S02 VA813-028 IGNC Phase 5 Specs_Divisions 00-33.pdf

INDIANTOWN GAP NATIONAL

CEMETERY

PHASE 5 DEVELOPMENT

LEBANON COUNTY, PA

SPECIFICATIONS

VOLUME 1- DIVISIONS 00-13

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February 18, 2022

VA Project #813-028

AEW # CFM0-004

Prepared by

VA 813-028 Indiantown Gap National Cemetery AEW Project No. CFM0-004 Phase 5 Development

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PENNONI ASSOCIATES, INC.

2/27/2022 INTEGRITY FEDERAL SERVICES

MARK DYCK, PLA

INTEGRITY FEDERAL SERVICES

JASON GERHART, PE

February 18, 2022

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PENNONI ASSOCIATES INC.

February 18, 2022

PENNONI ASSOCIATES, INC.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NCA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 07 Seals Page 00 01 10 Table of Contents 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 01 General Requirements (Major NCA Projects) 06-14 01 32 16.13 Network Analysis Schedules 05-12 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-21 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 07-20 01 42 19 Reference Standards 06-14 01 45 00 Quality Control 05-20 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06-14 01 45 35 Special Inspections 03-19 01 52 19 Temporary Sanitary Facilities 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 06-14 01 58 16 Temporary Interior Signage 07-15 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 06-14 01 81 13 Sustainable Construction Requirements 08-16 01 91 00 General Commissioning Requirements 12-15

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing 06-14

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 08 00 Commissioning of Pre-Cast Crypts 03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete 06-14 03 48 21 Precast Concrete Burial Crypts (Double Depth Lawn

Crypt) 06-14

03 48 24 Precast Concrete Columbarium Units 06-14

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 06-14 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 06-14 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 06-14 04 40 10 Cut Stone Assemblies 04 43 00 Stone Masonry 04 43 13.16 Adhered Stone Masonry Veneer 04 73 00 Columbarium Niche Covers 06-14

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DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 06-14 05 21 00 Steel Joist Framing 06-14 05 31 00 Steel Decking 06-14 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 06-14 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications 06-14

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 12-15 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 06-14 06 61 00 Fiberglass Column Covers

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 08 00 Facility Exterior Closure Commissioning 12-15 07 13 00 Sheet Waterproofing 06-14 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 12-15 07 21 19 Foamed in Place Insulation 07 22 00 Roof and Deck Insulation 06-14 07 26 00 Under Slab Vapor Barrier 07 27 27 Fluid Applied Membrane Air Barrier 02-16 07 40 00 Siding Panels 06-14 07 41 13 Standing Seam Metal Roofing 06-14 07 46 46 Fiber Cement Siding 07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 06-14 07 71 00 Roof Specialties 06-14 07 72 00 Roof Accessories 06-14 07 84 00 Firestopping 06-14 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 06-14 07 95 13 Expansion Joint Covers 02-16

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 06-14 08 14 00 Interior Wood Doors 12-15 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 06-14 08 33 00 Rolling Service Door 08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 06-14 08 51 13 Aluminum Windows 06-14 08 71 00 Door Hardware 06-14 08 71 13.11 Low Energy Power Assist Door Operators 06-14 08 73 40 Commercial Door Operator 08 80 00 Glazing 06-14 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents 06-14

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 05 16 Subsurface Preparation for Floor Finishes 02-15

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09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 06-14 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 06-14 09 30 13 Tiling 06-14 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 06-14 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 06-14 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 06-14 09 91 00 Painting 06-14 09 97 23 Cement Waterproof Coating

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 13 Markerboards 06-14 10 14 00 Exterior Signage 06-14 10 14 05 Interior Signage 06-14 10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 06-14 10 28 00 Toilet and Bath Accessories 06-14 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets 06-14 10 51 13 Metal Lockers 06-14 10 55 00.15 Boot Rack/Dryer

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

11 08 00 Commissioning of GNSS, GPS, and GIS Systems 11 83 00 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Reference

System 01-18

11 83 02 GNSS & GIS Mapping and Geodata

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades 06-14 12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 06-14 12 36 00 Countertops 12-18

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 34 19 Metal Building Systems 06-14

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 11-16 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 11-16 22 05 19 Meters and Gages for Plumbing Piping 11-16 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 11-16 22 05 53 Identification of Plumbing Piping and Equipment 22 07 19 Plumbing Piping Insulation 03-15 22 08 00 Commissioning of Plumbing Systems 12-15 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 11-16 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 11-16 22 12 16 Well Tank 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 11-16 22 13 33 Packaged Submersible Sewerage Pump Unit

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22 14 00 Facility Storm Drainage 11-16 22 15 00 General Service Compressed-Air Systems 11-16 22 31 11 Water Softeners 22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 11-16 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 11-16

