Elevator Replacement

The U.S. Embassy Mexico City has a requirement for a professional contractor for repair by replacement one machine room elevator and install a new machine room less elevator at an apartment building in Mexico City. This effort will have an estimated value between $100,000 and $250,000. U.S. dollars, per FAR 36.204 (c).

The Elevator shall be “turnkey” ready for the owner, meaning all elevator work shall be completed by the contractor in accordance with regulatory safety requirements and manufacturer requirements prior to approval for passenger use. It is understood that when replacing the existing hydraulic elevator with a traction MRL elevator additional space in the hoistway is required for the counterweights, which reduces the size of the new cab and its capacity.

Engineering of the new MRL elevator needs to be done carefully so every spare inch of existing space is used to get the maximum cab size, speed and capacity. All construction contractors that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work.

At a minimum, each offeror must meet the following requirements when submitting their proposal: Be able to understand written and spoken English; Have an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing; Have the necessary personnel, equipment and financial resources available to perform the work; Have all licenses and permits required by local law; Meet all local insurance requirements; Have the ability to obtain a performance and guarantee bond and a payment bond, or to post adequate performance security, such as irrevocable letters of credit or guarantees issued by a reputable financial institution; Have no adverse criminal record; Have no political or business affiliation which could be considered contrary to the interests of the United States; Have good experience and past performance records; and, Identify specialized experience and technical competence required to complete the construction work in accordance with this solicitation.

All contractors are to be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to submitting a quotation pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7. The guidelines for registration in SAM are also available at: https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/learning-center-system.do?sysparm_system=SAM Electronic Submission/Responses: This opportunity allows for electronic responses. Please submit your quotation prior to the response date and time.