# Virgin Islands Buys #BD-26-600-6001-2403

Elevator Modernization for Government of the Virgin Islands, St. Thomas

**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** October 09, 2026
**Identifier:** BD-26-600-6001-2403
**NAICS:** 238290

The Government of the Virgin Islands, Department of Property & Procurement, is seeking proposals for the modernization of a hydraulic passenger elevator at its St. Thomas facility.
- Government Buyer:
  - Government of the Virgin Islands, Department of Property & Procurement
- Scope of Work:
  - Modernization of one existing hydraulic passenger elevator
  - Includes engineering/shop drawings, equipment and materials, demolition, installation labor, testing, commissioning, and permit/inspection coordination
  - Replacement of key elevator components:
    - Hydraulic elevator controller
    - Hydraulic power unit
    - Solid-state motor starter
    - Closed-loop door operator
    - Infrared door protection device
    - Hoistway door restrictors
    - Car operating panel (ADA-compliant)
    - Emergency car lighting
    - Car position indicator
    - Audible and visual signals
    - Hall call buttons and lanterns (ADA-compliant)
    - Emergency communication system (voice, video/text for accessibility)
    - Pit emergency stop switch
    - Hoistway access/safety system
    - Car interior refurbishment
- Optional/Alternate Items:
  - Extended warranty
  - Preventive maintenance agreement
  - Remote monitoring/IoT platform for predictive maintenance and real-time status
  - Car interior upgrade
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Compliance with all applicable codes and accessibility requirements (ADA)
  - Proposers must specify equipment manufacturers and models in their submissions
  - Alternative proposals featuring new technologies are encouraged if clearly explained
  - Site visits are encouraged
  - Price is not the sole criterion for award; qualifications, experience, and project approach are also evaluated
- No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders must propose suitable manufacturers and solutions

### Description

This solicitation is for the Elevator Modernization project on behalf of the Department of Property and Procurement in the Virgin Islands. The scope includes engineering/shop drawings, equipment/materials, demolition, installation labor, testing and commissioning, permit/inspection coordination, and optional items such as extended warranty, preventive maintenance agreement, remote monitoring/IoT, and car interior upgrade. Proposals will be evaluated based on professional qualifications, experience, project approach, references, and cost. A site visit is strongly recommended but not required.

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