Gwmp memorial AVE irrigation extension

The National Park Service is soliciting proposals for irrigation extension and turf rehabilitation services along Memorial Avenue at the George Washington Memorial Parkway in Arlington, Virginia, near Arlington National Cemetery. The project involves removing existing turf, installing an in-ground irrigation system compatible with Arlington National Cemetery's existing Hunter brand system, laying new sod with specified seed mix, and installing drip irrigation for Holly hedges. Offerors must demonstrate at least 10 years of similar project experience for key personnel, including a Project Manager, Superintendent, and Safety Supervisor (who must hold Construction Safety Manager Certification). The government will evaluate proposals using the Best Value Continuum Tradeoff Process, considering four non-price factors weighted approximately equally to price: project experience, technical approach, key personnel experience, and past performance. The proposal submission deadline is March 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM local time, a mandatory site visit was held on March 6, 2026 at the Seabee's Memorial, and contractor questions were due within three calendar days following the site visit.

This is a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 237110 with a $45 million size standard, and no incumbent contractor has been identified. The estimated project cost ranges from $250,000 to $500,000, with the contract to be awarded as a firm fixed-price agreement. Work must commence within 10 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed and be completed within 90 calendar days, with work hours limited to Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Performance and payment bonds are required within 10 calendar days of award. The contractor must comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates for Arlington County, Virginia, Buy American provisions for domestic construction materials, and federal labor standards. All work will be performed in Arlington, Virginia, specifically along Memorial Avenue between Arlington National Cemetery and Boundary Channel Bridge, and construction cannot begin until the week of July 6, 2026 due to America 250 celebrations restrictions on Memorial Avenue from May 15 through July 4.