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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTION & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

425 I STREET NW

ROOM 6E505C

WASHINGTON, DC 20001

FORT SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, SAN ANTONIO, TX

PHASE B CEMETERY IMPROVEMENTS

PROJECT NO. 846CM2036B

CONTRACTING OFFICER

Frank Clemons

Tel: (202) 632-5336

CONTRACTING OFFICER TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE

(COTR)

William Peach, Project Manager

Tel: (202) 632-5434

BID SET – VOLUME 1 OF 2

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery 846CM2036 Phase B Cemetery Improvements

TABLE OF CONTENTS

00 01 10-1

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

NCA MASTER SPECIFICATIONS

Section 00 01 10

VOLUME 1 of 2

DIVISION 00 - SPECIAL SECTIONS

00 01 15 List of Drawing Sheets 00 02 00 Seals and Signatures

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 General Requirements 01 32 16 13 Network Analysis Schedules 01 33 23 Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples 01 35 26 Safety Requirements 01 42 19 Reference Standards 01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls 01 74 19 Construction Waste Management

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 07 00 Structure Relocation 02 41 10 Demolition and Site Clearing 02 82 12 Asbestos Abatement

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY

04 05 13 Masonry Mortaring 04 05 16 Masonry Grouting 04 20 00 Unit Masonry 04 41 00 Stone Masonry Veneer 04 43 02 Exterior Stone Paving 04 72 00 Cast Stone Masonry 04 73 15 Burial Section Marker-Granite 04 73 16 Burial Section Marker-Marble

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel Framing 05 40 00 Cold-Formed Metal Framing 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 06 – WOOD,PLASTICS AND COMPOSITES

00 01 10-2

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry 06 16 63 Cementitious Sheathing 06 20 00 Finish Carpentry 06 41 16 Plastic-Laminate-Faced Architectural Cabinets

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 13 52 Modified Bituminous Sheet Waterproofing 07 13 54 Thermoplastic Sheet Waterproofing 07 21 13 Thermal Insulation 07 92 00 Joint Sealants

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames 08 14 00 Interior/Exterior Wood Doors 08 31 13 Access Doors and Frames 08 51 23 Steel Windows 08 71 00 Door Hardware 08 80 00 Glazing 08 90 00 Louvers and Vents

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 06 00 Schedule for Finishes 09 22 16 Non-Structural Metal Framing 09 24 00 Portland Cement Plastering 09 29 00 Gypsum Board 09 30 13 Ceramic Porcelain Tiling 09 51 00 Acoustical Ceilings 09 65 13 Resilient Base and Accessories 09 65 19 Resilient Tile Flooring 09 68 00 Carpet 09 91 00 Painting

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 11 23 Tackboards 10 14 00 Exterior Signage 10 14 05 Interior Signage 10 21 13 Toilet Compartments 10 26 00 Wall & Door Protection 10 28 00 Toilet and Bath Accessories 10 44 13 Fire Extinguisher Cabinets

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

Not Used

DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

12 24 00 Window Shades

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

00 01 10-3

Not Used

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 05 11 Common Work Results for Plumbing 22 05 12 General Motor Requirements for Plumbing Equipment 22 05 23 General-Duty Valves for Plumbing Piping 22 07 11 Plumbing Insulation 22 11 00 Facility Water Distribution 22 11 23 Domestic Water Pumps 22 13 00 Facility Sanitary and Vent Piping 22 33 00 Electric Domestic Water Heaters 22 34 00 Fuel-Fired Domestic Water Heaters 22 40 00 Plumbing Fixtures

VOLUME 2 OF 2

DIVISION 23 – HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 11 Common Work Results for HVAC 23 05 12 General Motor Requirements for HVAC & Steam Generation Equipment 23 05 41 Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment 23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC 23 07 11 HVAC and Boiler Plant Insulation 23 21 13 Hydronic Piping 23 21 23 Hydronic Pumps 23 23 00 Refrigerant Piping 23 31 00 HVAC Ducts and Casings 23 34 00 HVAC Fans 23 37 00 Air Inlets and Outlets 23 52 33 Condensing Boilers 23 81 43 Variable Refrigerant Flow Heat Recovery and Heat Pumps 23 82 16 Air Coils

