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36C786 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle VA 22172

36C786 Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration Contracting Services 18434 Joplin Road Triangle VA 22172 To all Offerors/Bidders

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This amendment 0003 to solicitation number 36C78626B0007 for Project Number 810CM3033 Gravesite Expansion with FCA Deficiencies at Dayton National Cemetery, is to publish prebid RFI responses and extend the bid due date.

Refer to the continuation pages and attachments for the responses.

Bid due date and time is extended to Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST to Richard Adu at Richard.Adu@va.gov.

All the terms and conditions of the original solicitation remains unchanged.

All amendments must be acknowledged.

Daniel Kinney Contracting Officer

Prebid RFIs and Responses

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 36C78626B0007

PROJECT TITLE: 810CM3033 Gravesite Expansion with FCA Deficiencies at Dayton NC

Question 1 Does the property have a site to place the spoils excavated?

Answer 1:

Erosion control measures are proposed at each excavation. Spoils can be stored directly adjacent to the excavation within the work area. Spoils can also be stored in the Laydown Yard between Wisconsin Avenue and Kenesaw Avenue. There are no other designated spoils storage sites at the Cemetery.

Question 2 I don’t see a contractor laydown area. Is the contractor expected to have an off-site area for storage?

Answer 2:

See Sheet CD111; Laydown Yard is shown between Wisconsin Avenue and Kenesaw Avenue.

Question 3 During our review, we saw that there are some missing drawings in our download.

Missing pages LS200 and LS300

Answer 3:

LS200 and LS300 were issued with solicitation amendment 01

Question 4 Detail 1A/LS400 is incorrect and not a representation of the area marked on previous pages.

Answer 4:

1A/LS400A revised and 1B/LS400B is issued with Amendment 03

Question 5 Drawing Sheet # LS506 The VA Seal Plaque is it made of stone or is it made of metal. It is not listed in the specs. Please clarify.

Answer 5:

Bronze VA Seals/Plaque shall be cast of a lead-free tin bronze, such as C90300 (Navy ‘G’ Bronze (per VA Signage Design Manual PG 18-10). Plaques shall be bas-relief (not flat relief) cast in bronze. Only used VA-approved artwork and bronze specifications. Revised 10 14 00 Specification issued with Amendment 03.

Question 6 Spec. Section 23 13 23 Is there a basis of design for the Concrete Aboveground Fuel Storage Tank?

Answer 6:

The fuel tank design was based on a Convault 1,000-gallon tank split into a 750-gallon diesel and a 250-gallon gas. Model No.: CVTDWS, double-wall type I. The waste oil tank was based on a 300-gallon rectangular fireguard Highland tank. See plan sheet MP111 for details.

Question 7 Schedule Please provide estimate for award and notice to proceed to build schedule.

Answer 7:

If funds are available to cover the accepted bid, the plan is to award the contract by the end of August. Notice to proceed will be issued when payment and performance bonds as well as insurance liability are submitted by the awardee. A preconstruction meeting will be scheduled when the day and time is convenient for all stakeholders involved in the project.

Question 8 01 43 39 Can mock-up be performed in-situ to include columbarium and Memorial Wall?

Answer 8:

Mock-up shall be independent, not in situ; see also, revised 01 43 39 Mockup Requirements

Question 9 Solicitation Is project tax exempt?

Answer 9 The project is not tax exempt. The bid amount must include all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes. Also reference FAR 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes in the solicitation.

Question 10

Please clarify onsite staffing requirements. Will separate Superintendent, Quality Control Manager and SSHO be required or can any of these duties be dual hatted?

Answer 10:

SSHO has to be a separate qualified individual from the Prime Contractor’s Superintendent and/or Quality Control Manager with duties only as the SSHO.

Question 11 04 43 00 – Limestone Caps Limestone is not being called out to be sealed, confirm the limestone does not need lifetime sealer applied.

Answer 11:

Limestone shall have a penetrating Sealant per the stone manufacturer's recommendations.

Question 12 Drawing S-001 Columbarium is listed as Delegated Design with Engineer stamp licensed in the state of construction – confirm this to be accurate?

Answer 12:

See notes on 1/LS500; Pre-Cast Concrete Columbarium Units are Delegated Design and are stamped and signed by an engineer appropriately licensed in the state of construction.

