Contractors must provide full-service maintenance for elevators and a wheelchair lift, ensuring safety and code compliance. The proposal submission deadline is September 23, 2026, by 10:00 am EST. A nonmandatory site visit is scheduled for September 2, 2026. Evaluation is based on overall cost (30%), qualifications (20%), scope compliance (20%), past performance (20%), and response capability (10%). The contract term is one year, starting as early as October 1, 2026.
A payment will be made in one lump sum within thirty 30 consecutive days after acceptance of the work, unless otherwise agreed upon, and the submission both of notarized contractors affidavit and copies of invoices.
The contractor shall unconditionally guarantee materials and workmanship against patent defects arising from faulty materials, faulty workmanship or negligence for a period of twelve 12 months following the final acceptance of the work.
Proposals will be evaluated based on: overall cost 30 weight qualifications and experience 20 weight scope compliance and approach 20 weight past performance and references 20 weight response capability and staffing 10 weight.
Contractors must submit certificate of insurance for liability and workers compensation in order for the proposal to be qualified.
If the contractor fails to achieve substantial completion within the contract time established by the contract documents, as adjusted by approved change orders or authorized time extensions, the contractor shall pay the county liquidated damages in the amount of **** per calendar day for each consecutive calendar day the work remains incomplete.
A nonmandatory site visit is scheduled for September 2, 2026 at 8: 00 am, EST, at 302 courthouse square, beaufort, nc **** at the front breezeway.
Questions will be answered until September 16, 2026.
Failure to provide required bonds may be grounds for forfeiture of bid security and award to the next lowest responsible bidder.