VA101-17-R-0351-00005003.pdf

JACKSONVILLE NATIONAL CEMETERY: EXHIBIT #6.2 | EXISTING CONTROLLERS

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Task 3 General Study for Jacksonville National Cemetery

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For:

National Cemetery Administration (NCA) Jacksonville National Cemetery 4083 Lannie Road Jacksonville, FL 32218

Study Performed By:

Erik Christiansen – TCEQ & Lisa Rudish - ASIC EC Design Group, Ltd.

400 - 5th Street West Des Moines, IA 50265 Phone: 515-225-6365 Fax: 515-225-6366 Website: ecdesigngroup.com

General Comments & Site Analysis

□ Currently JNC has approximately (78) acres of irrigated turf and/or plant material installed as part of Phase 1A and Phase 1B. JNC looks to add an additional (30) acres of the (435) undeveloped acres remaining to be included in the master plan for Phase 2.

□ EC Design Group (ECD) team reviewed Jacksonville National Cemetery Phase 1A-B irrigation system with JNC staff and contractor 7/31/17 - 8/1/17, the following are our empirical comments based from our visit.

□ Areas and/or components of the irrigation system are as follows:

- Water Source Analysis (multiple ponds and well source(s))

- Current Well (backup) Source(s) & Main Pump Station Analysis

- Existing Hydraulic Piping Analysis (for current/future expansion)

- Zone by Zone Sprinkler/Zone Valve Evaluation

- Controller Review (7-existing Hunter field satellites)

- Complete Site Product Applications – (controls, valves, sprinklers, QCV’s, mainline/lateral piping and all associated equipment)

- Irrigation Summary (current system with Phase-2 potential irrigation expansion improvements)

Color coded existing Phase 1A-1B field satellite zoning

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Water Source Analysis

□ At this time JNC has over (78) acres of irrigated turf and/or plant material installed as part of Phase 1A and Phase 1B. An additional 30± acres of the 435 undeveloped acres remaining will be included in the master plan for Phase 2.

□ As per Consumptive Use Permit Number 122640 (expiring July 31, 2030) the primary source of water for irrigation consists of surface water from four on-site interconnected and equalized stormwater ponds, comprising approximately 15 acres. Groundwater from the upper Floridian aquifer may only be used as an emergency backup source in the event that there is not adequate surface water. Currently the well is plumbed into the irrigation main line and takes approximately (3) days to water the entire site.

□ Maximum annual withdrawals of surface water from the on-site stormwater management system for cemetery and landscape area irrigation must not exceed 39.971 million gallons.

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Current Pump Station(s) Analysis

□ Main pump station Watertronics VFD/vertical turbine pump station uses (2)

40hp vertical turbine pumps producing 1,000 GPM @ 90 psi with (1) 5hp pressure sustaining pump for maintenance pressure.

□ Station is in good operating order however, staff has to split water cycle over two days to water present Phase 1A/1B (78 acre) site.

Pump house structure housing main station with proper ventilation

Irrigation pond for main Watertronics 1,000 GPM at 90psi VFD turbine pumping plant … station cannot use water if pond is below

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Watertronics VFD vertical turbine station with Amiad filter – maintained and in good working order

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Current Pump Station(s) Analysis (con’t)

□ Main VFD/Vertical Turbine Station – Factory Credential Sheet

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□ Transfer Pump Station

Note: Watertronics transfer skid pump not in operation – well pump is directly pumped into mainline to act as back-up water source.

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Estimated Historical E.T Analysis

□ (30) Acre Phase-2 Historical E.T. Water Estimates

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Estimated Historical E.T. Analysis

□ (108) Acre Phase-1 & 2 Historical E.T. Water Estimates

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Field Controllers

□ ECD reviewed each field satellite and corresponding zones.

Controller #A – Next to Pond #1

Hunter I-Core No Power – Staff stated it was not operating due to possible lightning strike.

I-Core satellite attached to Watertronics transfer station which is currently not being used

Controller #B – Across from Columbarium A Hunter ICC Reviewed zones 1-36 - approximately half were considered “off” however, the wiring appeared to have several stations paired in lower cabinet.

Hunter ICC Controller – typical field installation

Controller #C – By Sections 7, 8, 9 Cremation Areas Hunter ICC Reviewed zones 1-48 - (40) zones were considered “off” and the wiring appeared to have several stations paired; many heads were colliding with signs and headstones.

