Opportunity
San Jose-Evergreen Community College District Planet bids #31170_SJCC_Elevator_Modernization_Phase_2_X2016.0117
Elevator and Fire Alarm Modernization at San Jose City College
Posted
August 20, 2026
Respond By
September 22, 2026
Identifier
31170_SJCC_Elevator_Modernization_Phase_2_X2016.0117
NAICS
238290
This opportunity involves the modernization of three hydraulic passenger elevators at San Jose City College, managed by the San Jose Evergreen Community College District Purchasing Department. - Government Buyer: - San Jose Evergreen Community College District, Purchasing Department - Project managed by Jorge Escobar - OEMs and Vendors: - Simplex (fire alarm and detection systems) - Syska Hennesy Group (elevator systems design) - Products/Services Requested: - Modernization of three hydraulic passenger elevators in separate campus buildings - Includes new microprocessor-based controllers, hydraulic units, machine room and hoistway wiring, ventilation fans, digital landing systems, heavy-duty door operators, spring-loaded roller guides, signal and operating fixtures, heat detectors, shunt trips, pit lighting, and cab upgrades - Specific elevator capacities and speeds per building (2,400–3,500 lbs, 95–150 FPM) - Fire alarm system upgrades with Simplex components: - Simplex 4100U Master Controller Assembly (1) - Simplex 4090-9001 IDNET Addressable Supervised Module IAM (1) - Simplex 4090-9008 Dual Contact Relay IAM (4) - Simplex 4098-9714 TrueAlarm Analog Photoelectric Smoke Sensor (27) - Simplex 4098-9733 TrueAlarm Heat Detector with Standard Base (3) - Simplex 2098-9484 Heat Detector Vertical Normally Open (1) - Simplex 4099-9003 Manual Pull Station (17) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with California Building Codes, NFPA standards, and ADA accessibility - Coordination with Division of the State Architect (DSA) for approvals and inspections - Bidders must hold valid California contractor licenses B, C-10, C-11, and C-16 - Strict adherence to safety, fire protection, and accessibility codes - Modernization includes both elevator mechanical/electrical upgrades and fire alarm integration - No specific elevator OEMs mandated; opportunity open to qualified contractors and elevator system integrators.
Description
This project involves the modernization of three hydraulic passenger elevators located in three different buildings on the San Jose City College (SJCC) campus. The scope includes installing new microprocessor-based controllers, hydraulic units, wiring, ventilation fans, digital landing systems, heavy-duty door operators, spring-loaded roller guides, signal and operating fixtures, heat detectors, shunt trips, pit lighting, and cab upgrades. The work requires licenses B, C-10, C-11, and C-16. Bidders must submit their total base bid amount electronically and upload required documents as general attachments.