Elevator Modernizations for Accessibility – Kent State University (Project KSU‑25S018)

This solicitation calls for a general‑contractor to modernize four elevators on Kent State University’s main campus to meet ADA accessibility standards. The scope includes demolition of existing elevator components, hazardous‑material (asbestos/lead) abatement, installation of new elevator cabs, doors, control panels, machine‑room equipment, fire‑alarm integration, and associated mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC upgrades. The contractor must also manage site logistics on an active university campus, coordinate with the owner’s facilities staff, and comply with Ohio prevailing‑wage, domestic‑steel, EDGE diversity, and SUPR program requirements. • Modernize elevators in Moulton Hall, Satterfield Hall, Kent Center for the Performing Arts, and Rockwell Hall. • Perform demolition, hazardous‑material remediation, and installation of new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire‑alarm, and HVAC systems. • Deliver the project within 365 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with a fixed $2,000 allowance for shaft‑ledge remediation included in the Base Bid.