GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION · PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE
Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse Elevator Modernization
Solicitation 47PB5126R0018 · New York, New York
Proposals due December 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST. Verify the latest government notice and amendments before submission.
Final solicitation | Unrestricted | NAICS 236220
Estimated project magnitude
Occupied courthouse modernization
Offers due 4:00 PM EST
GDI BidCAST: Thurgood Marshall Courthouse
Important video clarifications: A 25-page overall proposal limit and automatic disqualification for exceeding it have not been verified. Logistics is Factor 4, weighted 20%, not Factor 3. Exact work-hour restrictions must be checked in the controlling government documents; the public notice states that disruptive work must occur after business hours. The original narration is retained. Read the current solicitation and all amendments rather than relying on these video statements.
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This overview is for planning purposes. Government requirements, dates and amendments control. It is not an assurance of eligibility or award. Review the official solicitation on SAM.gov.
Solicitation Summary
GSA is seeking a general contractor to modernize seventeen elevators at the Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse at 40 Foley Square in New York City. The project also includes mechanical, electrical and fire-protection upgrades within elevator machine rooms.
The courthouse will remain operational. Contractors must plan phased delivery, access and security controls, and disruptive work after business hours. The procurement uses a firm-fixed-price structure with a lump-sum base and option line items, and a best-value tradeoff selection approach.
The government states an estimated project magnitude of $20 million to $40 million. This is not a guaranteed award value or a multiple-award contract ceiling.
Solicitation in a Nutshell
Public notice reviewed November 1, 2026.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Agency | General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service, Capital Projects Contracting Division |
| Solicitation | 47PB5126R0018 |
| Stage | Issued Request for Proposals; current notice updated October 16, 2026, announcing Amendment 1 |
| Proposal deadline | December 4, 2026, 4:00 p.m. EST |
| Competition | Unrestricted; official classification: No Set aside used |
| Contract structure | Firm-fixed-price; lump-sum base and option line items |
| Estimated magnitude | $20 million–$40 million |
| Location | Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, New York, NY 10007 |
| NAICS | 236220 — Commercial and Institutional Building Construction |
| Selection approach | Best-value tradeoff |
| Official source | Current SAM.gov notice and amendments |
Background
The October 14, 2026 RFP followed an earlier presolicitation notice. The current government posting announces Amendment 1 on October 16. Contractors should use solicitation 47PB5126R0018 to locate and reconcile the complete current package before committing to this pursuit.
Delivery Requirements and Proposal Considerations
Modernization in an Operating Courthouse
The public notice identifies phased construction, limited disruption, after-hours disruptive work, government access and security requirements, and compliance with issued drawings and specifications. It also references the Public Buildings Service Interim Core Building Standards and U.S. Courts Design Guide.
Build a Specific, Evidence-Based Proposal
The following are GDI planning considerations, not a substitute for the solicitation instructions:
- Connect relevant project evidence to elevator modernization and the complexity of occupied, secure facilities.
- Explain how staffing, subcontractors, sequencing, quality management and schedule controls support the actual execution plan.
- Develop a credible logistics narrative for equipment movement, building protection and phased transitions.
- Substantiate past performance and reconcile the proposal against all current instructions and amendments.
Check the Complete Government Package
Unrestricted competition does not establish that a particular company is qualified. Offerors must verify every applicable submission and contract requirement, including active SAM registration. Some solicitation materials require controlled access; this page uses only the public notice and does not reproduce controlled documents. Review the complete authorized package before committing to a bid.
No substantive proposal-page count or contractor-specific eligibility determination is asserted here.
How Can GDI Consulting Help?
GDI Consulting supports requirements analysis, capture planning, proposal development, proposal management and review. For this pursuit, that means organizing verified project evidence, developing a clear execution narrative and checking the proposal against the government’s controlling instructions.
Request a consultation to discuss your team’s pursuit and the support it needs. Scope and availability should be agreed before work begins.
Source and Update Note
This page summarizes the official public SAM.gov notice reviewed November 1, 2026. The notice was last updated October 16, 2026. Government documents and amendments govern; GDI commentary is separate from agency requirements. This is an independent GDI Consulting overview, not a government endorsement.