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

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

Equipment 11-16

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 11-16 23 07 11 HVAC Insulation 11-16 23 13 23 Concrete Above Ground Fuel Storage 05-10 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 11-16 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 11-16 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 11-16 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 11-16 23 35 00 Carbon Monoxide-Diesel Detection System 23 36 00 Air Terminal Units 11-16 23 37 00 Air Outlets and Inlets 11-16 23 40 00 HVAC Air Cleaning Devices 11-16 23 42 00 Dust Collector 23 72 00 Air to Air Energy Recovery Equipment 03-20 23 73 00 Make-up Air Units 23 80 00 Commissioning of HVAC Systems 23 81 43 Air-Source Unitary Heat Pumps 11-16 23 82 00 Convection Heating and Cooling Units 23 82 16 Air Coils 11-16

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 07-17 26 05 13 Medium Voltage Cables 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 07-17 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 07-17 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 07-17 26 05 73 Overcurrent Protective Device Coordination Study 07-17 26 08 00 Commissioning of Electrical Systems 12-15 26 09 23 Lighting Control Devices 26 10 10 Medium Voltage Switch Station 26 12 19 Pad Mounted Liquid Filled Medium Voltage Transformers 26 20 20 Metal Enclosed Switchgear 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 07-17 26 24 16 Panelboards 07-17 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 07-17 26 29 11 Motor Controllers 07-17

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26 29 21 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 07-17 26 41 00 Facility Lightning Protection 07-17 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 07-17 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting 07-17

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 00 Common Work Results for Communications 11-16 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 11-16 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 11-16 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communication Systems 12-15 27 10 00 Structured Cabling 11-16 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 11-16

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 08 00 Commissioning of Electronic Safety and Security

Systems 12-15

28 10 00 Access Control 03-18 28 23 00 Video Surveillance 03-18 28 31 00 Intrusion Detection 03-18 28 46 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 11-16

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving 11-16 31 23 19 Dewatering 11-16 31 40 00 Shoring and Underpinning

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 11-16 32 08 00 Commissioning of Planting Irrigation Systems 12-15 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 11-16 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 11-16 32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates 11-16 32 32 23 Segmented Retaining Wall 32 33 00 Site Furnishings 01-17 32 82 00 Irrigation Pumps 32 82 10 Irrigation Pumps Intake 32 82 20 Pond Aeration 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 08-16 32 90 00 Planting 11-16 32 90 10 Forest Management 32 90 20 Reforestation

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 08 00 Commissioning of Site Utility Systems 12-15

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33 10 00 Water Utilities 11-16 33 10 10 Potable Water Well Testing 33 10 20 Well Pump 33 10 25 Potable Water Well Pump 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewerage Utilities 11-16 33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 11-16 33 47 13 Pond Lining

APPENDIX

Appendix A Geotechnical Report 05-21 Appendix B Commissioning Plan Appendix C Joint 404/401 Permit Appendix D PADEP Chapter 102 PAG-02 NPDES General Permit for

Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activities

Appendix E Pennsylvania Natural Diversity Inventory (PNDI) Review #737860

Appendix F Permit Expiration Date Compliance

Appendix G Forest Landowners Guide to Tree Planting Appendix H Structural Calculations

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

The drawings listed on the cover sheet of the drawing set which accompany this specification form a part of the contract.

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SECTION 01 00 01 (MAJOR NCA PROJECTS)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. The contractor shall provide all Labor, Materials, Equipment and

Supervision to perform all work described by the project plans and specifications titled “Indiantown Gap National Cemetery” dated

“February 18, 2022.

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

Contracting Officer.

C. Offices of AE Works LTD, as Consulting Architect-Engineers for the

Government, will render certain technical services to the Government during construction. Such services shall be considered as advisory to the Government and shall not be construed as expressing or implying a contractual act of the Government without affirmations by Resident

Engineer (RE) or duly authorized Contracting Officer Representative

(COR).

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

Contractor (see Spec. Section 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services).

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

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

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program.

F. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall 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:

1. All employees of the general contractor or subcontractors having supervisory responsibilities shall have the 30-hour OSHA certified

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

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

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

H. USACE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: The permittee shall require its contractors and/or agent to comply with the terms and conditions of this permit in the construction and maintenance of this project and shall provide each of its contractors and/or agents associated with the construction or maintenance of this project with a copy of this permit. Refer to

Appendix for additional requirements.

I. Contractor to obtain Trailer/Yard entrance permit. Contractor will be responsible for permit fee.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. CLIN 001, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work of the Contract includes general conditions, general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, mechanical and electrical work, utility systems, water storage facilities, necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain of other items and all other work necessary to construct the project.

