VA101-17-R-0351-00005001.pdf

BRIDGING DOCUMENTS

Phase II Cemetery Development Jacksonville National Cemetery ANDERSON ENGINEERING COMMISSION No.14641 VA CONTRACT No. VA101F-17-D-2826 VA OBLIGATION No. 928CM2003

December 15, 2017

RFP FOR DESIGN BUILD

Jacksonville National Cemetery Phase II Development

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 1-1

2.0 General Conditions .................................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 General Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 2-1

2.1.1 Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 2-1

2.1.2 Specification .................................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Division 1 Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 2-1

2.2.1 Specification .................................................................................................................................... 2-1

3.0 Cemetery Planning .................................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1 Cemetery Signage ........................................................................................................................................ 3-1

4.0 Civil ............................................................................................................................................................ 4-1

4.1 Access Roads and Sidewalks ........................................................................................................................ 4-1

4.1.1 Narrative .......................................................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.2 Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 4-1

4.2 Earthwork .................................................................................................................................................... 4-1

4.2.1 Narrative .......................................................................................................................................... 4-1

4.2.2 Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 4-1

4.2.3 Specification .................................................................................................................................... 4-2

4.3 Pre-Placed Crypts and Oversized Pre-Placed Crypts ................................................................................... 4-2

4.3.1 Narrative .......................................................................................................................................... 4-2

4.3.2 Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 4-2

4.4 In Ground Full Casket with Headstone Support .......................................................................................... 4-2

4.4.1 Narrative .......................................................................................................................................... 4-2

4.4.2 Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 4-3

4.5 In Ground Cremains .................................................................................................................................... 4-3

4.5.1 Narrative .......................................................................................................................................... 4-3

4.5.2 Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 4-3

4.6 Stormwater Management Additional Capacity ........................................................................................... 4-3

4.7 Stormwater Management Boat Ramps ....................................................................................................... 4-3

4.7.1 Narrative .......................................................................................................................................... 4-3

4.7.2 Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 4-4

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4.8 Construct Access to Assembly Area Flag Pole ............................................................................................. 4-4

4.8.1 Narrative .......................................................................................................................................... 4-4

4.8.2 Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 4-4

4.9 Correct Drainage issues at Flag Pole Assembly Area ................................................................................... 4-4

4.9.1 Narrative .......................................................................................................................................... 4-4

4.9.2 Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 4-4

4.10 Water Treatment #1 Drainage Issue ........................................................................................................ 4-4

4.11 GIS Implementation ................................................................................................................................. 4-5

5.0 Landscape Architecture ............................................................................................................................. 5-1

5.1 Construct Columbarium Niches................................................................................................................... 5-1

5.1.1 Narrative .......................................................................................................................................... 5-1

5.1.2 Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 5-1

5.1.3 Specification .................................................................................................................................... 5-1

5.2 Columbarium Cap Repair and Numbering Corrections ............................................................................... 5-1

5.3 Site Furnishings and Flower Watering Stations ........................................................................................... 5-2

5.4 Conceptual Landscaping Plan ...................................................................................................................... 5-2

5.4.1 Narrative .......................................................................................................................................... 5-2

5.4.2 Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 5-2

6.0 Irrigation .................................................................................................................................................... 6-1

6.1 New Irrigation For Phase 2 .......................................................................................................................... 6-1

6.1.1 Narrative .......................................................................................................................................... 6-1

6.1.2 Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 6-1

6.2 Irrigation Control Upgrade To Existing System ........................................................................................... 6-1

6.2.1 Narrative .......................................................................................................................................... 6-1

6.2.2 Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 6-1

6.3 Existing Irrigation System Optimization ...................................................................................................... 6-1

7.0 Architecture ............................................................................................................................................... 7-1

7.1 Insect Screening and Accessible Doors at PIC/Administration Building ...................................................... 7-1

7.1.1 Narrative .......................................................................................................................................... 7-1

7.1.2 Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 7-1

7.2 Rafter Sealing at PIC/Administration building ............................................................................................. 7-1

7.2.1 Narrative .......................................................................................................................................... 7-1

7.2.2 Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 7-1

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7.3 Emergency Generator Screen Walls ............................................................................................................ 7-2

7.3.1 Narrative .......................................................................................................................................... 7-2

7.3.2 Plan ................................................................................................................................................. 7-2

7.4 Pre-Engineered Metal Canopy at Maintenance Building ............................................................................ 7-2

7.4.1 Narrative .......................................................................................................................................... 7-2

7.4.2 Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 7-2

7.5 Exit Corridor Evaluation in Maintenance Building....................................................................................... 7-3

7.5.1 Narrative .......................................................................................................................................... 7-3

7.5.2 Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 7-3

8.0 Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing ................................................................................................................ 8-1

