Design Build for Elevator Cab Modernization Services

The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) seeks a qualified design‑build firm to modernize elevator cabs at 13 K‑12 school facilities across the district. The scope includes full architectural and engineering design, demolition of existing elevators, installation of new control systems, door operators, hydraulic power units, wiring, Wi‑Fi, security cameras, and related hoistway components, all to meet current Georgia DOE and code requirements. The contract is a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) design‑build arrangement with a total construction budget not to exceed $6.8 million and a design fee of $10,000 per school. Work must commence with a Notice to Proceed in March 2027 and achieve substantial completion by July 2028. The firm must be licensed in Georgia, demonstrate five‑plus years of experience, and possess sufficient bonding capacity.