Alabama National Cemetery - Gravesite Expansion Phase 3
ID: 927CM3003Type: Sources Sought
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL CEMETERY ADMIN (36C786)QUANTICO, VA, 22134, USA

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Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

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CONSTRUCTION OF OTHER NON-BUILDING FACILITIES (Y1PZ)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors for the Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 project in Montevallo, Alabama. The project aims to provide construction services for the expansion of gravesites, including the installation of columbarium walls, roads, signage, landscaping, and an irrigation system, with a construction magnitude estimated between $20 million and $30 million. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the cemetery's capacity to honor veterans and their families, ensuring that the site remains a dignified resting place. Interested contractors must submit proof of SDVOSB certification, a statement of intent to bid, a capability statement with relevant project experience, and resumes of key personnel by the specified response due date. For further inquiries, contact Daniel Kinney at daniel.kinney@va.gov or call 402-830-4683.

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    The Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 project in Montevallo, Shelby County, Alabama, involves the expansion of gravesites, construction of columbarium walls and roads, installation of signage, site furnishings, landscaping, and an irrigation system. The project, overseen by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, includes demolition of existing infrastructure and meticulous coordination with cemetery operations due to ongoing burial ceremonies. Key consultants include Integrity Federal Services - The LA Group Joint Venture, LLC. The project's topographic data is based on February and May 2024 surveys, and portions are located within a 100-year floodplain. Construction requires adherence to VA and Georgia Department of Transportation standards, contractor responsibility for utility verification, subsurface conditions, erosion control, and obtaining an NPDES permit. A bid option exists for adding Section 16, additional columbarium, and irrigation pump replacement.
    The Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 project in Montevallo, Alabama, details stormwater management, columbarium layouts, and grading/drainage plans. Key aspects include a bio-retention basin with specific installation steps and landscaping specifications, concrete pavement layouts with benches and flower watering stations, and comprehensive grading and drainage plans with detailed pipe inverts and yard drain specifications. The project, overseen by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Integrity Federal Services – The LA Group Joint Venture, LLC, emphasizes adherence to local codes, OSHA regulations, and geotechnical reports, with an issue date of October 25, 2024. Bid Option 1 includes additional columbarium layouts and drainage provisions for an extra 1,000 niches.
    This government file details the Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 Project, focusing on columbarium construction. The project involves building 18 columbarium walls with specific dimensions, materials, and installation requirements, including 1,000 niches in Bid Option 1. Key aspects include using Alabama Silver Shadow limestone, precise engraving for niche identification, and rigorous quality control with mock-ups and strict tolerance adherence. The file specifies details for foundations, wall elevations, material attachments, and flashing, emphasizing compliance with structural drawings and manufacturer recommendations. The overall purpose is to create national shrines for veterans and their families, prioritizing excellent quality and consistency in construction.
    This government file details an irrigation plan for the Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 in Montevallo, Alabama, with an issue date of October 25, 2024. The plan outlines extensive irrigation infrastructure, including pipe sizes (ranging from 1" to 3" and 6"), burial sections (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15), and the layout of roads (Road A, Road B, Road C). It also specifies storm drain infrastructure with various RCP (Reinforced Concrete Pipe) sizes (15", 18", 24", 30") and CMP (Corrugated Metal Pipe) (54"), along with SW Inlets and Storm MH (Manholes) with their respective rim and flowline elevations. Key features include a bio-retention pond with specified elevations, stream setbacks, and approximate locations of 100-year and 500-year floodplains for multiple streams (1-9) and an unnamed tributary to Shoal Creek. Control points with coordinates and elevations are provided, alongside an existing pump station location and notes regarding GPS usage for culvert placement and sod/overspray on access roads.
