Z1DA--Upgrade Elevators 506-24-102 (VA-26-00040953)

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 10 is soliciting sealed bids for elevator upgrades at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center, with proposals due August 4, 2026. The procurement is a 100% SDVOSB set-aside under VAAR 852.219-73; bidders must be certified in the SBA VetCert registry prior to bid submission and at award, or their bids will be rejected.

Place of performance is Ann Arbor, Michigan. The base scope replaces six elevators: two traction service elevators in Building 1E, one holeless hydraulic elevator in Building 22, and three hydraulic elevators in Building 28. Two additive alternates are available—one hydraulic elevator in Building 28 (Alternate A) and one holeless elevator in Building 22 (Alternate B). The NAICS code is 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors) with a small business size standard of $22 million. The estimated project value is between $5 million and $10 million with a base performance period of 399 calendar days after notice to proceed.

The contract is firm-fixed-price. Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates apply; current Michigan wage determinations are MI20260100 (Building, effective 05.18.2026) and MI20260074 (Heavy, effective 05.18.2026). Contractors must comply with Buy American Act requirements, E-Verify enrollment, and submit VETS-4212 federal contractor veterans' employment reporting before award. Sealed bid bonds (minimum 20% of bid price, not to exceed $3 million) and performance and payment bonds within 10 days of award are required. Contractors must submit a completed SF 1442, bid schedule, acknowledgments of three amendments, Contractor Experience Modification Rate certification, VAAR 852.219-75 subcontracting compliance certification, and proof of SAM registration. An organized site visit is scheduled July 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the medical center. The RFI deadline is July 17, 2026 at 4:30 PM. Amendment 0003 (effective July 24) clarifies technical specifications, equipment standards (ASME A17.1-2019), staffing requirements (full-time Superintendent, Site Safety Health Officer, Quality Control Manager), and project management software (Microsoft Project for scheduling; Procore for construction management).