Cape Canaveral National Cemetery Ornamental Grass Renovation and Irrigation National Shrine Project

The Cape Canaveral National Cemetery Ornamental Grass Renovation and Irrigation National Shrine Project is a sealed bid solicitation issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, under solicitation number 36C78626B0017, with a response deadline of June 26, 2026. The project, classified under NAICS code 237990, is set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and includes strict compliance with federal and VA-specific clauses governing small business participation, subcontracting limitations, and socioeconomic certifications. The scope of work involves the comprehensive removal and replacement of existing Celebration Bermuda grass with ornamental grasses across approximately 1.95 acres in three designated cemetery areas, along with the installation of a calibrated irrigation injection system capable of precise delivery of liquid fertilizers, micronutrients, wetting agents, and pH water adjustments. All work must adhere to manufacturer specifications to preserve warranties, be performed in a workmanlike manner, and comply with strict standards for grave site verification and site management, including the requirement for a Site Manager with a minimum of five years’ direct supervision experience in commercial landscaping. Contract administration requires full compliance with Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations, mandatory posting of the Davis-Bacon Poster, and submission of certified payroll forms via the Department of Labor’s prescribed format. Contractors must submit electronic bids not exceeding five megabytes in PDF format, accompanied by a completed SF 1442 with a Unique Entity Identifier, a bid guarantee on SF 24 equal to at least 20% of the bid price (capped at $3 million), and a signed Certificate of Compliance for Limitations on Subcontracting. Within five days of award, the contractor must provide performance and payment bonds totaling 100% of the contract value. The work is subject to rigorous inspection under FAR 52.246-12, with no relief to the contractor for quality control or material loss prior to government acceptance. Safety requirements mirror OSHA 29 CFR standards, mandating fall protection systems for six-foot or greater exposures, PPE meeting ANSI and ASTM standards, and submission of a project-specific fall protection plan and all Safety Data Sheets for hazardous materials used onsite. Insurance obligations include workers’ compensation, general liability, and vehicle coverage, with proof of all subcontractor insurance retained and available for review. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the VA’s designated portal, and contractor performance will be evaluated