Request for Proposals for Elevator Hydraulic Jack and Piston Assembly Replacement

Elbert County, Georgia is requesting proposals from qualified and licensed elevator contractors to replace the hydraulic jack and piston assembly for the hydraulic elevator in the Historic Courthouse in Elberton, with sealed proposals due August 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. A mandatory site visit with the Maintenance Director must be scheduled prior to submission.

Proposers must be properly licensed to perform elevator work in Georgia, possess a minimum of five years of experience installing or replacing hydraulic elevator jack and piston assemblies, demonstrate experience with similar public-sector or commercial projects, and maintain no unresolved safety violations or significant code violations within the past five years. The scope encompasses removal of the existing hydraulic jack and piston assembly, drainage and disposal of hydraulic fluid in compliance with environmental regulations, installation of a new assembly compatible with the existing elevator system, restoration of disturbed finishes, operational testing, and verification of all safety functions.

Proposals must include a lump-sum price covering labor, materials, equipment, freight, permits, disposal, testing, mobilization, and cleanup, with optional pricing provided separately. The successful contractor must provide certificates of insurance including Commercial General Liability, Workers' Compensation, Automobile Liability, and Umbrella or Excess Liability coverage prior to beginning work, and must furnish a minimum one-year warranty on workmanship plus manufacturer's warranties on all new materials and equipment. Proposals must remain valid for ninety days following the submission deadline.

Questions must be submitted by email to Ryan Wright, Purchasing Manager, no later than July 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Sealed proposals are to be submitted to the Elbert County Board of Commissioners at 45 Forest Ave, Elberton, Georgia 30635, attention Ryan Wright. Danny New, Maintenance Director, is the project representative.