Elevator Renovation - UT Austin Bureau of Economic Geology (BEG) Follow Solicitation

The University of Texas at Austin (University) is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to perform work (Work) more specifically described in Exhibit A (Scope of Work) of this Request for Proposal (RFP), including replacing the hydraulic passenger elevator control and drive systems at the BEG Lab Building (BE1).

The project consists of replacing the elevator control and drive systems on one elevator. Control and operation switches and wiring will be replaced. The elevator cab shell, platform, and sling will be retained. The car speed will remain the same. A new hydraulic jack and power unit will be installed to make the elevator as efficient as possible. The door operator will be replaced and will be adjusted for optimal performance. The hall door hangers will be replaced with new style hangers that incorporate safety retainers.

Project completion Date: The Construction shall be scheduled to begin 10 May 2027 and must be complete by 16 August 2027. Details will be discussed at a pre-construction meeting. This meeting will be scheduled with the building's occupants after the Contract award. Once the Elevator is taken out of service for Modernization it shall be completed within the 14-week time frame.

**Submission:** Proposals must be received by University on or before the Submittal Deadline via University Euna (previously Bonfire) portal. A public opening of responses will not be conducted for this RFP.

Each proposal must state that it will remain valid for University's acceptance for a minimum of one hundred and eighty (180) days after the Submittal Deadline.

Evaluation

• Respondents' Qualifications, Abilities, and Reputation: 20%
• Respondents' Quality of Proposed Goods or Services: 30%
• Respondents' Price Proposal, and the long-term cost of using Respondent's proposed Goods and/or services: 30%
• Respondents' Staffing Resources and Past Business Relationship Strength with the University: 20%

University anticipates that the term of the Agreement may be up to six (6) months with the initial term of the Agreement proposed to begin on April 1, 2027. University may elect to renew the Agreement for up to six (6) additional month term.

A VetHUB Subcontracting Plan (SP) is **required** as a part of the Respondent's Qualifications. Failure to submit a required SP will result in rejection of the Qualifications.

University will hold a **mandatory** site walk and pre-proposal conference.