Question 13 03 48 24 1.3.G Please confirm if a Precast Columbarium Functional Load Test will be required.

Answer 13:

Precast Columbarium Functional Load Test per specifications 03 48 24 (1.3) (G.)

Question 14 03 48 24 LS500/Detail 1 03 48 26 LS501/Detail 5 Specification and drawing list anchorage as a delegated design requirement. It is not feasible to perform delegated design of precast columbarium units during the bidding process. Please clarify what anchorage should be assumed during the bidding period for precast columbarium units/memorial wall units to foundations and precast columbarium units/memorial wall units to caps.

Answer 14:

The columbarium is to be constructed as design plans indicate; the contractor shall determine means and methods. The Precast Columbarium Niche Units and structural anchorage is a delegated design item for the contractor. The columbarium details shown in the drawings are intended to establish the design intent, overall geometry, loading criteria, and connection concept for the precast columbarium units. The contractor’s delegated specialty engineer is responsible for completing the final structural design of the precast units and associated connections, including member sizing, reinforcement, embedment, and detailed connection design, in accordance with the requirements of specification section 03 48 24, the contract documents, and applicable codes. Typically, Precast Columbarium Niche Unit manufacturers will provide the required delegated design documents for this purpose.

Question 15 LS500/Detail 1 Drawing LS500/Detail 1 shows anchored connections, should this be utilized at bid time so that all bidders are using the same assumptions? If so, please provide further details to clarify material and size.

Answer 15:

(See the response provided to Question 14)

Question 16

LS204

Drawing LS204 is not legible. Please reissue.

Answer 16:

LS204 is reissued with Amendment 03

Question 17 CB501/Details 1 & 9 Drawing details list numbering height at 12”, however 12” numbers will not fit across a lid where four digits are required. Please confirm if 6” stencils will be permitted.

Answer 17:

A smaller 6” lettering size would be acceptable in those situations.

Question 18 03 48 21 2.1.D Specification Section 03 48 21 2.1.D lists Commercial Garage Floor Epoxy as the specified paint for crypt concrete lid and inside wall surface numbering. This is an outdated specification, and the Rustoleum high-performance enamel (spray paint) has been approved for use by the previous NCA crypt specialist at Veteran and National Cemeteries across the country. Please confirm if the Rustoleum High Performance Enamel is permitted.

Answer 18:

Use commercial Concrete & Garage Floor Epoxy Acrylic Paint for crypt concrete lid & inside wall surface numbering per specification or approved equal. The use of an approved equivalent spray paint product, if approved by the NCA Crypt Specialist, shall only be used on the interior crypt numbers.

Question 19 03 48 21 3.7.H Drainage board is listed in the specifications, however, drainage board is not indicated on any drawings. Drainage board is typically only required at Oversized PPC and no oversized are included in this project. Please confirm drainage board is not required.

Answer 19:

See specification 03 48 21 (3.7) (H.) (1.) Drainage board shall be installed at the perimeter of crypt field in locations where standard or oversize traditional gravesite burial spaces are identified on the drawings and other areas designated.

Question 20 01 43 39 3.1.D.2 Memorial Wall mockup is required, however no dimensions are provided. Please confirm what is required.

Answer 20:

See revised specification 04 43 39

Question 21 03 48 24 Can precast columbarium sample units be used in the mockup?

Answer 21:

Materials used in the mockup shall be the same material and quality as the full buildout.

Question 22 CS501/Detail 7 Detail indicates a 3-1/2” grid monument centered on a 6” concrete pedestal, but plan view also shows a 4” diameter placement circle centered on concrete. Please clarify requirements for the placement circle.

Answer 22:

The 4” diameter placement circle is proposed for tolerances of placing the 3-1/2" diameter bronze domed-top monument marker.

Question 23 32 33 00 2.1.A.1 32 30 00 2.1.A.1 Paragraphs list both aluminum and bronze grid monuments. Please clarify if grid monuments are to be aluminum or bronze.

Answer 23:

Gravesite Grid Monument to be Bronze per spec and detail.

Question 24 Drawings, LS200, LS300 and CG100 are missing from the drawing set. Please issue missing drawings.

