Attachment 10 - ALL CLINs - Step 1 Tech Questions Tracker.pdf
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- J035--Proj #TBD | Elevator Modernization | Elias/Prather Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 36c77626B0007_1
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This is a Technical Questions and Responses Tracking Sheet for solicitation 36C77626B0007, the Elevator Modernization Nationwide Initiative. The document records nine contractor inquiries received between May 7-11, 2026, with corresponding VA responses, covering procedural and technical requirements for the solicitation.
The procurement employs a Two-Step Sealed Bidding process with Step One technical proposals due May 20, 2026. Only offerors submitting acceptable technical proposals will receive the site visit schedule and be invited to Step Two Bid Opening, scheduled for a date and time to be determined. Each offeror must have its own Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and the UEI determined acceptable in Step One must be identical to the UEI submitting the bid in Step Two. Key qualification requirements include active state-issued elevator contractor certification or license in the offeror's name; only one state certification is required regardless of the states where work will be performed. Location and elevator specifications are contained in Attachment 06_ALL CLINs-Master Spreadsheet, with maintenance scope details in Attachment 02_ALL CLINs-Specifications. Previously completed Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) signed by owners may be submitted to satisfy past performance evaluation criteria. The VA declined to extend the Step One proposal due date. The awarded bidder must submit payment and performance bonds per FAR 52.228-16, with the principal's name identical to the contract principal's name.
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TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND SOLICITATION #: 36C77626B0007
RESPONSES TRACKING SHEET PROJECT TITLE: Elevator Modernization Nationwide Initiative
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RECEIVED ANSWERED CONTRACTOR QUESTION VA RESPONSE
1 5/7/2026 5/11/2026 It appears that all locations are being captured under a single solicitation, due 5/20. Is the expectation that bids are based solely on the documents issued, or will vendors be given the opportunity to survey each location in order to provide the most accurate pricing?
The solicitation outlines that this is a Two Step Sealed Bidding process. Step One technical proposals are due on May 20th. Only those offerors who submit acceptable technical proposals will be provided the site visit schedule and be invited to bid. Bid Opening (Step Two) will occur at a date and time TBD. This information is located in the solicitation.
2 5/7/2026 5/11/2026 XXXXXX would like to confirm that XXXXXXX may submit our Step One Technical Proposal as a single corporate Offeror entity under XXXXXX rather than submitting separate proposals for each one of our 14 local operating entities.
Only those individual Offerors that submit acceptable technical proposals will be invited to participate in Step 2 Bid Opening. Each Offeror must have it’s own Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and adhere to requirements outlined in the solicitation. The offeror’s UIE that was determined acceptable in Step One SHALL be identical to the offeror’s UIE that submits for the bid opening (Step Two).
***Note, all documents required for bid submission SHALL be for the bidder/UEI found acceptable in Step One.***
***Note, the bidder awarded the contract will be required to submit a payment and performance bond in accordance with FAR 52.228-16 Performance and Payment Bonds-Other Than Construction. The name of Principal on the bonds must be identical with name of the principle on the contract. ***
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3 5/8/2026 5/11/2026 Does this outline which locations and specific elevators are to be a part of this project? Also, can you advise to what is a part of the maintenance scope?
See the attachments to the solicitation. Attachment 06_ALL CLINs- Master Spreadsheet has tabs at the bottom. Review all three tabs for locations and specific elevators. See Attachment 02_ALL CLINs-Specifications for information on maintenance requirements.
RECEIVED ANSWERED CONTRACTOR QUESTION VA RESPONSE
4 5/8/2026 5/11/2026 Will the site visits be released at a later date or am I missing them within the solicitation link/attachments?
See Section 2.5 of the solicitation for additional details on the site visit. The site visit schedule will be released directly to those who submit acceptable technical proposals in Step One.
5 5/8/2026 5/11/2026 Factor 1: Qualifications (Pages 48-49 of the Solicitation). Will the Government accept the active, state-issued elevator contractor license/certification of the Offeror's teamed elevator subcontractor(s) for the performance of the elevator modernization scope, in lieu of the license being held in the Offeror's own name?
Evaluation factors as stated in the solicitation shall be followed. “Offeror shall provide any state issued elevator contractor certification or license which allows offeror to perform elevator repair, servicing, and replacement in that state. This license or certification shall be active and in the name of the offeror.”
“Submit proof of any State issued elevator contractor certification or license which allows offeror to perform elevator repair, servicing, and replacement in that state.
Must be active, and in the name of the Offeror.”
6 5/8/2026 5/11/2026 Factor 1: Qualifications (Pages 48-49 of the Solicitation). May a licensed General Contractor that does not itself hold a state elevator contractor license, but that (a) is properly licensed as a General Contractor in the state(s) where work will be performed, (b) has successfully completed numerous elevator modernization projects similar in size and scope to the projects within this Solicitation, and (c) subcontracts the elevator-specific work through licensed and qualified elevator subcontractors, submit a proposal?
Evaluation factors as stated in the solicitation shall be followed. “Offeror shall provide any state issued elevator contractor certification or license which allows offeror to perform elevator repair, servicing, and replacement in that state. This license or certification shall be active and in the name of the offeror.”
“Submit proof of any State issued elevator contractor certification or license which allows offeror to perform elevator repair, servicing, and replacement in that state.
Must be active, and in the name of the Offeror.”
7 5/8/2026 5/11/2026 Factor 3: Past Performance (Pages 51-52 of the Solicitation).
Please confirm that previously completed PPQs, signed by the Owner's representative, can be submitted for Factor 3
Previously completed PPQs may be submitted if they meet all of the requirements as stated in Factor 3.
RECEIVED ANSWERED CONTRACTOR QUESTION VA RESPONSE
8 5/8/2026 5/11/2026 Please consider extending the Step One proposal due date 7 days from the date that RFI responses are provided to offerors.
The VA does not anticipate extending the proposal due date for Step 1 submissions. If an extension is granted it will be posted to SAM.gov.
9 5/11/2026 5/11/2026 Please clarify the technical requirements for Step One under
Section 2.10 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
Factor 1: Qualification (Technical) Submission Criteria Item 2) Offeror shall provide any state issued elevator contractor certification or license which allows offeror to perform elevator repair, servicing, and replacement in that state. This license or certification shall be active and in the name of the offeror.
Are we required to provide a certification or license for projects in each State we will be bidding/working in? Or is a license from our registered state acceptable?
Per the solicitation, “Offeror shall provide any state issued elevator contractor certification or license which allows offeror to perform elevator repair, servicing, and replacement in that state. This license or certification shall be active and in the name of the offeror.”
Only 1 state issued elevator contractor certification or license is required. The certification or license can be from any state. There is no requirement that it be for the state where work is to take place.
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