    The “Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3” project in Montevallo, Alabama, includes detailed plans and specifications for structural, irrigation, and electrical work, with an issue date of October 25, 2024. Structural plans focus on columbarium foundations, detailing concrete specifications, reinforcement schedules, and design loads, adhering to IBC 2021 and VA design manuals. Irrigation plans cover various assemblies like isolation gate valves, air vacuum relief valves, and sprinkler systems, providing detailed component breakdowns and installation notes. Electrical general notes outline symbols, wiring requirements, grounding, bonding, and coordination between contractors, emphasizing compliance with NEC 2023 and other industry codes. This project involves multiple consulting firms, including Integrity Federal Services and The LA Group Joint Venture, LLC, ensuring comprehensive oversight for federal government RFPs.
    The document outlines the "BORING LOGS" for the "ALABAMA NATIONAL CEMETERY GRAVESITE EXPANSION PHASE 3" project, located in Montevallo, Alabama, with a project number of 927CM3003 and an issue date of October 25, 2024. These logs are part of the bid documents prepared by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Design and Construction Service. The project involves a joint venture between Integrity Federal Services and The LA Group as the Architect/Engineer of Record. The document also lists several consultants and their contact information. The file path indicates that these are engineering plans. The "NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION" stamp signifies that these are preliminary documents. The document provides multiple drawing numbers (BL201-BL205), each representing a boring log, crucial for understanding subsurface conditions for the gravesite expansion project.
    The Alabama National Cemetery's Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 project, set for Montevallo, Alabama, aims to expand burial sections, construct columbarium walls, roads, and install new signage, site furnishings, landscaping, and irrigation systems. The project involves demolishing existing gravel roads, subbase materials, curb and gutter, and vegetation, disturbing approximately 23 acres. Key erosion and sediment control measures, detailed across two phases, include establishing stabilized construction entrances, installing sediment basins, traps, silt fences, and diversions. Contractors must secure all necessary permits, provide erosion controls, manage traffic to avoid disrupting services, and adhere to strict soil stabilization and maintenance protocols. The project, commencing in June 2025 and concluding in August 2028, emphasizes environmental protection and operational coordination with cemetery staff.
    The document outlines the Erosion & Sediment Control Plan for Phase II, covering Base Bid, Bid Option 1, and Bid Option 3, for the Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 in Montevallo, Alabama. This project, dated October 25, 2024, involves extensive site work including the development of burial sections (e.g., Burial Section #1, #2, #6, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16) and columbariums with specified plot and niche capacities. Key erosion and sediment control measures include Super Silt Fences (SSF), Silt Fences (SF), Inlet Protection (IP), Outlet Protection (OP), Culvert Inlet Protection (CIP), Construction Safety Fences (SAF), Temporary Culvert Stream Crossings (TSC), and permanent seeding (PS). The plans detail drainage divides, stream setbacks for various streams (Stream 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, Shoal Creek, and unnamed tributaries), and approximate locations of 100-year and 500-year flood plains. Specific structures like DIP, RCP, and CMP risers are noted with their respective rim and invert elevations. Bio-retention areas with defined pond, spillway, and embankment elevations are also included. The project involves various contractors and consultants, including Integrity Federal Services and The LA Group Joint Venture, LLC, and is prepared for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
    The Alabama National Cemetery's Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 project in Montevallo, Alabama, involves significant site clearing, demolition, and new construction to expand burial sections and related infrastructure. The project, overseen by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and managed by Integrity Federal Services - The LA Group Joint Venture, LLC, includes the removal of existing concrete driveways, curbs, gutters, irrigation lines, and various trees. It also details the installation of new grave sections (including pre-placed crypts and in-ground cremains), storm sewer systems with RCP and DIP pipes, and construction safety fencing. Erosion and sediment control measures, such as inlet protection with coarse aggregate, silt fences, and sandbags, are explicitly outlined. The comprehensive plans detail site layouts, demolition requirements, and utility installations, emphasizing adherence to environmental and safety guidelines throughout the expansion.
