Z1DA--Construction of Ogden Elevator Cab Interiors Jesse Brown Medical Center

The Department of Veterans Affairs is soliciting construction services for elevator interior upgrades at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. The project focuses on upgrading the interiors of elevators P-7B, P-8B, P-9B, and freight elevator S-10B within the Ogden Pavilion. The scope of work includes the installation of new floors, wall panels, ceilings, lighting, and handrails, as well as protective curtain work for the freight elevator. There is an optional item included to raise the sills of each elevator. The estimated construction cost magnitude is between 250,000 and 500,000 dollars, with a performance period of 154 calendar days from the notice to proceed. This solicitation is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms under NAICS code 236290. To be eligible for award, offerors must be certified SDVOSB/VOSB entities listed in the SBA database and provide a signed certification of compliance regarding limitations on subcontracting, which prohibits paying more than 85 percent of the contract value to non-certified firms. The project requires strict adherence to infection control risk assessment (ICRA) protocols, including the use of negative air machines and barrier systems to mitigate dust and contaminants. All work must comply with Illinois prevailing wage determinations and specific VA design and quality assurance standards.