J035--Modernize Elevators | NRM Construction Des Moines, IA VACIHCS | 636A6-22-500

This procurement is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract set aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) under 38 U.S.C. § 8127, aimed at modernizing elevator systems at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, Iowa. The project, identified under solicitation number 36C77626R0038 and contract number 636A6-22-500, encompasses the complete replacement and upgrade of elevator components including controls, motors, electrical systems, emergency phones, plumbing, HVAC, fire alarms, and cab finishes to meet current safety codes and standards. Work must be performed at 3600 30th Street, Des Moines, IA, within 365 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed, with all materials, labor, supervision, and equipment provided by the contractor. The estimated value of the contract falls between $5 million and $10 million, with a NAICS code of 238290, and includes optional additive alternates that may be exercised subject to funding availability. Proposals must be submitted in four searchable PDF volumes via email by the deadline of May 6, 2026, with strict adherence to formatting guidelines including page limits, font size, and file size restrictions. The evaluation process follows a best value trade-off methodology, where past performance, contractor qualifications, price, and administrative completeness are equally weighted. Past performance must demonstrate experience on healthcare-related elevator modernizations valued at a minimum of $2 million, with particular emphasis on phasing work in active hospital environments. Contractor qualifications require key personnel to hold specific credentials, including Iowa state licensure for elevator mechanics, NEIEP training, OSHA 10/30 certifications, and specialized certifications for cabling and crane operations. All personnel must complete annual cybersecurity, privacy, and rules of behavior training, and comply with strict VA data security protocols including FIPS 140-2 encryption, prohibition of foreign-sourced IT equipment, and zero tolerance for co-mingling VA data. Bonds including performance, payment, and bid guarantees (capped at $3 million and requiring a 20% minimum) are mandatory, and subcontracting is limited to no more than 75% of the contract value. Compliance with the Buy American Act, Davis-Bacon wage rates, and ASTM and ASME standards is required, with final acceptance occurring only after successful