Elevator Replacement at the Municipal Building

The City of Farmington Hills, Michigan, Department of Central Services is requesting proposals from qualified general contractors for removal and replacement of the existing elevator in the Main Municipal Building at 31555 W. Eleven Mile Road, with proposals due October 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT and mandatory pre-bid meeting attendance required on October 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. EDT.

The scope encompasses comprehensive project management and construction services including removal and disposal of the existing elevator, furnishing and installation of a new elevator system, coordination of all required trades and subcontractors, permitting and inspections, site protection, scheduling, testing, and final completion. The contractor must maintain normal building operations during construction and schedule all work with the Building Maintenance Supervisor within permitted hours of 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. interior and 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. exterior, with no work on Sundays or legal holidays without written authorization.

Proposals will be evaluated on 100 points across eight criteria: Experience & Qualifications (15 points), Relevant Elevator Replacement Experience (15 points), Work Plan & Project Approach (20 points), Project Management & Subcontractor Selection (15 points), Schedule & Project Timeline (10 points), Safety, Quality Control & Risk Management (10 points), References & Past Performance (5 points), and Cost/Price Proposal (10 points). Up to three shortlisted firms will advance to interviews not exceeding 45 minutes each.

The contractor must provide a 5% bid bond with the proposal and, if awarded, furnish Performance Bond, Labor and Material Bond, and Maintenance and Guarantee Bond each equal to 100% of the contract sum (the guarantee bond for two years post-completion). Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability at $1 million per occurrence, and Automobile Liability at $1 million combined single limit, with the City named as additional insured. A 5% Owner's Contingency Fund and 10% retainage (capped at 5% of total contract sum) apply. Liquidated damages are $500 per calendar day for failure to meet the completion timeline. Contract award is anticipated for October 2026.