Alabama National Cemetery - Gravesite Expansion Phase 3
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration, has issued a Solicitation (RFP) for the Alabama National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion Phase 3 project in Montevallo, AL. This significant construction effort is valued between $20,000,000 and $30,000,000 and is designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Proposals are due March 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time.
Scope of Work
The project encompasses comprehensive gravesite expansion and infrastructure development. Key deliverables include:
- Gravesite Expansion: Installation of pre-placed crypts, in-ground cremains sites, and columbarium niches, along with the construction of columbarium walls.
- Infrastructure: Development of new roads, a bridge, signage, and site furnishings.
- Site Improvements: Extensive landscaping and installation of an irrigation system.
- Building Upgrades: IT improvements for the administration and maintenance buildings, and replacement of service seals.
- Bid Options: The solicitation includes options for additional niches, irrigation pump replacement, and preplaced crypt installation.
- Early Turnover: Sections 4 and 10 are required to be turned over no later than May 1, 2028.
Detailed construction specifications cover geotechnical engineering, earthwork, concrete (cast-in-place and precast burial crypts/columbarium units), cut stone assemblies, chain link fences, site furnishings, irrigation, storm sewer utilities, electrical installations, communications, and environmental controls. Extensive construction drawings provide specific details for grading, drainage, storm sewer systems, bridge design, columbarium structures, landscaping, and erosion control. Boring logs provide critical subsurface soil information.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: 545 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
- Bid Guarantee: Required, equal to 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for February 18, 2026, at 10:00 EST.
- Technical Questions Due: February 25, 2026, at 14:00 EST.
- Proposal Due: March 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically as two separate PDF documents: Volume I (Technical) and Volume II (Price). The evaluation will follow a Trade-off process, considering Experience, Past Performance, Technical Approach, and Price. Bidders must use the provided Price Proposal Breakdown template and complete the mandatory VAAR 852.219-75 VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance. Wage determinations for heavy and building construction in Shelby County, AL, are included and must be adhered to.
Key Documents
The solicitation package includes comprehensive construction drawings (books 1-13), detailed construction specifications, a Price Proposal Breakdown template, a Past Performance Questionnaire, a Project Sample Template, and mandatory certifications regarding subcontracting limitations.