Z1AA--36C25726C0027, 674-22-107 - Replace Cart Elevators - Surgery

Contract 36C25726C0027, awarded to Veteran Elevated Solutions, LLC on March 2, 2026, is a firm fixed price construction project valued at $2,472,236.00. The project involves the replacement of cart elevators for surgical operations at the Olin E. Teague Veterans Medical Center in Temple, Texas. Located in building 163, the work spans the basement and second floor and requires the replacement of existing hydraulic elevators with new traction elevators. The scope includes all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and testing, as well as the reconfiguration of electrical, mechanical, and other supporting systems. This multi-phased project is designed to improve workflow between the Surgery and Sterile Processing Service departments. The contract was set aside 100% for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 238290. Performance is subject to strict safety and security protocols, including the requirement for a designated Site Safety and Health Officer with OSHA 30-hour training and adherence to infection control risk assessment permits. Technical acceptability was determined by an Experience Modification Rating of 1.00 or less, while the final award was based on a best value tradeoff between price and past performance. Administrative requirements include invoicing through the VA Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment system and on-site inspections of firestop and fire-resistive joint systems per ASTM standards prior to concealment.