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NCA MASTER

SPECIFICATIONS

BID DOCUMENTS

TALLAHASSEE NATIONAL CEMETERY

LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA

PROJECT NO. 937CM3002

GRAVESITE EXPANSION

Prepared for:

United States Department of Veterans Affairs

August 11, 2023

TALLAHASSEE NATIONAL CEMETERY PROJECT NO. 937CM3002

GRAVESITE EXPANSION AUGUST 11, 2023

BID DOCUMENTS

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NCA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 01 10

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS DATE

00 01 07 Professional Seals & Signatures 00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 02 General Requirements (Minor NCA Projects) 06-14 01 32 17 Network Analysis Schedules (Microsoft Project Gantt

Chart) 10-10

01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 06-14 01 42 19 Reference Standards 06-14 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 06-14 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 06-14 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management 06-14

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing 06-14

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 53 Cast-in-Place Concrete (Short Form) 06-14 03 48 21 Precast Concrete Burial Crypts (Double Depth Lawn

Crypt) 06-14

DIVISION 07 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 60 00 Flashing and Sheet Metal 06-14 07 92 00 Joint Sealants 06-14

DIVISION 08 - DOORS AND WINDOWS

08 41 13 Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts 06-14

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 91 00 Painting 06-14

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 14 00 Exterior Signage 06-14 10 75 00 Flagpoles 06-14

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 32 00 Manufactured Wood Casework 06-14

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures 11-16

BID DOCUMENTS

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DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR

CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 11-16 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 11-16

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 07-17 26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 07-17 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 07-17 26 22 00 Low-Voltage Transformers 07-17 26 24 16 Panelboards 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 11-26 27 05 33 Conduits and Backboxes for Communications Systems 11-16 27 08 00 Commissioning of Communications 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 46 00 Fire Detection and Alarm 11-16

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving 11-16 31 23 19 Dewatering 11-16

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 11-16 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 11-16 32 33 00 Site Furnishings 01-17 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 01-17 32 90 00 Planting 11-16

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 40 00 Storm Sewer Utilities 11-16 33 41 13 Foundation Drainage 01-17

APPENDIX

“Geotechnical Engineering Report” by ECS Florida LLC 10-22

BID DOCUMENTS

PROFESSIONAL SEALS & SIGNATURES

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PROFESSIONAL SEALS & SIGNATURES

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Jason P. Gerhart, PE Civil Engineer

Integrity Federal Services

Jonathan D. Bonham, PLA Landscape Architect

The LA Group

Cory D. Long, PE Mechanical Engineer

AES Group

Jermey O. Landrith, PE Electrical Engineer

AES Group

John D. Leonard, CID Irrigation Designer Aqua Engineering

Kenneth B. Jones Registered Architect

CB Design Group

BID DOCUMENTS

PROFESSIONAL SEALS & SIGNATURES

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SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWING SHEETS

The drawings listed below accompanying this specification form a part of the contract.

# DRAWING DRAWING TITLE

1. GI001 COVER SHEET

2. GI002 GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

SITE/CIVIL

3. VL100 OVERALL EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN

4. BL100 BORING LOCATION PLAN & SOILS MAP

5. BL001 BORING LOGS

6. CS001 FACILITIES CONDITIONS ASSESSMENT

7. CS100 OVERALL SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN

8. GC101 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN PHASE I

9. GC102 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN PHASE II

10. GC500 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS

11. GC501 EROSION & SEDIMENT CONTROL DETAILS

12. CD101 DEMOLITION PLAN

13. GC011 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FENCING PLAN AREA

14. CS101 SITE LAYOUT & UTILITY PLAN

15. CS110 BURIAL SECTION NUMBERING PLAN SECTION 5

16. CS111 BURIAL SECTION NUMBERING PLAN SECTION 6

17. CS112 BURIAL SECTION NUMBERING PLAN SECTION 7

18. CS113 BURIAL SECTION NUMBERING PLAN SECTION 8

19. CG101 GRADING & DRAINAGE PLAN

20. CG110 BURIAL SECTION GRADING ENLARGEMENT PLAN SECTION 5

21. CG111 BURIAL SECTION GRADING ENLARGEMENT PLAN SECTION 6

22. CG112 BURIAL SECTION GRADING ENLARGEMENT PLAN SECTION 7

23. CG113 BURIAL SECTION GRADING ENLARGEMENT PLAN SECTION 8

24. CU265 STORM PROFILES & COMPUTATIONS

25. DT501 SITE DETAILS

26. DT503 SITE DETAILS

27. DT504 SITE DETAILS

28. DT505 COMMITTAL SERVICE SHELTERS 1 & 3 SERVICE EMBLEM REPLACEMENT

29. DT506 ASSEMBLY AREA FLAGPOLE REPLACEMENT

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30. DT507 ASSEMBLY AREA FLAGPOLE REPLACEMENT

