DCAM-27-NC-IFB-0008 | Turnkey District-Wide Conveyance System Inspection, Testing, Maintenance and Break/Fix Services

The District of Columbia Department of General Services is soliciting licensed elevator contractors for solicitation DCAM-27-NC-IFB-0008 to provide turnkey district-wide conveyance system inspection, testing, maintenance, and break/fix services. The scope of work involves a comprehensive, performance-based asset management program supporting high-volume municipal operations on a 24/7/365 basis across various District-owned facilities, including public schools, public safety and justice centers, parks and recreation centers, and human services shelters. The contractor must implement specialized maintenance strategies, predictive analytics, and proactive interventions aligned with ASME safety standards and District operational priorities to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime. The contract is structured as multiple Firm-Fixed-Price agreements based on Aggregate Award Groups, consisting of a one-year base term with four optional one-year extensions, not to exceed five years in total. Compensation includes an all-inclusive monthly rate for services and an Owner-Directed Allowance of 300,000 dollars per year for parts and materials. Award decisions are based on the lowest responsive and responsible bids, with significant price preferences available for certified business enterprises, such as Small Business Enterprises and Resident-Owned Businesses, up to a maximum of 12 percent. Contractors are required to provide performance and payment bonds from Treasury-approved sureties and adhere to U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determinations. Key deliverables include a transition plan, staffing plan, and escalation matrix. Bidders must submit all documentation in machine-readable PDF format via the OpenGov Procurement Portal, including a valid D.C. Elevator Contractor License and a Certificate of Clean Hands. Payment is processed electronically through the DC Vendor Portal with a 30-day payment term following the receipt of a proper invoice.