Ocean Center Parking Garage Elevator Modernization

Invitation for Bid 26-B-123JS is a solicitation by the County of Volusia for the modernization of five hydraulic passenger elevators and a pedestrian bridge at the Ocean Center Parking Garage in Daytona Beach, Florida. With an estimated construction cost of 1,500,000 dollars, the project requires the contractor to furnish all labor, materials, and services necessary to bring the equipment into compliance with current code requirements. The contract will be awarded to the single lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on factors including total cost, technical experience, resource capacity, and past performance. The project timeline specifies substantial completion within 330 days and final completion within 365 days, including a 12-month warranty period following final acceptance. Operational coordination is critical, as all work must be scheduled around the 2026-2027 Ocean Center event calendar and confirmed with the County Project Manager to avoid blackout dates. Technical execution must adhere to the specifications provided by Lerch Bates Inc., starting with the Level 5 pedestrian bridge elevator and proceeding level by level. The contractor is responsible for maintaining strict site security, adhering to insurance requirements, and managing all subcontractors through the required Prime-Subcontractor forms. Final acceptance is contingent upon a County inspection and the successful remediation of any punch list items within 20 days.