DIVISION 25 – INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

Not Used

DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 11 Requirements for Electrical Installations 26 05 21 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 41 Underground Electrical Construction 26 24 11 Distribution Switchboards 26 24 16 Panelboards 26 27 26 Wiring Devices 26 29 11 Motor Starters 26 29 21 Disconnect Switches 26 51 00 Interior Lighting 26 56 00 Exterior Lighting

00 01 10-4

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 11 Requirements for Communications Installations 27 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Communications Systems 27 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Communications Systems 27 10 00 Network Cabling 27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings 27 51 23 Intercommunication and Program System

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 11 Requirements for Electronic Safety and Security Installations

28 05 13 Conductors and Cables for Electronic Safety and Security

28 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electronic Safety and Security

28 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Electronic Safety and Security 28 16 11 Intrusion Detection System 28 31 00 Fire Detection and Alarm

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 20 00 Earth Moving 31 63 26 Drilled Caissons

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 23 Cement and Concrete for Exterior Improvements 32 12 16 Asphalt Paving 32 14 16 Brick Unit Paving 32 17 23 Pavement Markings 32 30 00 Site Furnishings 32 31 00 Aluminum Fences and Gates 32 31 55 Steel Fences and Gates 32 32 20 Mechanically Stabilized Earth Retaining Wall 32 34 20 Precast Concrete Roadway Bridge and Headwalls 32 84 00 Planting Irrigation 32 90 00 Planting

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

33 10 00 Water Utilities 33 30 00 Sanitary Sewerage Utilities 33 40 00 Storm Drainage Utilities 33 46 13 Foundation Drainage

APPENDIX

A Geotechnical Report

00 01 10-5

LIST OF DRAWINGS

00 01 15 - 1

SECTION 00 01 15

LIST OF DRAWINGS

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

Drawing No. Title

X1.1 Title Sheet

X1.2 Sequencing Plan

SURVEY DATA

B1.00 Sub-Surface Investigation And Topographic Survey

B1.01 Topographic Survey

B1.02 Topographic Survey

B1.03 Topographic Survey

B1.04 Topographic Survey

B1.05 Topographic Survey

B1.06 Not Used

B1.07 Topographic Survey

B1.08 Topographic Survey

B1.09 Topographic Survey

B1.10 Boring Logs No. B-1 Through B-9

B1.11 Boring Logs No. B-10 Through B-95

B1.12 Boring Logs No. B-1A Through B-4A

DEMOLITION

D1.00 Overall Demolition Plan

D1.00A Overall Demolition Plan (Additive Alternate)

D1.01 Demolition Plan – Area 1

D1.01A Demolition Plan – Area 1 (Additive Alternate)

D1.02 Demolition Plan – Area 2

D1.02A Demolition Plan – Area 2 (Additive Alternate)

D1.03 Demolition Plan – Area 3

D1.03A Demolition Plan – Area 3 (Additive Alternate)

D1.04 Demolition Plan – Area 4

D1.05 Demolition Plan – Area 5

D1.06 Not Used - This Page Intentionally Left Blank

D1.07 Demolition Plan – Area 7

D1.07A Demolition Plan – Area 7 (Additive Alternate)

D1.08A Demolition Plan – Committal Shelters (Additive

Alternates)

00 01 15 - 2

D1.09 Demolition – Existing Administration Bldg “B”

#1002

D1.10 Demolition – Restroom Building #1501

D1.11 Demolition – Entry and Stone Wall Details

SITEWORK

L1.00 Overall Site Plan

L1.01 Site Plan - Area 1

L1.02 Site Plan - Area 2

L1.03 Site Plan - Area 3

L1.04 Site Plan - Area 4

L1.05 Site Plan - Area 5

L1.06 Enlarged Plan Public Information Center

L1.07 Enlarged Plans Entry And Maintenance Area

L1.07A Enlarged Plans Entry And Maintenance Area

(Additive Alternate #7)

L1.08A Enlarged Plans Committal Shelters (Additive

Alternates)

