Memphis National Cemetery, National Shrine Project

The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, is seeking sealed bids for a turfgrass renovation project at Memphis National Cemetery in Tennessee. This procurement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 237990. The work involves removing existing turf and installing approximately 22 acres of 'Palisades Zoysia' sod, including soil preparation, grading, and irrigation coordination, with a 365-calendar day performance period. Amendment 0001 significantly modified the project scope by removing the headstone raise and realignment requirements and descoping the primary turfgrass renovation line item. Bidders must provide a bid guarantee of 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less, and use the revised pricing and statement of work documents. The project requires compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act and the National Cemetery Administration Safety Standard Operating Procedure. Additionally, the prime contractor or similarly situated SDVOSB entities must perform at least 15% of the cost of the contract for general construction. This project involves a significant turfgrass renovation at Memphis National Cemetery, recently updated by Amendment 0001. The amendment removed the headstone raise and realignment requirements and reduced the total acreage for turf renovation to approximately 22 acres. The bid deadline has been extended to June 12, 2026, and the original Statement of Work and Price Schedule have been replaced. The performance period is 365 calendar days from the notice to proceed. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials to renovate approximately 22 acres of turfgrass, including soil preparation, grading, and sod installation.