Z1DA--Construction of Ogden Elevator Cab Interiors Jesse Brown Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 seeks construction of elevator cab interiors at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, with sealed bids due September 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM CDT. This procurement is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) certified in the SBA Small Business Search database, foreclosing competition outside that pool.

Place of performance is the Ogden Pavilion at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois. A mandatory site visit is scheduled September 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM CDT at the Ogden entrance (1F). The contractor must upgrade interiors of four elevator cabs (P-7B, P-8B, P-9B, and freight S-10B) to match the finalized design of cab P-6B, including flooring, wall panels, ceiling, lighting, and handrails with honed finish tile installation. The base performance period is 154 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, structured in five phases from kick-off through closeout. Four optional CLINs for additional elevator sills may be exercised by the Government up to 30 days before the performance period ends without extending the 154-day timeline.

The estimated project magnitude is between $250,000 and $500,000. NAICS code is 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors); PSC is Z1DA (Maintenance of Hospitals and Infirmaries). The contract will be firm-fixed-price. All work must adhere to ASME A17.1 elevator safety standards, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates applicable to Cook County, Illinois, and VHA Directive 1192.01 requiring annual influenza vaccinations or documented exemptions for all contractor personnel. Class III infection control measures with HEPA vacuuming and hospital-grade disinfection are required daily. The contractor must maintain at least three functioning elevators during construction, work within normal hours of 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, and comply with Jesse Brown VAMC badging, safety, and security policies. A bid guarantee of 20% of bid price (not to exceed $2,000,000), performance bond, and payment bond are required. Supplemental insurance must include workers' compensation with $100,000 employer's liability, general liability of $500,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability of $200,000 per person/$500,000 per occurrence. Written questions are due September 15, 2026. Award will be made to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest priced responsive bid evaluated including options, with a single award on the base bid.