Controller #D – Across from Administration Building Hunter ICC Reviewed zones 1-40 – some heads watering turf and shrubs at same time; multiple zones turned off and/or paired

Rain Bird 8005 head with direct impact on signage

– a few isolated cases, not the norm

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Field Controllers (con’t)

Controller #E – At entrance to Maintenance Building Hunter I-Core (newer controller) Reviewed zones 1-33 – (15) zones were turned off or couldn’t be located; Section 11 heads colliding with headstones; Mini-Clik rain sensor being hit by irrigation cycles (typical with all controllers)

Multiple rain switches getting hit by irrigation system causing switch to deactivate the controller

Direct impact to headstone due to poor Rain Bird 8005 sprinkler field location – not per spec

Controller #F – By Ossuary Garden Hunter ICC Reviewed zones 1-35 - some heads watering turf and shrubs at same time; multiple zones turned off and/or paired; controller rain sensor getting wet from irrigation operation.

Controller #G – At Entrance Hunter ICC Reviewed zones 1-14 – manually turned off due to recent rainfall

Spray heads in former landscape area with improper nozzles

Remote control valves in valve boxes were full of water creating maintenance challenges

Note: multiple zones paired in the lower cabinet contributing to poor water windows – typical in all satellites

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Existing Product Cutsheets & Site Pictures

□ Hunter I-Core Satellite Controller

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□ Hunter I-Core Satellite Controllers – by Maintenance Building & Transfer Station

(2) of (7) field satellite are Hunter I-Core

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□ Hunter ICC Satellite Controller

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□ Hunter ICC Satellite Controller – original controllers

Older Hunter ICC field satellites (5) of (7)

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□ Hunter ICV Electric Valve

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□ Hunter ICV Electric Valve

Most valves boxes were holding water and/or debris

Valve boxes marked with corresponding station number – consistent with spec

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□ Rain Bird 8005 Sprinklers

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Rain Bird 8005-SS stainless steel rotor with SAM and black rubber cover

Rain Bird 8005 located in gravel maintenance roads

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□ Rain Bird 5000 Series Sprinklers

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Rain Bird 5000 series watering turf and landscape – some spraying through woody plant material with turf

Pond banks with rotors watering with turf and pond vegetation on same zone

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□ Hunter PRS30 4-12” Pop-up Spray Heads w/MPR Nozzles

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□ Hunter PRS30 4” Pop-up Spray Heads

Site changes from original intent/plan

Old landscape shrub edge watering with side strip nozzles … now turf only

4” pop spray head irrigating trees

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□ Hunter HQ-44LRC Quick Coupler Valves (QCV)

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□ Hunter HQ-44LRC Quick Coupler Valves (QCV)

Hunter lockable QCV’s located in valve box with gravel

Valve box lids marked for specific equipment … picture

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Current Irrigation Summary

General Observation:

Currently the system is watering the site somewhat adequately however, not efficiently. Like any large scale system, the original intent vs. actual installed components tend to reduce the efficient and effective level of an irrigation system. During our study we found that the site is being watered but because the satellites (7-in total) are not centralized, it is virtually impossible to hydraulically balance the system. Therefore, staff stated that it takes the management company 2-days to water the site.

Following we’ll summarize the system by components and discuss the challenges related to expanding the Phase-2 (28± acres) irrigation from Phase-1 pump station and mainlines.

Water Source(s) & Pump Station(s):

□ Water availability is a concern as the St. John River Water Management

District is enforcing restrictions of water usage on the site – See Consumptive Use Permit (CUP) No. 122640 dated July 12, 2010.

□ The existing pump station is in good condition however, it is not set up for future expansion. Furthermore, the pump house is not located near the remaining areas to be irrigated making it extremely difficult and costly to bring water to the new phases.

□ Well pump has low flows and is pumping directly into the irrigation mains vs. into a pond. This station is used when pond/stormwater storage is not adequate but takes (3) days to water entire 78 acre Phase-1 site. We feel that JNC needs to explore alternate water source(s) to not only supply adequate water for Phase-1 but for future phases as well.

