W912P521B0008 CERTIFIED FINAL-RTA TSpecs.pdf

Solicitation No. W912P521B0008

US Army Corps Of Engineers Nashville District

GRAVE SITE EXPANSION

PHASES 2 & 3

Mountain Home National Cemetery Mountain Home, Tennessee

For Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration

Technical Specifications RTA Certified Final

April 2021

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Gravesite Expansion - Phases 2 & 3 Mountain Home National Cemetery (MHNC) W912P521B0008 RTA Certified Final Mountain Home, Tennessee

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DI VI SI ON 01 - GENERAL REQUI REMENTS

01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 22 00 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01 32 01 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 00.15 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 45 35 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 95 00 FORMS AND ATTACHMENTS

DI VI SI ON 02 - EXI STI NG CONDI TI ONS

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

DI VI SI ON 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

03 48 21 PRECAST CONCRETE BURIAL CYPTS

03 48 24 PRECAST CONCRETE COLUMBARIUM UNITS

DI VI SI ON 04 - MASONRY

04 05 13 MASONRY MORTARING

04 20 00 UNIT MASONRY

04 40 10 CUT STONE ASSEMBLIES

04 43 00 NATURAL STONE VENEER

04 72 00 CAST STONE MASONRY

04 73 00 COLUMBARIUM NICHE COVERS

DI VI SI ON 07 - THERMAL AND MOI STURE PROTECTI ON

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

DI VI SI ON 10 - SPECI ALTI ES

10 14 00.10 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE

10 75 00 FLAGPOLES

DI VI SI ON 12 - FURNI SHI NGS

12 93 00 SITE FURNISHINGS

DI VI SI ON 31 - EARTHWORK

31 00 00 EARTHWORK

31 05 22 GEOTEXTILES USED AS FILTERS

31 11 00 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

DI VI SI ON 32 - EXTERI OR I MPROVEMENTS

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32 01 16.71 COLD MILLING ASPHALT PAVING

32 05 33 LANDSCAPE ESTABLISHMENT

32 11 23 AGGREGATE BASE COURSES

32 11 23.23 BASE COURSE DRAINAGE LAYERS

32 11 26 HOT-MIX BITUMINOUS BASE COURSE FOR ROADS AND STREETS

32 12 13 BITUMINOUS TACK AND PRIME COATS

32 12 16 HOT-MIX ASPHALT (HMA) FOR ROADS

32 16 19 CONCRETE CURBS, GUTTERS AND SIDEWALKS

32 17 23 PAVEMENT MARKINGS

32 84 23 UNDERGROUND SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

32 92 19 SEEDING

32 92 23 SODDING

32 93 00 EXTERIOR PLANTS

DI VI SI ON 33 - UTI LI TI ES

33 01 30.16 TV INSPECTION OF SEWER PIPELINES

33 40 00 STORM DRAINAGE UTILITIES

33 46 13 FOUNDATION DRAINAGE SYSTEM

33 46 16 SUBDRAINAGE PIPING

33 71 02 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

1.2.1 Sequence of Construction

1.2.2 Normal Working Hours

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

1.4 REFERENCES

1.5 SUBMITTALS

1.6 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

1.7 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

1.8 ALTERATION

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 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR CRYPT INSTALLER

1.15 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.16 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.17 USE OF ROADWAYS

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS

1.20 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.21 TESTS

1.22 INSTRUCTIONS

1.23 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

1.24 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

1.25 PARTNERING

1.26 COORDINATION CONFERENCES

1.27 EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

1.28 PROJECT SIGNS

1.28.1 General

1.28.2 Materials

1.28.3 Painting

1.28.4 Erection and Maintenance

1.29 VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

CONTRACTS

1.30 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS for safety and infection control requirements.

1.2 GENERAL INTENTION

Contractor shall completely prepare site for construction operations and furnish labor and materials and perform work for NCA Mountain Home Cemetery Expansion as required by contract drawings and specifications.

1.2.1 Sequence of Construction

Sequence of construction is critical for this project. As the cemetery site will remain open and active during construction, considerations must be made to not inhibit the ongoing work by the NCA site personnel. Work done by the Contractor must be coordinated daily with the NCA site Manager and NCA site Head of Maintenance to determine if or when any internments are to be conducted the following day for the Contractor to minimize noise and/or potentially stop work in an area. For bidding purposes, the Contractor should plan for approximately three internments a week which last approximately one hour (Contractor will be required to stop work).

