Hydraulic Elevator Modernization

The City of Murfreesboro, located in Rutherford County, Tennessee, is soliciting bids for a Hydraulic Elevator Modernization project at the Water Resources Department located at 2032 Blanton Drive. This Invitation to Bid (ITB-24-2021) seeks a contractor to comprehensively upgrade one existing hydraulic elevator, maintaining its current 3,000-pound capacity and 125 feet per minute speed. The project requires replacing multiple critical components, including the control system, power unit, hydraulic jack, traveling cable, hoistway wiring, and various electrical and mechanical elements while preserving the elevator's basic structural configuration. Electronic bids must be submitted through the City's e-Procurement portal (ProcureNow) by May 5, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, with the entire modernization work to be completed by January 14, 2022. The City will evaluate bids based on multiple criteria, including the bidder's ability to perform the work, compliance with specifications, previous performance, and overall responsiveness to the ITB requirements. Bid evaluation will focus on selecting the total lowest-cost bidder who can meet all technical specifications, with a specific requirement for a non-proprietary, microprocessor-based control system.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds, each for 100% of the contract value, and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability, workers' compensation, and automobile liability insurance. Pricing for the contract will remain effective for one year from the bid award date, and the City may assess liquidated damages of $300 per day if the project extends beyond the specified completion date. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project requires careful integration with the existing elevator infrastructure. Though a specific budget range is not detailed in the documentation, the procurement suggests a comprehensive modernization project that will require significant capital investment. Potential bidders should be prepared to provide a complete elevator upgrade solution that meets all technical specifications and ensures minimal disruption to the Water Resources Department's operations.