Foster Elevator Upgrades

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a qualified contractor to upgrade the existing freight elevator in the Foster Building to a dual‑use freight/passenger elevator that complies with the Kentucky Building Code and ASME A17.1‑2010. The work includes installing automatic doors, new car interior finishes, upgraded controls, a new pump, HVAC, electrical, fire‑alarm integration, flooring, and related structural modifications, as well as demolition, disposal, testing, commissioning, and delivery of as‑built documentation. The contract will be awarded on a sealed‑bid basis, with a required pre‑bid conference, a strict question‑deadline, and a final submission deadline of 4 September 2026. The project budget is referenced by an engineer’s estimate of $200,000, and the contractor must provide bid and performance bonds, insurance, and comply with EKU’s safety and subcontractor disclosure requirements. • Convert manual‑door freight elevator to automatic‑door dual‑use elevator. • Provide new controls, pump, HVAC, electrical, fire‑alarm, flooring, and interior finishes. • Complete demolition, disposal, testing, commissioning, and deliver full documentation within 135 days of PO issuance.