Description
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified contractors to execute a comprehensive expansion of the Fort Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso, Texas. The work includes demolition of existing stucco and related finishes, site grading, installation of pre‑placed crypts and cremation boxes, construction of new storm‑water channels, relocation of utilities, and full landscaping and signage packages. The contract is structured as a base‑bid with an optional award for additional scope, and includes specific requirements for compliance with Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage rules, SWPPP erosion‑control measures, and strict subcontracting‑limit certifications.
• 2,500 sf of exterior stucco removal and replacement, plus related demolition of gutters, downspouts, handrails, and awnings.
• Supply and installation of 6,632 pre‑placed crypts (base) and an optional 2,652 additional crypts, with associated delivery logistics.
• Comprehensive geotechnical, civil, and landscape engineering deliverables, including a detailed planting plan, signage and furnishings, and a storm‑water pollution prevention plan.
• Mandatory compliance with federal labor‑hour (Davis‑Bacon) and environmental (SWPPP) regulations, and adherence to VA subcontracting‑limit certifications for SDVOSB/VOSB participation.