H339--NEW- Elevator inspection Hines (578)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration (VA) is seeking a Veteran-Owned Small Business to conduct comprehensive elevator inspection services for the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois. The solicitation requires a QEI-1 certified elevator inspector to perform two annual inspections for 49 elevators and 1 dumbwaiter across multiple buildings, including a periodic inspection and an annual safety test. Contractors must demonstrate inspector certification, provide employment history documentation, and comply with strict VA facility requirements such as wearing identification badges and maintaining safety protocols. The evaluation will likely focus on technical qualifications, inspector credentials, and ability to meet detailed inspection standards outlined in the ASME A17.1 code. Quotes are due by April 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM CDT, with the contract expected to be awarded by March 27, 2025.

The contract is exclusively set aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and covers a base period from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods. The total estimated contract value is approximately $11.5 million, covering inspections at the Hines Hospital campus and a single elevator at the Joliet campus. Inspections must be conducted between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, with minimal disruption to hospital operations. The scope includes detailed examinations of elevator machine rooms, hoistways, car interiors, hall fixtures, and mechanical components for both traction and hydraulic elevator types. Contractors will be required to provide comprehensive documentation within two weeks of each inspection, including detailed reports, identified deficiencies, and recommendations for potential modernization needs.