31. CI100 SITE CIRCULATION & PHASING PLAN

CAP JOINT REPLACEMENT/FURNISHINGS/SIGNAGE

32. CS401 COLUMBARIUM A CAP JOINT REPLACEMENT PLAN

33. CS402 MEMORIAL WALL CAP JOINT REPLACEMENT PLAN

34. CI501 SITE FURNISHING DETAILS 1

35. CI502 SITE FURNISHING DETAILS 2

36. CI503 SIGN DETAILS 1

37. CI504 SIGN DETAILS 2

LANDSCAPE

38. LP101 LANDSCAPE PLAN

39. LP501 LANDSCAPE DETAILS AND SCHEDULE

IRRIGATION

40. LI001 IRRIGATION NOTES AND LEGEND

41. LI101 IRRIGATION PLAN

42. LI102 IRRIGATION PLAN

43. LI501 IRRIGATION DETAILS

44. LI502 IRRIGATION DETAILS

45. LI503 IRRIGATION DETAILS

ARCHITECTURAL

46. GI200 PROJECT DATA, SYMBOLS, ABBREVIATIONS AND NOTES

47. AE100 ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING OVERALL FLOOR PLAN, INTERIOR

ELEVATIONS & DETAILS

48. AE101 MAINTENANCE BUILDING OVERALL FLOOR PLAN & INTERIOR

ELEVATIONS

49. AE102 HONOR GUARD BUILDING OVERALL FLOOR PLAN, PARTIAL RCP &

INTERIOR ELEVATIONS

50. AE200 CASEWORK DETAILS

MECHANICAL

51. MI001 MECHANICAL GENERAL NOTES

52. MH101 MECHANICAL PLAN

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ELECTRICAL

53. EI001 ELECTRICAL GENERAL NOTES

54. ES101 ELECTRICAL SITE PLAN

55. EP101 ELECTRICAL ENLARGED PLANS

56. EP601 PANEL SCHEDULES

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

57. TI001 TELECOMMUNICATIONS GENERAL NOTES, SYMBOLS

58. TS101 TELECOMMUNICATIONS SITE PLAN

59. TD201 EXISTING TELECOM ELEVATION PLAN

60. TD401 EXISTING TELECOM ROOMS - ENLARGED

61. TN101 OVERALL BUILDING PLAN

62. TN201 TELECOM RACK ELEVATION

63. TN401 TELECOM ROOMS - ENLARGED

64. TN501 TELECOM DETAILS 1

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (MINOR NCA PROJECTS)

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures, and furnish labor, materials, equipment, and services and perform and complete all work for Tallahassee National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Cemetery Director.

C. Offices of Integrity Federal Services Inc, as Architect-Engineers

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

Government without affirmations by Contracting Officers Representative

(COR) or his duly authorized representative.

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 Contractor shall notify the 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 be not less than three workdays unless otherwise designated by the COR.

E. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with security requirements as established by the COR. They shall be restricted from unauthorized access.

F. Prior to commencing work, the general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present.

G. Training:

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

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

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2. Submit OSHA training records of all employees for approval before the start of work.

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. ITEM I, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Installation of all work shown on the plans and described in the specifications including but not limited to:

the construction of 1,638 pre-placed crypts, 2904 in-ground cremains plots and FCA items as defined in plans. Permitting to include but not limited National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, electronic set (in PDF format) of specifications and drawings will be furnished.

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

Contractor's expense, from digital files furnished by the Issuing

Office.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

2. The General Contractor is responsible for assuring that all sub-contractors working on the project and their employees also comply with these regulations.