L1.09 Enlarged Plan San Antonio Blvd & Nursery Road

Intersection

L1.10 Enlarged Plan Nursery Road Continued

L1.11 Site Wall And Column Details

L1.12 Site Fence And Rail Details

L1.13 Public Information Area Details

L1.14 Site Furnishing Details

L1.15 Signage Details

L1.16 Signage Details

L1.17 Signage Details

L1.18 Additive Alternate Details

L1.19 Additive Alternate Details

L1.20 Temporary Signage Details

L1.21 Enlarged Plan – Concrete Paving

PLANTING

L2.00 Overall Planting Plan

L2.01 Planting Plan- Area 1

L2.02 Planting Plan- Area 2

L2.03 Planting Plan- Area 3

L2.04 Not Used - This Page Intentionally Left Blank

L2.05 Planting Plan- Area 5

00 01 15 - 3

L2.06 Not Used - This Page Intentionally Left Blank

L2.07 Planting Plan- Area 7

L2.08 Enlarged Planting Plan- Committal Shelters

L2.09 Enlarged Planting San Antonio Blvd And Nursery

Rd Intersection

L2.10 Planting Plan- Area 10

L2.11 Planting Plan- Notes and Details

CIVIL

C1.00 General Abbreviations and Plan Symbols

C1.01 Horizontal Control, North Half

C1.02 Horizontal Control, South Half

C1.03 Horizontal Control, East of Sam Houston Cir.

C1.04 Horizontal Control, Line, Curve, and Point

Tables

C2.01 San Antonio Blvd. Plan & Profile Sta. 96+00 To

Sta. 106+50

C2.02 San Antonio Blvd. Plan & Profile Sta. 106+50 To

Sta. 117+50

C2.03 San Antonio Blvd. Plan & Profile Sta. 117+50 To

Sta. 127+00

C2.04 San Antonio Blvd. Plan & Profile Sta. 127+00 To

Sta. 130+00

C2.05 Service Loop Plan & Profile Sta. 597+00 To Sta.

602+50

C2.06 Sam Houston Circle Plan & Profile Sta. 200+00 To

Sta. 208+00

C2.07 Sam Houston Circle Plan & Profile Sta. 218+00 To

Sta. 226+50

C2.08 Sam Houston Circle Plan & Profile Sta. 237+00 To

Sta. 246+00

C2.09 Macdonia Street Plan & Profile Sta. 300+00 To

Sta. 308+50

C2.10 Nursery Road Plan & Profile Sta. 2000+00 To Sta.

2008+00

C2.11 Nursery Road Plan & Profile Sta. 2008+00 To Sta.

2012+00

C3.01 Enlarged Intersection Grading Plans

C3.02 Enlarged Intersection Grading Plans

C3.03 Enlarged Intersection Grading Plans

00 01 15 - 4

C3.04 Enlarged Intersection Grading Plans

C3.05 Enlarged Intersection Grading Plans

C3.06 Enlarged Plans Committal Shelter ADA Access

Ramps

C4.00 Storm Sewer Overall Site Plan Sheet Index

C4.01 San Antonio Blvd. Storm Sewer Sta. 96+00 To Sta.

