SOW-GBH SARATOGA NATL CEM - PO 917CM3007.pdf

Invitation For Bid Scope of Work

GERALD B.H. SOLOMON SARATOGA

NATIONAL CEMETERY

COMMITTAL SHELTER ENCLOSED

Project Number 917CM3007 Project Scope For Construction

Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration Office of Construction Management

February 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL

2. PROJECT GOAL

3. STATEMENT OF BID ITEM

4. BACKGROUND

5. OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

6. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

7. HISTORIC COMPLIANCE

8. PROJECT SCOPE - VA NCA

9. Government Provided Construction Document Package

10. Accessibility

11. Construction Criteria

12. Construction Performance Schedule

1. GENERAL

1.1. This Scope of work (SOW) identifies the goal and objectives of this construction project.

1.2. The construction contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools and equipment, and services necessary to construct this project per the construction documents and specifications.

1.3. The construction contractor shall be responsible for the quality and completeness of the construction project. Complete and accurate coordination between the trades and quality control of all sub-contractor’s work shall be required.

2. PROJECT GOAL

2.1. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON SARATOGA NATIONAL CEMETERY, COMMITTAL SHELTER

ENCLOSED per the construction documents and specifications attached herewith.

3. STATEMENT OF BID ITEM

3.1. The purpose of this project is to enclose the existing Committal Shelter.

3.2. Minor Demolition: Remove existing Lattice and framings as shown on the drawings.

3.3. Install new aluminum sliding doors and windows per drawings and details.

4. BACKGROUND

4.1. Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871.

4.2. Dedicated on July 9, 1999 as Saratoga National Cemetery, it was the 116th National

Cemetery. It was renamed to Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery on January 24, 2002, in honor of Congressman Gerald B. H. Solomon, who was known for his support of veterans' causes, and who is interred there.

5. OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

5.1. Each national cemetery is managed by VA National Cemetery Administration (NCA) personnel in conformance with national and regional (North Atlantic District) policies, priorities, goals, and objectives. The functions of a national cemetery include the operation and maintenance of all aspects of the cemetery. Typically, this includes burial of veterans and eligible family members, the interment of cremated remains, and the placement and maintenance of a headstone or grave marker. Cemetery operations include the conduct of Memorial Day and other special ceremonies, as well as the care of graves, structures and grounds. Gerald B.H.

Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery is operated and maintained by Cemetery staff and operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Closed federal holidays except Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

5.2. All work must take place during normal operating hours. Any request to work over these hours must be requested in writing and approved by Cemetery Director in conjunction with COR a minimum of 72 hrs. in advance. Also, the Cemetery hosts numerous ceremonies and events. Work that interferes with these ceremonies will cease during ceremonies. Notice will be provided by the Cemetery staff 5 days in advance of scheduled ceremonies whenever possible. Occasionally events are scheduled with less than 5 days’ notice in which case the Cemetery will provide as much notice as is possible.

5.3. Parking is limited. Construction staff vehicle parking areas are to be coordinated with the COR and cemetery director. Offsite parking will be required, VA NCA will not reimburse for such parking.

5.4. No smoking inside cemetery grounds.

5.5. Proper attire and professional conduct are required at all times.

5.6. All work must cease during the time an internment is taking place near the construction site.

Special care must be taken to accommodate visitors and to ensure work does not interfere with their visit and ensure that there are no safety hazards present.

6. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

6.1. Based upon Department of Veterans Affairs “Environmental Effects of VA Actions,” 38 CFR

Part 26, this project is “categorically excluded” from the need for environmental documentation, specifically Section 26.6 of said code paragraph (b)(2).

7. HISTORIC COMPLIANCE

7.1. This project is located at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The proposed scope of work for this project is subject to compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (P.L. 89-665, as amended). Accurate documentation of the work is required for this project to indicate the protection of cultural landscapes and be compatible with contributing elements within the Cemetery. Work on historic resources must meet the Secretary of the Interiors Standards for the Treatment of Historic Resources.

8. PROJECT SCOPE ‐ VA NCA requires the offeror to submit a detailed price breakdown/cost schedule in the proposal which includes cost detail for each scope of work item, cost schedule line items shall match project performance schedule line items.

9. Government Provided Construction Document Package

9.1. The following construction documents are attached for your use.

917CM3007 Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery Final CD dwg 917CM3007 Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery Specification.

10. Construction Criteria‐ See government provided construction document package, section 9 above.

Signed by Homayoun Kazemipour ____________________________________________