Third Party Elevator Inspections

The City of Newark is seeking qualified firms to provide third‑party elevator and escalator inspection services for approximately 3,000 devices across the municipality. The contract is initially for three years with the possibility of two one‑year extensions (maximum five years). Vendors must submit qualifications, insurance, and a rate schedule, and will be responsible for timely inspections, emergency response, coordination with the city’s maintenance contractor, and attendance at monthly performance meetings. • Scope: Annual, biennial, five‑year and as‑needed inspections of traction elevators, hydraulic elevators, escalators, and miscellaneous lifts. • Required personnel: Certified elevator inspectors with background checks; ability to staff a 40‑hour‑per‑week office. • Deliverables: Inspection reports, compliance documentation, emergency response within city‑specified timeframes, monthly performance reviews. • Contract value: Hourly billing based on staff classifications; no performance bond or bid guarantee required. • Evaluation: Experience, personnel qualifications, response times, geographic coverage, and pricing (weighted scoring). • Submission: Electronic via ProcureNow portal by 2:00 pm, November 24 2026; questions due by November 4 2026.