Elevator Modernization Project

Specifications

This document contains specifications for the UNICOR Elevator Modernization project at the UNICOR Central Office, 400 1st St NW, Washington, DC. The project involves the modernization of three passenger elevators and one service elevator in an 8-story office building. The scope of work includes demolition, cutting and patching, concrete, masonry, a new exterior steel stair, firestopping, metal doors, finishes, elevator work, plumbing, mechanical, fire protection, and electrical work.

• Division 01 - General Requirements: Covers project summary, work restrictions, project management, submittal procedures, quality assurance, references, temporary facilities, product requirements, execution requirements, cutting and patching, construction waste management, closeout procedures, and operation and maintenance data.
• Division 02 - Existing Conditions: Includes asbestos abatement, removal of lead-based paint, and selective demolition.
• Division 03 - Concrete: Details maintenance of cast-in-place concrete.
• Division 04 - Masonry: Covers unit masonry.
• Division 05 - Metals: Includes metal fabrications, metal grating stairs, and sheet metal flashing and trim.
• Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection: Covers applied fireproofing and penetration firestopping.
• Division 08 - Openings: Includes hollow metal doors and frames, door hardware, glazing, and signage.
• Division 09 - Finishes: Covers gypsum board assemblies, resilient tile flooring, exterior painting, and interior painting.
• Division 14 - Conveying Equipment: Specifically addresses machine room electric traction passenger elevators, including detailed requirements for modernization, new equipment, and associated systems.
• Division 21 - Fire Suppression: Includes common work results for fire suppression and wet-pipe sprinkler systems.
• Division 22 - Plumbing: Covers common motor requirements and sump pumps.
• Division 23 - HVAC: Includes common motor requirements, HVAC piping insulation, and variable refrigerant flow HVAC systems.
• Division 26 - Electrical: Covers grounding and bonding, panelboards, wiring devices, fuses, enclosed switches, circuit breakers, and identification for electrical systems.
• Division 28 - Electronic Safety and Security: Includes digital, addressable fire alarm systems.
• Division 32 - Exterior Improvements: Includes chain link fences and gates.

Single prime contract.

• Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (Structural, fire protection, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems)
• Intertek/PSI (Asbestos abatement)
• James Lawrence & Associates, LLC (Elevator Consultant)

Not explicitly stated, but the document is dated March 18, 2026, and references drawings dated February 26, 2026.

Amendment / Modification

• The project location for the solicitation identified in block 10A has been amended.

• The new project location is: 400 First St. NW, Washington, DC 20534.

• All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

• Block 14: Description of Amendment/Modification

• No impact on proposal deadlines or submission requirements is indicated, as only the project location has been updated.

Amendment / Modification

• The mandatory site visit date and time has been amended.

• Original site visit details are not provided in this amendment.

• The solicitation identified in block 10A is affected.

• The new date and time for the mandatory site visit is: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 at 10AM EST.

• All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form from UNICOR, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. It is used for vendors to enroll in electronic payment methods and provide necessary banking and company information.

• Company Information: Name, Physical Address, City, State, Zip, Contact Person, Email Address, Telephone, Fax.
• Company Classification: Options to check if the company is Large, Small, Disadvantaged, Woman Owned, Service Disabled, or Veteran Owned.
• Shipping Preference: Indicates if UNICOR pays for shipping, with a preference for FOB Destination (freight included in price) for accurate and timely payments.
• Unique Entity ID #
• Tax Identification # (TIN)
• Banking Information: Nine Digit Routing Transit Number, Depositor Account Title, Depositor Account Number, Financial Institution Name.
• System for Award Management (SAM) Status: Confirmation of being registered and current in SAM.

Vendors must complete all relevant fields. The form requires banking details for ACH payments and company classification information. It also confirms the vendor's status in SAM.gov, noting that this is a mandatory requirement for enrollment (except for credit card vendors).

This form is essential for any vendor seeking to receive payments electronically from UNICOR. Bidders should be prepared to provide accurate banking and company details to facilitate payment processing. It also highlights the mandatory requirement to be registered and current in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for a Firm Fixed Price, Construction Type Contract for a project at the US Army Aberdeen Test Center. The project involves the modernization of elevator systems and related construction work. This solicitation is 100% set aside for Small Business.

• Modernization of three passenger traction elevator systems, including replacement of existing components with new specified equipment.

• Modernization of one service traction elevator system, including replacement of existing components with new specified equipment.

• Removal and disposal of asbestos-containing materials and equipment.

• Removal and disposal of lead-based paint materials.

• Repair of cracks and spalls in concrete and masonry.

• Providing a new exterior door opening and exterior metal stair.

• Providing new metal fabrications and pit ladders.

• Firestopping of penetrations.

• Providing new metal doors and frames.

• Interior finishes and signage.

• Fire sprinkler system alterations.

• Providing new elevator sump pumps.

• Providing new VRF HVAC systems for equipment rooms.

• Electrical and lighting alterations.

• Fire alarm and communications systems alterations.

• Replacement of a chain-link partition and gate.

• The building will remain occupied during construction, with a minimum of two elevators required to remain operational.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, Construction Type Contract.

• Period of Performance: 370 Business days from contract award date.

• Estimated Cost: Between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00.

• Applicable NAICS Code: 236220, COMMERCIAL & INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION.

