Request for Information (RFI) for the Rehabilitation of the Chalmette National

The Department of the Interior National Park Service is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for the comprehensive rehabilitation of the Chalmette National Cemetery, a 17.5-acre historic site within the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve in Louisiana. The project encompasses extensive restoration work including cleaning and realigning approximately 15,000 grave markers, conserving monuments, rehabilitating gates and iron fencing, repairing brick walls, improving stormwater management systems, and restoring historic landscape features including tree allees and plantings. The initiative addresses significant storm damage from Hurricanes Zeta and Ida, with approximately 25% of grave markers currently missing, damaged, or illegible, requiring critical repairs to preserve this historic cemetery. The NPS conducted an industry day site visit on September 3, 2025, and required contractor responses to detailed questions by September 9, 2025, with the formal construction solicitation projected for Spring/Summer 2026. The RFI contained 19 comprehensive questions focusing on construction phasing, scheduling, technical challenges related to soil subsidence, and methods to minimize visitor impact during construction activities.

This procurement opportunity carries no set-aside designation and operates under the NAICS code 237990 for Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. The industry day attracted participation from ten companies including DBC-MCA Joint Venture, Luxury Lawn and Landscape, Frontline Construction, Terracon, Mia Kaplan Studio, Davey Tree, Ewing Construction, Corlan Construction Services, and Cuest Corp, representing diverse expertise in construction, landscaping, historic preservation, and architecture. While specific budget ranges have not been disclosed in the available documentation, the scope involves substantial work across the entire 17.5-acre cemetery with complex requirements for historic preservation and storm resiliency improvements. The project timeline extends from the current market research phase through the anticipated Spring/Summer 2026 solicitation period, with construction activities requiring careful phasing to maintain cemetery operations and visitor access. No current incumbent contractors or previous award values were identified in the provided documentation.