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 perform interior upgrades for four elevators—P-7B, P-8B, P-9B, and freight S-10B—located in Building 11B of the Ogden Pavilion at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. The project objective is to match the design of elevator cab P-6B, which features ViviGraphix Graphica Cairo Slate Blue panels, diamond finish stainless steel ceilings with 3,200K LED downlights, and Nurazzo tile flooring. The scope includes the potential raising of elevator sills and doors to ensure flush tile installation. The project magnitude is estimated between $250,000 and $500,000, with a total performance period of 154 calendar days from the notice to proceed. Award will be granted to the responsible bidder providing the lowest priced responsive bid. Bidders must provide a bid guarantee of at least 20 percent of the bid price and submit current Experience Modification Rate (EMR) data and OSHA 300/300a forms. The contractor is required to adhere to the Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations for Cook County and maintain compliance with ASME A17.1 safety codes for elevators and escalators. Strict infection control measures are required per the ICRA renewal permit, and all construction debris must be removed daily. Key administrative requirements include the submission of daily contractor production reports (VA Form 10101) and the provision of performance and payment bonds upon award.