Answer 24:

LS200 and LS300 were issued with solicitation Amendment 01; CG100 to be issued with Amendment 03.

Question 25 CS501/Detail 1 Detail shows section markers, but does not clarify how they are to be backfilled. Please provide detail showing the backfill requirements.

Answer 25:

Structural fill is required below the section markers. Backfill surrounding the markers can be common or select fill.

Question 26 CS501/Detail 1 Detail shows granite section markers but does not include color. Please provide color required for granite section markers.

Answer 26:

Color for granite section markers to match existing section markers.

Question 27

CB502/4 / CB501/11

Drawing CB502/Detail 4 shows fabric on subgrade and up the perimeter edge of the crypts at irrigation aisles and drawing CB501/Detail 11 shows fabric 18” beneath perimeter crypt edges at irrigation aisles. Please clarify which detail/s are to be followed?

Answer 27:

Sheet CB502 has been revised with Amendment 03 to eliminate Detail 4. Please follow Detail 11 on Sheet CB501 for fabric installation.

Question 28

CB502/2

Drawing CB502/Detail 2 shows fabric halfway up perimeter crypt on exterior of crypt field. Please confirm that fabric is only required to be halfway up perimeter crypt on exterior of crypt field.

Answer 28:

Confirmed. Fabric is only required to be halfway up the perimeter of the crypts on the exterior of the crypt fields.

Question 29 01 43 39 3.1.D.1 Two separate mockups are listed for Columbarium. If two separate mockups are required, please provide specific requirements for both.

Answer 24:

See revised specification 04 43 39

Question 30

CG106 & CG108

The north side of PPC section 48 and the SW side of PPC section 51 have inconsistent contours with a slope identified across the field and CB501 shows a tolerance for cover of 20-21”. Utilizing this slope will likely exceed the specified tolerances at these locations. Please confirm that the slope identified shall be used during crypt placement.

Answer 30:

Plan Sheets CG106 and CG108 have been revised to provide a uniform slope across the top of the crypts. These two plan sheets are reissued with Amendment 03.

Question 31

03 48 26 1.8.A.3 / LS501/5 / S-001

Specification Section 03 48 26 Par. 1.8.A.3 and Drawing LS501/detail 5 list delegated design requirements for the Memorial Wall precast, however it is not listed as a delegated design on S-001. Please confirm.

Answer 31:

Yes, the memorial wall precast marker wall is a delegated design.

Question 32 LS501/Detail 5 / S-001 Drawing LS 501/Detail 5 shows welded connections for the top of the precast memorial wall unit, but does not include any detail for the anchoring/attachment at the bottom. Drawing S103 shows the ledge for the precast to sit on at 3” depth with the majority of the precast sitting on the base stone. Please confirm this is correct and provide anchorage/attachment details for the bottom so that all bidders are making the same assumptions.

Answer 32:

Anchoring/attachment at the bottom of the precast memorial wall to be delegated design; see revised plan sheet LS300 issued with Amendment 01.

Question 33 03 48 21 3.7.A The specification requirement in 03 48 21 3.7.A reads, “Prior to the backfill being placed between the crypts, a professional land surveyor shall survey the in-place crypts and provide written certification that they are within allowable tolerances installed.” Please confirm that the intent of this section is to be “Prior to backfill being placed over the top of the crypts, a professional land surveyor shall survey the in-place crypts and provide written certification that they are within allowable tolerances installed.”

Answer 33 Confirmed. The intent of this requirement is to ensure crypts are installed within tolerances prior to backfilling either between or over the top of the crypts. Should any shifting of crypts be observed during backfilling operations, a subsequent verification survey may be required to confirm crypts meet alignment tolerances.

Question 34 03 48 21 3.7.M 03 48 21 3.7.M paragraph states that no material can be stored within (10) yards of ground on top of installed crypts. This limit is unrealistic and the only load that would impact the pre-placed crypt would be within the backfill of the excavated limit and not native. Can the distance be reduced to (4) yards, to allow access to dump material around crypt field for backfill purposes, understanding that crypts are only 7' deep?

