San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Planet bids #PWL465.0-26

Design-Build Modernization of Grossmont Transit Center Elevators for San Diego MTS

This opportunity involves the design-build modernization of two electric traction elevators at the Grossmont Transit Center for the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS). - Government Buyer: - San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) - Office: 1255 Imperial Avenue, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA - Shortlisted Firms (Potential Vendors/OEMs): - Henderson Building Solutions - Schindler Elevator (also a major OEM) - Structura Builders of California Joint Venture - Products and Services Requested: - Modernization of two electric traction elevators, including: - Replacement of hoisting mechanism, traction machine, drive system, cab and landing doors, door operators, wiring, control system, emergency power supply, suspension system, motors, brakes, counterweight assembly, cab assembly, guide rollers, and shoes - Construction of a new elevator machine room - Upgrades to the elevator tower exterior for vandal resistance and fluid intrusion mitigation - Conversion of old machine rooms to secure storage - Integration of life safety and fire protection upgrades - Comprehensive design-build services: assessment, design, construction, permitting, testing, commissioning, and warranty - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Use of non-proprietary elevator components to ensure future parts availability from multiple vendors - Maintain at least one operational elevator and ADA-compliant access at all times during construction - Minimal impact to ongoing bus and trolley operations - Compliance with CBC, Cal/OSHA, ASME, and NFPA standards - Project Labor Agreement applies; participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and small businesses is encouraged - Design-Builder must self-perform at least 10% of the work - One-year warranty required - Liquidated damages of $750 per day for late completion - Estimated Contract Value: $1.5M to $2.2M - Place of Performance: - Grossmont Transit Center, 8601 Fletcher Parkway, La Mesa, CA 91942 - MTS Headquarters, 1255 Imperial Avenue, Suite 1000, San Diego, CA (contracting office) - **No specific elevator OEM is mandated; Schindler Elevator is both a shortlisted firm and a major OEM. Non-proprietary equipment is required to allow for future competition and parts availability.

Description

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is soliciting proposals from a shortlist of firms for the design-build modernization of elevators at the Grossmont Transit Center. The project involves rehabilitating two existing elevators to a like-new, code-compliant state, including a new elevator machine room and upgrades to protect against vandalism and fluid intrusion. Work must maintain active transit operations and comply with all applicable codes and safety requirements. Proposals must be submitted electronically by June 5, 2026, and only the three shortlisted firms may submit.

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