B08_Attachment_1_-_Specifications.pdf

This is a specifications attachment document for the rehabilitation of Chalmette National Cemetery located in Chalmette, Louisiana, as part of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. The document outlines technical and performance requirements for cemetery restoration work, including standards for grave restoration, landscaping improvements, infrastructure repairs, and site beautification. Key specifications address proper treatment of historic grave markers, soil stabilization, drainage improvements, vegetation management, and compliance with National Park Service standards for historic cemetery preservation. The work must adhere to applicable federal regulations governing historic sites and maintain the cemetery's integrity as a national historical resource while restoring it to functional and aesthetic standards.

The specifications establish quality benchmarks for all restoration activities, detailing materials, methods, and finishing standards that contractors must meet. Work requirements include documentation and photographic evidence of restoration progress, coordination with National Park Service personnel, and adherence to schedule timelines for phased completion. The contractor must demonstrate experience with historic cemetery restoration and maintain compliance with environmental and cultural resource protection requirements throughout the project duration.