909CM3030_FCNC_Prebid Conference_signin.pdf
PDF 8 MB Posted
- Solicitation number
- 36C78626B0005
About this file
This is a Pre-Bid Site Survey document for a federal construction project at Fort Custer National Cemetery conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration on September 9, 2026.
The project (Number 909CM3030) involves gravesite expansion and site improvements with four primary contract line items (CLINs). CLIN0001 covers gravesite expansion including development of a 3,360-niche columbarium, gravesite sections for 3,712 pre-placed crypts, and 6,821 in-ground interment sections. CLIN0002 requires replacement of asphalt pavement in the maintenance yard with concrete. CLIN0003 encompasses various site improvements including renovation of the Administration building and PIC/Restroom building, construction of a new storage building in the maintenance area, and swing space as part of Alternate B. CLIN0004 addresses irrigation expansion. The project scope is defined in Specification 01 00 02, Section 1.2 for base bid and bid options.
Operational constraints include strict work hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, active internments and daily visitor access to the Administration Building, and requirements to preserve the national shrine's sanctity and recognize quiet hours. Close coordination with the Cemetery Director and Assistant Director is mandatory. Key government contacts include Contracting Officer Shane Hilts (shane.hilts@va.gov) and NCA Project Manager/COR Brian Ballweg (brian.ballweg@va.gov). The pre-bid site survey brought together representatives from NCA, cemetery operations, district engineering, design, and contracting offices to familiarize prospective bidders with site conditions and project requirements.
View the file
Other files
Show all 15
On GovTribe
Work with this file
- Download the original file
- Contacts named in this file
- Similar government files
- Ask GovTribe AI about this file
Text version
Pre-bid Site Survey Fort Custer National Cemetery – Gravesite Expansion & Site Improvements
Department of Veteran Affairs National Cemetery Administration
September 9, 2026
Introductions
• Mr Rodney Heard:
• Mr Russell Sayles
• Ms Maribel Alvarez-Cabrera:
• Ms Melissa Crosby
• Mr Shane Hilts:
• Mr Brian Ballweg:
Cemetery Director Assistant Cemetery Director Midwest District Engineer Chimborazo JV/Designer of Record Contracting Officer email: shane.hilts@va.gov
NCA Project Manager/COR email: brian.ballweg@va.gov
“Mom and Apple Pie”
• NCA honors Veterans and their families with final resting places in national shrines and with lasting tributes that commemorate their service and sacrifice to our Nation.
• President Lincoln affirmed the government’s obligation to care for those injured during the war and to provide for the families of those who perished on the battlefield.
“To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow, and his orphan,”
ROEs (Rules of Engagements)
• Internments still occurs; daily visitors to Administration Building
• Close coordination with Cemetery Director / Assistant Director
• Preserve the sanctity of our National Shrine
• Recognize quite hours
• Work hours are strictly enforced (8:00 am to 4:30 pm)
• Should you have any questions, please inform the Contracting Officer, Mr Shane Hilts and NCA will respond accordingly
Project Overview
• Fort Custer National Cemetery - Gravesite Expansion & Cemetery
Improvements
• Project Number 909CM3030
• Project Scope: See Specification 01 00 02, 1.2 for Base Bid and Bid Options
• CLIN0001 - Gravesite Expansion
1. Columbarium: Develop a 3,360-niche columbarium.
2. Pre-Placed Crypts: Develop gravesite sections for 3,712 burials for preplaced crypts.
3. In-Ground Interments: Develop 6,821-gravesite sections for in-ground cremains.
• CLIN0002 - Replace asphalt pavement in maintenance yard with concrete.
• CLIN0003 – Various Site Improvements
1. Renovation at both the Administration building and the PIC/Restroom building.
2. Construction of New Storage Building in Maintenance Area.
3. Swing space as shown in plans is part of the Alternate ‘B’.
• CLIN0004 – Irrigation Expansion
Walk through
• Led by Mr Brian Ballweg
| Pre-bid survey slides |
| Pre-bid sign in |
File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .