Elevator & Conveyance System Services

Sarasota County is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive elevator and conveyance system services through an Invitation for Bids (IFB #262795FB). The procurement targets preventative maintenance and repair services for a diverse range of conveyance systems, including elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, moving sidewalks, platform lifts, and stairway chairlifts across 31 county facilities. Bidders must be licensed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation as a State of Florida Registered Elevator Company and provide verifiable references demonstrating experience in maintenance and repair of conveyance systems within the past seven years. The county requires contractors to maintain State of Florida Certified Elevator Technician Certificates for all employees and will evaluate bids based on the lowest total bid price. The solicitation was posted on October 30, 2025, with bid submissions due by December 2, 2025. Interested vendors must register with OpenGov Procurement and can submit questions through the procurement portal's Q&A feature. The anticipated contract term is three years, with services to be performed monthly for preventative maintenance and on an as-needed basis for repairs.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses. The procurement covers 66 conveyance systems located across various county facilities, including administrative centers, justice centers, fire stations, libraries, parking garages, and community centers. Equipment manufacturers include KONE, Schindler, Dover, ThyssenKrupp, MCE, and others, with load capacities ranging from 500 to 4,500 pounds. Contractors will be responsible for providing all necessary personnel, equipment, and certifications, with pricing based on hourly rates for services, including provisions for emergency services and project estimates. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the extensive inventory of 66 conveyance systems across multiple locations suggests a substantial contract value. Contractors must also comply with a Secure CJIS Facilities Addendum, which includes rigorous background check requirements and security protocols, particularly for facilities related to criminal justice information services.