• Proposal Due Date: Friday, May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Signed and dated offers via email to Deatrice.Luck@usdoj.gov.

• Proposal Packages: Must be separated into two sections: Technical Proposal and Pricing Proposal. Two technical packages are required: one with company information and one redacted version.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Factors, Key Resume, Schedule, Past Performance, and Price. Technical Factors, Key Resume, Schedule, and Past Performance are significantly more important than Price.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

• 100% set aside for Small Business.

• Offerors must have an active license to perform work in Washington, DC.

• Contractors/subcontractors must have at least seven (7) years of professional experience in the Scope of Work.

• Electrical contractors/subcontractors must have at least five (5) years of professional experience in electrical matters/testing/measuring associated with lightning protection and/or electrical system's function.

• Site Visit is MANDATORY: Monday, April 15, 2026, at 10 AM EST.

• Questions accepted in writing only and must be received by Friday, April 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.

• Responses to questions will be posted via www.SAM.gov.

• Bid Bond required for offers over $100,000.

• Performance and Payment Bonds required within 10 calendar days of award if the contract price is over $100,000.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Standard Form 24 (Rev. 8/2016), a Bid Bond. It is used to guarantee that a bidder will enter into a contract if their bid is accepted. The form requires information about the Principal (the bidder), the Surety (the insurance company guaranteeing the bond), and the penal sum of the bond.

• Principal: Legal name and business address of the bidder.
• Surety(ies): Name and business address of the surety or sureties providing the bond.
• Penal Sum of Bond: The maximum amount the surety will be liable for, expressed as a percentage of the bid price or a specific dollar amount.
• Bid Identification: Details about the bid, including the bid date and invitation number.
• Obligation: Outlines the conditions under which the bond becomes void (e.g., if the principal accepts the award and executes the contract and required bonds).
• Witnesses and Signatures: Sections for authorized representatives of the Principal and Surety(ies) to sign and affix seals.

Bidders are required to submit this form if a bid guaranty is specified in the solicitation. It ensures that the bidder is financially capable of entering into the contract and will do so if awarded. Failure to provide a proper bid bond may result in the bid being rejected. The form must be completed accurately and signed by authorized individuals. Bidders should pay close attention to the penal sum required and ensure their surety can provide the bond within the specified limits.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Performance Bond (Standard Form 25) required for government contracts. It serves as a guarantee that the Principal (the contractor) will fulfill all contractual obligations and pay any taxes imposed by the government related to the contract. The Surety(ies) listed on the bond are financially guaranteeing the Principal's performance.

• Principal: The legal name and business address of the contractor.
• Surety(ies): The name(s) and business address(es) of the surety company or companies providing the bond.
• Penal Sum of Bond: The maximum amount the surety is liable for, stated in millions, thousands, hundreds, and cents.
• Contract Date & Number: Identifies the specific contract this bond relates to.
• Obligation: Details the conditions under which the bond is void (i.e., successful completion of the contract and payment of taxes).
• Witnesses: Signatures and typed names/titles of individuals executing the bond.
• Corporate Seal: Space for the official seal of the surety company.

Bidders may be required to provide this Performance Bond as part of their contract award. The document outlines the financial guarantee required from the contractor and their surety. Understanding the penal sum and the parties involved is crucial for contract compliance. The instructions section provides guidance on completing and executing the bond, including requirements for corporate seals and surety approvals.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Past Performance Questionnaire" intended to gather information from offerors regarding their recent and relevant contract and subcontract experience. It aims to demonstrate the offeror's ability to perform the proposed effort. The form can be duplicated if multiple contract references are to be provided.

• Contract Information: Contract Number, Contractor Name/Address/Contact, Type of Contract, Contract Dollar Value, Date of Award, Date Completed.
• Subcontracting Details: Type/Extent of Subcontracting, Percentage of Work completed by the company.
• Work Description: Complexity of Product/Service, Description of supply/service(s) provided, location, and relevancy of work.
• Contact Person: Name, Address, Telephone Number, and E-mail of the Contact Person and their position.
• Banking Information: Name of Bank, Address, Point of Contact, and Telephone Number.

Bidders will need to complete this form to provide details about their past performance on relevant contracts. This information is crucial for the government to assess the offeror's capability and experience, which is likely a significant factor in the evaluation of proposals for this opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Standard Form 25A, a Payment Bond. It is used to ensure that the Principal (contractor) makes payments to all persons furnishing labor and material for the prosecution of the work provided for in a contract. This form is prescribed by the General Services Administration (GSA) and is required under 40 USC Chapter 31, Subchapter III, Bonds.

• Principal: Information about the contractor, including name, address, and type of organization.
• Surety(ies): Information about the surety company or companies providing the bond, including name, address, state of incorporation, and liability limit.
• Penal Sum of Bond: The maximum amount the surety is liable for.
• Contract Information: Contract date and contract number.
• Obligation: Statement of the bond's purpose.
• Conditions: Outlines when the bond obligation is void (i.e., when the Principal makes all required payments).
• Witness: Section for signatures of the Principal and Surety(ies).

This form is a required attachment for certain government contracts. Bidders may need to complete this form or ensure their surety provides it as part of their bid or award process. It guarantees payment for labor and materials, protecting subcontractors and suppliers.