Lift Repairs, Maintenance, Parts and Inspections - New River Community College

New River Community College, operating under the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) Shared Service Center, is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive lift repairs, maintenance, parts, and inspection services for its facilities. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) solicits electronic proposals for preventative maintenance, on-call, and emergency repair services for various lift equipment. Contractors must maintain a business location within 100 miles of NRCC facilities and provide 24/7 service capabilities. The contract term is one year with four optional one-year renewal periods, with bids due electronically through eVA by October 13, 2023, at 11:00 AM local time. Bidders are required to submit detailed pricing on a provided Pricing Schedule, which includes regular, overtime, and holiday hourly rates. Specific technical requirements include maintenance, parts, and labor for repairing and inspecting designated lift equipment models. Questions from potential bidders can be submitted via email until October 10, 2023, with no pre-bid conference scheduled.

This procurement is exclusively set aside for DSBSD-certified small businesses, which means only qualifying small businesses can submit bids for the contract. Bidders must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan along with their proposal. The contract will be awarded to up to three lowest responsive and responsible bidders, potentially allowing multiple vendors to provide services. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the contract's scope suggests a need for flexible, responsive lift maintenance services across NRCC facilities. The procurement approach emphasizes local service capabilities, technical expertise, and competitive pricing from small business vendors. The solicitation indicates a strategic procurement method designed to support local small businesses while ensuring high-quality, reliable lift maintenance and repair services for the educational institution.