Columbus City School District Publicpurchase #1113

Elevator and Chair Lift Telephone System Upgrade for Columbus City Schools

Columbus City Schools is seeking bids for upgrading elevator and chair lift telephone systems from traditional POTS (plain old telephone service) to modern telecommunication technology across multiple school buildings. - Government Buyer: - Columbus City Schools (K-12 public school district) - Products/Services Requested: - Elevator/Chair Lift Telecommunication Upgrade Devices - Devices must provide dial-tone and emergency identification for elevators and chair lifts - Must be compatible with existing elevator and chair lift systems - Device counts may change based on final site surveys - 24/7 Monitoring Service - Continuous monitoring of installed devices (excluding emergency calls) - Repair and Maintenance Service - Local vendor staff required for repairs and maintenance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Use of Band 14 and priority preemption if available - No extra fees for remote antennas - Installation must be approved and signed off by a certified elevator mechanic - 20% participation goal for Local Economically Disadvantaged Enterprises (LEDE) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - The project scope does not include elevator or chair lift hardware, only the telecommunication technology

Description

Columbus City Schools is soliciting bids to upgrade plain old telephone service (POTS) to a newer technology compatible with existing elevator and chair lift systems. The contract covers fiscal years 2027 through 2029, with project completion expected by August 15, 2026. The upgrade involves telecommunication technology only, not the elevators or lifts themselves, and includes 24/7 monitoring service. The project requires certified elevator mechanic approval and local vendor repair staff. Multiple school locations with elevators and lifts are included in the scope.

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