In addition, the Contractors schedule shall be heavily scrutinized by the COR to ensure orders or work is in keeping with best practices to ensure an excellent final product and minimal diturbance or rediturbance occurs to features of work required as part of this contract.

The sequence of construction will hinge on exactly which options are awarded along with the contract base. The Contractor shall submit a proposed schedule, as required by Setion 01 32 01 PROJECT SCHEDULE.

1.2.2 Normal Working Hours

The Government's normal working hours are Monday through Friday from 0630 to 1630. The Contractor shall not work outside of these hours without first obtaining written permission from the Contracting Officer. Written permission shall be requested by the Contractor for each instance wherein work outside the normal working hours seems necessary. Should the Contractor need assistance from cemetery staff, the Contractor shall coordinate with cemetery staff so that assistance can be provided within the staff's normal working hours.

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Measurement and payment requirements are stated in Section 01 22 00 PRICE

AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES.

1.4 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this section to the extent

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 3 referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

ECB 2020-1 (2020) USACE Construction Project Signs and Use of the Army Star

EP 310-1-6a (2006) Sign Standards Manual, VOL 1

EP 310-1-6b (2006) Sign Standards Manual, VOL 2, Appendices

1.5 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Qualifications for Crypt Installer

1.6 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONTRACTOR

Drawings and contract documents may be obtained from the website where the solicitation is posted. Paper copies will be at Contractor's expense.

1.7 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 Contracting Officer. 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 sheds, shops, offices) and utilities may be erected by the Contractor only with the approval of the Contracting Officer and shall be built with labor and materials furnished by the Contractor without additional 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. No buildings will be allowed to be abandoned in place. With the written consent of the Contracting Officer, the utilities may be abandoned and need not be removed.

c. The Contractor shall, under regulations prescribed by the Contracting Officer, use only established roadways, or use temporary roadways constructed by the Contractor when and as authorized by the Contracting Officer. 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.

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d. Working space and space available for storing materials shall be as shown on the drawings.

e. Workmen are subject to rules of the Cemetery and the VA applicable to their conduct.

f. Execute work so as to interfere as little as possible with normal functioning of Cemetery as a whole, including operations of utility services, fire protection systems and any existing equipment, and with work being done by others. Use of equipment and tools that transmit vibrations and noises that maybe felt or heard by visitors during internments are not permitted. Hold daily coordinating meetings with Cemetery staff to support the ongoing operations of the Cemetery during construction.

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

2. Schedule delivery of materials and equipment to immediate construction working areas in quantities sufficient for not more than two work days. Provide unobstructed access to Cemetery areas required to remain in operation.

g. Phasing:

1. The Cemetery must maintain its operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Therefore, any interruption in service must be scheduled and coordinated with the COR to ensure that no lapses in operation occur. It is the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to develop a work plan and schedule detailing, at a minimum, the procedures to be employed, the equipment and materials to be used, the interim life safety measure to be used during the work, and a schedule defining the duration of the work with milestone subtasks. The work to be outlined shall include, but not be limited to: Contractor Mobilizing; Site Grading; Precast Crypt; Inground Cremains;

Roadway and Paving; Cemetary Signage; Irrigation Installation;

Flag Pole Light Upgrades;Contractor Demoblizing

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

h. Construction Fence: Before construction operations begin, Contractor shall provide a chain link construction fence, seven feet minimum height, with sight blocking covering, 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 15 inches. Bottom of fences shall extend to one inch above grade. Remove the fence when directed by the COR.

j. Utilities Services: Maintain existing utility services for Cemetery at all times. Provide temporary facilities, labor, materials, equipment, SECTION 01 00 00 Page 5 connections, and utilities to assure uninterrupted services. Where necessary to cut existing water, sewer pipes, or conduits, wires, cables, etc. of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone), they shall be cut and capped at suitable places where shown; or, in absence of such indication, where directed by COR.

1. No utility service such as water, sewers or electricity, or fire protection systems and communications systems may be interrupted without prior approval of COR and Chief of Facilities Management where applicable. 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 a detailed work plan, the COR's prior knowledge and written approval.

2. Contractor shall submit a request to interrupt any such services to COR , in writing, 7 calendar days in advance of proposed interruption. Request shall state reason, date, exact time of, and approximate duration of such interruption.

