Structural Modification for Elevator Motor Room Access

The contract entails the structural modification to construct a new stair access entrance to the elevator motor room while permanently closing off the existing engineer’s room entrance, ensuring full compliance with the International Building Code and NFPA 101 life safety standards. All work must be executed to meet stringent regulatory requirements for egress, fire safety, and building integrity, with particular attention to the integration of the new stairway and the proper sealing and decommissioning of the old access point. The project is classified under NAICS code 238990 and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA guidelines, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid. The solicitation was posted on May 5, 2026, with a response deadline of May 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Performance of the work is localized at a facility in Washington with a zip code of 20534, under the oversight of the Federal Prison Industries, a component of the Department of Justice. This subcontract is part of broader facility upgrades aimed at enhancing building safety and code compliance, and bidders must demonstrate experience with similar structural modifications, adherence to federal building codes, and the capacity to complete work within the tight turnaround period.