Chestnut Grove Cemetery Development Project

The Town of Herndon, Virginia, is soliciting sealed bids for the Chestnut Grove Cemetery Development Project (Solicitation B-27-01), located at 831 Dranesville Road. This lump sum contract involves site improvements for approximately 3.7 acres, including clearing, grubbing, earthwork, and the construction of roadway access, drainage, and stormwater facilities. Key deliverables include the development of improvements to accommodate approximately 2,500 burial sites, with a priority initial area for at least 100 plots, and the design and construction of three landscape material bins. All design and structural calculations for the bins must be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in Virginia. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Town of Herndon's OpenGov eProcurement Portal by 4:00 PM on December 10, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation based on performance capability, financial standing, and the ability to execute the work. Required submissions include a notarized bid bond and power of attorney. The successful contractor must provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract sum, maintain general liability and workers' compensation insurance, and obtain manufacturer certification for HDPE pipe installation. Compliance with Northern Long-Eared Bat protections and approved work zone safety plans is mandatory.