Dock Leveler Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is seeking a qualified contractor for Dock Leveler Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services at Orlando International Airport (MCO) through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) numbered 24-385-IFB. The procurement covers comprehensive maintenance for 56 dock levelers distributed across eight airport buildings, including Airline Cargo East and West Buildings, HBJ Building, Main Terminal Building, and others. Required services include initial condition inspections, quarterly preventative maintenance, repairs, and operational testing for electro-mechanical and mechanical dock levelers with varying capacities from 10k to 100k pounds. Contractors must demonstrate at least five consecutive years of business experience within the past ten years, specifically in dock leveler maintenance and repair. The contract duration is 60 months, with an anticipated start date of May 1, 2024, and responses are due by March 22, 2024, at 11:00 am EST through the Aviation Authority's e-Procurement Platform. Key dates include a Procurement Committee Meeting on April 16, 2024, and an Aviation Authority Board Meeting on May 15, 2024.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $5 million commercial general liability per occurrence, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and pollution/environmental liability. The contract includes provisions for price escalation based on the Consumer Price Index, with potential adjustments after the third year limited to a maximum of 3% annually. Respondents must comply with federal and state regulations, including E-Verify requirements, and submit detailed documentation such as references, licenses, personnel resumes, and proof of insurance. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the extensive equipment list and comprehensive maintenance requirements suggest a substantial contract value. The diverse dock leveler inventory, manufactured by brands including Poweramp, Pentalift, Mc'Guire, Kelley, Sertco, and Advance Lifts, indicates the need for a technically sophisticated and versatile maintenance contractor.