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PRE SOLICITATION NOTICE Project Title: Fort Custer National Cemetery Cemetery Expansion & Site Improvements Project Number: 909CM3030 Procurement Method: Invitation for Bid (IFB) Sealed Bidding Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery (NCA) Place of Performance: Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Rd, Augusta, Michigan 49012 1. Action This is a Pre Solicitation Notice only. No solicitation is currently available. The Department of Veterans Affairs intends to issue an IFB for construction services to expand gravesite capacity and complete site improvements at Fort Custer National Cemetery (Project No. 909CM3030). The procurement will be conducted using FAR Part 14, Sealed Bidding. 2. Project Overview (Summary of Bid Items) The contemplated contract will include the following work as shown in the construction documents (Drawings & Specifications Volumes 1 3): CLIN 0001 Base Bid, General Construction (Cemetery Expansion): Construct a 3,360 niche columbarium. Develop gravesite sections for 3,712 pre placed crypt burials. Develop gravesite sections for 6,821 in ground cremains interments. CLIN 0002 Option Bid Item 1 (Maintenance Yard Pavement): Replace asphalt pavement with concrete in the maintenance yard per Bid Alternate in Volume 1. CLIN 0003 Option Bid Item 2 (Site Improvements): Renovations at the Administration Building and PIC/Restroom building. Construct one new Storage Building in the maintenance area. Provide swing space as depicted in the plans for Alternate B . CLIN 0004 Option Bid Item 3 (Irrigation Expansion): Irrigation improvements at the existing cemetery. Provide a permanent power source to Committal Shelter A. 3. Period of Performance Anticipated completion is 540 calendar days (18 months) from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. 4. Contractor Responsibilities (Highlights) Perform all work during normal business hours (Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal Holidays). Establish construction limits, safety controls, and fencing; coordinate parking, laydown, and temporary facilities with the Cemetery Director. Conduct site survey and utility locating; provide erosion/sediment control and maintain site drainage. Execute site clearing, grading, landscaping (turf and seed), and final restoration; protect existing improvements and vegetation. Provide daily progress summaries and at least 10 electronic photos documenting progress to the COR. Submit required shop drawings, submittals, test reports, and as built documents; furnish O&M manuals (as applicable). Warranty materials and workmanship for at least one year from final acceptance. Obtain all necessary permits (including environmental) and dispose of waste off site in accordance with law. 5. Anticipated Key Dates IFB Posting to SAM.gov: On or about April 1, 2026. Site Visit / Pre Bid Conference: A mandatory site meeting will be held prior to bid submission to review the scope, walk project locations, and clarify requirements. Date/Time/Lo…
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