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Willamette National Cemetery
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Portland, OR
- Approx Contract:
- $10,600,000
- Status:
- Completed - Aug 2008
- Structure Type:
- Non-Residential Building
References
- Owner:
- National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- General Contractor:
- Glen/Mar Construction, Inc.
- Client:
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Scope Of Work
NEW CONSTRUCTION – CEMETERY EXPANSION & NEW PUBLIC RESTROOM BUILDING
- VA National Cemetery Administration VA786A-C-0012 DBB/FFP Contract for Final Price of $10,621,494
- Awarded 8 Jun 2006 and Completed 26 Sept 2008
- No Shutdown of Day-To-Day Cemetery Operations or Public Access
- Multiple Construction Sites, Operating Concurrently, Over The 269 Acre Cemetery
- 2,000 sqft Public Restroom Building
- Structural Concrete Exterior Walls & Cantilevered Roof Deck
- Metal Panel Siding System
- Membrane Roofing
- Men & Women restroom facilities
- Digital Gravesite Locator System for Visiting Public
- 10+ Acre Expansion of the 6th Most Active National Cemetery
- Developing (6) New In-Ground Burial Sections
- (2) Sections Required Installation Of 4,700 Concrete Burial Crypts
- 1/8” Installation Tolerances, on Stepped Sub-Grade
- (3) Columbarium Wall Consisting of 10,000 Precast Cremation Niches, Clad in White Granite Stone
- Associated Site Improvements
- Landscaping & Irrigation
- Concrete retaining walls, sidewalks & stairs, curbs
- New storm system & Repair/Replacement to existing storm systems
- New site signage throughout entire cemetery
- Sustainable Features include:
- DCC Controlled Mechanical Systems at the Public Restroom Building
- On-Site Storm Water Detention Facilities
- Low-Flow Plumbing Fixtures
- High-Efficiency Lighting
- Extensive Use of Recycled Materials
- Low VOC Containing Materials
Testimonial: "Glen/Mar Construction proved themselves not only capable of excellent work and superior results but during the course of our 3 year project together they exhibited a high level of integrity. Like most projects, there were many changes to the design during the construction process and the team worked together to develop the best solutions and reach equitable agreements. Glen/Mar is an excellent project partner and I highly recommend they be considered for your team." Mark W. Brodesser, P.E., Veterans Administration
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