Elevator Services (Bid Discount)

Solicitation 26-P-00475 is a request for a comprehensive, full-service elevator maintenance and repair program for the City of Tampa, Florida. The scope includes the inspection, testing, and repair of traction and hydraulic elevators, dumbwaiters, and wheelchair lifts across City facilities. The selected contractor must provide at least three qualified mechanics holding a current Certificate of Competency and factory certification from Motion Controls, Inc. Key performance requirements include maintaining a service center within 50 miles of City Hall, adhering to ASME A17.1 standards, and ensuring specific technical benchmarks such as a .25 inch leveling accuracy and a maximum door closing force of 25 pounds. The contractor is responsible for all labor, tools, and materials, including the painting of pits and mechanical room floors. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov eProcurement Portal by November 4, 2026, at 3:00 pm. Pricing consists of an annual fixed price for preventive maintenance, fixed labor rates for additional work, and a material mark-up capped at 10 percent. The City offers a five percent bid discount, up to 10,000 dollars, for certified Small Local Business Enterprises. Award decisions are based on the bidder's experience, financial condition, and performance history. The contract mandates compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act, the Copeland Anti-Kickback Act, and the use of the DHS E-Verify system for employment eligibility. Payment is processed according to the Local Prompt Payment Act of Florida.