Preventive Maintenance, Inspection, Testing, and Repair of Elevator and Wheelchair Lift

Carteret County Government is requesting proposals for preventive maintenance, inspection, testing, repair, and emergency services for four Thyssen Krupp passenger elevators and one Chenery Co. wheelchair lift under RFP 081026ELV, with proposals due September 23, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The equipment is located at three County facilities: the Detention Center (two elevators), the Department of Social Services (one elevator), and the Courthouse Complex (one elevator and one wheelchair lift). Services must comply with North Carolina codes, North Carolina Department of Labor requirements, ASME standards, the North Carolina Building Code, the National Electrical Code, and OSHA regulations. All work must follow manufacturer recommendations and ASME maintenance control program standards, with documentation retained on-site and copies provided to the County within 48 hours of completion.

Contractors must maintain 24/7/365 emergency availability with maximum response times of two hours for entrapment and safety hazards and next business day for routine calls. Contractors must provide current Certificates of Insurance for liability and workers' compensation, comply with E-Verify requirements, and pass background checks. Performance and Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent and 5 percent of the contract price, respectively, are required.

The contract runs October 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with an option for five one-year renewals at the County's discretion. Evaluation weights overall cost at 30 percent, qualifications and experience at 20 percent, scope compliance and approach at 20 percent, past performance and references at 20 percent, and response capability and staffing at 10 percent. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 2, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. at the Courthouse Complex. Questions are due September 16, 2026. The County reserves the right to award to multiple qualified contractors and may conduct further negotiations or request presentations from any or all bidders.