Y1JZ--IFB (FY-25) | BEVERLY NATIONAL CEMETERY | ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AND ROSTRUM REPAIRS/IMPROVEMENTS (HISTORIC SITE) | PROJECT NO. 804CM3021. .. .. Beverly NC Repairs and Improvements Construction Project (VA-25-00043490)

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration is seeking a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) to perform repairs and improvements to the historic Administration Building and Rostrum at Beverly National Cemetery in Beverly, New Jersey. The project involves comprehensive restoration work, including masonry cleaning and repair, lead-based paint and asbestos removal, window replacements, roof repairs, and site improvements. Contractors must furnish all necessary tools, labor, materials, equipment, and professional supervision to complete the renovation as specified in the project drawings and specifications. The solicitation requires bidders to be verified in Vetbiz.gov and registered in SAM.gov, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for May 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM. Bid proposals are due by May 27, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST, with evaluation likely focusing on past performance, compliance with historical preservation requirements, and overall project approach.

The contract is a 100% competitive set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, with a project budget estimated between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The total performance period is 240 calendar days, including a base contract of 210 days and two optional elements for additional work. The project site is located at 916 Bridgeboro Road in Beverly, New Jersey, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Contractors will be required to work only during normal operating hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm) and must cease work during cemetery ceremonies and interments. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis, with potential additional options including installing a new concrete floor at the Rostrum and constructing a new drywell with associated site work. Wage rates will be governed by the Davis-Bacon Act, with specific prevailing wage requirements for various construction trades in Burlington County, New Jersey.