Escalator and Elevator Inspection Services for Tampa Convention Center

The City of Tampa Purchasing Department is soliciting quotes for annual escalator and elevator inspection services at the Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin Street, with quotes due November 11, 2026 through the OpenGov solicitation system. The solicitation names no set-aside or preference program. Bidders must hold a valid, current state/local Conveyance/Elevator Contractor License and Certified Elevator Inspector (QEI) credentials, which act as the primary eligibility filter.

Scope covers complete physical, mechanical, and operational safety inspections, Category 1 annual no-load safety testing for elevators, and operational testing for escalators, including comb-plate checks, step-skirt clearances, handrail speeds, emergency stop switches, and braking systems. The portfolio includes five KONE passenger and freight elevators, ten KONE escalators (four outdoor, six indoor), and one Savaria stair lift. Work must verify compliance with ASME A17.1, the National Electrical Code, and local building codes. The awardee delivers detailed inspection reports within five business days and prepares permit applications to secure operational certificates by July 31 each year. Bidders must demonstrate technical competency with KONE systems and show at least five years of experience inspecting commercial elevators and escalators. Submissions require three active commercial references with both KONE elevator and escalator systems and a proposed timeline to finish inspections before the certification deadline.

Pricing requires flat rates itemized per elevator unit and per escalator unit, including any code filing or administrative fees, plus an hourly rate schedule for follow-up re-inspections, consulting, and after-hours work between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Quote prices must remain valid for a minimum of sixty days. The City reserves the right to award by division, line item, or aggregate total and requires proof of insurance before award. Payment follows approximately thirty days after acceptance of services and correct invoices. Awardees must comply with the Florida Prompt Payment Act, use E-Verify, and follow City of Tampa ordinances, the City's Ethics Code, and Florida Public Records Law.