2026 Tyler Pounds Regional Airport Terminal Elevator Rehabilitation Project

The City of Tyler is requesting sealed proposals for modernization and rehabilitation of the elevator at Tyler Pounds Regional Airport Terminal, with proposals due July 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the City of Tyler Purchasing Office. This is a capital improvements project (Bid Number 26-027) subject to Buy American Preference provisions.

The scope encompasses controller, power unit, door operator, car operation panel, fixtures, wiring, and turnkey ANSI 2016 code-compliant work. The elevator must integrate with existing fire alarm and intercom/phone systems. The contractor must perform at least 30 percent of total contract work with its own forces unless waived by the City.

No contract value or budget ceiling is stated. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder subject to City Council approval within 60 calendar days of bid opening. The contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of receiving a Notice to Proceed and complete within the project completion time established in the delivery order.

Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the total maximum bid amount or an acceptable certified or cashier's check. Contracts exceeding $100,000 require a Performance and Maintenance Bond and Payment Bond, with the maintenance bond covering one year after final acceptance. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability, business automobile liability, inland marine builder's risk, pollution liability, and commercial umbrella/excess liability, with the City named as additional insured.

Final payment is conditioned upon submission of an Affidavit of Bills Paid and Waiver and Lien Release forms. All successful bidders must submit a Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295) at contract execution per House Bill 1295. No pre-submittal meeting was scheduled. Sealed proposals are to be opened immediately following the 2:00 p.m. deadline in the City Council Chambers.