RFB 7457 Elevator and Escalator Maintenance and Repair

The City of Corpus Christi is soliciting bids under RFB 7457 for a five-year contract to provide comprehensive preventive maintenance and repair services for elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, and wheelchair lifts across various city facilities. The contract, which has an anticipated notice to proceed in November 2026, requires the selected contractor to provide all necessary labor, tools, and materials to keep equipment in full operating condition. Key technical requirements include strict adherence to ANSI A 17.1 and ASME A 17.1/17.3 standards, specific leveling accuracy within one inch, and the performance of annual safety tests and five-year load tests in the presence of a TDLR certified inspector. The City prefers the use of OEM parts and requires the contractor to maintain a formal quality control program including field audits and semi-annual equipment surveys. Bids are due by September 15, 2026, and must be submitted via the City's supplier portal or as a sealed hard copy. To be considered, bidders must demonstrate at least five years of continuous experience in the field and provide a complete submission package including a bid sheet, minimum requirements form, references, and various disclosure and ethical behavior forms. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation factors focusing on cost efficiency and the ability to meet performance requirements. The contractor must provide a certificate of insurance naming the City as an additional insured and include a waiver of subrogation for workers' compensation policies. Invoicing is handled monthly through the Asset Management Department, with the contract administrator overseeing all performance approvals and payment authorizations.