Y1PC--Construction - JBNC Sylvan Springs
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration, has awarded a $59,980,000.00 construction contract to GC & V Construction LLC for the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Sylvan Springs Development in St. Louis, Missouri. This Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside project expands the cemetery's burial capacity.
Project Scope
This contract involves the development of approximately 33.6 acres of undeveloped land to create 36,511 new gravesites, including pre-placed crypts, traditional casket sites, in-ground cremation sites, and columbarium niches, extending the cemetery's burial capacity through FY 2045. The base work encompasses site preparation and demolition, road and utility improvements, fencing, landscaping, irrigation systems, a gravesite locator kiosk, physical security upgrades, and interior renovations to existing cemetery buildings.
The contract includes two base Contract Line Items (CLINs) for General Construction and Pre-Placed Crypts, plus four option CLINs covering a maintenance storage yard, a material storage building, a satellite maintenance building, and the replacement of Committal Shelter #4.
Contract Details
- Awardee: GC & V Construction LLC
- Award Amount: $59,980,000.00
- Award Date: May 26, 2026
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- Performance Period: 912 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with an Early Turnover milestone required within 252 calendar days.
- Place of Performance: Saint Louis, MO 63125
Key Technical Requirements & Documents
The project required adherence to extensive specifications and drawings (VA Project No: 852-042). Key elements included:
- Civil Works: Detailed demolition plans, site plans, erosion and sediment control, grading, drainage, utility layouts (sanitary sewer, water, stormwater, electrical), and retaining wall construction. Geotechnical boring logs provided critical subsurface information.
- Architectural & Structural: Plans for columbarium walls, gravesite layouts, maintenance buildings, storage sheds, gravesite locators, and committal shelters, including detailed elevations, sections, and material specifications (e.g., Indiana Limestone for columbarium caps).
- Site Improvements: Comprehensive irrigation system designs, landscape planting details, site signage, and furnishings.
- Labor Standards: Compliance with Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates for Building and Heavy/Highway construction in St. Louis, MO.
- Subcontracting: VAAR 852.219-75 required SDVOSB offerors to certify compliance with subcontracting limitations.
Solicitation Context
The original solicitation (36C10F25R0006) was issued with a tiered evaluation approach, prioritizing SDVOSB concerns. Multiple amendments extended the proposal due date, with the final deadline being January 14, 2026, before the award. The solicitation emphasized a Best Value/Trade-Off evaluation, considering factors like relevant experience, construction/project management, and past performance.