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 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:
  
  
  
  1. 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.
  
  
  2. 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:
  
  
  
  1. Three examples of testing and Evaluation procedures to identify the ornament material prior to treatment plan application.
  
  
  2. 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:
  
  
  
  1. 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.