Iowa State University Ionwave #RFQ-1001516

Annual elevator, dumbwaiter, and lift permit inspection services for Iowa State University

Iowa State University is seeking a qualified contractor to inspect campus elevators and lifts and provide priced re-inspection and additional inspection services. - Government buyer: Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU), Board of Regents, State of Iowa; Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) and Procurement Services. - OEMs and vendors: No equipment OEMs, manufacturers, or contractor vendors are named in the opportunity. - Requested services and estimated quantities: - Initial annual permit inspections: 47 electric (traction) elevators, 102 hydraulic elevators, 3 dumbwaiters, and 5 wheelchair lifts. - Estimated re-inspections: 1 each for traction elevators, hydraulic elevators, dumbwaiters, and chair lifts. - As-needed additional inspections: 1 each for traction elevators, hydraulic elevators, dumbwaiters, and chair lifts. - Separate attachment language also references high-risk equipment repair, installation, and maintenance; repair work itself is not quantified in the inspection fee schedule. - Key requirements: Inspectors must hold QEI certification and Iowa Elevator Special Inspector Commission credentials. Work must comply with applicable Iowa requirements and referenced ASME standards; subcontracting is prohibited. Coordinate the annual inspections with ISU staff, include travel and associated costs in fees, report safety-related deficiencies immediately, and submit required inspection reports promptly. ISU may add or remove equipment from the inspection list. - Performance term: Five years, with inspections conducted annually during the campus inspection window. Pricing is firm for the first three years; limited increases may be requested in each of the final two years, subject to the solicitation terms.

Description

Iowa State University of Science and Technology is seeking proposals for annual permit inspections of freight and passenger elevators, dumb waiters, and chair lifts at various campus buildings for its Facilities Planning & Management Department. Inspections are to be completed between January 2 and May 31 each year, with the equipment divided into four groups and scheduled with ISU staff. Inspectors must be QEI certified and licensed in Iowa, and subcontracting is not allowed. The work also includes reporting deficiencies and providing inspection reports; the contract term is January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2031.

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