Z--Request for Information (RFI) for the Rehabilitation of the Chalmette National
ID: 140P2025R0110Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THENATIONAL PARK SERVICEDSC CONTRACTING SERVICES DIVISIONDenver, CO, 80225, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF RESTORATION OF REAL PROPERTY (PUBLIC OR PRIVATE) (Z2QA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2792fdae02e748c9b059734b126e4a9c/view
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    The Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service, is seeking input from businesses regarding the rehabilitation of the Chalmette National Cemetery in Chalmette, Louisiana. The project aims to repair and preserve the cemetery’s historic landscape, which includes grave marker rehabilitation, monument conservation, stormwater improvements, and enhancements to visitor access. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the cemetery, which honors Union soldiers and currently faces significant maintenance challenges, including damaged grave markers and a non-functional stormwater system. Interested parties must submit their names for an in-person site visit by September 2, 2025, and responses to the Request for Information (RFI) by September 9, 2025. For further inquiries, contact John Babcock at john_babcock@nps.gov or call 303-969-2626.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Babcock, John
    (303) 969-2626
    john_babcock@nps.gov
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    A14_JELA_325250_335621_Industry_Day_RFI_Attachment_1_Revision_8_28_25_3.pdf
    The National Park Service (NPS) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather input from businesses regarding the rehabilitation of Chalmette National Cemetery in Chalmette, Louisiana. This project aims to repair and preserve the cemetery’s historic landscape, including grave marker rehabilitation, monument conservation, fence and gate repairs, brick wall repairs, stormwater improvements, historic planting restoration, and enhancements to visitor access. The NPS will use RFI responses to develop the final scope of work and acquisition strategy. An in-person site visit is scheduled for September 3, 2025, with three available sessions, and individual follow-up meetings will occur within seven days. Interested parties must submit their names for the site visit by September 2, 2025, and RFI responses by September 9, 2025. This RFI is for market research only; proposals are not being accepted at this time.
    A14_JELA_325250_335621_Industry_Day_RFI_Attachment_1.pdf
    The National Park Service (NPS) issued a Request For Information (RFI) on July 30, 2025, to seek input from businesses interested in a project to rehabilitate Chalmette National Cemetery in Louisiana. This initiative aims to repair the historic landscape, including the cleaning and replacement of grave markers, conservation of monuments, and improvements in stormwater management and visitor access. Key details include plans for a Virtual Industry Day on August 27, 2025, and an in-person site visit on September 3, 2025, designed to engage potential contractors and refine project requirements. The cemetery, established in 1864, honors Union soldiers from various wars but currently faces significant maintenance issues, with 25% of grave markers damaged or missing and a non-functional stormwater system causing flooding. Responses gathered from interested parties will help shape the final project scope and acquisition strategy. Interested contractors must register by August 25, 2025, and RFI responses are due by September 9, 2025. Participation in this RFI is voluntary, and there are no costs associated with attendance or response submissions.
    A14_JELA_Industry_Day_Site_Visit_Attendee_List_4.docx
    The JELA Industry Day Site Visit on September 3, 2025, brought together a diverse group of attendees from various companies, indicating a collaborative effort in a government contracting context. Participants included representatives from construction (DBC-MCA Joint Venture, Frontline Construction, Ewing Construction, Corlan Construction Services, Cuest Corp), landscaping (Luxury Lawn and Landscape, Davey Tree), historic preservation and environmental consulting (Terracon, Mia Kaplan Studio), and architectural services. The presence of professionals with expertise in historic preservation, architecture, and various construction trades suggests the event likely pertained to a project or initiative requiring specialized knowledge in these areas. This gathering serves as an important networking and information-sharing event for potential contractors and consultants interested in upcoming government opportunities, possibly related to an RFP or grant involving infrastructure, renovation, or historical site development.
    JELA_-_RFI_Questions_2.docx
    The document, a Request for Information (RFI) with a due date of September 9, 2025, seeks contractor input on a construction project involving a historic cemetery. The RFI is structured into sections: Construction Phasing and Scheduling, Headstone Re-alignment and Grading, Storm Drainage, Wall Stabilization, and General. Key areas of inquiry include strategies for limiting visitor impact during construction, project phasing and sequencing while maintaining public access, anticipated project duration, sufficiency of laydown/staging areas, identification of long-lead items or those with price volatility, and high-risk elements. For headstone work, the RFI asks about novel methods to limit subsidence and alternative solutions for ongoing soil subsidence challenges. Storm drainage questions focus on trench width, shoring practices, and potential clearance issues with existing historical elements. Wall stabilization queries address challenges in deltaic soils and cost efficiencies for underpinning. General questions invite other construction solutions, inquire about experience in historic cemeteries, and seek insights into factors that might deter proposals or any unasked critical information. All responses are confidential.
    JELA_INDUSTRY_DAY_presentation_2.pdf
    The Chalmette National Cemetery is undergoing a rehabilitation project due to damage from Hurricanes Zeta and Ida. This project, currently in the design phase with construction projected for Spring/Summer 2026, aims to address stormwater ponding, ground subsidence around grave markers, and implement comprehensive landscape restoration to preserve historic features and improve storm resiliency. Key aspects of the project include stormwater drainage improvements, North Entrance enhancements, restoration of historic circular nodes, critical wall repairs, grave marker cleaning and resetting (approximately 11,000 for raising/realigning/cleaning and 5,000 for full replacement), and the reestablishment of historic plantings and tree allees. An Industry Day was held virtually on August 27, 2025, with an on-site visit on September 3, 2025. Contractors were asked to submit responses by September 9, 2025, addressing questions related to construction phasing, visitor impact mitigation, project duration, laydown/staging areas, long lead items, highest risks, novel methods for grave marker resetting and subsidence control, storm drainage trenching, shoring practices, clearance issues, backflow prevention, wall stabilization in deltaic soils, cost efficiencies, and experience in historic cemeteries.
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