Opportunity

City of Iowa Ionwave #RFP27-104

Columbarium System Design, Fabrication, and Installation for Oakland Cemetery

Posted

March 27, 2026

Respond By

April 16, 2026

Identifier

RFP27-104

NAICS

332999, 238990

This opportunity involves the design, fabrication, and installation of a columbarium system at Oakland Cemetery, managed by the City of Iowa City Purchasing Division. - Government Buyer: - City of Iowa City, Purchasing Division - Contact: Theresa Vanatter - Project Scope: - Design, fabricate, and install multiple columbaria in three phases (Options A, B, and C) - Option A: Approximately five double-sided columbaria and one granite bench - Option B: Additional columbaria (mirroring Option A), contingent on budget - Option C: Additional columbaria at the west side entry, contingent on budget - All columbaria must feature niches approximately 12 x 12 x 16 inches, constructed from durable, weather-resistant materials, with secure, lockable doors - Granite bench to match columbaria, with hidden pedestals - Requirements: - Vendors must have at least ten years of experience in similar projects - Compliance with ASTM and NBGQA standards - Provision of warranties for materials and workmanship - Detailed design concepts, shop drawings, material specifications, finish samples, and installation plans required - Coordination with city staff to minimize disruption to cemetery operations - Firm, all-inclusive pricing for design, fabrication, and installation - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Oakland Cemetery, Iowa City, IA

Description

The City of Iowa City is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors for the design, fabrication, and installation of a columbarium system at Oakland Cemetery. The project is divided into three phases, with the initial phase including multiple columbaria and benches. Vendors must provide detailed design concepts, pricing, and installation plans, ensuring compliance with specified technical and material standards. The contract requires coordination with city staff and adherence to safety and scheduling requirements to minimize disruption to cemetery operations.

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