Opportunity

Sound Transit Biddingo #RI 0170-26

Sound Transit RFI: Turnkey Emergency Elevator Phone Solution for 145 Elevators

Posted

August 31, 2026

Respond By

September 07, 2026

Identifier

RI 0170-26

NAICS

238290, 811213, 517312

Sound Transit is seeking information from qualified contractors for a turnkey emergency elevator phone solution across its Puget Sound area transit facilities. - Government Buyer: - Sound Transit, Procurement and Contracts Office - Scope of Work: - Installation of code-compliant, cellular connected emergency elevator phones for 145 elevators - Provision of cellular signal, backup batteries, wiring, permitting, and inspection - 24/7/365 monitoring and dispatch services, including multilingual operator support and call recording - Maintenance, repair, and on-call services for vandalism or damages - Key Requirements: - Solution must work with all elevator makes and models (including Schindler and Mid-American serviced units) - Compliance with ASME A-17.1 standards and local jurisdiction codes - Monitoring operators preferred to have Red Cross CPR and Advanced Emergency Medical Dispatch certification - Compliance with Washington State prevailing wage requirements for telecommunications technicians - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is an RFI for information gathering only

Description

This Request for Information (RFI) seeks information from qualified organizations capable of providing Sound Transit with a turnkey emergency elevator phone solution that complies with prevailing wage requirements. The contractor will be responsible for providing, installing, and maintaining code-compliant cellular connected emergency elevator phones, including monitoring and dispatch services. The solution must work across all Sound Transit elevators and include cellular signal provision. This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or result in an award.

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