Vertical transportation maintenance

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the South Carolina Department of Administration, Division of Facilities Management and Property Services, seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide a comprehensive vertical transportation maintenance program for over 80 elevators, escalators, and dumbwaiters located in various state government buildings in the Columbia, South Carolina area. The initial contract term is one year with four one-year renewal options, for a maximum of five years. The scope of work includes preventative maintenance, repairs, and testing of the vertical transportation equipment. Offerors must provide monthly unit pricing for the preventative maintenance services, as well as hourly labor rates and material markup percentages for any work outside of the maintenance program. Key dates include a pre-bid conference on June 27, 2024, a proposal due date of August 9, 2024, and a projected award date of October 24, 2024.

This solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent contractor is not identified. The state anticipates spending approximately $35,851 per month on the current contract, with an additional $80,000 to $120,000 annually on non-covered repairs and upgrades. Funding sources and requirements are not explicitly stated, but the total estimated amount for materials is $30,000 for the one-year contract term.