106+50

C4.02 San Antonio Blvd. Storm Sewer Sta. 106+50 To

Sta. 117+50

C4.03 Sam Houston Circle Storm Sewer Sta. 204+00 To

Sta. 214+00

C4.04 Sam Houston Circle Storm Sewer Sta. 214+00 To

Sta. 223+00

C4.05 Sam Houston Circle And Medina Loop Storm Sewer

C4.06 Sam Houston Circle & Macdonia St. Storm Sewer

C4.07 San Antonio Blvd. Storm Sewer Sta. 117+50 To

Sta. 130+00

C5.01 Site Details

C5.02 Site Details

C5.03 Site Details

C5.04 Pavement Cross Sections

C6.01 Site Plan - Horizontal Control, Area 7

C6.02 Site Plan - Horizontal Control, Area 8

C6.03 Site Plan - Grading, Area 7

C6.04 Site Plan - Grading, Area 8

C6.05 Site Plan – Grading & Horizontal Control, Area 5

C7.01 Storm Sewer Details

C7.02 Storm Sewer Details

C7.03 Storm Sewer Details

C7.04 Storm Sewer Details

UTILITIES

W1.00 Overall Utility Plan

W1.01 Utility Plan

W1.02 Utility Plan

W1.03 Utility Plan

W2.01 Utility Details

W2.02 Utility Details

STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION

00 01 15 - 5

SW1.01 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, Overall

Site Plan & Notes

SW1.02 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, General

Notes

SW1.03 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, Site Plan

SW1.04 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, Site Plan

SW1.05 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, Site Plan

SW1.06 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, Site Plan

SW1.07 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, Site Plan

SW1.08 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, Details

SW1.09 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, Details

SW1.10 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, Details

IRRIGATION

I1.00 Overall Irrigation Plan

I1.01 Irrigation Plan – Area 1 (Turf)

I1.02 Irrigation Plan – Area 2 (Turf)

I1.03 Irrigation Plan – Area 3 (Turf)

I1.04 Irrigation Plan – Area 4 (Turf)

I1.05 Irrigation Plan – Area 5

I1.06 Irrigation Plan – Area 1 (Shrubs & Trees)

I1.07 Irrigation Plan – Area 2 (Shrubs & Trees)

I1.08 Irrigation Plan – Area 3 (Shrubs & Trees)

