Stormwater Management for Culpeper National Cemetery (Culpeper, VA) -- M1NE

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking contractors to provide stormwater management services at Culpeper National Cemetery in Culpeper, Virginia. This procurement involves comprehensive inspection, maintenance, disposal, and minor repairs for stormwater infrastructure, specifically targeting the maintenance of four storm water management structures (Bayfilters) manufactured by Advance Drainage System, Inc. and two drainage outfall structures. Contractors must demonstrate capability in performing bi-annual maintenance services, removing sediment and debris, cleaning filter cartridges, and proper disposal of collected materials. The procurement falls under NAICS code 562998 with a size standard of $16.5 million, and interested businesses must submit capabilities statements by July 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Businesses must be certified in VetCert. The evaluation will focus on company details, bidding interest, three comparable project examples, business size classification, and DUNS number submission.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualifying contractors. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the documentation. While specific award values are not disclosed, the NAICS size standard of $16.5 million provides context for the scale of potential contracts. The services must be performed twice annually during spring (March-April) and fall (September-October) seasons, with an immediate initial inspection required after contract award. The base contract includes options for four additional years beyond the initial term, indicating a potential multi-year engagement. Safety requirements are stringent, mandating an OSHA 30-hour trained foreman on-site and emphasizing the need for exceptional reverence and respect given the cemetery's sacred nature as a final resting place for veterans.