□ Stormwater run-off ran short as per staff in times of drought causing the management company to use well source for watering. Again, this takes (3) days for a complete watering cycle just for Phase-1 and would not be acceptable for any future phases of irrigation.

□ Main VFD/vertical turbine pump station.

JNC’s current Watertronics pump station is in very good working order due to the staff keeping the station operating and in general clean condition we feel that the station is a good asset to the cemetery. Station operating at 1,000± GPM along with the poor efficiency levels of the controllers, the station cannot provide satisfactory volume for the current site let alone future expansion.

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Controls:

□ Currently the site has (7) independent Hunter control of various models;

operating as stand-alone satellites and in somewhat disrepair. This is in part due to their age as well as wear and tear over the course of time. For reasons unknown multiple zone valves are paired (wired together) in the field satellite causing high flows within the mains contributing to a longer water window (2-days). Furthermore, the rain sensors are mounted on top of the controllers and impacted by sprinklers causing them to be less effective as this modification was not the original design intent. As previously mentioned and shown in our study the site has two different Hunter field satellites ICC’s and I-Core that are not centralized to help with flow management and/or efficiencies. With a system of this complexity to not have the ability to go to one location and manage the entire site thus producing an extended water window and poor hydraulic management.

Valves – Electric/Isolation/QCV’s:

□ All valves on the property seem to be in good working order. During our site visit we did not have any malfunctions and only one was slow closing – very good for a system of its age. That being said, most of the valve wires are paired at the field satellite and we witnessed some excessive water hammer. Again, with paired valves and no central control it is almost impossible to keep reasonable velocities through the piping network. We do not believe this was the original intent of the design but rather alterations over time.

Sprinklers:

□ Like the hydraulics, the sprinklers have been adjusted and landscape/plant material has been changed … unfortunately the irrigation has not been adjusted to meet the water demands and site revisions. As we illustrated in the study, currently landscape material is being watered with turf and vice versa. This not only triggers challenges for the site but contributes to the bigger factor of a 2-day water window. The sprinklers could use a large scale site tune-up (system optimization) to get the zones back in working order. Our study shows various pictures of heads impacting headstones or signs that were not intended from plans originally but should be adjusted going forward. This was not common with all headstones however, we witnessed a half dozen or so that were not installed properly in original installation.

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Therefore, we feel that JNC consider a complete irrigation system optimization of the entire system going forward whether or not Phase-1 mains and pumps are utilized for Phase-2. Contractor shall review and make repairs and adjustments to existing irrigation system as per General Study. Optimization should include but not be limited to: Spacing and coverage (i.e. – replace/repair spray heads with rotors 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 station, zone sprinkler sequencing (eliminate zone wire pairing at the controller and/or in the field) and final record drawings with an accurate map and product data of each location that is revised. All proposed revisions and summary report with product submittal shall be reviewed by Irrigation Consultant prior to optimization.

Site Improvement Matrix

Current Action

Water Source(s) Marginally adequate

Utilize new watershed capture pond

Main Pump Station

Adequate with Phase-1 work

Complete phase 1 optimization and utilize existing pump station

Satellites Independently operating without central

Replace and centralize with optimizatin

Electric Valves Generally good condition

Re-sequence wire at satellite per original plan and intent

Sprinklers Watering site however needs service and/or repair

Re-set, re-nozzle and relocate various heads – complete tune up and optimization

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JACKSONVILLE

NATIONAL CEMETERY EXHIBIT # 7.1.1 | INSECT SCREENING AT PIC/ADMIN

PIC/ADMIN BUILDING

INFILL EXISTING OPENINGS INTO

OPEN LOBBY AREA WITH INSECT

SCREENING SYSTEM.

PROVIDE ADA COMPLIANT

AUTOMATIC DOOR SYSTEM IN

LOCATIONS INDICATED ON DRAWING

SHEET BD-A-101.

* BASIS OF DESIGN FOR DOORS

TO BE CLINE DOORS SERIES

400SE ALUMINUM HEAVY-DUTY

SCREEN DOORS. SEE EXHIBIT 7.1.3.

* BASIS OF DESIGN FOR

AUTOMATIC DOOR OPERATING

SYSTEM TO BE STANLEY ACCESS

SYSTEMS LOW ENERGY SWING

DOOR OPERATOR WITH TOUCH

PLATE ACTIVATION.

