Y1JZ--885CM3010 Fort Bayard National Cemetery, Burial Expansion & Cemetery Improvements (VA-24-00105280)

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking a construction contractor for burial expansion and cemetery improvements at Fort Bayard National Cemetery in Silver City, New Mexico. The solicitation, numbered 36C78624B0044, requires a comprehensive construction project involving new burial space installation, landscaping, irrigation, flatwork, grading, site furnishings, storage bins, and a new automatic entry gate. Potential bidders must submit proposals by December 27, 2024, at 1:00 PM PST, with a recommended submission 1-2 days prior to the deadline. The project involves a site visit that occurred on December 3, 2024, where four companies were in attendance. Evaluation criteria include compliance with detailed specifications, adherence to Davis-Bacon wage requirements, and meeting all technical and administrative requirements outlined in the solicitation documents.

The contract is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses within the NAICS category 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. There is no information indicating an incumbent contractor. The total performance period is 180 calendar days from the notice to proceed, with a targeted award date no later than January 5, 2025. The project encompasses two contract line items: a base bid for general construction work and an optional bid for landscaping and irrigation. The work will be performed at Fort Bayard National Cemetery located at 200 Camino De Paz in Silver City, New Mexico 88036. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, contractors will be required to complete a detailed cost estimate worksheet and comply with specific technical specifications for the cemetery expansion project.