Pleasantview Elevator Upgrade/Replacement

HomeFront, a public housing authority in Montana, is seeking qualified contractors to replace two hydraulic passenger elevators at the Pleasantview Apartments complex located in Billings, Gallatin County. The Request for Proposal (RFP) No. P25002 requires a comprehensive elevator replacement project that includes installing new traction or hydraulic systems, modernized cab interiors, ADA-compliant features, and emergency communication systems. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years' experience as a general contractor, hold a valid Montana Elevator Contractor's license, and have completed 3-5 elevator replacement projects in the last 5 years. The project will be awarded on a "Best Value" basis, with evaluation criteria including proposed cost (30 points), ability to perform work (20 points), capability to provide services (15 points), and familiarity with elevator replacements (15 points). Key dates include a mandatory on-site walk-through scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM, a question submittal deadline of June 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM MT, and a proposal submission deadline of June 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM MT.

The procurement includes several set-aside and compliance requirements targeting disadvantaged enterprises and local economic opportunities. Contractors must comply with HUD's Section 3 Clause, which mandates directing employment and economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons in the project area. The RFP requires equal employment opportunity compliance, with contractors prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Contractors must also complete various federal compliance forms, including HUD-50071 certification of payments, HUD-5369-C representations, and SF-LLL lobbying activity disclosures. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the project will be funded through HomeFront's public housing resources, and the successful contractor will be required to provide a minimum one-year warranty on parts and labor. The contract includes provisions for potential multi-year renewal, with an initial one-year term and options for four additional one-year extensions, for a maximum total contract duration of 5 years.