Alabama National Cemetery - Gravesite Expansion Phase 3
ID: 36C78626R0008Type: Presolicitation
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)QUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

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Construction (23)

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CONSTRUCTION OF OTHER NON-BUILDING FACILITIES (Y1PZ)

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Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside (SDVOSBC)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the "Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3" project located in Montevallo, Alabama. This project aims to expand the cemetery's burial capacity through the construction of new gravesites, columbarium walls, roads, signage, landscaping, and an irrigation system, with a construction magnitude estimated between $20 million and $30 million. The procurement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBC) and will adhere to strict safety and environmental regulations, emphasizing the importance of honoring veterans through high-quality construction. Interested contractors should note that the solicitation is expected to be released on or about January 30, 2026, with proposals due 30 calendar days after publication; for further inquiries, contact Daniel Kinney at daniel.kinney@va.gov or 402-830-4683.

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    The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, is issuing a presolicitation notice for the "Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3." This Request for Proposal (RFP) will be a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern (SDVOSBC) set-aside, with an estimated construction magnitude between $20,000,000 and $30,000,000. The solicitation, identified by number 36C78626R0008, is anticipated to be released on or about January 30, 2026, on Federal Contract Opportunities at sam.gov. Proposals will be due 30 calendar days after publication. The project falls under NAICS code 237990, "Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction."
    The Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 project in Montevallo, Shelby County, Alabama, involves significant site improvements. This includes demolishing existing gravel roads, curb and gutter, and vegetation to make way for gravesite expansion (pre-placed crypts, in-ground cremain sites, and columbarium niches), new columbarium walls, roads, signage, site furnishings, landscaping, and an irrigation system. The project's topographic data, based on a February 2024 survey, includes detailed contour intervals and addresses areas within the 100-year floodplain. Construction requires adherence to VA and Georgia Department of Transportation standards, with strict protocols for utility verification, erosion control, and site safety, especially during burial ceremonies. A bid option exists for adding Section 16 infrastructure, additional columbaria, and an irrigation pump replacement. The contractor is responsible for all permitting, including an NPDES permit, and ensuring minimal disruption to public access.
    The Alabama National Cemetery's Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 project in Montevallo, Alabama, includes detailed plans for stormwater management, columbarium layouts, and site signage and furnishings. The stormwater management plan outlines the construction of a bioretention basin, including specific dimensions, material requirements (e.g., 15" RCP CL III pipes, 4" PVC underdrains), and a 13-step installation sequence. It also specifies landscaping with Kentucky Bluegrass, Creeping Red Fescue, and Chewings Fescue, and detailed elevations for the pond and spillway. The columbarium layout plans, for both base bid and Bid Option 1, provide precise coordinates and dimensions for concrete pavements, benches, flower watering stations, and truncated dome warning areas, with notes on construction operations and material alignment. The columbarium grading and drainage plans detail existing and proposed contours, elevation spot grades, and the installation of perforated footing drains, solid storm drain pipes, yard drains, and cleanouts, with specific pipe invert elevations and slopes. Overall, the project emphasizes comprehensive environmental, structural, and aesthetic considerations for the cemetery expansion.
    The Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 project in Montevallo, Alabama, focuses on the construction and detailing of columbarium walls. The project outlines the precise layout, dimensions, and material specifications for 18 columbarium walls, including a bid option for walls 11 through 18, totaling 1,000 niches. Key aspects include the use of Alabama Stone Silver Shadow limestone veneer, engraved niche numbering, and specific construction details for foundations, piers, and caps. The plans emphasize strict quality control, requiring mock-ups for approval, adherence to tight tolerances, and detailed specifications for sealants, waterproofing, and drainage. The project involves multiple consulting firms and highlights the importance of creating a national shrine to honor veterans, underscoring the need for excellent quality and consistency in all aspects of construction.
