The Town of Colchester is seeking proposals for elevator preventive maintenance and testing for four town buildings. The contract is for three years with annual adjustments based on the CPIU. Bids are due March 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Bidders must have 7 years of experience and submit a bid form, schedule, certification, and references. Questions must be submitted by March 18, 2026. A site visit is mandatory.
The contract will commence on the date of issuance of the notice to proceed and continue for a period of 3 years. he contract for the services described within these specifications will be for a period of three years, with an annual adjustment in compensation to the contractor based on the cpiu, northeast urban, class bc all items. the expected start date for this contract is may 1, 2026 and expiring april 30, 2029.
Payment to the contractor shall be made only for the actual quantities for work performed and accepted or materials furnished and accepted in accordance with these contract documents. payment to the contractor shall be made only for the actual quantities for work performed and accepted or materials furnished and accepted in accordance with these contract documents.
The contractor guarantees that the work to be done under this contract, and the workmanship performed and the materials and equipment used in the construction shall be free from defects or flaws for a period of one year. he contractor guarantees that the work to be done under this contract, and the workmanship performed and the materials and equipment used in the construction shall be free from defects or flaws. this guarantee shall be for a period of one 1 year from and after the date of the completion of the work.
The owner reserves the right to reject any materially unbalanced bid. owner reserves the right to reject any materially unbalanced bid.
Bidders shall have a minimum of 7 years experience in the elevator service and maintenance industry. bidders shall have a minimum of 7 years experience in the elevator service and maintenance industry and possess any such certifications or licenses that may be required by vermont state law.
Inspection trips for prospective bidders may be scheduled upon request with a minimum of 24 hours notice and completed no later than thursday march 12, 2026. inspection trips for prospective bidders may be scheduled upon request with a minimum of 24 hours notice and completed no later than thursday march 12, 2026.
All questions by prospective bidders as to the interpretations of the bid documents must be submitted in writing to randy alemy, assistant director, by end of day on wednesday, march 18, 2026. all questions by prospective bidders as to the interpretations of the contract bidding documents must be submitted in writing to randy alemy, assistant director, for security reasons, you must enable javascript to view this email address. , by end of day on wednesday, march 18, 2026.