Wheelchair Lift - Burncoat High School / WPS

The City of Worcester issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a single vertical wheelchair lift to be installed at Burncoat High School. The solicitation required a lift with a 750‑lb capacity, 160‑in mast height, custom platform dimensions, ADA‑compliant controls, and compliance with Massachusetts Elevator Code. Vendors were to submit firm‑fixed prices; the lowest net price would be awarded. Garaventa Lift New England was selected as the awardee with a bid of $54,067. • Scope: furnish, deliver, and install one vertical wheelchair lift meeting detailed technical and accessibility specifications. • Procurement: single‑item RFQ, full and open competition, award to lowest compliant bid. • Awarded Vendor: Garaventa Lift New England (price $54,067). • Key Requirements: 750 lb capacity, 160 in lift height, custom 42 × 60 in platform, fire‑rated doors, hydraulic drive, 2‑year warranty, compliance with CMR 524 & CMR 521.