3 Traction Elevator Upgrades

The University of Louisville is seeking qualified contractors to modernize three freight traction elevators located on its Belknap and Health Sciences campuses. The scope includes a full needs assessment, refurbishment of retained components, supply and installation of new non‑proprietary equipment, removal and disposal of obsolete parts, cab‑interior refurbishment, possible machine‑room upgrades, and the preparation and execution of an Acceptance Test Procedure. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a net‑30 payment term, a 5 % bid bond, required performance and payment bonds, and a one‑year warranty. Key dates include a mandatory pre‑bid meeting on June 2 2026, question deadline June 5 2026, and a bid submission deadline of July 30 2026. The project must be substantially completed by February 15 2027 and fully completed by February 22 2027, with liquidated damages of $250 per day after the grace period. • Full modernization of three freight traction elevators (Ekstrom Library, Medical Dental Research, School of Medicine). • Required deliverables: itemized pricing per elevator, as‑built drawings, operation manuals, warranty, and a detailed Acceptance Test Procedure. • Mandatory compliance with Kentucky state codes, OSHA safety standards, hazardous‑waste disposal regulations, and University construction site policies.