Bakersfield National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion

Solicitation 36C78626B0029 is a sealed bid project issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration for the Bakersfield National Cemetery Gravesite Expansion and FCA Deficiencies in Arvin, California. This project is a total set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) with an estimated construction magnitude between 10 million and 20 million dollars. The scope of work includes the installation of new burial sections featuring pre-placed crypts, in-ground cremains, columbarium niches, and memorial walls, as well as the construction of additional roadways, parking, underground utilities, and stormwater management systems. Additionally, the project involves water system nitrate treatment improvements and upgraded water meters. The contract is structured with a base bid for burial expansion and sitework, with optional bid items for roadway installation and FCA deficiencies. The period of performance is 730 calendar days from the notice to proceed. Bids are due by September 22, 2026, and must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Michael Giaquinto. Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the government, based primarily on price and price-related factors. Key requirements include compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, adherence to 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, and the submission of performance and payment bonds totaling 100 percent of the awarded amount within ten days of award. Contractors must also ensure that all work ceases during nearby interments and maintain professional conduct to accommodate cemetery visitors.