Elevator Modernization
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- UTA2026-034
- State
- Texas
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- Point of contact
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- Jose Badillo jose.badillo@uta.edu (817) 272-6324
Opportunity details come from constructionbidsource.com. Updated .
About this opportunity
The University of Texas at Arlington is requesting bids for elevator modernization across multiple campus buildings, with proposals due October 9, 2026 and a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit on September 9, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
The scope encompasses modernization of traction and hydraulic passenger elevators at University Hall (2 elevators), Business Building (3 elevators), Chemistry Research Building (1 hydraulic elevator), University Administration Building (2 elevators), Pickard Hall (3 elevators), and Science Hall (1 elevator). The vendor must provide all engineering, labor, tools, materials, supervision, staging, hoisting, equipment movement, and removal services on a turnkey basis. Work must comply with ASME A17.1 and A17.2 codes, NFPA standards, International Building Code, and ADA accessibility guidelines. Performance specifications require car speeds of 300 feet per minute, capacities of 3,000 pounds, door operation times between 2.0–3.0 seconds, and noise levels not exceeding 60 decibels inside the car and 80 decibels in machine rooms.
The vendor must submit detailed shop drawings, equipment lists, existing installation information, and material samples within 60 calendar days after contract award and before fabrication begins. The vendor is responsible for securing all permits, including state TDLR permits and hot work permits, and obtaining inspection certificates. Chemistry Research Building performance runs from May 8, 2027 to August 7, 2027; Science Hall runs from May 9, 2028 to August 8, 2028. A liquidated damages penalty of $1,000 per day applies if work extends past the final approved turnover date. The scope includes interim preventive maintenance from mobilization through completion, one-year warranty maintenance following final acceptance, comprehensive final cleaning, consultant compliance review, testing by Reliant Inspections, and delivery of maintenance control programs, wiring diagrams, and diagnostic equipment to the owner within 30 days of final acceptance. The vendor bears full responsibility for verifying on-site dimensions and integrating with other trades.
Opportunity text
Scope includes all engineering, labor, tools, and material required to complete the work in every respect. Vendor is cautioned to familiarize itself with existing site conditions and to include all incidental work that might occur or be required during the work. After vendor has been awarded, no extra charges will be allowed for any labor or material necessary to complete required work whether exactly described in these specifications. Any discrepancies or ambiguities found in vendor documents or drawings shall be reported to the University prior to quotation submittal. Drawings or measurements included within the specifications are for convenience of vendor. Complete responsibility for detailed dimensions lies with vendor. The vendor shall verify all dimensions with the actual on-site conditions. Where work of Vendor is to be coordinated with another trade, Vendors shop drawings shall show actual dimensions and method of joining work of those trades. All work covered in this submittal is to be done in full accord with national code, state and local codes, ordinances, and elevator safety orders in effect at time elevator alteration permit issuance. All requirements of local Building Department and Fire Department/Fire Code AHJ are to be fulfilled by Vendor and its Subcontractors. Also see 01 04 00.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Elevator Mod.FINAL SOW and Specs.pdf |
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