RFP for elevator renovation at UT Austin BEG Lab Building. Mandatory site walk and preproposal conference on Nov 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM CT. Proposals due Dec 11, 2026, 2:30 PM CST via Bonfire portal. Work includes replacing elevator control and drive systems, hydraulic jack, power unit, and door operator. Project completion by Aug 16, 2027. Requires 5 years continuous operation in Austin, TX area, qualified personnel, and apprenticeship program documentation. VETHUB subcontracting plan required. Best value evaluation criteria. Payment net 30 days.
Proposals are due by 2:30 PM CST on Dec 11, 2026. The construction must be complete by 16 August 2027. proposals are due in the universitys procurement portal and must be complete by 16august 2027.
Payment is net 30 days after each service has been rendered. payment for services will be net 30 days after each service has been rendered.
The contract is awarded based on best value criteria. responses may be evaluated using best value criteria as authorized in section **** of the education code.
Contractor must have operated an elevator maintenance business in Austin, TX for at least five years. the installation contractor shall have operated an elevator and escalator maintenance service business in the austin, tx area with an office and warehouse facilities for a minimum of five years prior to bid date.
A mandatory site walk and preproposal conference is required. university will hold a mandatory site walk and preproposal conference at 9: 00 a. m. , central time on wednesday, november 18th, 2026 at the be1 building.
Questions must be submitted by Nov 20, 2026, 2:30 PM CST. deadline to submit questions and nov 20 2026, 02: 30 pm cst question deadline listed.
Failure to submit the VETHUB subcontracting plan will result in rejection. respondents that fail to submit the signed sp will be considered nonresponsive to this rfp and failure to submit a required sp will result in rejection of the qualifications.