3. 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 Cemetery. Interruption time approved by COR may occur at other than Contractor's normal working hours.

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

5. In case of a contract construction emergency, service will be interrupted on approval of COR. Such approval will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical.

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

k. To minimize interference of construction activities with flow of Cemetery and Campus 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 with approval.

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

l. Coordinate the work for this contract with other construction operations as directed by COR. This includes the scheduling of traffic and the use of roadways, as specified in paragraph USE OF ROADWAYS.

m. Coordination of Construction with Cemetery Director: The burial activities at a National Cemetery shall take precedence over

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 6 construction activities. The Contractor must cooperate and coordinate with the Cemetery Director, through the COR, in arranging construction schedule to cause the least possible interference with cemetery activities in actual burial areas. Construction noise during the interment services shall not disturb the service. Trucks and workmen shall not pass through the service area during this period:

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

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

1.8 ALTERATION

a. Survey: Before any work is started, the Contractor shall make a thorough survey with the COR, of the site in which alterations occur and areas which are anticipated routes of access, and furnish a report, signed by both, to the Contracting Officer. This report shall list by section:

1. Existing condition of vegetation and ground conditions, grave stones, site drainage, roads and general site conditions.

2. 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 the cemetery site where alterations occur and which have been agreed upon by Contractor and COR.

b. Any items required by drawings to be either reused or relocated or both, found during this survey to be nonexistent, or in opinion of COR, to be in such condition that their use is impossible or impractical, shall be furnished and/or replaced by Contractor with new items in accordance with contract requirements. 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).

c. Re-Survey: Thirty calendar days before expected partial or final inspection date, the Contractor and COR together shall make a thorough re-survey of the site involved. They shall furnish a report on conditions then existing, of vegitation and ground conditions, grave stones, site drainage, roads and general site conditions as compared with conditions of same as noted in first condition survey report:

1. Re-survey report shall also list any damage caused by Contractor to such vegitation, grounds, grave stones, site drainage, roads and general site, despite protection measures; and, will form basis for determining extent of repair work required of Contractor to restore damage caused by Contractor's workmen in executing work of this contract.

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D. Protection: Provide the following protective measures:

1. 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.

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 noted on drawings or in specifications as items to be stored or relocated. Items that remain property of the Government shall be removed or dislodged from present locations in such a manner as to prevent damage which would be detrimental to re installation and reuse. Store such items where directed by COR.

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

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

b. The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities at or near the work site and on adjacent property of a third

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 8 party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

c. Refer to Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, for additional requirements on protecting vegetation, soils and the environment. Refer to Articles, "Alterations", "Restoration", and "Operations and Storage Areas" for additional instructions concerning repair of damage to structures and site improvements.

d. Refer to FAR clause 52.236-7, "Permits and Responsibilities," which is included in General Conditions. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit is required for this project. The Contractor is considered an "operator" under the permit and has extensive responsibility for compliance with permit requirements. The apparent low bidder, Contractor and affected subcontractors shall furnish all information and certifications that are required to comply with the permit process and permit requirements. Many of the permit requirements will be satisfied by completing construction as shown and specified. Some requirements involve the Contractor's method of operations, operations planning and the Contractor is responsible for employing best management practices. The affected activities often include, but are not limited to the following:

- Designating areas for equipment maintenance and repair;

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

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

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

- Providing adequately maintained sanitary facilities.

1.11 RESTORATION

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

Existing work (walls, ceilings, partitions, floors, mechanical and electrical work, lawns, paving, roads, walks, etc.) disturbed or removed as a result of performing required new work, shall be patched, repaired, reinstalled, or replaced with new work, and refinished and left in as good condition as existed before commencing work.

b. At Contractor's own expense, Contractor shall immediately restore to service and repair any damage caused by Contractor's workmen to existing piping and conduits, wires, cables, etc., of utility services or of fire protection systems and communications systems (including telephone) which are not scheduled for discontinuance or abandonment.

c. Expense of repairs to such utilities and systems not shown on drawings or locations of which are unknown will be covered by adjustment to contract time and price in accordance with clause entitled "CHANGES" (FAR 52.243-4 and VAAR 852.236-88) and "DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS"

(FAR 52.236-2).

