J035--Proj #TBD | Elevator Modernization | Elias/Prather

The contract solicitation, identified as 36C77626B0007 and titled “J035–Proj #TBD | Elevator Modernization | Elias/Prather,” is a nationwide, firm fixed price (FFP) procurement by the Department of Veterans Affairs through its Program Contracting Activity Central in Independence, Ohio, for the modernization of elevators across multiple VA medical center facilities. The scope encompasses the engineering design, seismic protection installation, and full replacement of elevator systems under 101 distinct contract line item numbers (CLINs 0001–0101), with performance required at sites including the Ann Arbor VAMC and other locations nationwide, as detailed in the attached master spreadsheet. The work must comply with strict VA and federal standards including ASME A17.1/A17.2, ANSI/ASME QEI-1, ASTM E2174-20a, E2393-20, VA Seismic Design Manual H-18-8, and OSHA requirements, with all materials delivered in original manufacturer packaging, stored in controlled environments between 50°F and 100°F, and installed only after buildings are permanently enclosed and HVAC systems are operational. Attachments define the full scope of work, specifications, drawings, milestone payment schedules, wage determinations split across five CLIN ranges, and a past performance questionnaire. All proposals must be submitted as a single 35-page PDF via email to Leslie Prather and Scott Elias by 2:00 p.m. EDT on May 20, 2026, with no hard copies accepted for the initial technical evaluation. Proposals will be evaluated using a two-step Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process: first, offerors must achieve an Acceptable rating across three equally weighted technical factors—Qualifications, Project Experience, and Past Performance—with mandatory submissions of state licenses, bonding capacity, certificate of insurance, and an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 1.0 or below to qualify. Only technically acceptable offerors proceed to price evaluation, where the lowest bid wins. Special requirements include 100% performance and payment bonds submitted within seven days of award, strict limitations on subcontracting (not exceeding 75% of payments to non-certified firms), and mandatory compliance with labor standards including prevailing wages under Davis-Bacon, paid sick leave under EO 1370