    The Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 project in Montevallo, Alabama, involves significant irrigation and storm drainage infrastructure development. Key components include the installation of various Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) and Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) culverts, with diameters ranging from 15 inches to 54 inches. The project also details a bio-retention pond with specific elevation requirements for its bottom, emergency spillway crest, and embankment top. Extensive irrigation lines, ranging from 1 inch to 3 inches in diameter, are planned across multiple burial sections (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) and columbarium areas, along with numerous storm inlets and manholes. The plan also delineates existing cemetery roads, service drives, and approximate locations of 100-year and 500-year flood plains, as well as several streams and an unnamed tributary to Shoal Creek. Critical notes include a discussion item regarding sod on access roads and overspray, and a directive to use civil drawings for exact culvert placement rather than GPS data from the irrigation plans.
    The Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 project in Montevallo, Alabama, focuses on structural and irrigation details, dated October 25, 2024. Key aspects include irrigation system assemblies, concrete wall footings for columbarium units, and detailed structural notes. The project adheres to various design codes, including the IBC 2021 and VA design manuals, specifying concrete requirements, design loads for seismic and wind events, and rebar splice lengths. It outlines responsibilities for contractors regarding coordination, submittals, and adherence to codes. Electrical and telecommunications notes detail installation, grounding, and cabling standards, emphasizing compliance with NFPA, NEC, and TIA-607B. The project involves multiple consultants, including Integrity Federal Services and The LA Group Joint Venture, LLC.
    The document, titled "BORING LOGS," is part of the BID DOCUMENTS for the Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 project in Montevallo, Alabama. Issued on October 25, 2024, with project number 927CM3003, it is managed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Design and Construction Service. Integrity Federal Services - The LA Group Joint Venture, LLC is identified as the Architect/Engineer of Record and consultant. The document lists multiple consultants including Above Group, Modjeski and Masters, Aqua Engineering, The LA Group, and Integrity Federal Services, along with their contact information. It comprises several drawing sheets (BL201 through BL205) that are marked "NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION." This file serves as a record of geotechnical investigation data pertinent to the gravesite expansion project.
    The Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 project in Montevallo, Alabama, involves the demolition of existing infrastructure and the construction of new gravesites, columbarium walls, roads, and an irrigation system. The project, spanning approximately 23 acres with a disturbance area of 23 acres, aims to expand burial capacity. Key requirements include stringent erosion and sediment control measures, stabilization of disturbed areas within four days, and adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. The construction is phased, starting in June 2025 and concluding around August 2028, with detailed plans for utility installation, traffic management, and environmental protection to minimize impact on existing cemetery operations and natural features like Shoal Creek.
    This government file, part of federal government RFPs, outlines the Erosion & Sediment Control Plan Phase II (Base Bid, Bid Option 1, and Bid Option 3) for the Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 project in Montevallo, Alabama, with an issue date of October 25, 2024. The plans detail various erosion and sediment control measures, including Super Silt Fences (SSF), Inlet Protection (IP), Construction Safety Fences (SAF), Outlet Protection (OP), Culvert Inlet Protection (CIP), Permanent Seeding (PS), Sediment Traps (ST), Temporary Culvert Stream Crossings (TSC), and Diversion Dikes (DD). The documents provide detailed layouts of existing and proposed infrastructure, including burial sections, columbariums, roads, and drainage systems, along with contour lines and flood plain approximations. The project aims to manage erosion and sediment during the expansion, which includes adding new burial plots and columbarium niches. The plans also list the project team, including Integrity Federal Services - The LA Group Joint Venture, LLC, and various consultants.
    The Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 project in Montevallo, Alabama, involves significant site clearing, demolition, and new construction for burial sections and infrastructure improvements. The project, issued on October 25, 2024, by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Design and Construction Service, is managed by Integrity Federal Services - The LA Group Joint Venture, LLC, with various consultants. The scope includes removing existing concrete driveways, curbs, gutters, signs, trees, irrigation lines, and gravel drives. New construction will introduce Burial Sections 12, 13, 14, and 15, along with Columbarium B, and related storm sewer systems, and site amenities like flower watering stations and fencing. Erosion and sediment control measures, including inlet protection with coarse aggregate, silt fences, and sandbags, are detailed. Construction safety fences are also mandated, requiring privacy screening to shield the public from active work areas.
