Embarcadero Station Platform Elevator Project

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) District is soliciting bids for construction of a new traction elevator, renovation of the existing hydraulic elevator, and associated infrastructure at Embarcadero Station, with bids due November 10, 2026. The estimated contract value exceeds $5 million.

The scope encompasses a new traction elevator with machine room, pit walls, shaft, and stairs on the north side of the station; renovation of the existing hydraulic elevator with a dedicated new machine room for Muni use; expansion of the paid area to enable both elevators to serve patrons from BART and Muni when either is in service; construction of new stairs on the north and south sides of the station with an optional bid item for stairs from the concourse level to the Muni level; and mechanical, electrical, communications, and architectural finishes including signage, equipment installation, testing, and commissioning.

The solicitation was released on September 30, 2026, and is conducted electronically through BART's supplier portal with Amanda Palmquist as the primary contact. Multiple bids per respondent are not permitted, but edits to submitted bids are allowed. Twelve plan holders have registered, including construction firms, design consultants, and database/procurement services (BidAmerica, Deltek, Dodge Data and Analytics, E.Republic LLC, Gordon Wong, Lotus USA Inc., Mid-American Elevator Co., PWxpress, San Francisco Builders Exchange, SmartProcure Inc., Tshay Enterprise, and W.E. Lyons Construction Co.).

No pre-bid conference, site visit requirement, specific payment terms, or award date are stated in the available documents.