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1.12 PHYSICAL DATA

a. Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

b. Subsurface conditions have been developed by core borings and test pits. Logs of subsurface exploration are shown diagrammatically on drawings.

c. A copy of the soil report will be made available for inspection by bidders upon request to the CO at the USACE Nashville District Office and shall be considered part of the contract documents.

d. A copy of the geotechnical report can be found attached at the back of

Section 01 95 00 FORMS AND ATTACHMENTS.

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

1.13 PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SERVICES

A registered professional land surveyor or registered civil engineer whose services are retained and paid for by the Contractor shall perform services specified herein and in other specification sections. The Contractor shall certify that the land surveyor or civil engineer is not one who is a regular employee of the Contractor, and that the land surveyor or civil engineer has no financial interest in this contract.

1.14 SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR CRYPT INSTALLER

The Contractor shall provide qualifications for the entity that will be responsible for crypt installation. The installer shall be required to have had at least three past crypt installation projects of similar magnitude. This submittal shall be sent for Government review as a Preconstruction submittal.

1.15 LAYOUT OF WORK

a. The Contractor shall lay out the work from Government established base lines and bench marks, indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at Contractor's own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor's negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 10 replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

(FAR 52.236-17)

b. Establish and plainly mark center lines for each building and corner of column lines and such other lines and grades that are reasonably necessary to properly assure that location, orientation, and elevations established for each such structure , roadare in accordance with lines and elevations shown on contract drawings.

c. Following completion of general mass excavation and before any other permanent work is performed, establish and plainly mark (through use of appropriate batter boards or other means) sufficient additional survey control points or system of points as may be necessary to assure proper alignment, orientation, and grade of all major features of work. Survey shall include, but not be limited to, location of lines and grades of footings, exterior walls, retaining walls, center lines of columns in both directions, major utilities and elevations of floor slabs:

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

d. During progress of work, Contractor shall have line grades and plumbness of all major form work checked and certified by a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer as meeting requirements of contract drawings. Furnish such certification to the COR before any major items of concrete work are placed. In addition, Contractor shall furnish to the COR certificates from a registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer that the following work is complete in every respect as required by contract drawings.

1. Lines of each building and/or addition.

2. Elevations of bottoms of footings and tops of floors of each structure.

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

4. Lines of grave plot documentation.

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

6. Lines and elevations of roads, streets, parking areas .

e. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall furnish the COR one electronic copy and reproducible drawings at the scale of the contract drawings, showing the finished grade on the grid developed for constructing the work, including burial monuments and fifty foot stationing along new road centerlines. These drawings shall bear the seal of the registered land surveyor or registered civil engineer.

f. The Contractor shall perform the surveying and layout work of this and other articles and specifications in accordance with the provisions of Article "Professional Surveying Services".

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1.16 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

As-built drawing requirements are stated in Section 01 78 00 CLOSEOUT

SUBMITTALS.

1.17 USE OF ROADWAYS

a. For hauling, use only established public roads and roads on Cemetery property and, when authorized by the COR, such temporary roads which are necessary in the performance of contract work. Temporary roads shall be constructed and restoration performed by the Contractor at Contractor's expense. When necessary to cross curbing, sidewalks, or similar construction, they must be protected by well-constructed bridges.

b. When new permanent roads are to be a part of this contract, Contractor may construct them immediately for use to facilitate building operations. These roads may be used only by the Contractor until partial occupancy of the new maintenance yard is accepted then the road can be used by Contractor, NCA and their suppliers.

c. When certain structures (or parts of certain structures) are required to be completed in advance of general date of completion, all roads leading thereto must be completed and available for use at time set for completion of such buildings or parts thereof. The Contractor shall maintain the roads until final turnover of the entire project site.

1.18 TEMPORARY USE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

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

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

2. Electrical installations used by the equipment shall be completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications to prevent damage to the equipment and the electrical systems, i.e.

transformers, relays, circuit breakers, fuses, conductors, motor controllers and their overload elements shall be properly sized, coordinated and adjusted. Installation of temporary electrical equipment or devices shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, (2014 Edition), Article 590, Temporary Installations. Voltage supplied to each item of equipment shall be verified to be correct and it shall be determined that motors are not overloaded. The electrical equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before using it and again immediately before final inspection including vacuum cleaning and wiping clean interior and exterior surfaces.

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

Vibrations must be eliminated.