    The document outlines the Grading & Drainage Plan for Phase 3 of the Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion in Montevallo, Alabama, dated October 25, 2024. This plan details extensive storm sewer infrastructure, including various sizes of RCP and CMP pipes, drop inlets, manholes, and precast endwalls. It specifies grading notes, such as utility location requirements and adherence to Alabama State Planes (NAD 83) and NAVD 88 datums. The plan also incorporates bio-retention basins, stream setbacks, and outlet protection using rip-rap. The project involves multiple burial sections, columbariums, and connections to existing cemetery roads and structures, with work to be completed in a base bid and a bid option 1. Several engineering and consulting firms are listed, including Integrity Federal Services and The LA Group Joint Venture, LLC.
    The Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 project (927CM3003) in Montevallo, Alabama, issued on October 25, 2024, outlines grading plans for new burial sections. The plans detail the installation of pre-placed crypts (PPC) and in-ground cremain (IGC) sites, along with associated storm sewer and underdrain systems. Specific burial sections include Section 4 (1,056 PPC), Sections 10 and 11 (1,000 IGC each), Section 12 (2,422 PPC), Section 13 (1,104 PPC), Section 14 (1,034 PPC), and Section 15 (1,258 PPC). Grading notes require the contractor to provide amended soils, submit a grading plan for review and approval to address rain impacts during excavation, and ensure crypt lid and numbers match before backfill. Horizontal datum is referenced to Alabama State Planes, West Zone (NAD 83), and vertical datum to NAVD 88. The project involves various sizes of Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) and High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) perforated pipes with specified pitches and minimum slopes.
    The Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 project involves the construction of a precast arch bridge in Montevallo, Alabama. The project follows AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications 9th Edition (2020) and ALDOT Structural Design Manual (January 2023 Edition) for design and live loads (HL-93). The plans detail the bridge's layout, elevation, foundation, and miscellaneous structural components. Key aspects include specific requirements for the precast arch structure, with Contech Engineered Solutions LLC as the approved precast supplier, and strict guidelines for alternate structure proposals. General construction notes emphasize material quality, concrete specifications, reinforcement, and backfill procedures. Foundation details outline excavation protocols, dewatering, temporary excavation support, and rock parameters. The project incorporates cast-in-place concrete barriers, MSE headwalls and wingwalls, and specific joint sealing and waterproofing details, all overseen by Integrity Federal Services - The LA Group Joint Venture, LLC.
    The bid documents for the Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 in Montevallo, Alabama, issued on October 25, 2024, detail storm sewer, crypt, burial section, and roadway infrastructure. The project, managed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of Design and Construction Service, involves Integrity Federal Services - The LA Group Joint Venture, LLC. Key aspects include storm sewer details such as manholes, inlets, endwalls, and outlet protection with specific material requirements for rip-rap and filter fabric. Crypt and burial section details outline double-depth lawn crypt installation, in-ground cremain placement, and gravesite grid monument specifications. Roadway details cover typical pavement sections, curb and gutter designs, and a site segmental retaining wall requiring professional engineering design. All components emphasize adherence to specific material, installation, and coordination guidelines for the expansion.
    The bid documents for the Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 (Project No. 927CM3003), dated October 25, 2024, outline a comprehensive project for the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The project includes gravesite expansion, columbarium construction, IT improvements for existing buildings, new roads, a bridge, signage, site furnishings, landscaping, and an irrigation system. Key general requirements for contractors involve strict adherence to security procedures, OSHA safety standards (including 30-hour OSHA certification for all employees), and detailed fire safety protocols. The contractor is responsible for site preparation, demolition, and providing all labor, materials, and equipment. Multiple bid options are available for additional niches, irrigation pump replacement, and a preplaced crypt section. The document also details requirements for professional surveying services, as-built drawings, utility management, environmental controls, and coordination with cemetery operations to minimize disruption. Appendices include a Geotechnical Report and sample forms. The contractor must obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit prior to earth disturbance.
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