Elevator Maintenance Services Outlying Facilities

Solicitation 2602-07220 is an Invitation for Bid issued by the Cook County Government Office of the Chief Procurement Officer for the maintenance and repair of vertical transportation equipment, including elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and wheelchair lifts, for the Department of Facilities Management. The contract follows a Full Maintenance Program requiring constant preventive maintenance, calibrations, inspections, and testing across various county-wide locations, such as the Oak Forest Health Center and several district courthouses. The award will be granted to the lowest, responsible, and responsive bidder who quotes all required line items. The period of performance is three years with a single two-year renewal option, provided there is mutual written agreement thirty days before expiration. Key operational requirements include a maximum one-hour response time for emergency entrapments and a two-hour response for general callbacks. All work must adhere to OEM instructions, the ASME A17.1 Code, and OSHA safety regulations. Bidders must comply with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and participate in registered apprenticeship programs. The solicitation establishes MBE and WBE subcontracting goals of 20% and 10%, respectively, and offers preferences for social enterprises, veteran-owned businesses, and businesses owned by people with disabilities. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Cook County Procurement Portal by October 14, 2026, and must include a mandatory addenda acknowledgement form and a completed MBE/WBE utilization plan to be considered responsive.