Furnish Elevator Inspections and Consulting Services

Onondaga County Division of Purchase is requesting sealed bids for elevator and escalator inspection and consulting services covering 103 conveyances at 23 county-owned facilities throughout the Syracuse area, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and written questions due August 6, 2026.

The awardee must be an Onondaga County-approved Third Party Elevator Inspector with at least five years of established practice in elevator and escalator inspection services and sufficient licensed and QEI-certified staff. Services include semi-annual periodic Quality of Elevator Inspector (QEI) inspections, annual test witnessing, and Category 5 test witnessing in compliance with New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and ASME standards. Facilities include the Civic Center, courthouse, justice center, libraries, treatment plants, and community college.

Bidders must submit pricing for three line items: semi-annual periodic QEI inspections for 103 units (annual cost), annual test witnessing at an hourly rate (estimated total for 103 units), and Category 5 test witnessing at an hourly rate (estimated 75 hours). All pricing must be stated in US dollars and held firm for 45 days from bid opening; pricing includes all delivery, packing, and disposal with FOB Destination, Prepaid and Allowed terms.

The contract term is October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with potential renewal for two additional one-year periods under mutual written consent. New York State Prevailing Wage Rates apply (PRC No. 2026022488). Work must be performed between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday, with advance notice allowing schedule adjustments. Award is expected within 45 days of bid opening to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. No bid security or performance bond is required, and no MWBE set-asides apply. Bidders must provide New York State Department of Labor Contractor and Subcontractor Registry certification, IRS Form W-9, professional references from at least three current clients, workers' compensation insurance proof, and required certifications including non-collusion, conflict of interest, Iranian divestment compliance, and prevention of sexual harassment.