Elevator Modernization

This contract awards the modernization of an existing Dover‑type elevator at Appleton International Airport to Schindler Elevator. The scope includes full replacement of elevator hardware, controls, door equipment, hoistway components, and integration with airport smoke‑detector systems, all to meet current ASME/ANSI A17.1 standards. The project is funded by Outagamie County and follows a competitive sealed‑bid process with a firm‑fixed‑price (lump‑sum) award. Key contractual provisions require a 5 % bid bond, performance and payment bonds equal to the contract sum, and extensive insurance and indemnification obligations. Liquidated damages of $100 per day apply for any delay beyond the substantial‑completion deadline of 31 Oct 2025. • Scope: complete elevator modernization (hardware, controls, doors, hoistway, safety systems). • Awarded to: Schindler Elevator (single‑vendor award). • Financial terms: bid amount ~$126,180, 5 % bid bond, performance/payment bonds equal to contract sum, $100/day liquidated damages. • Timeline: work to start 15 Jul 2025, substantial completion by 31 Oct 2025. • Compliance: AIA A101/A201 contract, Wisconsin statutes, required insurance (workers’ comp, GL, auto, umbrella, completed‑operations).