    The Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 project in Montevallo, Alabama, involves extensive grading and drainage work across multiple burial sections (13, 14, 15, 12, 11, 10, 4) and columbaria. The project includes the installation of various storm sewer pipes (15-inch, 18-inch, 24-inch, 30-inch, 36-inch RCP CL III, and 54-inch CMP), drop inlets, manholes, and precast storm sewer inlets. Key features include bio-retention basins with specified elevations for the pond bottom, emergency spillway crest, and embankment top. The plans detail stream setbacks for multiple streams and approximate locations of 100-year and 500-year flood plains. Grading notes emphasize utility location, and horizontal/vertical datums are referenced to Alabama State Planes (NAD 83) and NAVD 88. The project also incorporates Filterra Internal Bypass Curb Inlet Structures, precast endwalls, impact dissipators, rip-rap outlet protection, and HDPE drain pipes for flower watering stations.
    The provided documents, CG111, CG112, CG113, CG114, CG115, and CG116, are part of the Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 project, dated October 25, 2024. These plans detail burial grading enlargements for sections 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15, located in Montevallo, Alabama. The project includes grading for Pre-Placed Crypt (PPC) sites and In-Ground Cremain (IGC) sites, along with associated storm sewer infrastructure using RCP and HDPE pipes. Key grading notes require contractors to provide amended soils, submit a grading plan addressing potential rain impacts, and ensure crypt lids and numbers match during inspection before backfill. All horizontal data is referenced to the Alabama State Planes, West Zone (NAD 83) coordinate system, and vertical data to NAVD 88. The plans also outline various elevations (FG, TL, INV) and contour intervals for both existing and proposed conditions, indicating detailed civil engineering work for cemetery expansion.
    The "Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 Bid Documents" provide comprehensive structural plans and general notes for a bridge project in Montevallo, Alabama. The project involves constructing an 81-foot precast arch bridge over Shoal Creek. Key design specifications follow AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications 9th Edition and ALDOT Structural Design Manual. The document details live and dead loads, emphasizing the use of CON/SPAN® approved precast arch structures, while allowing for alternative designs if stringent criteria are met. Detailed plans include stake-out coordinates, foundation layouts, bridge plans, and elevations. It outlines specific material requirements, such as concrete strengths and reinforcement, and provides extensive foundation notes covering excavation, dewatering, and temporary support systems. Miscellaneous details address joint seals, backfill requirements, barrier and moment slab construction, and crown joint sealing.
    The document outlines the "Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3" project in Montevallo, Alabama, issued on October 25, 2024. This U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs initiative focuses on expanding the cemetery's gravesite capacity, including detailed plans for storm sewer systems, crypt and burial section layouts, and roadway infrastructure. Key components involve the installation of storm sewer details such as manholes, drop inlets, and endwalls, along with specifications for rip-rap and filter fabric. The project also details the installation of double-depth lawn crypts, in-ground cremain placements, gravesite grid monuments, and perimeter underdrains. Additionally, it provides specifications for 8-foot high chain-link fences, swing gates, and various roadway sections including asphalt pavement, concrete curbs, and a site segmental retaining wall. Integrity Federal Services - The LA Group Joint Venture, LLC, is listed as the Architect/Engineer of Record.
    The "Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3" project, identified as Project No. 927CM3003, outlines the bid documents for a gravesite expansion at the Montevallo, Alabama location, prepared for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and dated October 25, 2024. The project involves gravesite expansion with pre-placed crypts, in-ground cremains sites, columbarium niches, construction of columbarium walls, IT improvements for administration and maintenance buildings, service seals replacement, roads, a bridge, signage, site furnishings, landscaping, and an irrigation system. Bid options include additional niches, irrigation pump replacement, and a preplaced crypt section. The document details general requirements, including site preparation, safety protocols (OSHA 30-hour certification for all employees), security procedures, environmental controls, waste disposal, and protection of existing infrastructure. It also specifies requirements for professional surveying services, as-built drawings, utility management, and the provision of a field office for the Resident Engineer/Contracting Officer’s Representative (RE/COR) with detailed furnishing and communication specifications. Various professional engineers and designers are listed for civil, structural, bridge, irrigation, and telecommunications aspects.
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