Upgrade Pass Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice does not explicitly state a final delivery deadline for the upgraded door operators, but it is anticipated that the agreement will be in place by June 30, 2026, and the successful bidder must make every attempt to complete all work as soon as possible with respect to the event schedule.

The bid notice states that payment terms will be net 30 days from installation and acceptance by MECA.

The bidder shall warrant in the contract that the components to be purchased for the facility shall be new and of good and workmanlike quality and fit for the use intended, and will operate in accordance with the manufacturers specifications during the manufacturers warranty period.

Proposals will be evaluated based on the company profile, background, experience, and references; service and support; ability to agree to requested contractual terms and conditions; and financial considerations. Other criteria may be considered by MECA.

The successful bidder must employ certified elevator service technicians to complete this work and must provide a company profile, references, and resumes of key staff assigned to the project.

A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM, where bidders will be shown the areas for the upgrade.

The deadline for final questions is Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

MECA may disqualify any proposal which it deems incomplete or noncompliant.

The bid due date is May 27, 2026, at 10:30 AM.

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

The bid notice states that delivery is required within 30 calendar days after receipt of order for all purchases. All deliveries shall be made between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

The bid notice states that Thorntons standard payment terms are net thirty 30 calendar days after receipt of an invoice. All invoices submitted shall be emailed to ap. invoices@thorntonco. gov.

The bid notice states that all furnished equipment shall include the manufacturers standard commercial warranty.

The bid notice states that award will be made to the lowest priced responsible and responsive bidder whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in this IFB, unless the city manager determines that the public interest will be better served by accepting a higher bid.

The bid notice states that the proposing vendor hereby authorizes Thornton to perform such investigation of vendor as Thornton deems necessary to establish the qualifications, responsibility, trustworthiness, and financial ability of the vendor.

The bid notice states that the deadline to submit questions is May 22, 2026, 4:30 PM, and the response to written questions will be on May 28, 2026.