Description
The Shelby County Board of Education (Memphis City Schools) is seeking a qualified design‑build contractor to replace the elevators at Central High School and Melrose High School. The contract is a fixed‑price, line‑item price agreement for a one‑year term, with work expected to begin January 4 2027 after award. The solicitation includes extensive requirements for design, permitting, installation, testing, commissioning, training, a 12‑month warranty, and strict bonding, insurance, and background‑check obligations. Evaluation will be based primarily on technical approach (45 %) and qualifications (35 %), with small bonuses for local vendors.
• Replace the existing passenger elevators (approximately 2,000‑3,500 lb capacity) at two high‑school sites, including design, permitting, demolition, shaft modification, equipment supply, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Provide full documentation, on‑site training for maintenance staff, and a 12‑month full‑service warranty; emergency service 24/7 during warranty period.
• Mandatory pre‑proposal conferences on October 12 & 13 2026; questions due by October 19 2026; proposals due November 2 2026. Bid bond = 5 % of estimated contract amount per site; performance bond = 100 % of estimated amount per site; liquidated damages = $500/day for missed deadlines.
• Evaluation weights: 45 % Project Plan/Methodology, 35 % Qualifications, 10 % References, 5 % Cost, 5 % Financial Stability. Local‑vendor preference adds 5 % evaluation bonus and possible 5 % price reduction.