Elevator Modernization Project
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- Solicitation number
- 0100060764
- State
- Louisiana
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
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About this opportunity
City of Gretna, Louisiana is requesting bids on the modernization of one hydraulic passenger elevator at Gretna City Hall through Lerch Bates Inc., with sealed bids due October 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and a pre-bid meeting and building walkthrough scheduled for October 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
The scope encompasses modernization of the hydraulic power unit, operational controls, door operating equipment, signal fixtures, and car interior finishes; interim preventive maintenance; twelve-month warranty preventive maintenance; and continuing preventive maintenance after project completion. The elevator must serve floors 1, 2, and 3 with a 2,500-pound capacity and contract speed of 125 fpm, comply with ASME A17.1 standards, and achieve noise limits of 55 dBA in the car and 80 dBA in the machine room. Required features include flood operation, battery rescue capability, hands-free emergency communication systems, and firefighters' service. Bidders must conduct detailed site review of hoistway dimensions, machine room and overhead clearances, electrical power characteristics, structural supports, access for material movement, and retained equipment compatibility.
Approved manufacturers for major components include EECO, Maxton, IMO, or Bore-Max for hydraulic machines; GAL or Wittur for door equipment; and multiple approved vendors for cab interiors. Bids must include pricing for hydraulic elevator modernization, building-related work, and warranty and continuing maintenance at specified monthly rates, plus hourly billing rates for out-of-scope work at labor rate levels of 1.0, 1.5, 1.7, and 2.0 for mechanics, apprentices, and teams. Bids are firm with no escalation if awarded within sixty days; awards deferred beyond sixty days may be adjusted for labor and material cost changes. Project completion is required by December 31, 2027. Sealed bids are submitted physically to City Hall, 740 Second Street, Gretna, Louisiana 70053, or electronically through Public Purchase at www.publicpurchase.com. Written questions and requests for information are due October 15, 2026. Contractors must obtain required permits, schedule inspections, and provide worker's compensation and comprehensive general liability insurance.
Opportunity text
A. Lerch Bates Inc. has been authorized by City of Gretna to request your firm to submit a Bid for the modernization of: 1. One (1) Hydraulic passenger elevators B. Bid shall include: 1. All engineering, labor, materials, transportation, services, and equipment necessary and reasonably incidental to perform work required by Contract Documents. 2. Interim preventive maintenance. 3. Warranty preventive maintenance. 4. Continuing preventive maintenance after final completion of work. To discover and resolve conflicts or lack of definition which might create problems, Contractor must review Contract Documents, existing site conditions, and existing equipment specified to be retained for compatibility with its product prior to submitting Bid. Site review shall include, but not be limited to: 1. Adequacy of access along the entire path of required material movement and at equipment installation locations. 2. Retained equipment. 3. Elevator hoistways. 4. Machine rooms and spaces. 5. Overhead clearances. 6. Electrical power characteristics. 7. Structural supports.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Gretna-City-Hall-Elevator-Modernization-Request-for-Bid.pdf |
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