Opportunity

New York State Contract Reporter #IFB FSS FSS06222026b

CUNY Seeks Multi-OEM Vertical Transportation Maintenance and Repair Services for North and Midtown Campuses

Posted

June 23, 2026

Respond By

August 17, 2026

Identifier

IFB FSS FSS06222026b

NAICS

238290

This opportunity is for a five-year contract to provide comprehensive maintenance, repair, inspection, and emergency response services for vertical transportation systems at multiple City University of New York (CUNY) campuses in the North and Midtown Hubs. - Government Buyer: - City University of New York (CUNY), Office of Facilities Planning, Construction & Management, Facilities Shared Services (FSS) - OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) and Vendors Mentioned: - Otis - ThyssenKrupp (TKE) - Schindler - Kone (including Kone Eco 3000) - Westinghouse - Dover - Armor Elevator Company - ACE Elevator - Handi-Lift - Gurney - Garaventa Lift - Montgomery - Gillespie Corp. - Virgina Controls - O. Thompson Elevator - Burwalk - Action Elevator - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive preventive maintenance, inspection, testing, repair, and emergency response for: - Elevators (hydraulic and traction) - Escalators - Wheelchair lifts and platform lifts - Dumbwaiters - Vertical reciprocating conveyors - Sidewalk lifts - Booklifts - On-site mechanic coverage at select campuses - Central dispatch center and 24/7 emergency call-back service - Maintenance service records, reporting, and compliance with ASME 17.1/17.2 2022 standards - Cleaning, painting, and scheduled service procedures - Labor categories include technician and helper (straight time and overtime) - Notable Requirements: - All labor, materials, equipment, and supervision must be provided by the contractor - Material markups capped at 10% - Compliance with New York State and CUNY terms and conditions - Emergency response with specified response times for entrapments and out-of-service units - Maintenance and inspection schedules must meet or exceed code and manufacturer requirements - On-site mechanics required during peak hours at certain campuses - Detailed maintenance logs and reporting required - Contract subject to the Procurement Lobbying Act (restricted communications) - Equipment List: - Hundreds of vertical transportation units across campuses, with specific device IDs and building locations provided for each unit - Equipment from a wide range of OEMs, ensuring the need for multi-vendor expertise

Description

The City University of New York (CUNY), on behalf of Facilities Shared Services (FSS), is soliciting sealed bids from qualified contractors to provide comprehensive maintenance, inspection, testing, repair, and emergency response services for vertical transportation systems including elevators, escalators, wheelchair lifts, dumbwaiters, and related equipment. This solicitation covers the North and Midtown Facilities Shared Services Hubs, with campuses identified in the Scope of Work. The contract term is five years, and all purchases are subject to New York State Appendix A and CUNY terms and conditions. The Procurement Lobbying Act applies, and all communications must be directed to designated contacts.

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