University of Wisconsin SCIQuest #2027-UWMIL-01468-RFB

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee elevator testing, maintenance, and rope replacement

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee is seeking elevator testing, maintenance, and rope-replacement services for its residence halls. - Government buyer: University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee; no sub-agency or contracting office is identified. - OEMs and vendors: No elevator OEMs, vendors, or specific product brands are named. - Requested work: - Perform periodic Category 5 testing of hydraulic and traction elevators under ASME A17.1 and Wisconsin SPS 318 requirements; the contractor is responsible for testing costs. - Provide time-and-materials services for elevators and lifts that do not require Category 5 testing, plus on-call work beyond the capabilities of the university’s certified elevator mechanic. - Replace 18 elevator ropes across three elevators for a one-time project during winter break. - Provide additional rope replacements as needed; the university anticipates replacing six ropes on each of three elevators roughly every 18 months, across nine elevators over the contract. - Notable technical requirements: On-call work may include smart-board and component setup or diagnosis using proprietary tools, drive setup, procurement and installation of motors, cables, or other critical parts, and software upgrades. - Contract term: Overall duration is not specified; ongoing rope replacements are anticipated during the life of the contract.

Description

The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee is requesting bids for Category 5 elevator testing and as-needed time-and-materials services. The work includes periodic testing of hydraulic and traction elevators in accordance with ASME A17.1 and SPS 318 elevator codes, with associated testing costs the contractor’s responsibility. It also includes a one-time replacement of 18 elevator ropes during the 2026–27 winter break, further as-needed rope replacements over the contract term, and on-call elevator service work that cannot be performed by the university’s certified elevator mechanic. Examples of additional work include setting up or diagnosing components, installing drives, procuring and installing critical parts, and installing software upgrades.

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