Vattman Monument Restoration - Fort Sheridan National Cemetery

Historic Vattman Monument Restoration Project - Fort Sheridan National Cemetery

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is seeking responses from Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) 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 demonstrating your experience and qualifications.

Expectations/Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 15 years in historic restoration work in masonry and metal work.


• SOI Standards: Demonstrated adherence to the Secretary of Interior (SOI) Standards.


• Capability Statement: Provide detailed documentation that exhibits your experience and qualifications.


• Federal Law Compliance: Understanding of Federal laws regarding historic buildings, structures, and objects.

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 electronically to Daniel Kinney at daniel.kinney@va.gov by 04/03/2026. Submissions should clearly demonstrate your qualifications and adherence to the requirements outlined above.