2025-RFP-200 elevator replacement project

The Douglasville-Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority is soliciting sealed proposals through Request for Proposals (RFP) #200 for the complete replacement of a 1999 Dover hydraulic passenger elevator at its Administrative Offices located at 8763 Hospital Drive, Douglasville, Georgia. The procurement encompasses full design, construction administration, removal and disposal of existing elevator components, supply and installation of new equipment, mechanical room updates per current Georgia State Code, and a minimum one-year warranty, with all work required to comply with ANSI/ASME A17.1 safety standards and Georgia Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire requirements. Deliverables include a value engineering review, IT integration requirements, ADA accessibility compliance, and all work necessary to provide a fully functional, State of Georgia-certified elevator serving two floors. The Authority has not restricted proposals to specific brands or manufacturers and seeks equipment that meets the general style, type, character, and quality standards specified. Required qualifications include current Georgia Contractors License and inclusion on or prompt qualification for the Authority's Approved Contractor List without restriction or probationary status. Contractors must submit bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the total proposal price in the form of a proposal bond, certified check, or letter of credit. Key dates include a mandatory pre-proposal conference and site inspection scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Authority's Administrative Offices, with sealed proposals due by 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The full proposal package must be obtained from Joseph Morency, Senior Procurement Specialist, at (770) 949-7617 or jmorency@ddcwsa.com. Evaluation will be based on factors outlined in the RFP, and the Authority reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive technicalities and informalities.

The RFP does not identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available documentation. The project requires integration with existing building infrastructure at the Authority's Administrative Offices facility, and contractors must address mechanical room updates to meet current Georgia State Code requirements and coordinate with IT systems as specified in the RFP. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents provided, leaving cost evaluation to the proposal review process. All equipment must be furnished and installed in accordance with applicable federal and state standards, including Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility requirements and the latest supplements to ANSI/ASME A17.1. Contractors are responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses and permits, including City of Douglasville Building Permit and Elevator Inspection Permit, as part of their contracted obligations.