Y1AA--890CM3013 Design Build (DB) Services for Renovation of Renovation of Historic Lodge/Administration Building at Fort McPherson National Cemetery

Solicitation Number: 36C78627R0010 Project Number: 890CM3013 Description: Design Build (DB) Services for Renovation of Historic Lodge/Administration Building at Fort McPherson National Cemetery The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA) Central District is currently seeking firms with the ability to provide Design Build (DB) Services for Renovation of Historic Lodge/Administration Building at Fort McPherson National Cemetery Statement of Work: The purpose of this project is to provide design and construction for the renovation of the historic Fort McPherson National Cemetery Lodge Building, located at 12004 S Spur 56A Maxwell, NE 69151-1166. The design goal is to be respectful of the original designs developed by the office of the Quartermaster General of the Army, Montgomery C. Meigs, while allowing the updated use of the lodge as modern and efficient office space. The Fort McPherson Cemetery remains active, and visitation occurs regularly. The bulk of public interaction occurs at the historic Lodge/Administration building and there is need to accommodate visitors other than staff and NCA personnel. Barrier-free accessible visitor restrooms are provided in an adjacent building. The proposed interventions will respect the historic character of the lodge, and its regional variations, while providing enhanced occupant and visitor experience. Accommodations for barrier-free access must be integrated in a discreet fashion and not adversely impact the overall perception of the historic character of the lodges. Finally. proposed treatments must meet a 50-year life cycle performance goal, under regular routine maintenance conditions. Although proposed building systems may be residential in scale, they should meet energy efficiency standards. The Design Build (DB) Contractor shall provide Architectural and Engineering disciplines for the preparation of construction documents for the purpose of completing the construction project. The DB