B. CLIN 002: Furnish and deliver to the site all pre-placed crypts.

C. CLIN 003: BID ALTERNATE NO. 1 (ADD): Honor Guard Replacement. A new

Honor Guard building is erected on-site west of the existing building location. Site work and grading to enable construction of a new parking lot, roads/drives, landscape, stormwater facilities, and other work is undertaken as indicated in the contract drawings and specifications.

The existing Honor Guard building is to be demolished to enable the new construction at this site. The existing safe for firearm storage will be kept, relocated, and installed in the new building.

D. CLIN 004: BID ALTERNATE NO. 2 (ADD): Additional Irrigation (from Entry to Bridge) Water lines for irrigation, as well as all associated appurtenances, is provided to extend said lines west from Indiantown

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Gap Road to the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery main entrance on

Fisher Avenue according to the contract drawings and specifications.

E. CLIN 005: BID ALTERNATE NO. 3 (ADD): Entry Feature Enhancements. The

Indiantown Gap main entry feature, located at Fisher Avenue and the main cemetery entrance drive, will be enhanced with extended cut stone entry walls and associated landscaping. Site work, including selective tree and planting removal, is included according to the contract drawings and specifications.

F. CLIN 006: BID ALTERNATE NO. 4 (ADD): Satellite Maintenance Facility. A new satellite maintenance facility, including all grading, site work, and buildings will be erected to the west of Old Cumberland Road. The following buildings are included within this complex: staff building, an enclosed storage building, an open storage building, bulk materials storage building, and fuel storage. A staff parking area, as well as a new domestic water well are also included according to the contract drawings and specifications.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, 2 full-sized drawing sets and 2 sets of specifications will be furnished as well as an electronic set of plans in CAD and PDF specifications.

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

Contractor's expense.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

2. Assure that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations. Dismissal of violators may be directed by the Resident Engineer.

B. Security Procedures:

1. All employees of the General Contractor and their subcontractors shall be identified on staffing lists delivered to the SRE prior to arriving at the site.

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, give 3 days' notice to the RE/COR so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any

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01 00 01 - 4 notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

4. VA reserves the right to close down 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 RE/COR.

C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site if deemed necessary because of vandalism or theft within the contract work areas.

2. The guard shall have communication devices to report events as directed by Local Police Department and VA police.

3. Secure the project site, work in progress, materials, tools, equipment and any other materials within the project site that are not under operational control of the Cemetery staff. The use of guards is a Contractor responsibility, if deemed necessary because of ongoing theft and/or vandalism within the project work area.

Coordinate the use of guards with the RE following input from the

Cemetery Operations through the RE. Any guards provided shall be able to communicate with the local police.

D. Key Control:

1. Provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the RE/COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes 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 shall provide the devices required to comply with the facility security system. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. 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”.

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2. Perform safekeeping procedures for all drawings, project manual and other project information. This information from these shall be shared only with those with a specific need to accomplish the project.

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

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

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

5. All paper waste or electronic media such as CD’s and diskettes shall be shredded and destroyed in a manner acceptable to the VA.

6. Notify RE/COR immediately when there is a loss or compromise of

“sensitive information”.

7. All electronic information shall be stored in a specified location following VA standards and procedures using an Engineering Document

Management Software (EDMS).

a. Security, access and maintenance of all project drawings, both scanned and electronic shall be performed and tracked through the

EDMS system.

b. “Sensitive information” including drawings and other documents may be attached to e-mail provided all VA encryption procedures are followed.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

1. All motor vehicles shall follow designated access routes and are not to interfere with Cemetery operations or visitor access. Parking will be restricted to designated areas.

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

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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

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR 1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to COR/Cemetery Director for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33

23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractor’s beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the Contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of NCA equipment, etc.

Documentation shall be provided to the COR that individuals have undergone the Contractor’s safety briefing.

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

D. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke-tight separations between construction areas the areas that are described in phasing requirements 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.

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

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

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

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

COR/Cemetery Director.

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

RE/COR.

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

241 and NFPA 10.

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

J. Existing Fire Protection: Do not impair automatic sprinklers, smoke and heat detection, and fire alarm systems, except for portions immediately under construction, and temporarily for connections. Request interruptions in accordance with Article 1.6, OPERATIONS AND STORAGE

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

Cemetery Contractor and copies provided to the COR.

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

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

NFPA 241 and NFPA 51B. Coordinate with COR. Obtain permits from COR at least 24 hours in advance. Designate the Contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

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

N. Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in and adjacent to construction areas inside existing buildings and additions under construction. In separate and detached buildings under construction, smoking is prohibited except in designated smoking rest areas.

O. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241 and

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

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

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

A. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the RE/COR. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents, free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by the Contractor's performance.