TRUSS MEMBER GAPS OPEN LOBBY AREA

CLOSE GAPS BETWEEN

TRUSS MEMBERS AT OPEN

LOBBY AREA.

NATIONAL CEMETERY EXHIBIT # 7.1.2 | INSECT SCREENING AT PIC/ADMIN

INFILL EXISTING CLERESTORY

OPENINGS INTO OPEN LOBBY AREA

WITH INSECT SCREENING SYSTEM.

INFILL EXISTING CLERESTORY

OPENINGS INTO OPEN LOBBY AREA

WITH INSECT SCREENING SYSTEM.

CLERESTORY OPENINGS AT LOBBY AREA

CLERESTORY OPENINGS AT LOBBY AREA

NATIONAL CEMETERY

EXHIBIT # 7.1.3 | BASIS OF DESIGN FOR DOORS AT

PIC/ADMIN OPEN LOBBY AREA

SCREENED ALUMINUM DOOR AT OPEN LOBBY AREA

NATIONAL CEMETERY EXHIBIT # 7.2 | RAFTER SEALING AT PIC/ADMIN

SEAL PERIMETER GAPS AROUND TRUSS

PENETRATIONS AT EXTERIOR WALLS

TRUSS PENETRATIONS AT TOP OF EXTERIOR WALL PIERS

NATIONAL CEMETERY EXHIBIT # 7.5 | EXIT CORRIDOR EVALUATION FOR

MAINTENANCE BUILDING

MAINTENANCE BUILDING

NATIONAL CEMETERY

EXHIBIT #8.3 | REPLACE AERATION

SYSTEM COMPRESSOR PUMP

Existing Compressor Pump Located in Irrigation Pump House

Existing Compressor Pump -Model Information

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Attachments

JACKSONVILLE NATIONAL CEMETERY VA PROJECT NO. 928CM2003

BRIDGING DOCUMENTS DECEMBER 15, 2017

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - TOC

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SECTION 01 00 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 FIRE SAFETY

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.7 ALTERATIONS

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

IMPROVEMENTS

1.11 RESTORATION

1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

1.14 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.15 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.16 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.17 RE/COR'S FIELD OFFICE

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.20 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.22 TESTS

1.23 INSTRUCTIONS

1.24 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.25 RELOCATED ITEMS

1.26 CONSTRUCTION SIGN

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1.27 SAFETY SIGN

1.28 CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.29 FINAL ELEVATION DIGITAL IMAGES

1.30 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.31 PROJECT HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

1.32 PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY GOALS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SECTION 01 00 01 (MAJOR NCA PROJECTS)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 GENERAL INTENTION

A. Prepare all schematic, design development and construction documents according to PG 18-15

Volume D, A/E Submission Requirements for National Cemetery Projectsand completely prepare site for construction operations, including any clearing and demolition, and furnish all labor, materials equipment and supervision necessary to perform work for the Jacksonville National

Cemetery Gravesite Expansion and Cemetery Improvements project as required by the requirements contained in the contract documents. Specifications prepared as part of this contract shall be taken from the VA/CFM Technical Information Library, Edited for NCA Projects with edits permitted only as designated in the spec. writer instructions.

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

C. Offices of Anderson Engineers of Minnesota, as Consulting Architect-Engineers for the

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

Engineer (RE) or duly authorized Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

D. All Testing Laboratory services will be retained and paid for by the Contractor (see Spec. Section

01 45 29 Testing Laboratory Services). However, the Department of Veterans Affairs may elect to retain its own Testing Laboratory for any purpose. Before placement and installation of work subject to tests by testing laboratory retained by Department of Veterans Affairs, the general contractor shall notify the RE/COR in sufficient time to enable testing laboratory personnel to be present at the site in time for proper taking and testing of specimens and field inspection. Such prior notice shall not be less than three working days unless otherwise designated by the

RE/COR.

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

F. Prior to commencing work, general contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified

“competent person” (CP) as defined in 29 CFR 1926.20(b(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general contractor or subcontractors are present.

G. Training:

1. All employees of the general contractor or subcontractors having supervisory responsibilities shall have the 30-hour OSHA certified Construction Safety course and/or other relevant competency training, as determined by VA CP.

