Escalator and Elevator Inspection Services for Tampa Convention Center

Tampa Convention Center is seeking competitive bids from qualified, licensed inspection agencies to perform annual safety inspections, compliance testing, and certifications for our vertical transportation systems and stair lift. The site features a standard portfolio, mostly Kone equipment. The objective is to ensure all equipment operates safely and fully complies with state, local, and ASME safety codes.

The selected contractor will provide all labor, tools, equipment, and technical expertise to perform the following:

• Annual Routine Inspections: Complete physical, mechanical, and operational safety inspections of all designated elevators and escalators.
• Elevator Safety Testing: Conduct Category 1 (Annual) no-load safety testing or as mandated by jurisdictional authorities.
• Escalator Safety Testing: Perform annual operational safety tests, including comb-plate checks, step-skirt clearances, handrail speeds, emergency stop switches, and braking systems.
• Code Compliance: Verify compliance with ASME A17.1 (Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators), National Electrical Code (NEC), and local building codes.
• Reporting & Documentation: Provide detailed, itemized inspection reports within 5 business days, outlining any deficiencies, code violations, or recommended repairs.
• Filing & Certification: Prepare and submit all required documentation, test logs, and permit applications to the local department of buildings/governing authority to secure operational certificates. Certificates expire July 31 each year, so you must receive all new certificates by this date.
• Stair Lift Safety Testing: Perform **mandatory** annual operational safety tests.

Equipment Inventory & Location

Property Name/Address: Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St.

Total KONE Escalator Fleet: All escalators on-site are manufactured by KONE. Escalators 1-10: Four escalators are outdoor, 6 are indoor, and 2 are shorter than the rest (escalators 5 and 6).

Elevator Inventory:

• Elevator 1: KONE Passenger, Traction, (4 landings)
• Elevator 2: KONE Passenger, Traction, (4 landings)
• Elevator 4: Fully Modernized by KONE, Passenger/Freight, Hydraulic, (4 landings)
• Elevator 5: KONE Passenger, Traction, (3 landings)
• Elevator 6: KONE Passenger/Freight, Traction, (3 landings)
• Stair Lift: Savaria

City of Tampa quote solicitations are issued electronically via OpenGov solicitation distribution system. [...] All quotes shall be submitted electronically through OpenGov. Offers by telegram, telephone, mail, e-mail, or fax are not acceptable, unless authorized by the City of Tampa Purchasing Department prior to the closing time and date.

Quote prices shall be good for a minimum of sixty (60) days unless otherwise specified in the Technical Specifications.

The City reserves the right to award this quote by division, line item, or aggregate total. To be considered lowest responsive, responsible bidder by aggregate, the bidder must quote on all items within the quote solicitation.

All vendors performing work on City property, regardless of the dollar amount, are required to submit proof of insurance prior to award.

Bidders must meet the following minimum criteria to be considered:

• Licensing: Valid, current state/local Conveyance/Elevator Contractor License and Certified Elevator Inspector (QEI) credentials.
• KONE Equipment Expertise: Demonstrated familiarity and technical competency with KONE KCM831, EcoSpace, MonoSpace, or related KONE control systems and KONE escalator technologies.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience inspecting commercial elevators and escalators.