Ridgecrest YMCA Elevator Modernization

The City of Largo, Florida, through Pinellas County, is requesting bids on the modernization of an existing 2001 KONE hydraulic elevator at Ridgecrest YMCA (1801 119th Street N, Largo, FL 33778) under a two-step sealed-bid process, with Step One qualifications due July 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM and Step One bids due August 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM, followed by Step Two bid submission on August 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM. A non-mandatory site visit and pre-conference is scheduled for July 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the project location.

Bidders must either hold Florida Department of Transportation prequalification in all applicable work classes or possess a Florida Certified General Contractor license, supported by a bonding letter indicating capacity and minimum four professional references from projects of similar scope completed within seven years. A bid bond of 5 percent of base bid and performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount are required. SBE participation is not applicable to this project.

The scope is comprehensive elevator modernization under a turn-key delivery model, including microprocessor-based selective collective controller installation, hoistway and machine room modifications, fire alarm and emergency battery lowering system integration, HVAC coordination, electrical work, structural shop drawings with engineer approval, and compliance with Florida Building Code 2023, ASME A17.1-2019 and A17.3-2015, ADAAG, NFPA, and OSHA standards. The contractor must maintain a local service office within 50 miles with full-time service personnel, provide a one-year warranty with monthly preventive maintenance and 24-hour emergency callback, and deliver non-proprietary controls with complete schematics accessible to any licensed maintenance contractor.

The contractor must commence work within 15 consecutive calendar days of notice to proceed and complete all work within 270 consecutive calendar days. Progress payments are authorized with 5 percent retainage until satisfactory completion and final acceptance. Bidders submit a single lump-sum price. Pricing must remain firm through project completion. Contractors must comply with E-Verify, obtain required local and state permits, and provide a Foreign Country of Concern Affidavit, Human Trafficking Affidavit, and Common Carrier Attestation. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.