8.1 PIC/Admin Building Balance and Adjust HVAC ............................................................................................ 8-1

8.1.1 Narrative .......................................................................................................................................... 8-1

8.1.2 Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 8-1

8.2 Install Standby Generators .......................................................................................................................... 8-1

8.2.1 Narrative .......................................................................................................................................... 8-1

8.2.2 Plan .................................................................................................................................................. 8-2

8.3 Replace compressor Pump for Aeration system ......................................................................................... 8-2

8.3.1 Narrative .......................................................................................................................................... 8-2

8.4 Fire Alarm System upgrades ........................................................................................................................ 8-2

8.5 Insect Screening and Accessible Doors at PIC/Administration Building ...................................................... 8-3

8.5.1 Electrical .......................................................................................................................................... 8-3

8.6 Pre-Engineered Metal Canopy .................................................................................................................... 8-3

8.6.1 electrical .......................................................................................................................................... 8-3

8.6.2 Plumbing .......................................................................................................................................... 8-3

8.7 Energy Efficiency ......................................................................................................................................... 8-3

9.0 Structural ................................................................................................................................................... 9-1

9.1 General Design Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 9-1

9.2 Minimum Design Loads ............................................................................................................................... 9-1

9.2.1 Dead Loads ...................................................................................................................................... 9-1

9.2.2 Live Loads ........................................................................................................................................ 9-2

9.2.3 Wind Loads ...................................................................................................................................... 9-2

9.2.4 Seismic Loads................................................................................................................................... 9-2

9.2.5 Snow Loads ...................................................................................................................................... 9-2

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9.3 Pre-Engineered Metal Canopy .................................................................................................................... 9-2

9.3.1 Narrative .......................................................................................................................................... 9-2

10.0 Physical Security ...................................................................................................................................... 10-1

10.1 Security upgrades ................................................................................................................................... 10-1

10.1.1 Narrative ........................................................................................................................................ 10-1

10.1.2 Codes and Standards ..................................................................................................................... 10-1

Exhibits

2.1 ....................... RE/COR Field Office

3.1.1.1 ................ Existing Cemetery Signage Plans

4.7.2.1 ................. Example Boat Ramp Detail

4.10 ..................... Water Treatment #1 Grading Correction

5.2.1.1 ................. Phase 1B Columbarium Cap Removal and Replacement

5.2.1.2 ................. Phase 1B Columbarium Cap Numbering

5.2.1.3 ................. Columbarium Plaza A Numbering Corrections

5.3.1 .................... Flower Water Station and Site Furnishings

6.2 ....................... Existing Irrigation Controllers

6.3 ....................... Irrigation Study

7.1.1 .................... Photos of Existing Lobby Space

7.1.2 .................... Photos of Existing Lobby Space

7.1.3 .................... Basis of Design for Doors at PIC/Admin Open Lobby Area

7.2 ....................... Rafter Sealing at PIC/Admin

7.5 ....................... Exit Corridor Evaluation for Maintenance Building

8.3 ....................... Compressor Pump Replacement Information

Attachments:

2.1 ...................... General Requirements Specification

2.2 ....................... Division 1 Specifications

4.11 ..................... GIS/GPS Specifications

5.2 ....................... Stone Masonry Specification

8.0 ....................... Mechanical, Electrical As-Built Marked Exhibits

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

This Request for Proposal is to enable an existing national cemetery to continue to provide burial services for eligible veterans in northeastern Florida and southeastern Georgia. Located in the City of Jacksonville, twenty miles south of the Georgia state line and just north of the Jacksonville International Airport, Jacksonville National

Cemetery is approximately five miles from Interstate 95 and the 295 loop. Jacksonville National Cemetery serves a veteran population just over 244,000 within a 75-mile service area. This project will provide the second phase of development. This project will develop approximately 30 acres of land to provide approximately 18,460 gravesites, including both casket and cremation sites in new burial sections.

The contractor shall prepare the following documents consistent with all referenced design guides, NCA Standards and this document titled “Bridging Documents, Phase II Cemetery Development, Jacksonville National Cemetery”:

• Master Plan; the present Master Plan shall be updated to reflect current development and all items to be constructed under this project. There will be no requirement for incremental master plan submissions as long as all development under this project conforms to the layout presented in these bridging documents.

Should the contractor choose to offer an alternate layout, all master plan incremental submittals described in PG 18-15D will be required. The updated master plan shall be utilized as the basis for the new directory sign graphic and gravesite locator map.

• Design Development; submissions for DD1 and DD2 will be required according to PG 18-15D with the exception of construction estimates.

