Elevator Repair at Kenilworth Residence Hall

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, on behalf of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, is seeking bids for the replacement of the hoist system for Elevator #5 at Kenilworth Square Apartments in Milwaukee. The procurement is a Request for Bid (RFB) for a comprehensive elevator repair project involving the removal of an existing Schindler 400A Traction hoist machine and its replacement with a new PMS 420 machine. The scope of work includes installing an upgraded guardrail system, new bedplate, retrofit brake kit, and new car top canopy, along with all necessary materials, supplies, parts, labor, and travel for a fully functional installation. Bidders must demonstrate three years of business experience in similar services and hold all required local, state, and federal licenses for elevator repair in Wisconsin, including valid credentials under SPS 305. The bid was released on December 4, 2017, with questions due by December 18, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. CST, and bids are due on January 4, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. CST. The desired work timeline is to commence in June 2018 and be completed by August 15, 2018.

The contract includes provisions for a 5% preference for certified Minority Business Enterprises or Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses, as authorized under Wisconsin Statutes. Bidders must provide commercial liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 combined general liability, along with workers' compensation and professional liability insurance of $2,000,000. The successful bidder is required to offer a minimum two-year warranty on workmanship and provide the manufacturer's standard warranty on parts, with warranty service calls to be acknowledged within one business day and repairs completed within seven calendar days. Bids can be submitted physically to the UWM Purchasing Office or via email to uwmbids@uwm.edu. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder deemed to be in the best interests of UWM, with bid pricing to remain firm for 60 days from the bid opening date. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the comprehensive nature of the elevator repair suggests a significant project investment.