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4. All components of heat production and distribution system, metering equipment, condensate returns, and other auxiliary facilities used in temporary service shall be cleaned prior to use; maintained to prevent corrosion internally and externally during use; and cleaned, maintained and inspected prior to acceptance by the Government.

b. Prior to final inspection, the equipment or parts used which show wear and tear beyond normal, shall be replaced with identical replacements, at no additional cost to the Government.

c. This paragraph shall not reduce the requirements of the mechanical and electrical specifications sections.

d. Any damage to the equipment or excessive wear due to prolonged use will be repaired/replaced by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense.

1.19 TEMPORARY TOILETS

Provide where directed, (for use of all Contractor's workmen) ample temporary sanitary toilet accommodations with suitable sewer and water connections; or, when approved by COR , provide suitable dry closets where directed. Keep such places clean and free from flies, and all connections and appliances connected therewith are to be removed prior to completion of contract, and premises left perfectly clean.

1.20 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

a. The contractor will need to coordinate any and all necessary utilities for his use at the project site. The Government shall have no responsibility in providing utilities to the contractor.

b. The Contractor, at Contractor's expense and in a workmanlike manner, in compliance with code and as satisfactory to the COR, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia and repair restore the infrastructure as required.

c. Heat: Furnish temporary heat necessary to prevent injury to work and materials through dampness and cold. Use of open salamanders or any temporary heating devices which may be fire hazards or may smoke and damage finished work, will not be permitted. Maintain minimum temperatures as per manufacturer recommendations for various materials.

1.21 TESTS

a. As per commisioning and testing specification sections included in this contract the Contractor shall provide a written testing and commissioning plan complete with component level, equipment level, sub-system level and system level breakdowns. The plan will provide a schedule and a written sequence of what will be tested, how and what the expected outcome will be. This document will be submitted for approval prior to commencing work. The Contractor shall document the results of the approved plan and submit for approval with the as built documentation.

b. Pre-test mechanical and electrical equipment and systems and make

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 13 corrections required for proper operation of such systems before requesting final tests. Final test will not be conducted unless pre tested.

c. Conduct final tests required in various sections of specifications in presence of the COR or an authorized representative. Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, instruments, and forms, to conduct and record such tests.

d. Mechanical and electrical systems shall be balanced, controlled and coordinated. A system is defined as the entire system which must be coordinated to work together during normal operation to produce results for which the system is designed. For example, the irregation system under this contract is only one part of the entire irregation system which provides water for the entire VA Cemetary site, existing and additional.

e. All related components as defined above shall be functioning when any system component is tested. Tests shall be completed within a reasonably period of time during which operating and environmental conditions remain reasonably constant and are typical of the design conditions.

f. Individual test result of any component, where required, will only be accepted when submitted with the test results of related components and of the entire system.

1.22 INSTRUCTIONS

a. Contractor shall furnish Maintenance and Operating manuals (hard copies and electronic) and verbal instructions when required by the various sections of the specifications and as hereinafter specified.

b. Manuals: Maintenance and operating manuals and one compact disc (four hard copies and one electronic copy each) for each separate piece of equipment shall be delivered to the COR coincidental with the delivery of the equipment to the job site. Manuals shall be complete, detailed guides for the maintenance and operation of equipment. They shall include complete information necessary for starting, adjusting, maintaining in continuous operation for long periods of time and dismantling and reassembling of the complete units and sub assembly components. Manuals shall include an index covering all component parts clearly cross referenced to diagrams and illustrations.

Illustrations shall include "exploded" views showing and identifying each separate item. Emphasis shall be placed on the use of special tools and instruments. The function of each piece of equipment, component, accessory and control shall be clearly and thoroughly explained. All necessary precautions for the operation of the equipment and the reason for each precaution shall be clearly set forth. Manuals must reference the exact model, style and size of the piece of equipment and system being furnished. Manuals referencing equipment similar to but of a different model, style, and size than that furnished will not be accepted.

c. Instructions: Contractor shall provide qualified, factory trained manufacturers' representatives to give detailed training to assigned NCA personnel in the operation and complete maintenance for each piece of equipment. All such training will be at the job site. These requirements are more specifically detailed in the various technical

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 14 sections. Instructions for different items of equipment that are component parts of a complete system, shall be given in an integrated, progressive manner. All instructors for every piece of component equipment in a system shall be available until instructions for all items included in the system have been completed. This is to assure proper instruction in the operation of inter-related systems. All instruction periods shall be at such times as scheduled by the COR and shall be considered concluded only when the COR is satisfied in regard to complete and thorough coverage. The Contractor shall submit a course outline with associated material to the COR for review and approval prior to scheduling training to ensure the subject matter covers the expectations of the NCA and the contractual requirements.

