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Bid Award - Elevator Modernization for City Hall and Old Library (B)
This is a request for the Gainesville City Commission to award elevator modernization at City Hall and Old Library Building bid contract to Premier Elevator, Incorporated.
Explanation
On June 29th, 2018, the City’s Purchasing Division received two (2) bids from responsible, responsive bidders for elevator modernization: Bid Number FMGT-180080-MS
Bid results: (2) vendor responses
1. Premier Elevator Inc. $432,085.00
2. ThyssenKrupp $458,389.00
Renovation of the elevators at City Hall and Old Library Building were planned by the Facility Management Division for FY 2018. This project was requested to modernize the existing elevators by improving their operation, restoring the interior cab aesthetic, providing equipment and electronic modernization upgrading operation to current industry standards and new code requirements.
Originally $611,146.00 was allocated and approved by the City Commission for the use of elevator improvements for the City Hall, Old Library and Thomas Center facilities by CIP Resolution #140302. This elevator modernization will be the first major project to utilize those funds other than elevator minor repairs and securing the services of Vertical Transportation Equipment (VTE) elevator consulting who provided the elevator specifications for the bid process. Vertical Transportation Equipment (VTE) is currently under contract for administrative services and final inspections of the work for this project.
Fiscal Note
The Elevator Modernization Project CIP fund balance is currently $575,404.00. There is adequate funding available to cover the elevator modernization. The funds available will not cover the modernization of Thomas Center A/B elevators/interiors or the service elevator at the back of City Hall.
Recommendation
The City Commission: 1) authorize the City Manager (or designee) to award bid to Premier Elevators, Incorporat...
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