Department of Veterans Affairs, VAM&ROC (90C), 2925 Debarr Road, Anchorage, AK 99508-2989

M -- MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF NATIONAL CEMETERY SOL RFP-463-0095-98 DUE 091798 POC Michael C. Fisher (907)257-6945 FX(907)257-6711 E-MAIL: Mike.Fisher@med.va.gov, Mike.Fisher@med.va.gov. National Cemeteries are National Shrines. The standards for the management, maintenance and appearance of these cemeteries have been established by the Department of Veterans Affairs, hereafter referred as the VA, to reflect this nation's concern for those interred there. The contract requirements as set forth in the Work Statements herein contemplate a complete program for the performance of scheduled, routine duties, administrative duties and managerial responsibilities by a Contractor to assure daily operations of the cemetery in accordance with the prescribed VA standards. The Contractor will be required to furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, supplies and materials consistent with the management of the six point one (6.1) acre Sitka National Cemetery, located at 803 Sawmill Creek Road, Sitka, Alaska 99835. The performance of limited administrative services consistent with the operation of a national cemetery will be necessary for the completion of this contract in a satisfactory manner. The contract period will be from October 1, 1998, through September 30, 1999, with four(4) one(1) year options to renew. If all options are exercised the contract period will be through September 30, 2003. All work performed in this solicitations/contract is subject to the general requirements of the contract as specified in Section-C Description/Specification. The operations to be performed shall include but not be limited to the following: Completion of all burials, headstone setting and alignment, alignment of older headstones, disinterment, reinterments, and everything related to the burial operation; tree removal, snow plowing and removal, cutting and trimming grass, edging; collection and disposal of debris; shrub, bush, and tree pruning; hedge trimming; fertilization; fence line vegetation removal and control; tree line trimming; tree, limb and stump removal, grassing; liming; soil test sampling; shrub and tree establishment; plant bed cultivation and mulching; and other miscellaneous services described herein. The use of herbicides to accomplish certain grounds maintenance functions may be permitted if approved by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (C.O.T.R.). The SIC Code for this proposal is 0782. Contract award is subject to the availability of funds. All requests for the solicitation must be in writing (facsimiles will be acceptable fax (907)257-6711. It is estimated the Solicitation documents will be available August 17, 1998. All responsible sources may submit an offer. Estimated dollar amount of this procurement is $100,000.00 to $250,000.00 A Firm Fixed Price Contract is anticipated. Estimated bid opening date of September 17, 1998, at 2:00pm AST. This is a Small Business Set-Aside procurement and any businesses other than Small Businesses will not be considered. Posted 08/03/98 (W-SN231937). (0215)

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