I1.09 Irrigation Details

ASBESTOS

ASB1.01 Asbestos Mitigation

ARCHITECTURAL

A1 Architectural Overall Site Plan

A2 Symbols and Abbreviations List

A3.1 Public Information Center – Code Check Data

A3.2 Public Information Center – Code Check Plans

A4 Signage Plan, Schedule and Details

A5 Building Room Finish Schedule & Building Color

Schedule

A6 Typical Wall Partition Types, Door Sched, Door &

Frame Types

A7 Typical Building Details

00 01 15 - 6

A8 Toilet Fixture Schedule Mounting Heights &

Interior Elevations

A1001.01 Superintendent Lodge: Demolition Plan - Basement

And 1st Floor

A1001.02 Public Information Center- Foundation Drainage

And Excavation Plan

A1001.10 Public Information Ctr. 1st Floor Plan &

Basement

A1001.11 Public Information Center- Floor Finishes And

Drypack Placement Plan

A1001.20 Public Restroom Bldg. Reflected Ceiling Plan

A1001.30 Public Restroom Bldg. Building Elevations

A1002.01 Admin. Building (B) No. 1002 Demolition Plan &

Renovation Plan

A1002.20 Admin. Building (B) No. 1002 Rcp Demolition Plan

& Rcp Renovation Plan

A1002.30 Admin. Building (B) No. 1002 Building Elevations

STRUCTURAL

S001 Structural Notes

S002 Structural Notes

S003 Structural Notes - Structural Notes, Load Plans, And Abbreviations

S004 Structural Notes - Special Inspections

S109 Partial Site Plan - San Antonio Boulevard And

Nursery Road Intersection

S110 Partial Site Plan - San Antonio Boulevard And

Nursery Road Intersection

S118 Bridge Elevations

S119 Bridge Elevations

S120 Bridge Elevations

S121 Wall Details

S122 Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Retaining

Wall - Typical Details And Notes

S123 TxDoT Standards – Combination Rail Details

S201 Typical Details - Concrete Framing

S202 Typical Details - Masonry Walls

S203 Typical Details - Concrete Site Structures

S301 Bridge - Foundation Plan And Details

00 01 15 - 7

S1001.1 Public Information Center – Building 1001

Basement And Floor Framing Plan

S1001.2 Public Information Center – Building 1001

Exterior Details

S1002.1 Administration Building “B” – Building 1002

Relocation Details

S1002.2 Administration Building “B” – Building 1002

Foundation Plan And Details

MECHANICAL

M0.1 All Buildings – Mechanical General Notes

M0.2 All Buildings – Mechanical Symbols and

Abbreviations

M1001.00 Superintendent Lodge- Mechanical Demo Plan, Basement, First Floor

M1001.11 Public Information Center - Mechanical Plan

M1001.12 Public Information Center - Mechanical Plan

Basement

M1001.21 Public Information Center - Mechanical Piping

Plan

M1001.22 Public Information Center - Mechanical Piping

Plan Basement

M1002.00 Admin Building – Mechanical Demo Plan

M1002.01 Admin Building B- Mechanical Plan

M1002.02 Admin Building B- Mechanical Piping Plan

M4.1 All Buildings Mechanical Piping And

Instrumentation Diagram

M5.1 All Buildings Mechanical - Mechanical Schedules

M6.1 All Buildings Mechanical Details And

Instrumentation Diagram

M6.2 All Buildings Mechanical Details And

Instrumentation Diagram

PLUMBING

P0.1 All Buildings – Plumbing General Notes

P0.2 All Buildings – Schedules and Details

P1001.11 Public Information Center - Plumbing Waste &

Vent Piping Plan

00 01 15 - 8

P1001.12 Public Information Center - Plumbing Waste &

Vent Piping Plan

P1001.21 Public Information Center - Plumbing Piping Plan

P1001.22 Public Information Center - Plumbing Piping Plan and Riser Diagram

P1002.01 Admin Building B - Plumbing Plan

ELECTRICAL

E0.01 Electrical Symbols and Abbreviations

E0.02 General Notes

E0.03 Light Fixture and Control Schedules

E1.01 Electrical Overall Site Plan

E1.10 Electrical Enlarged Site Plan Demolition

E1.11 Electrical Enlarged Site Plan New

E1.20 Electrical Enlarged Site Plan Demolition

E1.21 Electrical Enlarged Site Plan Bridge New

E1.22 One Line Diagram Panel Schedule Bridge Lighting

E1.30 Electrical Details

E1001.01 Electrical Floor Plans Demolition - Building

E1001.10 Electrical Floor Plans Lighting - Building 1001

E1001.20 Electrical Floor Plans Power - Building 1001

E1001.30 Electrical Floor Plans Systems - Building 1001

E1001.40 One Line Diagram

E1001.50 Panel Schedules

E1002.01 Electrical Floor Plans Demolition - Building

E1002.10 Electrical Floor Plan Lighting - Building 1002

E1002.20 Electrical Floor Plan Power - Building 1002

E1002.30 Electrical Floor Plan Systems - Building 1002

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Intelligent Engineering Services, LLP 125 West Sunset, Suite 100 San Antonio, Texas 78209

Structural Engineer

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05/08/2015

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Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery 846CM2036B

SECTION 01 00 00 - i

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Table of Contents

Part 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.6 ALTERATIONS

1.7 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

1.8 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

1.9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

1.10 RESTORATION

1.11 PHYSICAL DATA

1.12 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.13 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.14 As-Built Drawings

1.15 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.16 SRE/COTR'S FIELD OFFICE

1.17 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.18 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.19 TEMPORARY PUBLIC TOILETS

1.20 TEMPORARY HONOR GUARD MEETING ROOM FACILITY

1.21 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 NEW TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT

1.23 TESTS

1.24 INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 01 00 00 - ii

1.25 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.26 RELOCATED ITEMS:

1.27 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

1.28 SAFETY SIGN

1.29 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.30 FINAL ELEVATION Digital Images

1.31 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.32 PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS

1.33 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 -1

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Part 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. The Contractor shall completely prepare site for building operations, including demolition and removal of existing structures and furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform work for the exterior improvements to the existing superintendent's lodge (Bldg. 1001), relocation of the existing administration building

(Bldg. 1002), repairs to existing roadways, repairs to perimeter stone walls, repairs to storm drain system, construction of an overpass, replacement of existing fencing, signage, and site furnishings, landscaping, irrigation, and site utilities as required by drawings and specifications.

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

Director, Horace "Dan" Phillips, Phone # (210) 820-3891 or Horace.Phillips@va.gov.

C. Offices of Rialto Studio, Inc. of San Antonio, Texas, as Architect-Engineers, will 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 SRE/COTR or his duly authorized representative.

D. The Contractor shall be responsible for retaining and paying for the services of an independent State or federally certified testing agency to test all work subject to testing as identified in these construction documents. The independent certified testing agency shall transmit copies of all test results to the SRE/CO or authorized representative within

2 working days of results being available.