The COR reserves the right to request the removal of, and substitution for, any instructor who, in the opinion of the COR , does not demonstrate sufficient qualifications in accordance with requirements for instructors above.

1.23 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

See Section 01 45 00, QUALITY CONTROL for requirements for monthly photographs required for payment.

1.24 HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Where the Contractor or any of the Contractor's employees, prior to, or during the construction work, are advised of or discover any possible archeological, historical and/or cultural resources, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR verbally, and then with a written follow up.

See Section 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.

1.25 PARTNERING

In order to most effectively accomplish this contract, the Government urges the Contractor to join with the Government in establishing a cohesive and professional project management team. Through this "partnering" relationship, both entities would strive to draw on the strengths of each organization for the ultimate goal of assuring that the project's intended results are achieved, within budget and on schedule.

This endeavor seeks an environment that nurtures team building, cooperation and trust between the Government and the Contractor. The partnering relationship would be bilateral in make-up, and participation will be totally voluntary.

1.26 COORDINATION CONFERENCES

Routine coordination conferences will be scheduled by the Contracting Officer throughout the life of this contract. Contractor shall provide meeting agenda prior to and meeting minutes following any coordination conference. Coordination conferences will be held to discuss contract administration, Contractor quality control, phasing, scheduling, and other aspects relating to the required work. The Corps of Engineers and the Contractor will be represented at each of these meetings. Similar information concerning replacement personnel shall be forwarded to the Contracting Officer, should any replacement be required at any time during the life of this contract. Coordination conferences will be scheduled to occur when notified by the Contracting Officer.

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1.27 EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

The Contractor's performance will be evaluated in accordance with FAR Part

42.15 in the areas of quality, schedule, cost control, management, utilization of small businesses, and regulatory compliance at minimum.

The evaluation will include a written narrative and rating of either exceptional, very good, satisfactory, marginal, or unsatisfactory for each. The format for the evaluation is attached at the end of Section

01 95 00 FORMS AND ATTACHMENTS.

The Contractor's review of the evaluation shall be completed electronically at the CPARS website, http://www.cpars.gov . This website also includes guidance and the user's manual.

Upon contract award, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with the name and e-mail address of the Contractor's Representative to be registered into the system. Following initial completion by the Government, the Contractor will have sixty (60) calendar days to review, comment, and return the evaluation.

1.28 PROJECT SIGNS

1.28.1 General

The Contractor shall furnish and erect within 30 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed, at an agreed location, a PROJECT IDENTIFICATION SIGN and a SAFETY PERFORMANCE SIGN. The signs shall be lettered on one side only and shall conform to EP 310-1-6a , EP 310-1-6b , ECB 2020-1 , and to the details and colors indicated in the sketches attached at the end of Section 01 95 00 FORMS AND ATTACHMENTS. The name of the project shall be as follows:

MOUNTAIN HOME NATIONAL CEMETERY GRAVE SITE EXPANSION

1.28.2 Materials

The sign shall be constructed with a face sheet of 3/4 inch exterior grade plywood mounted on a substantial framework of treated 4-inch by 4-inch material. Screws shall be commercial quality and of sizes shown.

1.28.3 Painting

The signs and posts shall be given one prime coat and two finish coats of exterior oil paint before lettering. Letters and trim shall be applied to one side only using one coat of enamel of color, style, and size shown.

1.28.4 Erection and Maintenance

The signs shall be erected at a location to be determined by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Signs shall be plumb and backfill of post holes shall be well tamped to properly support the signs out the life of the contract. The signs shall be maintained in good condition until completion of the contract, shall remain the property of the Contractor.

1.29 VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

CONTRACTS

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, SECTION 01 00 00 Page 16

FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract.

