Iowa City Community School District Bidopportunities #005-RFB-3085-2027

Statewide Elevator Maintenance, Repair, and Emergency Services for Iowa Government Facilities

The State of Iowa is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive elevator maintenance, repair, inspection, and emergency response services for state-owned and leased facilities across five geographic zones (excluding the Capitol Complex in Des Moines). - Government Buyer: - State of Iowa, Department of Administrative Services - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - KONE - Schumacher - Hollister Whitney - Dover - MCE (Motion Control Engineering) - Montgomery - Cheney - Otis - Schindler - GAL - ESCO - Garaventa - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive elevator maintenance and repair services (routine, preventative, emergency, and consulting) - Monthly preventative maintenance (including labor, repairs, replacement parts, consumables, and periodic testing such as annual CAT 1 and five-year CAT 5 load tests) - Hourly maintenance and repair services (regular, overtime, double overtime labor rates) - Consulting services (billed hourly) - Replacement parts (OEM or OEM-equivalent) - Diagnostic tools and software - Spare parts inventory - Passenger, freight, dumbwaiter, wheelchair lift, and platform lift elevators (various manufacturers, capacities, and speeds) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contracts awarded by geographic work zones; up to three lowest bidders per zone - Vendors must maintain a physical, non-residential facility within each zone bid - Compliance with Iowa DIAL elevator mechanic licensing for out-of-state technicians - Strict response times for emergency and urgent repairs (24/7 emergency response required) - Comprehensive documentation and reporting - Adherence to ADA and safety codes - Protocols for handling part obsolescence and recalls - Services must cover a wide range of elevator types and manufacturers - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term is one year, with up to five annual renewal options - Estimated Contract Value: - Based on statewide scope and multi-year options, likely in the low to mid seven figures USD

Description

The State of Iowa is soliciting bids for comprehensive elevator repair, maintenance, inspection, and emergency response services across state-owned and leased facilities. The contract will be awarded based on geographic work zones, with up to three lowest bidders selected per zone. Bidders must maintain a physical, non-residential facility within the zones they bid on and comply with licensing requirements. The scope includes routine and preventative maintenance, inspections, testing, repairs, and emergency services, excluding the Capitol Complex in Des Moines. The contract term is from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2027, with possible renewal for up to five years.

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