Answer 34 Intent of this requirement is to prevent excessive loading of crypts during excavation and backfill. This section of specification 03 48 21 also limits stockpile height to 4-ft within this boundary, which should allow for some temporary stockpiling of backfill materials around the perimeter. Reducing the protective boundary around the perimeter of installed crypts will not be permitted.

Question 35

Will precast crypts and precast columbarium units be tax exempt?

Answer 35 The project is not tax-exempt. The bid amount must include all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes. Also, refer to FAR 52.229-3, Federal, State, and Local Taxes, in the solicitation.

Question 36 Drawings Sheet numbering is out of order throughout the drawing set. Please revise and reissue.

Answer 36 Missing sheets to be provided with Amendment 01 & Amendment 03.

Question 37 In the irrigation plans it shows that the irrigation mainline to be as follows

Irrigation Mainline: PVC Solvent weld or gasket pressure pipe Sdr21 pvc class 200 ASTM D22

The existing mainline is the HDPE pipe. Should we bid using HDPE to match the existing pipe or bid using the pvc specifications on the drawing?

Answer 37 Bid the irrigation mainline piping to match existing piping and fittings; if HDPE, use SDR11 Class 200 or as existing, butt fuse-weld. Furnish proof of accreditation or manufacturer training in HDPE pipeline installation.

Question 38 Is this a taxable project

Answer 38 The project is not tax-exempt. The bid amount must include all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes. Also, refer to FAR 52.229-3, Federal, State, and Local Taxes, in the solicitation.

Question 39 Is there a specified Generator & ATS Type?

Answer 39 The generator shall be a diesel generator with an integral underbelly tank and a sound-attenuating enclosure per ES101. ATS shall be 3-pole, service-entrance-rated, NEMA 3R, with a strip heater per ES101. Refer to drawings and specs for additional details.

Question 40 On Drawings CD107 & CD110, are these AES Utility Electrical Lines?

Answer 40 Unknown conditions; it is unknown at this time if the lines are for lighting, irrigation control, or power; this will have to be determined in the field.

Question 41 On Drawings CD107 & CD110, will the Electrical & Telephone Lines need to be in PVC Conduits?

Answer 41 Drawings CD107 and CD110 only show the removal/abandonment of the existing electrical and telephone lines. Installation of the proposed re-routed lines is shown on CU-105 and CU-108. Rerouted electrical and telephone lines are to be installed in PVC conduits.

Question 42 On Drawing E501, the One Line Demo shows panels A1 & A2 being demolished, however the One Line New shows them Remaining. Please Clarify.

Answer 42 Panels A1 & A2 are boxed to indicate a different building; these panels are not being demolished.

Question 43 On Drawing ES101 Shows (2) Fuel Pump Circuits, Is this an existing Fuel Tank that will remain?

a. If this Fuel Tank is New, is it for the new Generator?

Answer 43 This fuel tank is a replacement for the existing gas/diesel fuel tank. It does not serve the generator. The generator shall have an integral underbelly tank.

Question 44 What is the estimated start date or notice to proceed date for the project?

Answer 44 If funds are available to cover the accepted bid, the plan is to award the contract by the end of August. Notice to proceed will be issued when payment and performance bonds as well as insurance liability are submitted by the awardee. A preconstruction meeting will be scheduled when the day and time is convenient for all stakeholders involved in the project.

Question 45 01 45 00 Can the superintendent or QC also perform duties as the SSHO? Or do all 3 need to be separate individuals?

Answer 45 (See the response provided to Question 10)

Question 46 01 32 17 Please confirm use of Microsoft project for scheduling and not Primavera P6?

Answer 46 See specification 01 32 17 (1.1.) (A.)

Question 47 01 32 17 Please confirm that a 3rd party scheduling consultant is not required for this project?

Answer 47 See specification 01 32 17 (1.2) (A.)

Question 48 01 00 02 Please confirm the VA personnel will not need their own office trailer provided by the contractor?

Answer 48 Confirmed.

Question 49 Since the A&E is not local will they be planning on visiting the site frequently for inspections and coordination? Or having a representative local for this projects duration? .

Answer 49 There will be a full-time and on-site inspector for the duration of the project.

Question 50

CD112

“INSTALL ADDITIONAL PROTECTION AS NECESSARY FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS AS REQUIRED BY SHPO (TYP.)” Has this project been reviewed by SHPO and is there details for this protection?

