Granite Headstones, Flat Markers, and Engravings to Niche Covers for ADVS

The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services Master Agreement CTR069055 provides a comprehensive procurement vehicle for granite headstones, flat markers, and niche cover engravings for three state-owned veterans' memorial cemeteries: Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemetery-Marana, Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemetery-Camp Navajo, and Arizona Veterans' Memorial Cemetery-Sierra Vista. The contract enables the procurement of high-quality memorial markers that comply with U.S. Veteran Affairs' marker standards, including Persian Gray granite markers with etched military specifications, approved religious logos, and Lithichrome black shadow color-fill. The scope includes fixed-price engravings with all-inclusive costs covering setup, plate making, pre-press, shipping, and related incidental charges.

The master agreement is awarded to Michael McDonald of Black Rose Etching, a veteran-owned business located in Huachuca City, Arizona, with an initial contract period from December 15, 2023, through December 14, 2024, and potential extensions up to five years. The contract is a firm fixed-price master services agreement covering the state of Arizona, with a total contract value not explicitly disclosed. Black Rose Etching holds an Arizona Procurement ID # IV0000071950 and maintains a commercial general liability insurance policy with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate limits. The contractor is required to respond to service requests within two business days and deliver products within twenty-five calendar days, with subsequent amendments already executed to extend the contract through December 12, 2026.