J056--Refurbish D wing Elevators

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This document is a 100% Design Narrative for the "Refurbish D-Wing Elevators" project at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center. It details the project's scope, architectural design, construction phasing, and ancillary code updates related to the refurbishment of elevators P-5 and P-6.

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the elevator refurbishment project, including:

• Project Scope: Refurbishment of two hydraulic elevators (P-5 and P-6) in the D-Wing, servicing critical areas like the emergency room, imaging, laboratory, ICU, and operating rooms.
• Architectural Design: Details on refinishing elevator vestibules, elevator car schemes, and elevator jambs.
• Plumbing and Sanitary: Capping existing sump pits and adding new ones.
• Mechanical and Electrical: Updates to terminal units, ducts, and new equipment as required.
• Construction Phasing: A detailed, multi-phase schedule outlining demolition, material acquisition, elevator installation, pit work, painting, and project closeout, with estimated durations for each phase.
• Codes and Standards: Applicable codes and standards, including those related to asbestos, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing.
• ICRA Guidance: Specific guidance on Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) levels for different areas.
• Appendix: Includes the D Wing Elevator Assessment Report.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the full scope, technical requirements, phasing, and compliance obligations of the elevator refurbishment project.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains stamped architectural and engineering drawings for the "Refurbish D-Wing Elevators" project at the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. It provides detailed plans, elevations, schedules, and notes necessary for bidding and construction, covering various disciplines including architectural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, telecommunications, and fire alarm systems.

• Architectural Drawings: Include drawing index, site maps, floor plans, elevator pit details, life safety plans, elevator cab and shaft elevations, reflected ceiling plans, and finish schedules specifying materials and colors.
• Engineering Drawings: Detail plumbing (sump pumps, piping), mechanical (ductwork, grilles), electrical (panel schedules, lighting and power plans, shunt trip breakers, elevator power), telecommunications (CAT 6 cable routing), and fire alarm systems (heat detectors, relays for elevator recall and shunt trip).
• Project Specifics: Outlines project phasing with estimated durations, general notes, abbreviations, life safety guidelines, and specific material requirements (e.g., concrete mixing, sealants, paint).
• Compliance: References compliance standards such as FAR "Buy American Act", NFPA, and NEC.

These drawings are critical for bidders to understand the full scope of work, technical requirements, site conditions, and phasing for the elevator refurbishment project. They detail existing conditions, proposed modifications, specific materials, methods, and system integration requirements. Bidders must review these drawings thoroughly to prepare accurate bids, plan execution, and ensure compliance with all specified standards and regulations.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 36C24626B0019 for Project 565-24-105, "Refurbish D Wing Elevators" at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center. The amendment modifies the solicitation. Key changes include:

• Receipt of Offers: The hour and date specified for receipt of offers is not extended.
• Site Visit Date Correction: The original document listed the site visit as Wednesday, February 18, 2026. This amendment does not explicitly correct this date, but it is crucial for bidders to note the original date provided.

This amendment modifies the original solicitation. Specific sections affected are not detailed in the amendment text itself, but it pertains to the overall solicitation for the elevator refurbishment project.

Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this amendment. The deadline for submitting offers remains unchanged. Bidders desiring to change an offer already submitted must do so via letter or electronic communication referencing the solicitation and amendment number, received prior to the opening hour and date.

Solicitation

This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Project 565-24-105, which involves the refurbishment of two existing elevators (P-5 and P-6) at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center. The project aims to modernize and refurbish these hydraulic elevators, ensuring reliable operation and compliance with current codes and standards.

• Demolition of legacy elevator systems.

• Installation of non-proprietary modernization components.

• Upgrades to machine room and pit to meet current code requirements.

• Refurbishment of cab and hoistway doors.

• Implementation of Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) compliant phasing and barriers, including negative air, HEPA filtration, and dust-tight barriers.

• Installation of microprocessor controllers (e.g., BoD Smartrise or equivalent).

• Replacement/upgrade of hydraulic machines, control valves, motors, pumps, and pit shut-off valves.

• Replacement of hall door equipment, car door operators, and car door equipment.

• Installation of new hoistway doors with stainless steel skins.

• Replacement of hall pushbuttons, main COP, auxiliary COP, and indicators.

• New cab interiors, flooring, and lighting covers.

• Installation of a new sump pump system.

• Integration with building's addressable system for elevator recall and fire alarm interfaces.

• Refinishing of existing stainless elevator jambs and vestibule components.

• Mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and communications scope as detailed.

• Testing, commissioning, and training for elevator operation and maintenance.

• Project closeout including as-builts, O&M manuals, warranties, and spare parts.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Requirements contract.

• Estimated Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

• Performance Period: Approximately 445 days.

• Offers are due by 1512 PM EST on March 23, 2026.

• A site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.

• Questions are due by Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT and must be submitted via email to Angelo.Harris@va.gov.

• No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

• Proposals must include a complete SF 1442, bid guarantee (if applicable), and all required certifications and clauses.

• This is a Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.

• NAICS Code: 238290, Size Standard: $19.0 Million.

• Offerors must return the entire VAAR 852.219-75 Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance.

• Performance and payment bonds are required if the contract exceeds $30,000.

• A bid guarantee is required if the bid/offer exceeds $150,000 (20% of bid price or $3M, whichever is less).

• Adherence to specific OSHA, ASME, NFPA, IBC, IMC, IPC, and VA standards is mandatory.

• ICRA Class III requirements for elevator lobbies and Class II for shafts must be followed.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a presolicitation notice for Project #565-24-105, requiring the refurbishment of two existing D-Wing elevators (P-5 and P-6) at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC. The elevators are hydraulic, 4,000 lb capacity, with B/1/2 stops, serving critical areas including the Emergency Room, Imaging, Laboratory, ICU, and Operating Rooms.

• Modernization, refurbishment, installation, commissioning, and turnover of elevators P-5 and P-6.

• Demolition of legacy systems and installation of non-proprietary modernization components.

• Machine-room and pit code upgrades.

• Cab and hoist way door refurbishments.

• ICRA-conforming phasing and barriers.

• Maintaining hospital operations and life-safety during work.

• Compliance with final issued-for-construction documents, specifications, and applicable VA, federal, state, and local codes.

• Completion within 450 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with consideration for material lead times.

• Contract type: Firm Fixed-Price.

• Estimated construction magnitude: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000.

• Solicitation (IFB) expected on or about February 5, 2026.

• Bids due approximately 45 days after solicitation issuance.

• Only one site visit will be scheduled; details to be provided in the solicitation.

• Prospective contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and SBA VetCert.

• Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) apply.

• This solicitation is anticipated to be a Total Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside.

• Bidders must be registered and certified as an SDVOSB in the SBA database at the time of bid submission.

• Non-responsive bids from non-certified SDVOSBs will be rejected.

• This notice is for informational purposes only; the government is not obligated to issue a solicitation.

• All specifications, drawings, and amendments will be posted on SAM.gov.

• Questions regarding this announcement must be emailed to angelo.harris@va.gov. No telephone requests for bidding material will be accepted.