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Project Number 818-MM18-01 Construction of New 4’ x 4’ Cremains Section CS2 at

(818) Massachusetts National Cemetery

Request for Bids

Project Location: MASSACHUSETTES NATIONAL CEMETERY (818)

Project Title: Construction of New 4’ x 4’ Cremains Section CS2

Project Number: 818-MM18-01

Statement of Work Summary: (May 3, 2018)

I. GENERAL WORK SUMMARY

A. The Contractor shall furnish all tools, labor, materials, equipment, services, and professional design services to perform work described within this Statement of Work, Technical Specification, and on the Drawings identified as “Construction of New 4’ x 4’ Cremains Section CS2” Drawing Number 818-MM18-01-001 “Site Plan / Project Location”, Drawing Number 818-MM18-01-002 “Section CS2 Layout Plan”, and Drawing Number 818-MM18-01-003 “Detail Sheet” dated November 3, 2017 at the Massachusetts National Cemetery (818) located off of Connery Ave. in Bourne, MA.

B. The Project Drawings indicate the installation of (1,000) 4’ x 4’ Cremains Grave sites within the proposed Section CS2. The work consists in general of providing “Existing Conditions” and “Final Grading Plan”, design layout and supporting calculations of the Irrigation System, soil excavation, hauling and stockpiling on site, grading, placement of monument markers, connection and installation of irrigation piping, valves and fittings, testing, field training, finish grading, installation of a “Watering Station”, placement of sod, stabilization of earthwork, and other related work contained in this Statement of Work, the Drawings, Technical Specifications, and the Contract Documents.

II. SCOPE OF WORK

A. All Bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the site where work is to be performed and to satisfy his or her self, regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance. The Contractor / Bidder shall evaluate the Project area and existing layout of Section CS1 and the existing irrigation system.

B. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, material, professional design services, and supervision necessary to Develop a new in ground cremation section to accommodate one thousand (1,000) 4’ x 4’ burial sites in the area shown on the Attachment Drawings “818-MM18-01-001”. The Project Area is approximately 1 acre. The burial area should not only be functional, but also provide visitors a serene and dignified experience.

C. The Contractor shall provide and install Control Markers on a 60’ x 60’ grid as shown on the Drawings. Control marker types and details are shown on Drawing 818-MM18-01-003. The Contractor will be required to submit Shop Drawings and other submittals as part of this work regarding Control Markers. The Control Markers shall be set at depth and finished grade as shown on the Drawings.

D. The Contractor shall provide all hydraulic calculations, design layout, material, equipment, and labor to connect and extend the existing irrigation system that feeds Section CS1 so that it will feed proposed Section CS2. The General alignment of the irrigation lines will be placed in the center of the isles as shown on the Drawings.

E. The Contractor shall establish turf in the burial area of Section CS2 and the surrounding area. The Sodding Area must be cleared of all roots, limbs, large rocks, and other vegetation. The Sodding Area shall be top dressed with a minimum of 4 inches of topsoil to facilitate turf establishment and the placement of sodding.

F. The Contractor shall provide Electronic “As-Built” Drawings of all the improvements.

III. PRE-PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor / Bidder is strongly encouraged to visit the project site and inspect the project area prior to submitting a proposal to adequately understand the full scope of work and all requirements. The Contractor / Bidder is required to submit any questions or clarifications prior to request for information deadline. In no event, shall failure to properly inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after Award.

B. When planning to conduct a site visit / inspection at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, YOU MUST CONTACT one of the following National Cemetery Administration personnel to make your arrangements. Arrangements should be made at least one week in advance of the site visit:

Cemetery POC(s):

Richard Wallace, Acting Cemetery Director (508)-563-7113 x107 Richard.wallace1@va.gov

Technical Information:

Michael Carcanague, NAD -Supervisory Engineer (

215) 381-3787 (ext. 4054) or Michael.Carcanague@va.gov

C. The Contractor / Bidder acknowledges by submitting the Bid that it has taken steps reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, and that it has investigated and satisfied itself as to the general and local conditions which can affect the work or its cost, including but not limited to:

VI. FEE SCHEDULE

A. Fee Schedule Form:

TOTAL FEE (WRITTEN):

B. Duration:

The term of the Contract shall be ninety (90) days from date of Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall complete all work subject to all terms, conditions, provisions and schedules of the Contract.