• Construction Documents; CD 1 and CD2 will be required according to PG 18-15D with the exception of construction estimates. CD1 will be peer reviewed and CD2 will be back-checked by the consultant team contracted by the VA to provide these services. Final approved CD documents shall be used for construction.

• Record Documents; the contractor shall prepare and distribute all required record documents according to PG 18-15D.

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2.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS

2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1.1 PLAN

See Exhibit 2.1 for a conceptual layout for the RE/COR Field Office.

2.1.2 SPECIFICATION

See Attachment 2.1 for the General Requirements Specification

2.2 DIVISION 1 SPECIFICATIONS

2.2.1 SPECIFICATION

See Attachment 2.2 for Division 1 Specifications:

• Section 01 32 16.13 .......... Network Analysis Schedules (NCA)

• Section 01 33 23 ............... Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples

• Section 01 35 26……………..Safety Requirements

• Section 01 42 19 ............... Reference Standards

• Section 01 45 00 ............... Quality Control

• Section 01 45 29 ............... Testing Laboratory Services

• Section 01 57 19 ............... Temporary Environmental Controls

• Section 01 74 19 ............... Construction Waste Management

• Section 01 81 13 ............... Sustainable Construction Requirements

• Section 01 19 00 ............... General Commissioning Requirements

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3.0 CEMETERY PLANNING

3.1 CEMETERY SIGNAGE

Design and install all new signage required in the Phase 2 expansion area.

Signage for Phase 2 shall be consistent with existing cemetery signage quantity, layout and content. Signage shall include section markers and monumentation.

Contractor to provide new directory sign matching final project conditions.

Contractor shall provide graphic to be used with gravesite locator.

Contractor shall provide Florida DOT Type III standard road barricade signage at road terminations in expansion area.

See Sheet BD-L-1.1 for expansion area concept requiring new signage.

All new signage shall match color, materials and design of existing cemetery signage and follow standards referenced in the 2012 NCA Signage Design Guide found on the VA TIL. See exhibit 3.1.1. for existing cemetery signage plans for reference to follow similar layout. Replace identified existing cemetery signs on exhibit 3.1.1.

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4.0 CIVIL

4.1 ACCESS ROADS AND SIDEWALKS

4.1.1 NARRATIVE

A new access road with storm sewer shall be constructed to expand the existing road system at the Cemetery.

Road profiles shall follow NCA Facilities Design Guide.

4.1.2 PLAN

Sheet BD-L-7.0 shows a concept for the extension of the existing access road.

Sheet BD- L-7.1 shows the road and sidewalk details for the proposed work consistent with other work that has been performed at the site.

4.2 EARTHWORK

4.2.1 NARRATIVE

Groundwater level fluctuations occur due to seasonal variations in the amount of rainfall, runoff and other factors.

Therefore, groundwater levels during construction or at other times may be higher or lower than the levels.

Groundwater will tend to perch over the near surface clayey soils during and following periods of prolonged or intense rainfall. The possibility of groundwater level fluctuations should be considered when developing the design and construction plans for the project.

Fill for the expansion of the cemetery will be borrowed from onsite. Percolation testing was performed in the expansion area in July 2017. The subsurface conditions typically include a surficial layer of fine sand with silt (SP-

SM) for the first 6-12 inches below the existing ground surface, underlain by layers of clayey fine sand (SC), silty sand with clay (SM-SC) and sandy clay (CL) to depths of five feet or more. The higher fines content SC, SM and CL soils are generally considered to be hydraulically restrictive soils/layers. The borrow soil will require amendment to improve the quality and permeability.

4.2.2 PLAN

Sheet BD-L-1.2 shows the proposed borrow area.

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4.2.3 SPECIFICATION

Fills (including Borrowed Material): Material in compliance with ASTM D2487 Soil Classification Groups GW, GP, SW, SP, SM, SC, and ML, or any combination of these groups; free of rock or gravel larger than 75 mm (3 inches) in any dimension, debris, waste, frozen materials, vegetation, and other deleterious matter. Material approved from on site or off site sources having a minimum dry density of 1760 kg/m3 (110 pcf), a maximum Plasticity Index of 15, and a maximum Liquid Limit of 40, and a minimum percolation rate of ½” per hour based on ASTM D3385-09.

Onsite material may need to be amended to meet this specification.

4.3 PRE-PLACED CRYPTS AND OVERSIZED PRE-PLACED CRYPTS

4.3.1 NARRATIVE

This project will add 7,800 standard pre-placed crypts. The project will also include a separate section of 250 oversized pre-placed crypts.

1,750 of the 7,800 pre-placed crypts designated above shall be part of an Early Turn-Over (ETO) in a fully usable form no later than 365 days after contract Notice To Proceed (NTP). All associated improvements shall be included, but not limited to this deliverable, including landscape, irrigation, section markers and grid monuments.

This burial section shall be ready to receive interments 365 days after contract NTP.

In accordance with the NCA Facilities Design Guide, design shall ensure that vault drains are above the water table and that water will not backflow into the drain holes.

4.3.2 PLAN

Sheet BD-L-1.1 shows the proposed crypt field layouts for the pre-placed crypts and oversized pre-placed crypts which includes an ETO section of 1,750 pre-placed crypts.

Sheet BD-L-2.0 shows the conceptual grading plan for the crypt fields.

Sheet BD-L-6.0, BD-L-6.1 and BD-L-6.2 shows the details for the pre-placed crypts.

4.4 IN GROUND FULL CASKE T WITH HEADSTONE SUPPORT

4.4.1 NARRATIVE

This project will add 250 full casket plots with headstone support system.

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4.4.2 PLAN

Sheet BD-L-1.1 shows the proposed field layout for the in ground full casket sites.

Sheet BD-L-2.0 shows the conceptual grading plan

Sheet BD-L-6.2 shows the details for the headstone support system.

4.5 IN GROUND CREMAINS

4.5.1 NARRATIVE

The project will add 4,400 in ground urn vault cremains sites.

In accordance with the NCA Facilities Design Guide, design shall ensure that vault drains are above the water table and that water will not backflow into the drain holes.

4.5.2 PLAN

Sheet BD-L-1.1 shows the proposed field layout for in ground cremains sites.

Sheet BD-L-2.0 shows the conceptual grading plan

Sheet BD-L-6.4 shows the details for the pre-placed urn vaults.

4.6 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ADDITIONAL CAPACITY

The project will add approximately 3.0 acres of impervious surface for the additional roadways and columbarium areas. Additional ponding shall be constructed consistent with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and St. Johns River Water Management District requirements for additional impervious surface.

The capacity in the existing ponds shall be verified as those ponds relate to drainage and development of Phase 2.

The capacity of the existing ponds shall be maximized. If additional capacity is required resulting from this phase, sheet BD-L-1.2 shows potential ponding areas (potential pond 5 which shall be connected and balanced with pond

4).

4.7 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BOAT RAMPS

4.7.1 NARRATIVE

Boat ramps are to be added to Pond 2 and Pond 4 to allow for maintenance access.

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4.7.2 PLAN

Sheet BD-L-1.1 shows the approximate location for the proposed boat ramps.

Exhibit 4.7.2.1 shows an example boat ramp detail.

4.8 CONSTRUCT ACCESS TO ASSEMBLY AREA FLAG POLE

4.8.1 NARRATIVE

Remove and replace identified concrete at Assembly Area. New concrete shall meet roadway standards to accommodate the weight and action of a large boom truck servicing flagpole. Additional grading shall be required to correct drainage and allow for artificial turf with underdrainage.

4.8.2 PLAN

Sheet BD-L-1.1 shows the location of the Assembly Area.

Sheet BD-L-5.0 shows extents of new heavy duty concrete, concrete removal and concrete replacement.

4.9 CORRECT DRAINAGE ISSUES AT FLAG POLE ASSEMBLY AREA

4.9.1 NARRATIVE

Grading required to accommodate renovated concrete and artificial turf. Artificial turf shall include underdrainage system tying into existing storm sewer.

4.9.2 PLAN

Sheet BD-L-1.1 shows the location of the Assembly Area.

Sheet BD-L-5.0 shows extents of artificial turf and basis of design manufacturer.

4.10 WATER TREATMENT #1 DRAINAGE ISSUE

Correct drainage swale and replace concrete stoop at Water Treatment #1. Any disturbed vegetation shall be replaced in kind. See Exhibit 4.10 for required corrections.

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4.11 GIS IMPLEMENTATION

A GIS / GPS system shall be included as part of this project. See Attachment 4.11 for specifications sections 11 83

00 Global Positioning System (GPS) and 11 83 02 GPS GIS Mapping and GeoData. Contractor to provide full GPS coverage for the Phase 1 and proposed Phase 2 areas. Coordinate antenna and receiver locations with VA.

Contractor shall capture all existing cemetery data points excluding existing headstones and existing gravesites.

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5.0 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

5.1 CONSTRUCT COLUMBARIUM NICHES

5.1.1 NARRATIVE

This project will include 5,760 new columbarium niches. New columbarium shall match existing Columbarium B construction. New columbarium niches shall be added to Columbarium Plaza B, completing the plaza. Additional columbarium will require a new Columbarium Plaza C to be established.

5.1.2 PLAN

Sheet BD-L-1.1 shows the location of the Columbarium Plazas.

Sheet BD-L-4.0 shows the layout to complete Columbarium Plaza B.

Sheet BD-L-4.1 shows the layout to establish Columbarium Plaza C.

Sheet BD-L-4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 shows details for new Columbarium.

5.1.3 SPECIFICATION

The limestone caps for the new columbarium niches shall be in accordance with Specification Section included in

Attachment 5.2.

5.2 COLUMBARIUM CAP REPAIR AND NUMBERING CORRECTIONS

There are repairs required for Columbarium Plaza A. The columbarium caps placed in 2009 were cast stone. This project will replace the cast stone caps with limestone caps. The limestone is to match the material used in the

2016 project (see specification in Attachment 5.2). Exhibit 5.2.1.1 depicts the Columbarium caps that are to be removed and replaced with limestone as well as details for the limestone caps. The limestone caps will require numbering according to the original design, see Exhibit 5.2.1.2 for the numbering plan.

Additional modifications to Columbarium Plaza A include removal of the top course of block immediately under the cap so that numbering can be performed. The current configuration of some of the Columbarium does not allow for the numbering due to presence of masonry joint. Numbering corrections are shown in Exhibit 5.2.1.3

Coordinate with VA any construction activities impacting occupied Columbarium Niches.

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5.3 SITE FURNISHINGS AND FLOWER WATERING STATIONS

New flower watering stations will be required for the new burial sections and columbarium. All flower watering stations and site furnishings shall match existing flower watering stations and site furnishings at Columbarium

Plaza B. New columbaria plazas shall include 9 new metal benches (3 at Columbarium Plaza B and 6 at Columbaria

Plaza C). Benches shall match existing metal benches found at Columbarium Plaza A. Bench locations shall be coordinated with the VA. See Sheet BD-L-1.1 for site furnishings and flower watering station locations. See Exhibit

5.3.1 for details of the site furnishings and flower watering stations.

5.4 CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPING PLAN

5.4.1 NARRATIVE

New landscaping and plantings shall be installed to all impacted areas affected by the gravesite expansion. All plant material shall be selected consistent with the provided plant schedule and found healthy within the existing cemetery. Existing landscaping removed or damaged during construction shall be replaced in-kind. All disturbed sod areas to receive Celebration Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) sod unless otherwise indicated. No manufactured edging shall be used in the expansion areas. All edging shall be spade/natural cut.

5.4.2 PLAN

Sheet BD-L-3.0 shows the concept landscape plan south.

Sheet BD-L-3.1 shows the concept landscape plan north.

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6.0 IRRIGATION

6.1 NEW IRRIGATION FOR PHASE 2

6.1.1 NARRATIVE

Contractor to provide design and install new complete automatic irrigation system with R.F. central control as per sod and/or planting limits (separately). Phase 2 system shall upgrade existing field satellites with Radio Frequency to communicate to central controller all while being consistent with existing Phase 1A/1B system infrastructure.

6.1.2 PLAN

Sheet BD-L-1.1 shows construction design limits.

6.2 IRRIGATION CONTROL UPGRADE TO EXISTING SYSTEM

6.2.1 NARRATIVE

Contractor shall provide and install new irrigation radio frequency central control with new R.F. field satellite system at existing field locations.

6.2.2 PLAN

See Exhibit 6.2 for existing satellite locations.

6.3 EXISTING IRRIGATION SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION

Contractor shall review and make repairs and adjustments to existing irrigation system as per Irrigation General

Study – Site Improvement Matrix.

1. Water Source – Verify maximum permitted amount of irrigation water is being utilized from St. Johns River

Water Management District; Permit Number 122640. Additional water volume shall be achieved by connection potential pond #5. Pond #5 shall be sized to provide sufficient water when combined with ponds 1, 2, 3 and 4 to irrigate the entire developed cemetery. Pone #5 shall be connected and balanced with pond #4.

2. Main Pump Station, Satellites, Electric Valves & Sprinklers – A complete optimization of phase 1 shall include but not be limited to: Spacing and coverage (i.e. – replace/repair spray heads with roots and vice versa where applicable), nozzle applications, general zone operation, valve box sets, QCV review, zone valve reconfiguration at field satellite watering like plant material (i.e. – turf only, shrubs only) with each zone valve wire to single satellite

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Consultant prior to optimization.

3. See irrigation study in Exhibit 6.3.

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7.0 ARCHITECTURE

7.1 INSECT SCREENING AND ACCESSIBLE DOORS AT PIC/ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

7.1.1 NARRATIVE

Design and install an insect screen system to close off the exterior openings into the open lobby area. Scope of work to include:

A. Securing openings between ground floor piers and clerestory openings between roof trusses with heavy duty 18 x 14, .013 diameter, charcoal covered aluminum insect screen. Screening system to be designed to comply with Florida Building Code and ASCE 7.

B. Providing ADA compliant automatic doors, including operators and touch plates at three locations into the open lobby space where indicated on the attached plans.

1. Basis of design for doors: Cline Doors Series 400SE Aluminum Heavy-Duty Screen Doors or an approved equal.

2. Basis of design for automatic door operating system: Stanley Access Systems Low Energy Swing Door Operator with touch plate activation or an approved equal.

C. Clean and re-stain wood trusses and roof decking in screened area.

D. Provide two ceiling hung fans between rafters in the lobby space. Use Big Ass Fan Company, Model: Haiku Luxe Series Outdoor FR150A (60 in.), (2348 Innovation Drive, Lexington, KY 40511, www.bigassfans.com) commercial grade fans as basis of design or an approved equal.

E. Provide exit lights at indicated on plans.

F. Refer to Section 8.0 for electrical requirements.

7.1.2 PLAN

Sheets BD-A-101, BD-A-102, and BD-A-103 show locations of insect screening system and automatic doors and exit lights.

Sheets BD-A-101 and BD-A-103 show location of ceiling fans.

Sheet BD-A-103 shows area of truss and roof decking cleaning.

Exhibits 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 show photos of the existing open lobby space.

Exhibit 7.1.3 shows aluminum screen door basis of design product information.

7.2 RAFTER SEALING AT PIC/ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

7.2.1 NARRATIVE

Seal perimeter gaps around the rafter penetrations at all exterior walls.

7.2.2 PLAN

Exhibit 7.2 shows image of existing rafter penetrations.

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7.3 EMERGENCY GENERATOR SCREEN WALLS

7.3.1 NARRATIVE

Design and provide screen walls for new emergency generators and fuel tanks at the PIC/Admin, Maintenance, and

Pump House buildings. Screen wall design to be decorative ground face masonry to match the existing

Administration Building and Pump House, or stucco finish on concrete masonry units to match the existing

Maintenance Building. Refer to Section 8.0 for electrical requirements.

7.3.2 PLAN

Sheets BD-A-100, BD-A-103, and BD-A-104 show locations of emergency generators and screen walls.

7.4 PRE-ENGINEERED METAL CANOPY AT MAINTENANCE BUILDING

7.4.1 NARRATIVE

Provide pre-engineered metal equipment canopy, including footing/foundation design at Maintenance Building yard. Materials shall match the existing adjacent material storage bins (but will not include the concrete side and divider walls of the existing storage bins). Canopy to be approximately 130 feet long, 33 feet deep with a sloped shed roof. The eave height shall be a minimum of 10’ at the rear side with a 3 in 10 upward slope towards the front (entry side). Column spacing to be 20 or 30 feet on center to align with 10-foot-wide marked equipment parking stalls within. Provide one ceiling light and one exterior rated electrical outlet at each column line.

Canopy to be designed to conform with Florida hurricane resistance codes. For additional design information see Structural.

7.4.2 PLAN

Sheet BD-A-104 shows location, approximate size, and basis of design for the pre-manufactured canopy.

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7.5 EXIT CORRIDOR EVALUATION IN MAINTENANCE BUILDING

7.5.1 NARRATIVE

A review of the Life Safety Plan included in the existing project documents, and review of the exiting requirements in the Florida Building Code regarding the exit corridor and the corridor door between the office area and the vehicle storage area indicates the following:

A. The corridor and door in question is part of the required emergency exiting system for both the office area and vehicle storage occupants. The buildings exiting system design requires this door to serve the dual functions of providing an emergency exit path out of the office area in one direction, and out of the vehicle storage area in the opposite direction. To function as designed, Door #16 cannot be locked to prevent free passage in either direction. Also, emergency exit signs are required at each side of the door.

7.5.2 PLAN

Exhibit 7.5 shows existing Life Safety Plan.

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8.0 MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING

8.1 PIC/ADMIN BUILDING BALANCE AND ADJUST HVAC

8.1.1 NARRATIVE

Perform HVAC load calculations of the PIC/Admin Building based on the current use of the facility. Provide a complete test and balance of the mechanical systems in the Administration Building, including the PIC Restrooms, to the calculated airflows, including all supply, return, exhaust, and outside airflows. As-built drawings are included in Attachment 8.0 for reference that show the original design airflows as well as the capacity of the equipment.

This includes AHU-1, AHU-2, AHU-4, EF-5, EF-6, EF-7 and EF-8. Provide test and balance per VA Specification section 23 05 93.

It is assumed no dampers are present or functioning as originally designed and are required to be installed under this contract to balance HVAC systems per VA Specification 23 31 00, (HVAC Ducts and Casings) at the

PIC/Administration Building and Maintenance Building.

Provide an air return / air transfer between the Display Area (Room 101) and Workstation Area (Room 104) to return air from the Display Area (Room 101) back to AHU-2.

8.1.2 PLAN

See attached as-built Mechanical Plans M-101 and M-501 included in Attachment 8.0.

8.2 INSTALL STANDBY GENERATORS

8.2.1 NARRATIVE

Provide above ground liquid propane (LP) fueled generators with LP fuel tank sized to run the generators at full load for 7 days for the PIC/Administration Building, Maintenance Building and Pump House Building (this includes all irrigation and aerator pumps) as indicated on Electrical As-Built Drawings E-101, E-301, E-401, E-502, E-503 and

E-506 in Attachment 8.0. Generators shall be sized as indicated, PIC/Administration Building (100 KW), Maintenance Building (150 KW) and Pump House (150 KW).

As indicated on the electrical as-built drawings (Attachment 8.0), the electrical power systems for the

PIC/Administration Building and the Maintenance Building were installed with future generators provided.

Automatic transfer switches are present as well as empty underground conduits to the proposed generator sites.

The Pump Building was not built with these provisions and therefore will require a new automatic transfer switch, conduits and cable associated with the new generator.

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8.2.2 PLAN

See Electrical As-Built Drawings E-101, E-301, E-401, E-502, E-503 and E-506 in Attachment 8.0.

8.3 REPLACE COMPRESSOR PUMP FOR AERATION SYSTEM

8.3.1 NARRATIVE

Replace existing compressor pump for aeration system with new compressor pump for the aeration system at the pump house. New compressor pump for the aeration system shall match existing aeration pump in performance and specifications. See Exhibit 8.3 for basis of design for the compressor pump.

8.4 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM UPGRADES

Provide a fire alarm system for the PIC/Administration Building, Maintenance Building and Metal Maintenance

Building (Contractor Shop) capable of notifying building occupants and monitored by a central station (offsite).

All Design Documents, (i.e. Building Code/Life Safety Analysis, plans, specifications, and calculations) developed for this section shall be prepared by, or under the supervision of the design/build contractor's Qualified Fire

Protection Engineer, the Fire Protection Designer of Record (FPDOR).

Installation drawings, shop drawings or working plans, calculations, other required pre-construction documentation and as-built drawings shall be prepared by, or under the direct supervision of a NICET engineering technician. NICET engineering technicians shall hold a current certification as an engineering technician in the field of Fire Protection Engineering Technology with minimum Level III certification in the appropriate subfield.

Provide a riser diagram for fire alarm-fire detection-mass notification (FAFDMN) that graphically represents all initiating devices and indicating appliances.

The design and installation of each feature for fire alarm-fire detection, including all new equipment, devices, appliances, wiring and conduit, shall conform to the NCA Facilities Design Guide and referenced specifications, as well as any other requirements contained within this RFP. The fire alarm system shall be capable of notifying building occupants inside the facility. Provide a complete, electrically supervised, addressable intelligent, manual and automatic, annunciated fire alarm and detection system throughout the facility. The system shall be capable of notifying building occupants by means of tones, strobes, textural messaging, prerecorded and live voice announcements. The fire reporting portion of the system shall be compatible with the existing base fire reporting system. The fire alarm system shall include manual stations, system smoke detectors, duct smoke detectors, line voltage single-station smoke detectors, heat detectors and audio/visual alarms.

The fire alarm control panel shall be capable of handling the required number of individually identified sensors within the main control panel.

Manual pull stations shall be semi-surface mounted. Provide a remote annunciator. Remote annunciators shall have a minimum 80 character alphanumeric display with alarm acknowledge, alarm silence, and reset functions.

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Provide the following signals to be sent to the fire alarm receiving station:

a. Smoke Detector

b. Manual Pull Station

c. Duct Smoke Detector

8.5 INSECT SCREENING AND ACCESSIBLE DOORS AT PIC/ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

8.5.1 ELECTRICAL

Provide power in current outdoor Atrium area for two ceiling fans as described in Architectural section. Provide power for door operators as described in Architectural section. Provide power for exit lights at each door as described in Architectural section. Use existing branch circuit panels in PIC/Administration Building for power to this equipment.

8.6 PRE-ENGINEERED METAL CANOPY

8.6.1 ELECTRICAL

Provide exterior lighting in each bay to meet requirements of the NCA Facilities Design Guide. Illumination levels shall be 10FC at 30" above the finished floor. The lighting levels are based on IESNA Lighting Standards.

Provide one 120V, 20A receptacle in each bay mounted to a column.

Power for lighting and receptacles shall come from existing branch circuit panels in the existing Maintenance

Building.

8.6.2 PLUMBING

Provide a hose bib at the canopy for wash down.

