Traction Elevator Modernization

Vancouver Downtown Redevelopment Authority (DRA) in Washington is requesting bids on the modernization of two machine room less traction elevators (Service Elevators 4 and 5) under ITB DRA26-01, with sealed bids due August 18, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Local Time and questions due August 6, 2026. This procurement carries mandatory Washington State responsibility criteria, including current contractor registration under Chapter 18.27 RCW, a Washington Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number, and an elevator contractor license under Chapter 70.87 RCW for elevator work.

The scope encompasses modernization of two machine room less traction elevators including new systems and components, performed in accordance with attached Contract Plans, Contract Provisions, and Standard Specifications. Supplemental responsibility criteria require bidders to demonstrate successful completion of similar elevator modernization projects within the past five years and an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) at or below 1.0. The awarded contractor must not be listed as debarred on the federal System for Award Management (SAM) website and must register with E-Verify within 60 days of contract execution.

The Engineer's Estimate is $700,000. Bids must include a 5% bid deposit as either a cashier's check or surety bond. An Additive Alternate 1 provides an accelerated schedule based on a 50-hour work week, with Elevator 4 anticipated to take four weeks and Elevator 5 five weeks. The contract requires mandatory Performance and Payment Bonds in the full contract amount and Commercial General Liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate. A 5% retainage will be withheld from progress payments and released 60 days after project completion, subject to compliance with prevailing wage and employment security requirements. Bids are submitted online through the City of Vancouver's Procurement Portal; bid opening occurs at Vancouver City Hall, 415 W 6th Street, with in-person, Microsoft Teams, and phone attendance options. A final addendum will be issued by August 11, 2026.