Remove and Replace One (1) ADA Complaint Vertical Platform Lift

The City of Ventura is requesting bids for removal and replacement of one ADA-compliant vertical platform lift at the Dudley House (197 N. Ashwood Avenue, Ventura, California) under ITB, with bids due September 8, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. PST and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. PST. Bidders must hold a valid California Class C11 Elevator Contractor license, and installation must be performed by a certified vertical platform lift installer — the core eligibility filter.

The scope encompasses complete removal and demolition of the existing lift system; concrete work to meet ADA specifications (67" × 67" with zero-slope); demolition and replacement of an existing pony wall and wood siding with paint-to-match; wall strengthening; installation of vertical steel posts; and electrical work including a 30-amp, 600-volt, 3-phase unfused disconnect switch, call station, and light. The contractor must obtain the building permit and comply with all California and local building codes, CAL-OSHA safety regulations, and storm water management requirements. The city prohibits any products containing asbestos. The vertical platform lift must meet minimum specifications: 750-pound capacity, DC motor with 2/3 HP at 90 volts minimum, 72-inch maximum lifting height, 10 feet per minute lift speed with overspeed brake, 36" × 54" × 42" platform with keyed cab control, DC battery backup (two 12-volt batteries), emergency light and alarm, and one-year minimum warranty.

The bid quotation sheet requires itemized labor costs by category (laborer, tradesman, foreman, supervisor) with standard and overtime rates, material costs with 7.75% sales tax, and equipment costs. The contractor must provide a City of Ventura Business License, W-9 form, and proof of insurance. Work must proceed with minimal facility disruption and 24-hour advance notice for any utility interruptions. Questions close August 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PST. Sealed bids (one hard copy and one PDF) submit to the Purchasing and Contracts Division at 501 Poli Street, Room 102, Ventura, CA 93001.