SCDOT HQ ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is soliciting bids for a comprehensive preventative maintenance and repair contract for four elevators located at the SCDOT Headquarters Building in Columbia, South Carolina. The scope of work covers three passenger elevators and one freight elevator, encompassing all examinations, cleaning, lubrication, and replacement of parts, as well as all required state and federal testing and certifications. A critical requirement of the contract is the provision of emergency call-back services with a maximum response time of thirty minutes following notification. The estimated period of performance runs from December 31, 2026, through December 30, 2031. Award will be granted to a single offeror based on the lowest responsible and responsive bid, determined by the sum of extended prices for scheduled maintenance and estimated hourly labor for mechanics and helpers. Bidders must meet mandatory minimum qualifications and provide proof of general liability insurance and a performance bond. The solicitation requires strict adherence to submission guidelines, including the use of a state vendor number and specific labeling for paper proposals. Offerors must also certify compliance with the Drug-free Workplace Act and represent that they are not engaged in boycotts of jurisdictions with whom South Carolina maintains open trade.