ATTACHMENT 8.4 HEADSTONE MARKER AND NICHE COVER MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST.docx

This is a monthly maintenance checklist for headstone, marker, and niche cover inspection at the Los Angeles National Cemetery. The checklist is designed to be completed by an inspector and covers four primary inspection categories aligned with OAI (Office of Accountability and Inspection) measures. Under the Cleaning measure, inspectors verify that headstones, markers, and niche covers are free of debris and objectionable accumulations. The Height and Alignment measure requires verification that upright headstones, flat markers, and niche covers are positioned at proper height and alignment. The Condition measures assess inscription visibility and legibility, identify damaged or defaced markers requiring replacement or repair, and ensure that unusable markers are disposed of respectfully and securely. The checklist provides columns for recording the inspection area/section, status (OK, Needs Attention with notation number, or N/A), and additional comments, with signature and title fields for the inspector at the end.

This attachment supports the grounds maintenance services solicitation for Los Angeles National Cemetery issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration under solicitation number QSE--36C78626R50110. The checklist represents a quality assurance and inspection standard that contractors performing grounds maintenance services must comply with to ensure the cemetery's headstones, markers, and niche covers are maintained in appropriate condition and appearance consistent with the dignity and respect owed to veterans' burial sites.