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

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified firm to modernize the nine Damen‑brand elevators (including the morgue elevator) in Building 1 of the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago, IL. The work requires full‑service delivery of tools, materials, labor, and supervision to replace/upgrade elevator systems, bring them into compliance with current ASME A17.1‑2022, NFPA codes, and VA specifications, and complete testing, commissioning, and warranty close‑out within a 542‑day performance period. Bids must be submitted by 10 Oct 2026 after an extended deadline, and a mandatory site‑visit was held on 31 Aug 2026. The contract is set‑aside to Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and will be awarded on a firm‑fixed‑price basis. • Scope: complete demolition, removal, installation, and commissioning of nine elevators (including control systems, cab interiors, pit work, and safety devices). • Location: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, 820 South Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60612. • Procurement: full and open sealed bid (IFB), SDVOSB‑only set‑aside, estimated value $10‑20 M, 542‑day performance window. • Key dates: pre‑bid site visit 31 Aug 2026 (mandatory), questions due 4 Sept 2026, bid submission deadline 29 Oct 2026 10 AM CDT.