Business and Economics Building Elevator Upgrades

The University of Victoria is seeking a contractor to upgrade two existing hydraulic passenger elevators in its Business and Economics Building, including new controls, hydraulic power units, doors, fixtures, cab finishes, electrical work, fire-alarm interfaces, and maintenance.

University of Victoria


General
Open (open)
RFT-467
Sep 30, 2026 10:00 PM
Sep 04, 2026 12:00 AM
1 year base + 1 × 5 years option
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
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Description

The University of Victoria is soliciting a contractor to modernize two existing hydraulic passenger elevators, identified as elevators #43 and #44, in its Business and Economics Building. The work includes new elevator controllers, hydraulic power units and control valves, hydraulic piping and isolation components, door operators and safety devices, traveling cables, car and hall operating fixtures, position indicators, voice annunciators, emergency communication equipment, seismic features, and related wiring. The scope also includes renovation of cab interiors, flooring, lighting, ventilation, handrails, tactile markings, and protective pads; electrical subcontract work; fire-alarm interfaces and elevator recall functions; testing, commissioning, regulatory inspections, documentation, special tools, and maintenance. The bid must include an electronic bid bond equal to 10% of the tender price. Performance and labour and material payment bonds, each equal to 50% of the contract price, are required after award. Construction is not to start before December 18, 2026, with substantial completion established for June 18, 2027. A one-year warranty maintenance period is required, followed by a separately priced renewable five-year maintenance option.

Classification Codes
NAICS238290Other Building Equipment Contractors
PSCJ039Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Materials Handling Equipment
Smart Codes
elevator modernizationelevator installationelevator maintenance
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Sep 04, 2026 12:00 AM-Open Date
Sep 09, 2026 04:30 PM-Mandatory Site Tour (required)
Meet at the main-floor entry to the Business and Economics Building.
Sep 23, 2026 10:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Sep 30, 2026 10:00 PM-Bid Closing Date
Dec 18, 2026-Construction Start Not Before
Jun 18, 2027-Substantial Completion
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $10,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $5,000,000.00
  • Products and Completed Operations Liability — $10,000,000.00
  • Pollution Liability — $2,000,000.00
Required
  • Bid Bond — 10%
  • Performance Bond — 50%
  • Payment Bond — 50%
Required
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