Z1DA--Modernize Damen (Bldg. 1) Elevators Construction 537-24-101

Solicitation 36C25226B0011 is a sealed bid procurement issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs for project 537-24-101 to modernize elevators 1 through 8 and the Morgue elevator at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, tools, and supervision to engineer and modernize the complete traction elevator systems. Passenger elevators must feature overhead traction, microprocessor controls, and AC VVVF motor control with a minimum Class A loading rating, while the Morgue elevator requires basement traction with similar control systems. The project has a total period of performance of 542 calendar days and an estimated project magnitude between 10 million and 20 million dollars. This procurement is a 100 percent set-aside for SBA verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms with a size standard of 22 million dollars. Award will be made to the lowest responsive bid based on a lump sum base bid. Bidders must provide proof of current SAM and DSBS registration, a bid guarantee of at least 20 percent of the bid price, and, if applicable, joint venture documentation. Following several amendments to the submission timeline, the final deadline for bids is October 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT. The contract is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, Buy American requirements, and ADA compliance for audio and communication systems.