(2) Elevators Project

Polk County Government is requesting sealed bids for removal of two existing elevators and purchase and installation of two new hydraulic passenger elevators, with bids due October 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST at the Polk County Commissioners Office in Cedartown, Georgia.

The scope is complete turnkey replacement at two locations: Elevator #1 at 144 West Avenue, Cedartown (current 1,600 lbs capacity, desired minimum 2,000 lbs for new installation if feasible) and Elevator #2 at 102 Prior Street, Cedartown (current 2,000 lbs capacity). Both buildings are 2-story structures and will remain occupied throughout the project. The contractor must remove existing equipment, dispose of regulated materials, install code-compliant hydraulic passenger elevators for two stops, maintain safe pedestrian access and secure barricades, prevent dust and noise impacts, and schedule extended shutdowns only with prior County written approval. All work must comply with Georgia Office of the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner regulations, ASME A17.1, and applicable federal, state, and local codes. The contractor must obtain all required permits and licenses and coordinate with building occupants and authorities having jurisdiction.

Closeout deliverables include inspection reports, test results, operating and maintenance manuals, training for County personnel, and warranty documentation. The contractor must submit separate pricing for each elevator along with a total project price and must provide Payment and Performance Bonds equal to 100% of the awarded contract cost. Liability insurance must have limits of not less than $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate; workers' compensation coverage is required. The estimated award date is early November 2026. No withdrawal of bids is permitted for 90 days after the submission deadline. Site visits may be coordinated by emailing chooper@polkga.org. Proposal documents are available from the Polk County Administration Office at 216 Main Street, Cedartown, Georgia 30125, and on the Polk County website at polkga.org.