P01_Attachment_Volume 2 of 3 Bid Docs_909CM3030.pdf

This is a Bid Documents attachment (Volume 2 of 3) for an Invitation for Bid (IFB) sealed bidding procurement by the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration for the Fort Custer National Cemetery Cemetery Expansion and Site Improvements project (Solicitation Number 36C78626B0005, Project 909CM3030). The contract includes four line items: CLIN 0001 (Base Bid) requires general construction for cemetery expansion including a 3,360-niche columbarium, gravesite sections for 3,712 pre-placed crypt burials, and gravesite sections for 6,821 in-ground cremains interments; CLIN 0002 (Option 1) involves replacing asphalt pavement with concrete in the maintenance yard; CLIN 0003 (Option 2) requires renovations at the Administration Building and PIC/Restroom building, construction of a new storage building in the maintenance area, and provision of swing space; and CLIN 0004 (Option 3) encompasses irrigation improvements at the existing cemetery and provision of a permanent power source to Committal Shelter A. The work will be performed at Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Road, Augusta, Michigan 49012, with an anticipated completion period of 540 calendar days (18 months) from Notice to Proceed.

The contractor must perform all work during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal Holidays) and is responsible for establishing construction limits, safety controls, and fencing; coordinating parking and temporary facilities with the Cemetery Director; conducting site surveys and utility locating; implementing erosion and sediment control; performing site clearing, grading, landscaping, and final restoration; and protecting existing improvements and vegetation. Additional responsibilities include providing daily progress summaries and maintaining compliance with all specified requirements outlined in the construction documents (Drawings and Specifications Volumes 1-3).