The Government reserves the right to periodically perform random testing of the

Contractor's work at the Government's expense. The Contractor shall give the SRE/CO advanced notice of all testing activities to afford the Government ample time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site for proper taking and testing of

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 -2 specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall be not less than 3 working days unless otherwise designated by the SRE/CO.

E. Before placement and/or installation of work subject to tests by the Contractor's testing laboratory, the Contractor shall notify the SRE/CO in sufficient time to enable VA presence at the site to observe the taking and testing of specimens and field inspection.

Such prior notice shall be not less than 3 work days unless otherwise designated by the

SRE/CO.

F. All employees of general contractor and subcontractors shall comply with VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

G. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that a 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.

H. Training:

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

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

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

A. CLIN ITEM 001, GENERAL CONSTRUCTION: Work includes general construction, alterations, roads, walks, grading, drainage, mechanical and electrical work, utility systems, exterior improvements to the existing superintendent's lodge (Bldg. 1001), relocation and exterior repairs to the existing administration building (Bldg. 1002), repairs to existing roadways, repairs to perimeter stone walls, repairs to storm drain system, construction of an overpass, replacement of existing fencing, and site furnishings, landscaping, irrigation, and site utilities as required by drawings and specifications, and necessary removal of existing structures and construction and certain of other items.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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B. CLIN ITEM 002 (ADD ALTERNATE NO.1): All work required for the interior finish out of the existing superintendent’s lodge (Bldg. 1001) including structural floor reinforcement, partition walls, flooring, ceiling, signage, electrical plumbing, and mechanical.

C. CLIN ITEM 003 (ADD ALTERNATE No. 2): All work required for the replacement of

Sam Houston Circle and Macodonia Street north of San Antonio Blvd. including grading and drainage, AC paving, paving at Committal Shelter #1, curbs and gutters, landscaping and irrigation, and other improvements as shown in the drawings.

D. CLIN ITEM 004 (ADD ALTERNATE No. 3): All work required for the replacement of

Sam Houston Circle and Macodonia Street south of San Antonio Blvd. including grading and drainage, AC paving, paving at Committal Shelter #5, curbs and gutters, landscaping and irrigation, and other improvements as shown in the drawings.

E. CLIN ITEM 005 (ADD ALTERNATE No. 4): All work required for the replacement of

San Houston Circle north of San Antonio Blvd. to and including the area surrounding

Committal Shelter 2 including grading and drainage, AC paving, curbs and gutters, landscaping and irrigation, and other improvements as shown in the drawings.

F. CLIN ITEM 006 (ADD ALTERNATE No. 5): All work required for the removal of the existing signage and installation of new signage as shown in the drawings.

G. CLIN ITEM 007 (ADD ALTERNATE No. 6): All work required for the interior finish out of the relocated administration building (Bldg. 1002) including partition walls, flooring, ceilings, signage, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical.

H. CLIN ITEM 008 (ADD ALTERNATE NO.7): All work required for the enclosure and expansion of the service yard associated with the existing Storage Building (Bldg. #3005) including grading and drainage, AC paving, curbs and gutters, CMU wall with stucco finish, gates, and other improvements as shown in the drawings.

I. CLIN ITEM 009 (ADD ALTERNATE No. 8): All work required for the removal of the existing damaged burial section markers and installation of new burial section markers as shown in the drawings.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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J. CLIN ITEM 010 (ADD ALTERNATE No. 9): All work required for the installation of new shrub and tree plantings, including irrigation as shown in the drawings.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, 3 sets of specifications and drawings will be furnished.

B. Additional sets of drawings may be made by the Contractor, at Contractor's expense, from “pdf’s” furnished by the Contracting Officer.

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. All Contractor and sub-contractor employees shall carry appropriate identification when on the Cemetery grounds. 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 SSRE/COTR so that security arrangements, if required, can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

3. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order General

Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. The

General Contractor may return to the site only with the written approval of the

SSRE/COTR.

C. Guards:

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1. At his/her discretion, the General Contractor may provide unarmed guards at the project site after construction hours.

2. The guard shall have communication devices to report events as directed by local authority.

D. Key Control:

1. The General Contractor shall provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the

SRE/CO for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project and to take any emergency action.

2. The General Contractor shall turn over all permanent lock cylinders to NCA's locksmith for permanent installation. See Section 08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

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 manuals 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 SSRE/COTR upon request.

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

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 SSRE/COTR immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

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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.

1.5 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 SRE/COTR. 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 SRE/COTR 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 SRE/COTR, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the SRE/COTR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the SRE/COTR. 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

SRE/COTR.

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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.

3. 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.

G. Phasing: To insure such executions, the Contractor shall furnish the SRE/COTR with a schedule of approximate phasing 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 SRE/COTR two weeks in advance of the proposed date of starting work in each specific area of site, building or portion thereof. Arrange such phasing dates to insure accomplishment of this work in successive phases mutually agreeable to the

Cemetery Director, SRE/COTR and Contractor. Work shall be phased as follows:

Phase I: Roadway demolition and replacement of San Antonio Blvd. from Harry

Wurzbach Road east to New Braunfels Street and east of Nursery Road from Sta

119+50 to Sta 129+15.59. Work includes replacement of storm drain system, adjacent sidewalks, site furnishings, landscaping and irrigation. Work includes demolition and reconstruction of entry gates and walls at San Antonio Blvd. Work includes exterior improvements to Building 1001, relocation of Building 1002, demolition of Building 1501 and associated site work and Add Alternates 1, 2, and 3 if awarded.

Phase II: Roadway demolition and replacement of San Antonio Blvd. from New

Braunfels Street to Nursery Road Sta 119+50, Nursery Road Overpass and replacement of storm drain system, adjacent sidewalks, site furnishings, landscaping

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01 00 00 -8 and irrigation and Add Alternate 4 if awarded. Nursery Road Overpass shall be complete and operational within 90 days from starting construction on the structure.

Phase III: Repairs and replacement of storm drain system in portions of Sam

Houston Circle south of San Antonio Blvd. and Medina Loop south of Sam Houston

Circle.

H. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, the Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, 2.1m (seven feet) minimum height, 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 SRE/COTR.

I. When a building is turned over to Contractor, Contractor shall accept entire responsibility therefore.

1. The Contractor shall maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, the Contractor shall make arrangements for pre-inspection of the site with Fire Department or Company

(Department of Veterans Affairs or municipal) whichever will be required to respond to an alarm from the Contractor's employee.

J. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the Cemetery at all times. 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 SRE/COTR.

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

SRE/COTR. Electrical work shall be accomplished with all affected circuits or equipment de-energized. When an electrical outage cannot be accomplished, work on

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01 00 00 -9 any energized circuits or equipment shall not commence without the SRE/COTR, and

Cemetery Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification

Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27

05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05

11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. The Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to SRE/COTR, and 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 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 SRE/COTR.

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

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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 SRE/COTR.

M. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by

SRE/COTR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in Article, 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 SRE/COTR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with Cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the interment 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 him to clean up 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.

1.6 ALTERATIONS

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

SRE/COTR of buildings in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes

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01 00 00 -11 of access, and furnish a report, signed by to the Contracting Officer. 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 SRE/COTR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of SRE/COTR, 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 expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and SRE/COTR 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.

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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.

1.7 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 SRE/COTR. 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.

2. All new air ducts shall be cleaned prior to final inspection.

1.8 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 or noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored. Items

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01 00 00 -13 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 SRE/COTR.

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.

1.9PROTECTIONOFEXISTINGVEGETATION,STRUCTURES,EQUIPMENT,
UTILITIES,ANDIMPROVEMENTS

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

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 SRE/COTR may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor. (FAR 52.236-9)

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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 NCA 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 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.

1.10 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

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01 00 00 -15 approval of the SRE/COTR. Existing work to be altered or extended and that is found to be defective in any way, shall be reported to the SRE/COTR 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, 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 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 "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2).

1.11 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 topographic surveying geo-technical borings, and soil sampling.

(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.

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C. A copy of the soil report is posted on http://www.fedbizopps.gov for inspection by bidders 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.

1.12 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.

1.13 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 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 SRE/COTR. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the SRE/COTR until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the SRE/COTR 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 building and/or addition to each existing building, lines for each gravesite control monument, and such other lines and grades that

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01 00 00 -17 are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure and/or addition, 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…

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