Elevator Telephone Upgrade Service (POTS IN A BOX)

Columbus City Schools is soliciting bids for upgrading plain old telephone service (POTS) to a newer technology compliant with existing elevator/chair lift technology. The contract is for CCS Fiscal Years 27-29 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2029). The expected timeline is approximately 45 days, with a purchase order expected by July 1st, 2026, and completion of the project by August 15, 2026. The project involves upgrading telephone service in various elevators and chair lifts in different buildings. The vendor is expected to provide a properly certified elevator mechanic to approve and sign off on the upgrades. Monthly service fees must include 24/7 monitoring of device functionality. • The project requires the upgrade of plain old telephone service (POTS) to a newer technology. • The contract is for a period of three years, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029. • The vendor is expected to complete the project within 45 days. • The vendor must provide a properly certified elevator mechanic to approve and sign off on the upgrades. • Monthly service fees must include 24/7 monitoring of device functionality.