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Contract for Elevator Maintenance and Inspection Services (B)
Staff recommends award of a contract for elevator maintenance and inspection services for all City departments with ThyssenKrup Elevator Corporation.
Explanation
Various City facilities have elevators, manlifts and chairlifts that require monthly maintenance service to keep the equipment properly maintained and safe for operation. In addition to scheduled preventative maintenance services, the equipment also requires repairs and adjustments on an as needed basis as well as annual elevator inspections as required by State regulations.
The General Government facilities included under this contract are City Hall, the Old Library, SW Parking Garage, Thomas Center, Gainesville Police Department, the Thelma Bolton Center and the G-Tech Building. The utility facilities include the Deerhaven and Kelly Generating Stations, Murphree Water Treatment Plant and the GRU Administration Building. Collectively, there are 21 elevators, 2 manlifts and 2 chairlifts that require service.
Request for Proposals were sent to seven (7) prospective elevator companies. Six companies were represented at a mandatory prebid meeting which included a walk through at each facility. Six proposals were received, one with a no bid. The proposals were evaluated based on the company's qualifications and experience, staff qualifications, understanding of the work, pricing and references. ThyssenKrup submitted the best evaluated proposal. A tabulation of the proposals is attached for reference.
Recommendations
The City Commission: 1) authorize the General Manager and City Manager, or their designees, to execute a three year contract with ThyssenKrup Elevator Corporation for elevator maintenance and inspection services for all City elevators, manlifts and chairlifts, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality; 2) approve the issuance of purchase orders for maintenance and inspection servi...
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