Ocean Center Parking Garage Elevator Modernization

Volusia County is soliciting bids for the modernization of five hydraulic passenger elevators at the Ocean Center parking garage in Daytona Beach, Florida (701 Earl Street) under IFB 26-B-123JS, with bids due September 10, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the project site. Questions are due August 27, 2026.

Local preference ordinances apply: three percent preference for bidders with documented permanent locations in Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, or Volusia Counties for at least six months prior to bid closing, plus an additional two percent preference if 51 percent or greater of subcontracted work is performed by local businesses.

The scope includes complete modernization of Cars 1–5 (serial numbers 57278, 57279, 57954, 57955, 63472) with new hydraulic machines, controllers (MCE/Nidec only), door operating equipment, car operating panels, signal fixtures, communication systems including hands-free two-way audio and video for deaf and hard-of-hearing passengers, fire safety devices, electrical upgrades with surge protection, HVAC mini-split systems for machine rooms, and related structural and fire-alarm coordination. All work must comply with ASME A17.1 and A17.2, NFPA codes, IBC, and accessibility standards (ANSI A117.1, UFAS, ADAAG). The contractor must submit field-verified existing installation data and design information within 30 days of award, with 30 additional days for County review response. Project pricing is all-inclusive of labor, materials, preventative maintenance, service, testing, parts replacement, and a 12-month warranty period following final acceptance under the Portfolio Master Elevator Service Agreement.

The estimated construction cost is $1.5 million. Substantial completion is due within 330 days; final completion within 365 days of Notice to Proceed. Work must be scheduled during normal business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST) unless approved otherwise, coordinated around the Ocean Center's 2026–2027 event calendar, and may require 24/7 operations to meet deadlines. The contractor must secure a Payment and Performance Bond within ten business days of award notification. Liquidated damages are $1,000 per day for missing the completion date. Bids remain firm for 120 days following bid opening. The County will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, evaluating total cost, permanent place of business, experience with similar work, subcontractor qualifications, and ability to provide future maintenance and service.