While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE Contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE Contractors in their outreach efforts:

a. U.S. Department of Labor Veterans employment: www.vets.gov/

b. Federal veteran employment information: www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx

c. Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS):

http://www.dol.gov/vets/

d. Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Program: http://benefits.va.gov/vow/

e. U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Search for Candidates:

http://wct.army.mil/modules/employers/e1-searchCandidates.html

f. Hiring Our Heroes initiative:

www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes

1.30 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

Do not schedule work on Federal holidays.

b. Federal Holiday Schedule

Holiday New Year's Day Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

**Washington's Birthday Memorial Day July 4 Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day December 25 Christmas Day

**This holiday is designated as "Washington's Birthday" in section 6103(a) of title 5 of the United States Code, which is the law that specifies holidays for Federal employees. Though other institutions such as state and local governments and private businesses may use other names, it is our policy to always refer to holidays by the names designated in the law.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

1.2 PAYMENT ITEMS

1.3 BASE BID

1.3.1 Project Site Work

1.3.1.1 Payment

1.3.1.2 Unit of Measure

1.3.2 Precast Concrete Crypts (Material & Delivery Only)

1.3.2.1 Payment

1.3.2.2 Unit of Measure

1.4 Option 01

1.4.1 Columbarium Court-East

1.4.1.1 Payment

1.4.1.2 Unit of Measure

1.5 Option 02

1.5.1 Columbarium Court-West

1.5.1.1 Payment

1.5.1.2 Unit of Measure

1.6 Option 03

1.6.1 Staff Parking Lot

1.6.1.1 Payment

1.6.1.2 Unit of Measure

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PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-03 Product Data

1.2 PAYMENT ITEMS

Payment items for the work of this contract for which payments will be made are listed in the BIDDING SCHEDULE and described below. All costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular payment item, shall be included in the listed payment item most closely associated with the work involved. The payment made for each item listed shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, tests and reports, and for performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided.

1.3 BASE BID

1.3.1 Project Site Work

1.3.1.1 Payment

Includes all Base Bid construction work except that work covered by Item No. 0002, 0003, 0004 and 0005. Includes installation of pre-placed crypts in Sections 5, 6, 7 and 8, preparation of Section 4, 8 and 9 for in-ground cremains, roads, pull-off parking and columbarium court, all site grading associated the improvements, associated site landscaping and irrigation features, all site drainage and storm water management features, site utilities, all site signage, as well as other site features as indicated on the plans.

Base bid also includes mass grading and seeding for Columbarium Court East and Columbarium Court West, the relocation of the irrigation main around the future columbarium courts and an irrigation controller.

Early turnover for section 4, inground cremains, required. Early turnover must include all work grading, sod, monument grid markers, section markers, irrigation, as well as other site relevant features as indicated on the plans. The landscape plant material (trees and shrubs) are not required to be installed for the early turnover.

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1.3.1.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of measure: Job.

1.3.2 Precast Concrete Crypts (Material & Delivery Only)

1.3.2.1 Payment

Includes the procurement of the precast concrete crypts to be installed on site.

1.3.2.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of measure: Job.

1.4 Option 01

1.4.1 Columbarium Court-East

1.4.1.1 Payment

includes the following improvements identified in Columbarium Court-East;

four columbarium walls, four backless benches, one bench with back, seat wall, seat pods, flower watering station, associated site landscaping and irrigation features, site drainage, as well as other site features as indicated on the plans.

Note: this Option may be exercised within 120 days from Notice to Proceed

1.4.1.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of measure: Job.

1.5 Option 02

1.5.1 Columbarium Court-West

1.5.1.1 Payment

Includes the following improvements identified in Columbarium Court-West;

four columbarium walls, five backless benches, one bench with back, associated site landscaping and irrigation features, site drainage, as well as other site features as indicated on the plans.

Note: this Option may be exercised within 120 days from Notice to Proceed

1.5.1.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of measure: Job.

1.6 Option 03

1.6.1 Staff Parking Lot

1.6.1.1 Payment

Includes installation of paved parking lot, all site grading associated the improvements, associated site landscaping and irrigation features, signage, as well as other site features as indicated on the plans.

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Note: this Option may be exercised within 120 days from Notice to Proceed

1.6.1.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of measure: Job.

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 32 01

PROJECT SCHEDULE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.3 PROJECT SCHEDULER QUALIFICATIONS

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 SOFTWARE

2.1.1 Government Default Software

2.1.2 Contractor Software

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.2 BASIS FOR PAYMENT AND COST LOADING

3.2.1 Activity Cost Loading

3.