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

Attachment 2.1 https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/ae/aesubcem/

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

1.2 STATEMENT OF BID ITEM(S)

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

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

C. CLIN 003 Project design including all submissions required by

PG 18-15 Volume D, A/E Submission Requirements for National Cemetery Projects including preparation and distribution of Record Documents.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

A. AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT, the general contract shall prepare all drawings and specifications as required by PG 18-15D. Distribution of these documents shall be according to the distribution matrix contained in the submission requirements. All design and peer reviews will be hosted by the General Contractor at a location near the project site.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. Security Plan:

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

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

B. Security Procedures:

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

2. For working outside the “regular hours” as defined in the contract, give 3 days' notice to the

RE/COR so that security arrangements can be provided for the employees. This notice is separate from any notices required for utility shutdown described later in this section.

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

4. VA reserves the right to close down or shut down the project site and order Contractor’s employees off the premises in the event of a national emergency. Return to the site only with the written approval of the RE/COR.

C. Guards:

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

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

Department and VA police.

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3. Secure the project site, work in progress, materials, tools, equipment and any other materials within the project site that are not under operational control of the Cemetery staff. The use of guards is a Contractor responsibility, if deemed necessary because of ongoing theft and/or vandalism within the project work area. Coordinate the use of guards with the RE following input from the Cemetery Operations through the RE. Any guards provided shall be able to communicate with the local police.

D. Key Control:

1. Provide duplicate keys and lock combinations to the RE/COR for the purpose of security inspections of every area of project including tool boxes and parked machines and to take any emergency action(s).

2. Turn over all permanent lock cylinders to the VA locksmith for permanent installation.

Coordinate the lock cylinder and key system work and shall provide the devices required to comply with the facility security system. See Section 08 71 00, DOOR HARDWARE and coordinate.

E. Document Control:

1. Before starting any work, submit an electronic security memorandum, from the Contractor and each Subcontractor describing the actions to be performed to achieve the goals of maintaining confidentiality of “sensitive information”.

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

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

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

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

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

6. Notify RE/COR immediately when there is a loss or compromise of “sensitive information”.

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

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

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

F. Motor Vehicle Restrictions

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1. All motor vehicles shall follow designated access routes and are no to interfere with

Cemetery operations or visitor access. Parking will be restricted to designated areas.

1.5 FIRE SAFETY

A. Applicable Publications: Publications listed below form a part of this specification to extent referenced. Publications are referenced in text by the basic designation only. Comply with applicable provisions and recommendations of the following, except as otherwise shown or specified.

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

E84-2013 Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

10-2013 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

30-2012 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

51B-2014 Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other

Hot Work

70-2011 National Electrical Code

241-2013 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and

Demolition Operations

3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

B. Fire Safety Plan: Establish and maintain a fire protection program in accordance with 29 CFR

1926. Prior to start of work, prepare a plan detailing project-specific fire safety measures, including periodic status reports, and submit to RE/COR/Cemetery Director for review for compliance with contract requirements in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES. Prior to any worker for the contractor or subcontractor’s beginning work, they shall undergo a safety briefing provided by the Contractor’s competent person per OSHA requirements. This briefing shall include information on the construction limits, safety guidelines, means of egress, break areas, work hours, locations of restrooms, use of NCA equipment, etc. Documentation shall be provided to the RE/COR that individuals have undergone the Contractor’s safety briefing.

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

D. Separate temporary facilities, such as trailers, storage sheds, and dumpsters, from existing buildings and new construction by distances in accordance with NFPA 241. For small facilities with less than 6 m (20 feet) exposing overall length, separate by 3m (10 feet).

E. Temporary Construction Partitions:

1. Install and maintain temporary construction partitions to provide smoke tight separations between construction and adjoining areas. Construct partitions of gypsum board or treated

01 00 01 - 5 plywood (flame spread rating of 25 or less in accordance with ASTM E84) on both sides of fire retardant treated wood or metal steel studs. Extend the partitions through suspended ceilings to floor slab deck or roof. Seal joints and penetrations. At door openings, install Class

C, 3/4 hour fire/smoke rated doors with self-closing devices.

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

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

84 00, FIRESTOPPING.

F. Temporary Heating and Electrical: Install, use and maintain installations in accordance with 29

CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 70.

G. Means of Egress: Do not block exiting for occupied buildings, including paths from exits to roads.

Minimize disruptions and coordinate with RE/COR/Cemetery Director.

