Elevator Replacement

The contract involves the installation and upgrading of an existing elevator to ensure compliance with current State Codes, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025. The project is funded through ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds, which necessitate adherence to specific ARPA procurement standards. The procurement is managed by Cleveland County, Oklahoma, with an estimated contract size ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000. Bidders are invited to respond by December 4, 2025, through sealed proposals submitted to the county’s purchasing department. The scope includes technical work to meet regulatory requirements, system installation, and operator training, with milestone payments tied to design approval, equipment arrival, and project completion. The contractual documentation emphasizes compliance with federal and state regulations, including Buy America provisions, environmental standards, and restrictions on certain foreign telecommunications equipment. It also mandates adherence to domestic procurement preferences and anti-lobbying certifications. The contract stipulates F.O.B. destination shipping, with responsibility for proper packaging, labeling, and delivery resting with the vendor, and inspection and acceptance occurring at the designated performance location. Evaluation criteria focus on a balanced assessment of cost, technical competency, delivery schedule, vendor experience, and innovative solutions, with awards based on a lowest and best value approach. Additional requirements include access to records for audits, reporting obligations under environmental and anti-corruption statutes, and certifications related to socioeconomic participation, with no specific line-item pricing or detailed contract value provided in the available documentation.