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage trailers, office trailers) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the RE/COR and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the

Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work.

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

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the RE/COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the

Contractor when and as authorized by the RE/COR. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the

Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads.

Paragraphs 1.6.A thru 1.6.C are from (FAR 52.236-10)

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

Contractor.

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the RE/COR.

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 services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others.

1. Do not store materials and equipment in other than assigned areas.

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by the Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two workdays. Provide unobstructed access, for visitors and 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 shall be coordinated with the Utility Company involved and the RE/COR.

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

Contractor will be required to coordinate all work activities with the Resident Engineers office to avoid impact to visitors.

G. Phasing: To insure such executions, furnish the RE/COR with a schedule of approximate phasing and dates on which the Contractor intends to accomplish work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. In addition, notify the RE/COR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such dates to insure accomplishment of this work as is mutually agreeable to the Cemetery Director, RE/COR and

Contractor.

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H. All buildings will be occupied during performance of work.

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.

2. Immediate areas of alterations not mentioned above will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, the

Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height with view block fabric, around the construction area indicated on the drawings. Provide gates as required for access with necessary hardware, including hasps and padlocks. Fasten fence fabric to terminal posts with tension bands and to line posts and top and bottom rails with tie wires spaced at maximum 375mm (15 inches).

Bottom of fences shall extend to 25mm (one inch) above grade. Remove the fence when directed by RE/COR.

J. 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:

1. Maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (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.

K. 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.

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1. Provide an underground utility locating service to locate any existing underground lines or other underground facilities within the work area. Any new information, not clearly indicated on the bid documents shall be passed on to the Contractor's underground locating service staff. Any new information discovered by the underground locating service staff shall be turned over to the

RE/COR 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 shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by the RE/COR.

1. No utility or other service such as potable water, irrigation, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of the RE/COR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the RE/COR, and Cemetery Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26

05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. Submit a request to interrupt any such services to RE/COR, and

Cemetery Director, in writing, 72 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. The Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of the Cemetery. Interruption time approved by the Cemetery 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 shall be performed as directed by the RE/COR, which may require the work to

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01 00 01 - 12 be performed off hours which shall be done at no additional cost to the Government.

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

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

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, shall be sealed, capped or plugged. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed. Lines shall 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 grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles. Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times.

2. Method and scheduling of required cutting, altering and removal of existing roads; walks and entrances must be approved by the RE/COR.

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

P. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director thru the Resident

Engineers office: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. Cooperation and coordination with the Cemetery Director, through the RE/COR, 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 shall not disturb the service. Coordination of work may require that equipment

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01 00 01 - 13 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 RE/COR. Trucks and workmen shall 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 RE/COR before these dates.

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, make a thorough survey with the

RE/COR 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 RE/COR. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

4. Shall designate areas for working space, materials storage and routes of access to areas within buildings where alterations occur, and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and RE/COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of

RE/COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by the Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by

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01 00 01 - 14 the Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR

52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88)

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and RE/COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

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

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

Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

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 shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

A. In general, following preventive measures shall be adopted during construction to keep down dust and prevent mold.

1. Dampen debris to keep down dust and provide temporary construction partitions in existing structures where directed by RE/COR. Block off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

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

C. Final Cleanup:

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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 shall be cleaned prior to final inspection.

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

RE/COR.

2. Items not reserved shall 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 shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of any Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors requiring removal. The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the

Department of Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal

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

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

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01 00 01 - 16 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform

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

Hazardous Waste Manifest Continuation Sheet (EPA Form 8700-22A) shall be returned to the RE/COR 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

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 RE/COR.

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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 RE/COR may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor. Paragraphs 1.10.A and 1.10.B are from (FAR 52.236-9).

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

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

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

Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project in addition to permits from the water management district and any other drainage district of agency. 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 shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations and operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

E. Prior to starting work the General Contractor shall execute an agreement with First Energy agreeing to safe work practices and procedure for working near and under energized transmission lines.

Contact Sharon Schmitt (973) 401-8223 or sschmitt@firstenergycorp.com at First Energy for the agreement.

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

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

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

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At the Contractor's own expense, 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 drawings and which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

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

SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR

852.236-88)

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1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

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

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

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by Pennoni

Associates Geotechnical Report Dated May 28 2021.

Paragraphs 1.12.A and 1.12.A.1 are from (FAR 52.236-4).

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

C. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the Contracting Officer and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

D. The Government does not guarantee that other materials will not be encountered nor that proportions, conditions or character of several materials will not vary from those indicated by explorations. Bidders are expected to examine the site of work and logs of borings and, after investigation, decide for themselves the character of materials and make their bids accordingly. Upon proper application to the Department of Veterans Affairs, bidders will be permitted to make subsurface explorations of their own at site.

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

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