8.7 ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Replace all existing exterior lighting which do not use fluorescent lamps with energy efficient LED fixtures.

Add occupancy sensor switches in offices and rooms in the PIC/Administration Building to allow lighting control in individual spaces.

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9.0 STRUCTURAL

9.1 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

All structural design work shall be performed under the responsible charge of a professional engineer who is licensed in the State of Florida and is proficient in the type of structural design work required for this Project. The structural design of this Project shall conform to the 2014 Florida Building Code, with any Duval County amendments.

The most current edition of the following additional codes and standards shall be used in the structural design of this Project:

• ACI 318, Building Codes Requirements for Structural Concrete

• ACI 530/ASCE5/TMS 402 & ACI 530.1/ASCE 6/TMS 602, Building Code Requirements for Masonry

Structures & Specification for Masonry Structures

• Aluminum Association: Aluminum Design Manual

• ANSI/AISC 360, Specification for Structural Steel Buildings

• ANSI/AISC 341, Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings

• ASCE 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures

• ICC, International Building Code and International Existing Building Code.

• Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA), Low Rise Building Systems Manual

Metal Building Systems: Metal building systems shall include, but not limited to, design, materials, fabrication, shipment, and erection. The manufacturer must be a member of the MBMA, in good standing, and currently approved by IAS Accreditation Committee under the Inspection Program for Manufacturers of Metal Buildings

Systems IAS AC472. The erector (installer) must be approved in writing by the metal building manufacturer.

9.2 MINIMUM DESIGN LOADS

9.2.1 DEAD LOADS

The following minimum dead load criteria shall be used:

• Concrete: 150 pcf

• Steel: 490 pcf

• Aluminum: 169 pcf

• CMU: Normal Weight

• Fiberglass: 100 to 115 pcf

• Wood: 40 pcf

• Soil: 120 pcf

• Gravel: 145 pcf

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9.2.2 LIVE LOADS

The following minimum live load criteria shall be used in addition to concentrated loads:

• Roof: 20 psf

• Office Floors: 100 psf

• Electrical/Mechanical Rooms: 250 psf

• Walkways, platforms, stairs: 100 psf

• Liquid loads: 63 psf

• Shop Areas: 250 psf

• Traffic Loads: AASHTO H-20

• Handrail and Guards: Shall be designed to resist a linear load of 50 lbs. per linear foot in accordance with Section 4.5.1 of ASCE 7. They shall be designed to resist a concentrated load of 200 lbs, in accordance with Section 4.5.1 of ASCE 7. Intermediate rails, balusters, and panel fillers shall be designed to resist a concentrated load of 50 lbs. in accordance with Section 4.5.1 of ASCE 7.

9.2.3 WIND LOADS

Design shall be in accordance with Florida Building Code and ASCE 7:

• Risk Category II, Basic Wind Speed 123 mph, Exposure C

9.2.4 SEISMIC LOADS

Design shall be in accordance with IBC and ASCE 7:

• Risk Category II, Assumed Site Class ‘D’, SS = 0.121 g, S1 = 0.63 g

9.2.5 SNOW LOADS

Not applicable for Florida

9.3 PRE-ENGINEERED METAL CANOPY

9.3.1 NARRATIVE

The new canopy at the Maintenance Facility will be a single-story structure, approximately 4,300- square-foot in area and mono-sloped structure. The eave height shall be a minimum of 10’ at the rear side with a 3 in 10 upward slope towards the front (entry side). The structure shall be a pre-engineered metal building of galvanized steel and standing seam roof panels (See Architectural Section). Column spacing will need to be in increments of 10 feet at a minimum to accommodate maintenance vehicles/equipment to be stored under the canopy. The canopy will likely require a shallow foundation system versus being supported on the existing concrete pavement due to anticipated wind uplift loads.

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10.0 PHYSICAL SECURITY

10.1 SECURITY UPGRADES

10.1.1 NARRATIVE

Provide a Security System for the PIC/Administration Building & Maintenance Building. The system shall include a

Card Access Control System, Intrusion Detection System, and Video Surveillance system.

The design and installation shall include all wiring, devices, control and head end equipment capable of monitoring and notifying the owner in the event of an alarm and shall be provided to meet all NCA Security guidelines for a facility of this type.

The proposed systems shall include the following:

• A standalone Card Access Control System

• Standalone IP Video Surveillance System with NVR

• Intrusion Detection devices

All systems provided shall be capable of offsite alarm monitoring as determined by the owner.

10.1.2 CODES AND STANDARDS

Provide all electronic security design and installation in accordance with, but not limited to, the following

Government references, standards and all state and local codes.

• Physical Security Design Manual for VA Life-Safety Protected…