Vattman Monument Restoration - Fort Sheridan National Cemetery
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, is seeking experienced small businesses specializing in historic restoration to undertake the Historic Vattman Monument Restoration Project at Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Interested firms must have at least 15 years of experience in work that aligns with the Secretary of the Interior (SOI) Standards, demonstrating proficiency in historic concrete preservation, composition ornament preservation, and grave marker restoration according to specific SOI preservation briefs. Firms must provide detailed examples of past condition assessments, testing, repairs, documentation, and refinishing efforts, as well as personnel resumes showing professional conservation credentials. Specialized skills such as structural stabilization, metals conservation, stone consolidation, and photogrammetry are also required. The project involves conducting a comprehensive condition assessment of the monument, developing a SOI-compliant treatment plan, and performing rehabilitation work to stabilize and restore the monument. Major tasks include materials investigation and masonry restoration, construction, site management, utility identification, erosion control, grading, landscaping, and cleanup. Work will be performed during normal business hours and requires strict adherence to preservation standards, securing all necessary permits, and providing daily progress reports with photographic documentation. Proposals must be electronically submitted to the designated VA contact by June 19, 2026, clearly demonstrating the firm’s qualifications and compliance with all specified requirements.
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Lake Bluff, IL, 60044, USASet-Aside
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Historic Vattman Monument Restoration Project - Fort Sheridan National Cemetery
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is seeking responses from small businesses with a minimum of 15 years of experience in historic restoration work that aligns with the Secretary of Interior (SOI) Standards. Please provide a capability statement and project examples demonstrating that your company meets the below experience/qualifications:
- Firm has demonstrated Standards for Rehabilitation (36 CFR Part 67) code compliance with SOI Preservation Brief 15 for historic concrete preservation and structural stabilization:
- Three examples of condition assessments of existing conditions, tests, repairs, and trail mixes/mock-ups that follow the principle of minimum intervention/non destructive testing.
- Three examples of asbuilt documentation of finish materials used, to include mix designs, and non-destructive construction techniques for future maintenance.
- Firm has demonstrated Standards for Rehabilitation (36 CFR Part 67) code compliance with SOI Preservation Brief 34 for preserving composition ornament:
- Three examples of testing and Evaluation procedures to identify the ornament material prior to treatment plan application.
- Three examples of refinishing, repair, and/or replacement of original ornament materials and how the process adhered to the hierarchy of treatment (preservation-stabilization-repair-replacement).
- Firm has demonstrated Standards for Rehabilitation (36 CFR Part 67) code compliance with SOI Preservation Brief 48 for preserving grave markers in historic cemeteries:
- Three examples of monument restoration using repair mortars on historic materials (composition, color, and workability) and applied using proper hand tools by trained personnel.
- Firm has personnel resume(s) with AIC professional conservation credentials.
- Firm has 15 years of experience meeting SOI Standards. Specialized skills of structural stabilization, metals conservation, stone consolidation, photogrammetry are a requirement for this project.
Project Objectives
- Condition Assessment Report: Conduct a comprehensive report evaluating the current state of conditions and materials of the Vattman Monument.
- Treatment Plan Development: Develop a treatment plan that complies with the SOI standards.
- Rehabilitation Work: Perform rehabilitation and restoration work to stabilize and restore the monument per the approved treatment plan.
Major Scope Items
- Materials Investigation and Documentation: Complete a thorough investigation and documentation of materials for masonry restoration.
- General Construction: Carry out all necessary construction work for treatment, rehabilitation, and restoration per the approved treatment plan.
General Conditions
- Work Hours: Normal business hours (8:00 am to 4:30 pm), Monday to Friday, excluding Federal Holidays.
- Precautions: Survey the site, assess the extent of work, and avoid damages to existing items.
- Site Management: Establish construction limits, install safety controls and construction fencing.
- Utility Management: Locate and flag all underground utilities.
- Site Clearing and Erosion Control: Clear the site as required and implement erosion control measures.
- Grading and Landscaping: Perform necessary grading, protect existing vegetation, and ensure proper site drainage.
- Clean-up and Restoration: Clean the work area daily, dispose of waste materials properly, and restore all damages caused during construction.
Other Requirements
- SOI Compliance: Treatment plan must adhere to SOI standards and specific preservation briefs.
- Permits: Secure all necessary permits including environmental permits.
- Progress Reporting: Provide daily progress summaries and electronic photos.
Location
- Address: Fort Sheridan National Cemetery, Bluff Road, Lake Bluff, IL 60044.
Response Submission
Please submit your capability statements and experience examples electronically to Daniel Kinney at daniel.kinney@va.gov by 06/19/2026. Submissions should clearly demonstrate your qualifications and adherence to the requirements outlined above.