Answer 50 SHPO has reviewed the project and concluded that "the project, as proposed, will have no adverse effect on historic properties." However, there are historic buildings within the project area. This note on Plan sheets CD112 and CD 111 has been revised to eliminate the installation of additional protection and replaced with a note to maintain a safe distance from these buildings to prevent any damage to the historical buildings.

Question 51 The document titled “Bid Specifications 810CM3033 Gravesite Expansion with FCA Deficiencies at Dayton NC” identifies sheets LS204 Memorial Wall – Elevations and CG100 Grading & Drainage Plan – Overall. However, these sheets do not appear to be included in the bid drawing package provided. Please confirm whether these sheets were intentionally omitted or provide the missing drawings.

Answer 51 LS204 & CG100 to be issued with Amendment 0003

Question 52 There appears to be a discrepancy regarding the spill containment requirements on top of the tank. The specified manufacturer, Convault, has advised that they only manufacture this option in a 5-gallon capacity. Please review and advise on the required spill containment capacity.

Answer 52 The drawings we received from Convault show a 7-gallon capacity. The VA has requested a 7-gallon capacity.

Question 53 Please confirm whether the intent is to remove and replace the existing 250-gallon waste oil tank.

Answer 53 Confirmed. The waste oil tank shall be removed and replaced. Note that plan sheet CD113 states that during construction, the existing waste oil tank shall be relocated to provide 30-day temporary waste oil storage.

Question 54 Please confirm whether the existing concrete pad beneath the ASTs is to remain in place, or if a new concrete pad is required.

Answer 54 ATS is proposed with this project and will require a new concrete pad.

Question 55 For the AST replacement, please confirm whether the existing conduit and wiring may be reused, assuming this is a one-for-one replacement.

Answer 55 The ATS is new and not a replacement. The intent is to reuse the existing raceway where possible and pull new conductors from the ATS to the MDP.

Question 56 Please confirm the required size and capacity for the temporary gas/diesel tank needed to maintain daily operations without disruption.

Answer 56 The existing diesel and gas tanks shall be relocated and utilized for temporary usage during construction. See note on plan sheet CD113.

Question 57 Please confirm whether new bollards are required around the ASTs as part of this project.

Answer 57 No bollards are required at the proposed ATS location.

Question 58 Please confirm whether one individual may serve in the combined roles of Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, and SSHO for this project.

Answer 58

Question 59 Can the government provide a linear takeoff of expected fence to be replaced/repaired?

Answer 59 Full linear extents of fence to be replaced/repaired.

Question 60 Will the sign-in sheet from site visit be available in addendum?

Answer 60 Sign-in sheet from site visit was issued with solicitation amendment 01

Question 61 Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of SSHO?

Answer 61

Question 62 If no to the question above, will the SSHO need to be full-time for this project?

Answer 62

Question 63 Please clarify if a superintendent can be a dual hat to cover the requirements of QA/QC?

Answer 63

Question 64 If no to the question above, will the QA/QC need to be full time for this project?

Answer 64

Question 65 Can a superintendent be a triple hat to cover the requirements of SSHO and QA/QC?

Answer 65

Question 66 Please confirm if tax should be included in our proposal?

Answer 66 The project is not tax exempt. The bid amount must include all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes. Also reference FAR 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes in the solicitation.

Question 67 Please provide the latest wage determination for this project’s county.

Answer 67 See attached revised wage determination Davis Bacon Wage Determination _ Heavy _ OH20260001 06252026 Davis Bacon Wage Determination _ Building _ OH20260093 05182026

Question 68 Please confirm if the current prevailing wages will be consistent for the life of the project with no escalation?

Answer 68 The current prevailing wages will be consistent for the life of the project with no escalation.

Question 69 Will shutdowns be required to be done during off hours or weekends?

Answer 69 See Specification 01 00 02 (1.4) (B.) (2.)

Question 70 If hydrostatic testing is required will the water necessary for hydrostatic testing of piping systems be provided by the facility?

Answer 70 Refer to the general contracting documents and specification section 32 84 00. On new original irrigation installations, the installation contractor shall furnish all required resources necessary to install, test, and commission the irrigation system. Since the project is an expansion of an existing irrigation installation, COR may allow use of the existing irrigation water supply for testing purposes provided that testing does not interfere in any way with usual and customary irrigation operations.