H. Egress Routes for Construction Workers: Maintain free and unobstructed egress. Inspect daily.

Report findings and corrective actions weekly to RE/COR.

I. Fire Extinguishers: Provide and maintain extinguishers in construction areas and temporary storage areas in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

J. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR

1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

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

STORAGE AREAS, and coordinate with RE/COR. All existing or temporary fire protection systems (fire alarms) located in construction areas shall be tested as coordinated with the

RE/COR. Parameters for the testing and results of any tests performed shall be recorded by the

Contractor and copies provided to the RE/COR.

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

M. Hot Work: Perform and safeguard hot work operations in accordance with NFPA 241 and NFPA

51B. Coordinate with RE/COR. Obtain permits from RE/COR at least 24 hours in advance.

Designate the Contractor's responsible project-site fire prevention program manager to permit hot work.

N. Fire Hazard Prevention and Safety Inspections: Inspect entire construction areas weekly.

Coordinate with, and report findings and corrective actions weekly to RE/COR.

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

P. Dispose of waste and debris in accordance with NFPA 241 and Construction Waste Management

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

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

1926.

1.6 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

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

B. Temporary buildings (e.g., storage trailers, office trailers) and utilities may be erected by the

Contractor only with the approval of the RE/COR and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without expense to the Government. The temporary buildings and utilities shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense upon completion of the work. With the written consent of the RE/COR, the buildings and utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

C. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the RE/COR, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the RE/COR. When materials are transported in prosecuting the work, vehicles shall not be loaded beyond the loading capacity recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or prescribed by any Federal, State, or local law or regulation. When it is necessary to cross curbs or sidewalks, the Contractor shall protect them from damage. The Contractor shall repair or pay for the repair of any damaged curbs, sidewalks, or roads. Paragraphs 1.6.A thru 1.6.C are from

(FAR 52.236-10)

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

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

E. Workmen are subject to rules of the Cemetery regarding their conduct and dress code.

F. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Cemetery as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others.

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

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2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas within buildings in use by the Department of Veterans Affairs in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access, for visitors and the Cemetery personnel, to areas that are required to remain in operation during the construction of the project.

3. Where access by Cemetery personnel to vacated portions of buildings is not required, storage of Contractor's materials and equipment will be permitted subject to fire and safety requirements. All such actions shall be coordinated with the Utility Company involved and the

RE/COR.

4. Work may be subject to curtailment during funeral services. The Contractor will be required to coordinate all work activities with the Resident Engineers office to avoid impact to visitors.

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

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

1. Take all measures and provide all material necessary for protecting existing equipment and property in affected areas of construction against dust and debris, so that equipment and affected areas to be used in the Cemetery’s operations will not be hindered. Permit access to

Department of Veterans Affairs personnel through other construction areas which serve as routes of access to such affected areas and equipment. Coordinate alteration work in areas occupied by Department of Veterans Affairs so that Cemetery operations will continue during the construction period.

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

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

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

J. When a building or site is turned over to Contractor, it is accepted in entirety and responsibility therefore includes, but is not limited to the following:

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1. Maintain a minimum temperature of 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) at all times, except as otherwise specified.

2. Maintain in operating condition existing fire protection and alarm equipment. In connection with fire alarm equipment, make arrangements for pre-inspection of the site with Fire

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

K. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for the Cemetery at all times. Meet with the RE and appropriate Cemetery operations staff to walk the proposed work areas and discuss any known or potential underground systems that are indicated or not shown on the construction drawings, prior to starting the work.

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

L. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, sewer or air pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems

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

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

Director’s prior knowledge and written approval. Refer to specification Sections 26 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, 27 05 11 REQUIREMENTS FOR

COMMUNICATIONS INSTALLATIONS and 28 05 11, REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRONIC

SAFETY AND SECURITY INSTALLATIONS for additional requirements.

2. Submit a request to interrupt any such services to RE/COR, and Cemetery Director, in writing, 72 hours in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. The Contractor will be advised (in writing) of approval of request, or of which other date and/or time such interruption will cause least inconvenience to operations of the Cemetery.

Interruption time approved by the Cemetery may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours at no additional cost to the Government.

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4. Major interruptions of any system must be requested, in writing, at least 15 calendar days prior to the desired time and shall be performed as directed by the RE/COR, which may require the work to be performed off hours which shall be done at no additional cost to the

Government.

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

RE/COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

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

Contractor.

M. Abandoned Lines: All service lines such as wires, cables, conduits, ducts, pipes and the like, and their hangers or supports, which are to be abandoned but are not required to be entirely removed, shall be sealed, capped or plugged. The lines shall not be capped in finished areas, but shall be removed and sealed. Lines shall be capped or plugged in ceilings, within furred spaces, in unfinished areas, or within walls or partitions; so that they are completely behind the finished surfaces.

N. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Cemetery traffic, comply with the following:

1. Keep roads, walks and entrances to grounds, to parking and to occupied areas of buildings clear of construction materials, debris and standing construction equipment and vehicles.

Wherever excavation for new utility lines cross existing roads, at least one lane must be open to traffic at all times.

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

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

P. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director thru the Resident Engineers office: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over construction activities.

Cooperation and coordination with the Cemetery Director, through the RE/COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with Cemetery activities in actual burial areas, is required. Construction noise during the interment services shall not disturb the service. Coordination of work may require that equipment that is heard from the service location be shut-off, or moved out of the area prior to the service, as acceptable to the Cemetery Director through the RE/COR. Trucks and workmen shall not pass through the service area during this period:

1. Discontinue work sufficiently in advance of Easter Sunday, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day and/or Federal holidays, and clean up all areas of operation

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

1.7 ALTERATIONS

A. Survey: Before any work is started, make a thorough survey with the RE/COR of areas of buildings in which alterations are to occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access.

Create and furnish a written report to the RE/COR. This report shall list by rooms and spaces:

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

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

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

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

RE/COR.

B. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of RE/COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by the Contractor with new items in accordance with specifications which will be furnished by the Government. Provided the contract work is changed by reason of this subparagraph B, the contract will be modified accordingly, under provisions of clause entitled "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS" (FAR 52.236-2) and "CHANGES"

(FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88).

C. Re-Survey: Thirty days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and

RE/COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the areas of buildings involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of resilient flooring, doors, windows, walls and other surfaces as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by the Contractor to such flooring and other surfaces, despite protection measures; and, will form the basis for determining extent of repair work required of the Contractor to restore damage caused by the Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

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

2. Temporary protection against damage for portions of existing structures and grounds where work is to be done, materials handled and equipment moved and/or relocated.

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3. Protect the interior of existing structures at all times, from damage, dust and weather inclemency. Wherever work is performed, floor surfaces that are to remain in place shall be adequately protected prior to starting work, and this protection shall be maintained intact until all work in the area is completed.

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

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

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

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

C. Final Cleanup:

1. Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area as well as any adjoining areas that remained in service and were contaminated by dust from the work area.

This included walls, ceilings, cabinets, furniture (built-in or free standing), partitions, flooring, etc.

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

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

1.9 DISPOSAL AND RETENTION

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

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

Store such items where directed by RE/COR.

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

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

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4. PCB Transformers and Capacitors: The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal of any

Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) transformers and capacitors requiring removal . The transformers and capacitors shall be taken out of service and handled in accordance with the procedures of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of

Transportation (DOT) as outlined in Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Titled 40 and 49 respectively. The EPA's Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) Compliance Program Policy

Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7 also apply. Upon removal of PCB transformers and capacitors for disposal, the "originator" copy of the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest (EPA Form

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

8700-22A) shall be returned to the RE/COR who will annotate the contract file and transmit the Manifest to the Cemetery Director.

a. Copies of the following listed CFR titles may be obtained from the Government Printing

Office:

40 CFR 261 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262 Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 263 Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 761 PCB Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and use Prohibitions

49 CFR 172 Hazardous Material tables and Hazardous Material

Communications Regulations

49 CFR 173 Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging

49 CRR 173 Subpart A General

49 CFR 173 Subpart B Preparation of Hazardous Material for Transportation

49 CFR 173 Subpart J Other Regulated Material; Definitions and Preparation

TSCA Compliance Program Policy Nos. 6-PCB-6 and 6-PCB-7

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

IMPROVEMENTS

A. Preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work sites, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. Remove trees only when specifically authorized to do so, avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, then trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the RE/COR.

B. Protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor.