power lines to the equipment as well as the grounding equipment. The actual location of the installed elements on a scaled drawing will be provided using the enlarged design drawing background to show the actual installation and not the schematic representation of the elements. All sleeves for pipes and/or wires will be indicated with the size, type of material location and depth indicated on the "As-Built" drawings.

F. Produce an "As-Built" drawing of the crypt field installations indicating the numbering of the crypts and the burial plots, irrigation aisles, indicating the type of crypt installed in each plot (interior or perimeter) as well as any installed oversized crypts, with the placement and size of the vault indicated. The "As-Built" drawing of the crypt field as installed will be certified by a registered land surveyor or registered Professional Engineer. The certification will indicate that the installed crypts have their lids installed within their respective burial plots and that the surface of the lids is installed within +/- 1/4" of the plane established for the top of the crypts in the design drawings as specified. The location of the lids for any oversized vaults will be shown within 1/2" of the actual location. Coordinates for the location of the corners, and corresponding elevations, of any oversized vaults will be indicated or available from the electronic "As-Built" drawing files. The "As-Built" drawing for the crypt fields will also contain a written certification from the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the finished grade that exists above the crypts is at the elevation of the plane for that surface established in the design drawings within an allowable construction tolerance of +/- 1-inch.

G. Produce "As-Built" drawings of all subsurface infrastructure improvements, with the location and depth of the improvements being indicated on the drawings. The drawings will have references indicated that will establish real world (State Plane) coordinates and elevations on the drawing sheets. Infrastructure improvements that are below

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01 00 01 - 22 ground will be clearly indicated and will be located within 4-inches of their actual location. If underground infrastructure improvements are not being located on the "As-Built" drawings using GPS coordinates

(location and elevation), then the "As-Built" drawings will have swing ties provided to ground surface above all infrastructure improvement locations needed to establish the route of the improvement on the ground surface immediately above the improvements, as well as the depth of the infrastructure improvement below the spot on the ground surface.

All the location and depth information will be no greater than 4-inches from the actual location of the respective infrastructure improvement when excavated from the indicated location to the indicated depth.

Swing-tie information will be from final project improvements, or existing improvements deemed final by the SRE/CO and each location identified will be by a minimum of two swing ties (close to 90 degrees apart).

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. Under regulations prescribed by the SRE/CO, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when as authorized by the SRE/CO. Vehicles will 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.

B. When transporting materials use only established public roads and roads on Cemetery property and, when authorized by the SRE/CO, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work.

Temporary roads not specifically indicated and detailed on the drawings will be constructed and maintained by the Contractor at the

Contractor's expense including all necessary erosion and sediment control facilities. When necessary to cross new or existing curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, the Contractor must furnish install, maintain and remove adequate protection by well-constructed bridges.

1.17 SRE/CO'S FIELD OFFICE

A. Not Applicable

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