Elevator Escalator Preventive and Corrective Maintenance (North Expansion)

The New York Convention Center Operating Corp. is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive elevator and escalator preventive and corrective maintenance services at the Javits Convention Center North Extension, located at 655 West 34th Street, New York. The contract, which spans three years, is valued between five and fifteen million dollars and covers all counties within New York State. Interested firms must request a bid package in writing via fax or email by September 23, 2024, with the primary point of contact being Indira Pazos, the Manager of Procurement Solutions. The project emphasizes diversity and inclusion, with subcontracting goals set at 15% for minority-owned and women-owned businesses, and 6% for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, although the contract itself is not set aside specifically for service-disabled veteran-owned firms. Bidders should note that the contract involves both preventive and corrective maintenance services for elevators and escalators at the North Extension of the Javits Center, and must demonstrate experience with similar contracts, particularly with entities like Schindler Elevator, which has previously held comparable contracts within the past five years. The solicitation was posted on August 22, 2024, and interested parties are encouraged to review the detailed requirements and submit their responses by the deadline. The procurement aims to ensure reliable operation of critical vertical transportation systems at the convention center, supporting its operational efficiency and safety standards.