Question 71 Is there a particular vendor or contractor currently servicing and maintaining the irrigation system?

Answer 71 Dayton National Cemetery staff provides general irrigation maintenance and may contract repairs to local vendor(s) through a periodic bidding process.

Question 72 Who is the vendor or contractor currently servicing and maintaining the Controls System?

Answer 72 Dayton National Cemetery staff provides general irrigation maintenance and may contract repairs to local vendor(s) through a periodic bidding process. This project requires a manufacturer-authorized person or entity to commission the central control technology. The local Representative of The Toro Company (sprinklers, valves, control system) is Mr. Chris Nagy (chris.nagy@toro.com), 248-342-4570. This project requires a manufacturer-authorized person or entity to review, repair, update, program and commission the booster pump station. Booster pump station work is sole-sourced to the Watertronics company, Heartland, WI. The local representative for Watertronics is Mr. Mike Green (mike.green@watertronics.com), 262-337-3318.

Question 73 With regards to underground utility work how much open trenching be allowed at a time?

Answer 73 Open trenching outside of construction fenced work areas shall be backfilled prior to the end of each workday. Trenches that cannot be backfilled prior to termination of work shall be covered with plywood and surrounded by temporary chain-link or safety fencing. The government reserves the right to limit open trenching to protect visitors’ safety.

Question 74 After backfilling, topsoil and seed have been applied who is responsible for watering? If the contractor is responsible will water be provided by the facility?

Answer 74 The contractor is responsible for watering the seed/sod per the establishment and acceptance criteria identified in the specification 01 00 02 (1.19).

Question 75 On all underground utility work please confirm if excavated material is acceptable for re-use as backfill?

Answer 75 Excavated material may be available for re-use as backfill as long as it meets the requirements of specification 31 20 11)

Question 76 Please confirm whether the contractor is responsible for any rock removal encountered. If so, what is the assumed elevations and quantity of rock material?

Answer 76 Confirmed. The contractor is responsible for the removal of any rock material, if encountered. See B-Series Plan sheets and Geotechnical Report for subsurface information. Contractor will be compensated for Rock Removal requiring the use of rock teeth on a 30-ton excavator bucket.

Question 77 Please confirm if a unit price can be established for rock removal as opposed to carrying in bid?

Answer 77 Bid to include per Specification 31 20 11 (1.4) (A.)

Question 78 Please confirm if there is a separate staging area onsite for fill material to be stockpiled for re-use?

Answer 78 See Sheet CD111; Laydown Yard is shown between Wisconsin Avenue and Kenesaw Avenue.

Question 79 Please confirm if an onsite arborist is required for any tree removal or tree protection?

Answer 79 An arborist is required as outlined in specification 32 90 00.

Question 80 Please advise if the site contains any contaminated soil that needs to be removed.

Answer 80 There are no known contaminated soils in the project work area.

Question 81 If the underground site package requires removal of contaminated soils. Will the site contractor be required to have operators trained and certified in all various levels of contamination handling?

Answer 81

Question 82 What are the requirements by the site contractor for the storage of contaminated soil on site?

Answer 82

Question 83 Please confirm if we will be allowed to keep a locked storage container or conex box within the grounds.

Answer 83 Yes, a locked storage container or conex box is allowed and can be stored in the Laydown Yard between Wisconsin Avenue and Kenesaw Avenue.

Question 84 Have utility conflicts been fully investigated and coordinated?

Answer 84 All known utility crossings are highlighted and numbered on Sheets CU-101 through CU-117. A table on Sheet CU-112 shows the elevations of each utility at each crossing, as well as the vertical separation. Utility locations and elevations were determined by surveying accessible utilities and as-built information only. Potholing or other verification methods have not been performed and shall be included in the Contractor's scope of work.

Question 85 Are there any known underground obstructions from previous cemetery development phases?

Answer 85 There are no known underground obstructions.

Question 86 Has stormwater capacity been verified for the replacement inlet structures and drainage modifications along Pennsylvania Avenue?