B. Security Procedures:

1. General Contractor’s employees shall not enter the site without following the procedures approved by the COR. They may also be subject to inspection of their personal effects when entering or leaving the project site.

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, The General Contractor shall give 3 days’ notice to the COR so that appropriate arrangements can be provided for the Cemetery employees.

This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General Contractor’s employees off the premises in the

01 00 02 - 3 event of a national emergency. The General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the COR.

C. Guards:

1. The General Contractor shall provide unarmed guards at the project site when theft or vandalism warrants.

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines, and to take any necessary emergency action.

E. Document Control:

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

“sensitive information”.

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

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

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

4. These security documents shall not be removed or transmitted from the project site without the written approval of 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 COR immediately when there is a loss or compromise of

“sensitive information”.

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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

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1.5 FIRE SAFETY

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

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

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

E84-2009a Surface Burning Characteristics of Building

Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2010 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2008 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2009 Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

70-2008 National Electrical Code

241-2009 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

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

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

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

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

D. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 20 feet exposing overall length, separate by 10 feet.

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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 and Cemetery Director.

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

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, 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 Cemetery. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the Cemetery 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. Coordinate with COR.

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. Remove from buildings daily and site weekly.

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

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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 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 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.

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

Contractor when and as authorized by the 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.

(FAR 52.236-10)

D. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as determined by the COR with agreement of the Cemetery. Contractor parking will be only in areas and on roadways designated and agreed to by the COR in agreement of the Cemetery.

E. Workmen are subject to rules of the Cemetery applicable to their conduct.

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. Provide unobstructed access to the Cemetery areas required to remain in operation.

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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.

G. Phasing: To ensure such executions, the Contractor shall furnish the

COR 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, the Contractor shall notify the 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 ensure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the Cemetery Director, COR and Contractor, as follows:

H. Building(s) will be occupied during performance of work.

1. The Contractor shall take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Cemetery’s operations will not be hindered. The Contractor shall permit access to Cemetery personnel through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Cemetery Staff so that Cemetery operations will continue during the construction period.

2. Immediate areas of alterations will be temporarily vacated while alterations are performed.

I. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, the

Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, eight feet minimum height, around the construction areas and construction staging areas. 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 15 inches. Bottom of fences shall extend to one inch above grade. The temporary fencing shall encompass the construction work area(s) to serve as a pedestrian barrier to alert cemetery patrons of the construction site. Remove the fence when directed by COR.

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

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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 COR. All such actions shall be coordinated with the Utility Company involved.

1. No utility service such as water, gas, steam, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of 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 COR, and Cemetery Director’s prior knowledge and written approval.

2. The Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to both COR and the Cemetery Director in writing, 48 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. The Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of the Cemetery. Interruption time approved by the Cemetery and COR may occur at other than

Contractor's normal working hours.

4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the COR.

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of 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.

K. 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

01 00 02 - 9 areas, but shall be removed and sealed, capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

L. 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 COR.

M. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways.

N. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the COR, in arranging construction schedules to cause the least possible interference with Cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the committal services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workmen shall not pass through the service area during this period.

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

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR of areas in which alterations occur, and furnish a signed report, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before the expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of work involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls, columbarium caps/walls (complete cap replacement for any damage greater than 1-inch diameter) 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, surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected

01 00 02 - 11 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 COR. Block off ducts and diffusers to prevent circulation of dust into occupied areas during construction.

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

C. Final Cleanup:

1. Upon completion of the project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from above ceiling, vertical shafts and utility chases that have been part of the construction.

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

1. Reserved items which are to remain property of the Government are identified by attached tags 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 COR.

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

3. Items of portable equipment and furnishings located in rooms and spaces in which work is to be done under this contract shall remain the property of the Government. When rooms and spaces are vacated by the Department of Veterans Affairs during the alteration period, such items which are NOT required by drawings and specifications to be either relocated or reused will be removed by the Government in advance of work to avoid interfering with Contractor's operation.

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the

01 00 02 - 12 work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the COR.

B. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the

Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the COR may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the

Contractor.

(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. 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 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

01 00 02 - 13 for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

5. Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.11 RESTORATION

A. Remove, cut, alter, replace, patch and repair existing work as necessary to install new work. Except as otherwise shown or specified, do not cut, alter, or remove any structural work, and do not disturb any ducts, plumbing, steam, gas, water/irrigation, or electric work without approval of the COR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the

COR before it is disturbed. Materials and workmanship used in restoring work, shall conform in type and quality to that of original existing construction, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, landscape stone, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.)

disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

C. At the Contractor's own expense, the Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by the Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services, fire protection systems, communications systems

(including telephone), and irrigation system control and power, 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 "CHANGES"

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

52.236-2).

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

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

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

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

Federal Services Inc.

(FAR 52.236-4)

B. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings. Logs of subsurface exploration conducted by ECS Florida LLC are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

C. A copy of the geotechnical investigation is an Appendix to

Specification Section 31 20 00 Earth Moving and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

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

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

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

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

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

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

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Contractor shall furnish, at the Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the COR. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the COR until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the COR may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

B. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each gravesite control monument, and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such roads, parking lots, gravesite control monuments, are in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

C. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. The

Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines:

1. Such additional survey control points or system of points thus established shall be checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer. Furnish such certification to the COR before any work (such as utilities and other major controlling features) is placed.

D. During progress of work, the Contractor shall have lines, grades, locations 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

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

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1. Lines and elevations of sewers and of all outside distribution systems.

2. Lines of grave plot documentation.

3. Lines of elevations of all swales and interment areas.

4. Lines and elevations of roads, streets and parking lots.

5. Lines and elevations and location of top of pre-placed crypts and pre-placed concrete urn vaults within their respective plots.

6. Lines and elevations of grade over pre-placed crypts and pre-placed concrete urn vaults.

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

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

E. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the COR with reproducible drawings, in AutoCAD form, at the scale of the contract drawings, showing the finished grade on the grid developed for constructing the work. These drawings shall bear the seal of the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

F. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of

Article "Professional Surveying Services".

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall maintain two full size sets of as-built drawings which will be kept current during construction of the project, which will include all contract changes, modifications and clarifications.

B. All variations shall be shown in the same general detail as used in the contract drawings. To ensure compliance, as-built drawings shall be made available for the COR's review, as often as requested.

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

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

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

A. For hauling, use only established public roads and designated permanent roads on Cemetery property. Temporary roads shall be constructed or modified by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense following

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1.17 COR'S FIELD OFFICE

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

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

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

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

E. Exterior finishes shall be manufacturer's standards.

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

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

H. Interior shall be subdivided with full height partitions to provide one office, one conference room, one toilet. Provide each space with three-foot-wide door with master keyed locks.

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

J. Provide sufficient fluorescent lighting in each room to deliver 70 foot-candles of light at desk top height without the aid of daylight.

Provide one light switch in each room.

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

10 feet long or more, provide two receptacles for each 10 feet, or portion thereof, of wall.

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L. The Contractor shall provide the following:

1. Electricity, hot and cold water, and necessary utility services

(except telephone).

2. All necessary piping, power circuits, network cabling, patch panels, equipment racks, cat 5e or better cabling for phones and computers, electrical fixtures, lighting, and other items necessary to provide a habitable structure for the purpose intended. Provide minimum of 3 network receptacles and 8 electrical receptacles located as approved by Resident Engineer upon review of the Contractor’s submitted plan.

3. Thermostatically controlled, centralized heating and air conditioning system designed to maintain the temperature between 70-and 80-degrees F with 50 percent relative humidity maintained during the air conditioning season. Thermostats shall be energy saving programmable type with a minimum of three temperature settings for each day of the week.

4. One water closet, lavatory, mirror, toilet paper dispenser, paper towel dispenser, soap dispenser, towel bar, and two-prong coat hooks for toilet room. Provide holding tank for sanitary sewer, including periodic pumping as required

5. One (1) wall mounted first aid kit that meets or exceeds current

OSHA and AMSI Z.803-1 requirements.

6. One (1) wall mounted key safe with push-button combination lock sized for 12 keys.

7. One (1) wall mounted 10 pound Tri-Class (ABC) dry chemical fire extinguishers.

8. Two (2) hard hats, white, full brim with ratchet headband system.

9. Two (2) ANSI 207 Class 2 safety vest in lime color with two pockets, size extra-large.

10. The Contractor shall install a suitable security system for the field office and provide alarm monitoring services for the duration of the COR’s occupancy.

