HSC South Elevator Modernization

West Virginia University (WVU) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP202590000654) for the HSC South Elevator Modernization project located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The procurement seeks a comprehensive elevator modernization solution for the Health Sciences Center South building, involving labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to upgrade six existing traction passenger elevators (E1-E6). Key deliverables include removing and replacing machines/motors for elevators E1-E4, enclosing exposed cabling, creating a sump pit, installing fire-rated trap doors, and updating interior cab finishes with stainless steel panels, laminate walls, and LED lighting. The project requires contractors to have a minimum of five years of experience in elevator construction and modernization. Evaluation criteria will be based on a 100-point system, with points allocated across company qualifications (10 points), project experience (10 points), elevator equipment and project approach (20 points), schedule (30 points), and pricing (30 points). A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST in HSC South - Room G353, with proposal submissions due on July 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. The project has a substantial completion date of July 13, 2026, and a final completion date of July 27, 2026.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with several state requirements, including maintaining a West Virginia Contractor's License, providing a Drug Free Workplace Conformance Affidavit, and ensuring an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 1.20 or less. For projects exceeding $500,000, contractors must hire 75% of workers from the local labor market. While no incumbent vendors are identified, the project involves modernizing existing elevator infrastructure within the Health Sciences Center South building. Contractors must submit various documentation, including certificates of insurance, performance and payment bonds, and a Disclosure of Interested Parties for contracts valued at $100,000 or more. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the project, involving six elevators and extensive modernization work, suggests a significant investment. The university reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to cancel the solicitation at any time.