Elevator and Lift Maintenance Services

Anne Arundel Community College is requesting proposals for comprehensive elevator and chair lift maintenance and repair services across its Arnold and Arundel Mills campuses, with proposals due October 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET. A pre-proposal Microsoft Teams meeting is scheduled for September 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET, with an on-site visit offered October 5, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. ET at the Central Services Building on the Arnold Campus.

The scope covers preventive maintenance, inspection, testing, repair, and emergency response for twenty-one passenger elevators and three chair lifts. Required services include routine monthly maintenance, state inspections, emergency repairs with response times under two hours, passenger entrapment response, and associated documentation. The Contractor must furnish all labor, supervision, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation, and maintain Maryland-licensed elevator mechanics. All work must comply with ASME A17.1/CSA B-44 standards and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

The base contract term is two years from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028, with annual renewal options at the College's sole discretion. Annual price adjustments after the initial term are limited to the lesser of 3% or the U.S. Consumer Price Index for the Services category. Pricing must include monthly full-service rates for both campuses, loaded hourly rates for non-contract work, and materials and parts markup.

Evaluation criteria are cost (60%), qualifications and relevant experience (30%), minority participation (5%), and other factors deemed appropriate (5%). Insurance requirements include General Liability ($1 million per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Excess Liability ($5 million), and statutory Workers' Compensation. The Contractor must demonstrate financial stability and submit background checks for itself and subcontractors. Contract award notification is anticipated for December 9, 2026, with transition occurring December 10–31, 2026.