M. The Contractor shall, for the duration of the COR's occupancy, provide the following:

1. Satisfactory conditions in and around the field office and parking area.

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2. Maintenance of gravel surfaced area, including the area for parking, in an acceptable condition for vehicle and foot traffic at all times.

3. Maintenance of utility services.

4. Potable water, fuel and electric power for normal office uses, including lights, heating, and air conditioning.

5. Photocopier/Printer/Scanner (complete with installation, service, maintenance, supplies and payment of all monthly usages charges):

a. Minimum Photocopier/Printer requirements:

1) Collating/sorting/stapling.

2) Enlarging/reducing

3) Multi-size sheet feeder.

4) Four paper tray sizes and bypass tray.

5) Two-sided and single-sided copying.

6) Network capability/connectivity

b. Minimum Scanner requirements:

1) Scan to email and scan to folder capability.

2) PDF, TIFF, JPEG output format capability

3) Network capability/connectivity.

d. All services, maintenance and supplies shall be same day service

6. Contractor shall provide two-way radios (2 each) Motorola DTR650 (or equal) with rechargeable batteries and charging stations. These radios will remain the property of Contractor.

7. Internet, Data and Voice Equipment/Connection and Communications

(complete installation, maintenance and payment of all monthly usage charges).

a. 1 Voice lines

b. Voice line numbers must have local area code.

c. One (1) desk telephone, with speaker, answering machine and long telephone cord.

d. One (1) conference room telephone set with conference speaker(s) and extra-long telephone cord.

e. Indoor equipment: Must provide separate RJ45 connections for data communications (CAT5 cabling) and RJ11 connections for analog voice communications in quantities specified in General

Requirements paragraph 1.17.L.2 above. Provide central location for termination of the CAT5 cabling.

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f. Data Connection: Provide T-1 connection lines. Methods and material shall be per ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-1991 Standard. Install (1) four pair Category 5e/6 cable unshielded twisted pair (total of 8 conductors) (UTP) Category 5e/6 IEEE 802.3 100BaseT UTP Level

5e/6, 24 AWG cables. Contractor shall supply 100BaseT, Category

5e or Category 6 certified rack-mounted modular RJ45 punch down block/panel as required (24/48 ports) for jacks meeting the

ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A-5 category 5e/6 standards.

g. 24/7 live phone-base technical support.

h. Next business day on-site support, maintenance and service.

N. The Contractor shall provide the following like-new items in quantities listed:

1. (1) Desk/Workstation with adjustable keyboard drawer size 29-1/2" H x 60" W x 30" D and two pedestals each with box drawer and file drawer

2. (1) Printer stand size 26-1/2" H x 60" W x 30" D

3. (1) Conference table size 3' x 6'

4. (1) Plan table 4' x 7'

5. (2) Worktables folding 30" x 72"

6. (1) Swivel chair with arms

7. (6) Conference chairs (armless & folding)

8. (2) Arm Chairs

9. (2) Lockable 5-drawer file cabinets, letter size

10. (1) Drawing rack, with 12-30 inch "Plan Hold" drawing holders, freestanding

11. (1) Metal Bookcase/Shelf Unit, 6 adjustable Shelves, 36" x 12" x 72"

12. (1) Metal storage cabinet, 36" x 18" x 72" with six shelves

13. (1) Electric water cooler and provide a contract for water for the duration of the project.

O. At the completion of all work, including the punch list, the COR's field office and facilities shall become the property of the Contractor and the Contractor shall remove same, including utility connections, from the Cemetery. The site shall be restored to original condition and finished in accordance with contract requirements. All 5-drawer file cabinets provided shall become the property of the Government.

P. The Contractor shall furnish floor plans for approval by the COR prior to furnishing the field office.

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Q. The Contractor shall furnish floor plans for approval by the Resident

Engineer prior to furnishing the field office.

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

A. Use of new installed mechanical and electrical equipment to provide heat, ventilation, plumbing, light and power will be permitted subject to compliance with the following provisions:

1. Permission to use each unit or system must be given by COR. If the equipment is not installed and maintained in accordance with the following provisions, the COR will withdraw permission for use of the equipment.

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e. transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

3. Units shall be properly lubricated, balanced, and aligned.

Vibrations must be eliminated.

4. Automatic…