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

Solicitation 36C25226B0033 is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) to upgrade the interiors of four elevators (P-7B, P-8B, P-9B, and freight elevator S-10B) at the Ogden Pavilion of the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. The project, identified as 537-26-101, requires all work to match the design of elevator cab P-6B, featuring Nurazzo tile flooring, ViviGraphix Graphica Cairo Slate Blue wall panels, diamond finish stainless steel ceilings with 6 LED downlights, and satin stainless steel handrails. The estimated project magnitude is between $250,000 and $500,000, with a total period of performance of 154 calendar days from the notice to proceed. The contract is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and requires compliance with ASME A17.1 safety codes, with all upgrades supervised by elevator mechanics. Bidders must submit a bid bond and, if awarded, provide performance and payment bonds equal to the contract value. Evaluation is based on the lowest priced responsive bid from a responsible bidder, with responsibility determined by safety records and an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 1.0 or below. Strict infection control measures and daily debris removal via covered gondolas are required to maintain hospital safety standards. Bids are due by October 13, 2026, at 9:00 AM CT.