Elev. Main-Site Visit-LA Hall of Fame

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is soliciting bids for comprehensive elevator maintenance and repair services for the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism (CRT), Louisiana State Museum (LSM), Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, and Northwest Regional Museum located in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The contract specifically covers maintenance for a Kone Two-Traction Cable Elevator, with bidders required to be licensed in Louisiana for elevator and dumbwaiter services and have a registered professional electrical engineer on staff. Key deliverables include 24-hour emergency service, regular inspections and testing, parts replacement, and detailed documentation and reporting. The contract will run from the date of award through June 30, 2026, with potential 12-month extensions up to a total of 36 months. A mandatory job site visit is scheduled for August 6, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. at 800 Front Street, with the bid opening set for August 20, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. Central Time. Bidders must submit a completed Jobsite Visit Certification form and demonstrate prior experience maintaining similar vertical transportation systems.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be registered in the LaGov vendor system and comply with various state and federal regulations, including civil rights laws and ADA accessibility requirements. Corporations and limited liability companies must be registered with the Secretary of State and comply with E-Verify provisions. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract includes two primary line items: a callback and repair service hourly fee (2 hours) and a monthly service fee for the Kone Two-Traction Cable Elevator (12 months). The bid will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specifications. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability, with specific minimum coverage limits. The state intends to use the LaCarte Procurement Card for purchases under $5,000 and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other payments.