Answer 86 The existing storm sewer system has sufficient capacity to convey stormwater runoff from the cemetery. The replacement of inlet structures and proposed drainage modifications along Pennsylvania do not reduce the capacity of the overall system. Therefore, they will not adversely impact the overall stormwater capacity of the system.

Question 87 Has the columbarium foundation design been fully coordinated with geotechnical recommendations?

Answer 87 Yes, the foundation design has been coordinated with the geotechnical reports.

Question 88 What is the acceptable variation in stone color, texture, and finish?

Answer 88 Acceptable variation will be reviewed and approved through the mockups review; also, see the specification.

Question 89 How should contractors handle irrigation equipment discovered to be in worse condition than anticipated?

Answer 89 Irrigation equipment found to be in worse-than-anticipated condition shall be identified in writing and brought to the attention of the COR.

Question 90 Are there photographs documenting existing deficiencies that can be shared with bidders?

Answer 90 A pre-bid walkthrough was conducted on 06/12/2026

Question 91 What warranty expectations exist for repaired versus newly constructed elements?

Answer 91 For landscape irrigation elements, refer to the general contract documents and section 32 4800. Whichever section directs a stricter warranty shall apply. Where no warranty direction is furnished for landscape irrigation elements, the installing contractor shall furnish not less than one complete irrigation season of warranty coverage from the date of acceptance of work against defects in materials or workmanship.

Question 92 What is the warranty period for trees, shrubs, and perennials?

Answer 92 See specification 32 90 00 (1.9)

Question 93 To allow sufficient time to review responses and prepare our bid we kindly request that you please extend the bid date.

Answer 93 The bid due date and time is extended to Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 2:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Question 94 Drawings LS204 is missing Answer 94 LS204 to be issued with amendment 0003

Question 95 Specification Section 01 00 02 requires temporary construction fencing to be a minimum 7 feet in height Answer 95 See revised specification section 01 00 02; construction fencing to be a minimum of 6’ Height per detail 14/CS504

Question 96 The detail on sheet CS502 for the flower Water Station seems to show all these service lines coming off an irrigation main. The areas on the drawings appear to show the Water Main (either existing or new depending on location) being tapped. If we are tapping the Water main and not the irrigation, can you revise the detail to show how you want the service?

Answer 96 Detail 1 on Sheet CS502 has been revised with Amendment 03.

For Hawaii Place replacement irrigation pipeline and connection to flower watering stations, refer to 328400 Part 1-1.1, Section B.7 (page 8). For other irrigation installation areas, flower water stations shall be connected to the irrigation pressure mainline that passes through the area. Do not install a new irrigation pressure mainline under flower watering station locations.

Question 97 I am not finding a standard trench detail for any pipe. Is there a standard detail showing bedding and backfill of Storm pipe, water pipe, sewer pipe etc. you can provide for the project?

Answer 97 See Specification 33 40 00 for storm sewer pipe installation, including bedding. See Specification 33 10 00 for water main pipe installation, including bedding. See Specification 33 30 00 for sanitary sewer pipe installation, including bedding. See Specification 31 20 11 for pipe bedding materials.

Question 98 Please provide a spec or Weight of desired geofabric for under the Crypts Answer 98 See Specification 33 46 13, Section 2.10 for geofabric to be placed under the crypts.

Question 99 Plans call for “Compacted Drain Rock” under the Crypts. Please clarify if this is 57 limestone or if another product is desired.

Answer 99 57 Limestone is an acceptable material. Other materials may also be acceptable. Refer to Specification 33 46 13, Section 2.9 Soil Materials, for more information about acceptable materials.

Question 100 Statement of bid items calls for 7508 crypts, the plans show 7495, please clarify.

Answer 100 There are 7,495 pre-placed crypts included in the project.

Question 101 Is it possible to install a temporary entrance off of West Virginia Ave so all the trucking is not required to travel on all of the existing roadway to that area for the crypts. This will help reduce maintenance. Or is it possible to remove a section of fence off Gettysburg Ave for a temporary entrance?

Answer 101 A temporary entrance is not permitted as part of the project.

