Elevator Renovation - UT Austin Bureau of Economic Geology (BEG)

The University of Texas at Austin's Bureau of Economic Geology is soliciting bids for the complete renovation of an existing elevator system at its Austin, Texas facility, with bids due December 11, 2026. Award goes to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest evaluated bid.

Scope covers removal of the existing elevator, installation of a new or substantially renovated unit, testing, and commissioning. Work includes modernizing mechanical and electrical components, updating the cab interior, and bringing the system into compliance with current safety codes and accessibility standards. All work must comply with applicable Texas building codes, the International Building Code, and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Bidders must show experience with university or institutional elevator systems and provide references from similar projects, along with detailed project schedules and quality assurance plans. The successful bidder must maintain project insurance, follow University of Texas System policies and procedures, and coordinate closely with University facilities management throughout the renovation. Pricing is due as a lump sum or itemized bid based on the attached Scope of Work, and the project must be completed within a timeframe the University establishes.

The project is funded through institutional capital funds allocated by the University.