Design Build for Palm Cemetery Columbarium

The City of Winter Park is seeking a qualified design-build team to reimagine and remodel an existing Parks Department equipment storage building into a new columbarium facility. The facility will serve as a focal point within the Palm Cemetery, providing a dignified final resting place for cremated remains. The selected respondent will be responsible for all aspects of the construction process, including design, site preparation, foundation work, remodel and construction of the columbarium structure, demo and removal, landscaping, and obtaining any necessary permits. Key requirements include: • Design and construction of the columbarium structure and associated site improvements • Reconstruction/redesign of the existing maintenance building • Evaluation and redesign of the existing building, associated grounds, and final project layout • Provision of both indoor and outdoor niche options while maximizing long-term capacity • Incorporation of the existing outdoor restroom into the design or preservation of the structure in place • Development of a covered gathering space suitable for on-site services and visitor use • Integration of future expansion opportunities • Visitor pathways, benches, landscaping, and architectural enhancements • Security features including access control, camera systems, and optional niche lighting.