Question 102 That the demolition drawings and the electrical drawings don’t match each other. Sheets CD107, CD108, and CD110 reference rerouting existing underground electrical and telephone lines. Please confirm whether these are utility-owned lines to be relocated by the local providers or VA-owned lines. If VA-owned, can the electrical drawings include the routing, source locations, and termination locations to allow proper verification before and after rerouting. Drawings CU105 and CU108 indicate that rerouting requires a splice at each end. Splicing these cables will require installation of an in-ground junction box. If the contractor is responsible for relocating and splicing, can a specific junction box be identified?

Answer 102 The existing underground electrical and telephone lines shown for relocation are based on available record information. Ownership has not yet been verified. The Contractor shall verify ownership, routing, and service prior to construction and coordinate relocation with the VA and/or utility owner, as applicable.

For bidding purposes, assume each rerouted electrical and telecommunications line requires one splice at each end of the relocated segment. Provide separate pull/splice boxes for power and telephone conduits. Provide a minimum 18 in. × 18 in. x 12” polymer concrete handhole with traffic-rated lid at each splice location. Final box size shall be based on the actual cable size, splice kit requirements, and manufacturer-required minimum bending radius.

Question 103 The project includes irrigation expansion, repairs, and modifications to existing systems. Please confirm whether record drawings (as-builts) of the existing irrigation system are available and can be provided to bidders.

Answer 103 Irrigation asbuilts are not available and are not provided to the bidders.

Question 104 Please confirm whether this solicitation is to be bid as a single CLIN / Base Bid Lump Sum contract.

Answer 104 Reference Specifications 01 00 02 General Requirements for bid items. There is one single CLIN, with the cost of Pre-Place Crypts broken out separately.

Question 105 The contract documents include geotechnical borings and reports. Please confirm whether any environmental assessments or testing for contaminated soils have been performed within the project limits. If so, please provide the results. Additionally, if contaminated materials are encountered during construction, please clarify the anticipated handling and disposal requirements.

Answer 105 An ESA was performed as part of the project, and there is no known record of contaminated sites. See Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment Dated March 2025 with Amendment 02. Also, see specification section 01 00 02 and Specification 31 20 11 (3.6) D.)

Question 106 The contract documents require installation of construction fencing. Please clarify whether bidders should assume a sandbag-supported temporary fence system or driven/pounded fence posts.

Answer 106 Construction fencing per bid documents; no variance allowed.

Question 107 Please clarify the requirements for maintaining electrical and telephone services during utility rerouting activities. Will temporary systems be required to maintain uninterrupted service, or will planned service interruptions be permitted during construction? If interruptions are permitted, please identify any restrictions on timing or duration.

Answer 107 Cemetery Operations will continue during construction. Interruptions to services will be limited to less than 24 hours, and shall be coordinated a minimum 3 weeks in advance of the interruption to service.

Question 108 Please confirm whether existing fiber optic infrastructure is located within the project limits and whether any fiber optic facilities will require relocation, protection, or rerouting as part of the work. If available, please provide utility information or record drawings.

Answer 108 No fiber-optic facilities are known to need relocation, protection, or rerouting as part of the work; see drawing sheets VF101-VF109 for known Existing Conditions.

See attached document: Revised Davis Bacon Wage Determination_Heavy_OH20260001 06252026.

See attached document: Revised Davis Bacon Wage Determination_Building_OH20260093 05182026.

See attached document: 01 43 39 Mockup Requirements.

See attached document: 10 14 00 Exterior Signage.

See attached document: CD111 DEMOLITION PLAN _ PPC SECTION 49 and 50.

See attached document: CD112 DEMOLITION PLAN - PPC SECTION 51.

See attached document: CG100.

See attached document: CG106 GRADING and DRAINAGE PLAN - PPC SECTIONS 48 and 52.

See attached document: CG108 GRADING and DRAINAGE PLAN - PPC SECTION 51.

See attached document: CS502 SITE DETAILS - 2.

See attached document: ES101 - Electrical Site Plan.

See attached document: LS204.

See attached document: LS301.

See attached document: LS400A.

See attached document: LS400B.

See attached document: LS401.

See attached document: LS402.

See attached document: S001.

This amendment 0003 to solicitation number 36C78626B0007 for Project Number 810CM3033 Gravesite Expansion with FCA Deficiencies at Dayton National Cemetery, is to publish prebid RFI responses and extend the bid due date to Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 2:00 pm EST.

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