Re-Bid: Beechwood Cemetery Columbarium

Background
The City of Durham, North Carolina, through its General Services Department, is seeking design and construction services for a new columbarium at Beechwood Cemetery. This project aims to expand internment capacity and provide alternative burial options for the local community. The columbarium will be an outdoor structure featuring gardens and landscape elements to create a serene environment for visitors.

Work Details
The scope of work includes:

1. Pre-Planning: Review of schedule and budget, prototype validation, and preliminary cost estimates.

2. Site Preparation: Clearing, grading, drainage plans, erosion control, layout and staking plans, elevations, construction details, lighting and signage plans, and landscape designs.

3. Columbarium Design: Building configuration including exterior materials, foundation systems, overall dimensions, and materials testing requirements.

4. Cost Estimates: Development and refinement of project budgets and schedules.

5. Construction Administration: Oversight including weekly site observations and progress meetings with the City.

6. Project Closeout: Establishment of warranties and guarantees for the completed work.

Period of Performance
The project is scheduled to begin in summer 2025 with completion anticipated in summer/fall 2025.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at Beechwood Cemetery located at 3300 Fayetteville St., Durham, NC 27707.