# City of Iowa Ionwave #RFP27-112

Elevator emergency communication systems for two City of Iowa City elevators

**Posted:** October 15, 2026
**Respond By:** November 18, 2026
**Identifier:** RFP27-112
**NAICS:** 238290, 811310, 334290

The City of Iowa City is seeking proposals to equip two elevators with emergency communication systems at City Hall and the Police Department.
- **Buyer:** City of Iowa City, Purchasing office, Johnson County, Iowa.
- **Scope:** Provide and install in-cab communication devices, cab-to-machine-room pathways, machine-room components, monitoring software/licenses, and any additional costs for each of the two elevators.
- **Requirements:** Systems must comply with ASME A17.1-2019/CSA B44:19 and support two-way communication, call rerouting if unanswered after 45 seconds, accessibility features, visual messaging, video monitoring, and backup power where required.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No equipment OEM or product brand is specified. Ion Wave is identified as the online proposal submission platform.
- **Contract term:** One-year initial term beginning upon purchase order issuance, with up to two additional two-year renewals by mutual consent. Pricing is firm during the initial term, with no price escalation allowed.
- **Estimate:** The opportunity notice does not state a budget; the value shown is an approximate planning estimate.

### Description

The City of Iowa City requests proposals from qualified vendors to provide Elevator In Cab Emergency Communication Systems. Proposals must be submitted online via Ion Wave; faxed, emailed, and hard-copy proposals will not be accepted. Questions and requests for clarification must be submitted in writing through Ion Wave by November 9, 2026, at noon CT. A non-mandatory pre-submission meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2026, at Iowa City City Hall.

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