SLCC STC Passenger Elevator Modernization RFP

Salt Lake Community College has issued solicitation SLCC2026-W1027 for a turnkey modernization of the main passenger elevator in the Student Center Building at the Redwood Campus. The project involves replacing the control systems, wiring interfaces, operating devices, door equipment, and the hydraulic jack for a three-stop ThyssenKrupp TAC2023 hydraulic system. Work is scheduled to begin on May 15, 2027, during the academic break. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, engineering, permits, and the proper disposal of removed equipment, ensuring all work meets current life-safety, accessibility, electrical, and building codes. The award will be granted to a single responsive and responsible vendor based on a best-value evaluation. Technical proposals are scored on approach, qualifications, schedule, and experience, while cost proposals are evaluated separately using a base price and a separately priced alternate for cab aesthetic upgrades. Required submissions include a 5 percent bid bond, with the successful bidder providing performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the contract sum. Proposals must be submitted electronically via U3P by October 29, 2026, at 2:00 pm. The contract includes standard clauses for severability, force majeure, and employment status verification, with payment terms typically set at 30 days following the receipt of a correct invoice.