Pre-Qualification - ADA Lift Replacement at Various City Facilities

The City of Beverly Hills Department of Public Works is requesting prequalification of elevator and lift contractors to perform vertical transportation installation, modernization, and replacement of wheelchair lifts at various city facilities under RFQ 27-350-11, with prequalification packages due October 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Prospective contractors must hold a valid California Contractor's License with C-11 classification and must satisfy public works qualification requirements under Labor Code Section 1725.5. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of four similar projects completed within the last ten years, continuous operation in vertical transportation business since January 1, 2016, and at least $2 million in project construction value. Liability insurance of $2 million per occurrence, current workers' compensation insurance, a reviewed or audited financial statement, and a notarized statement from an approved surety confirming bonding capacity are required.

The prequalification process evaluates organizational history, financial stability, safety compliance, workers' compensation records, prevailing wage compliance, and documented project experience against specific scoring thresholds. Contractors whose ratings change sufficiently to disqualify them will be notified and given an opportunity for a hearing to appeal. Prequalification approval is a prerequisite to submitting bids on any resulting projects over the next five years.

A 10% bidder's security or bid bond is required for bidding; the selected contractor must provide 100% performance and payment bonds. Electronic submission through Planet Bids is required. Questions regarding the questionnaire must be submitted through Planet Bids no later than 2:00 p.m. on October 19, 2026. Contractors are encouraged to submit packages early to receive notification of any omissions.