Y1DA--561-21-301 Elevator Project Upgrade Phase II

The Department of Veterans Affairs awarded contract 36C24226C0038 to M Wilkinson Construction Company on February 13, 2026, for the Elevator Project Upgrade Phase II (Project 561-21-301) at the East Orange VA Medical Center. The total award amount is $7,780,000.00. This project was designated as a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) under NAICS code 238290. The scope of work involves comprehensive elevator upgrades with a performance period of 608 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The project requires strict adherence to a Construction Quality Control (CQC) program and safety standards, including the appointment of a CQC System Manager, a Site Safety and Health Officer with OSHA 30-hour certification, and trade-specific Competent Persons. Technical compliance is governed by ASME A17.1 and A17.2 safety codes for elevators, NFPA 70, and various MIL-SPEC standards for materials. The contractor must comply with the Buy American Act, domestic preference policies, and specific wage determinations for Essex County, New Jersey. Final acceptance is conducted on-site and is contingent upon the work meeting all specified performance criteria, including rated speed and temperature rise tolerances.