Request for Proposals - Elevator
About The Position
Huston‑Tillotson University (HT) hereby invites qualified elevator modernization contractors to submit proposals for the modernization of two (2) existing hydraulic passenger elevators located on the University’s main campus in Austin, Texas. This project is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and is therefore subject to all applicable federal grant regulations, including but not limited to 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), institutional procurement policies, and applicable state and local laws. The elevators in the Jackson‑Moody and Dickey‑Lawless buildings are aging hydraulic units that require comprehensive modernization to: Improve reliability and operational performance Bring systems into compliance with current ASME A17.1 Safety Code and safety requirements Enhance safety, accessibility, and lifecycle sustainability The selected contractor shall provide turn‑key elevator modernization services, including labor, materials, equipment, engineering, permitting, testing, inspections, and coordination.
Requirements
- Minimum five (5) years experience in elevator modernization
- Licensed to perform elevator work in Texas
- Experience with higher‑education or publicly funded projects
- Ability to comply with federal grant procurement standards
- Proof of insurance and bonding capacity
Responsibilities
- Provide turn‑key elevator modernization services, including labor, materials, equipment, engineering, permitting, testing, inspections, and coordination.
- New solid‑state elevator controller suitable for hydraulic application
- New submersible hydraulic power unit (tank, motor, pump, valve assembly, oil)
- New landing system
- Replacement of machine room and hoistway wiring
- New traveling cable
- New hoistway switches
- Retention of existing rails and rail fastenings where structurally acceptable
- New car guide assemblies
- New top‑of‑car inspection station
- Retention of existing car enclosure and platform, unless otherwise proposed
- New car operating panel (COP)
- Illuminated car call pushbuttons
- Door open/close pushbuttons
- Emergency stop and alarm systems
- Independent service and firefighter service controls
- Digital position indicator
- Voice annunciation system
- Two‑way hands‑free emergency communication system
- Emergency lighting and alarm bell
- Safety compliant braille and tactile signage
- New car door operator
- New door track, header, hanger assemblies
- Infrared door protection system
- New door interlocks and gibs
- Retention of existing entrance frames and panels where feasible
- New hall call stations at each landing
- Illuminated hall pushbuttons
- Fire Service Phase I key switches
- ADA‑compliant jamb braille plates
- New pit stop switch
- Code‑compliant pit ladder
- New packing
- Refurbishment or replacement of buffers as required
- Retention of existing cylinder and piston if serviceable
- Coordination for work typically required in conjunction with elevator modernization, including: Electrical disconnects and conduit, Machine room lighting and GFCI receptacles, Fire‑rated machine room door installation, Fire stopping and caulking, Fire alarm system disconnect, reconnection, testing, and final acceptance with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), Pit lighting and electrical upgrades
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
