Contractor Services for Museum of Vancouver/Planetarium Passenger Elevator Upgrades

The City of Vancouver is seeking qualified contractors to modernize the two passenger elevators serving the Museum of Vancouver and its Planetarium. The scope includes demolition of existing equipment, hazardous‑material abatement, installation of new hydraulic power units, controllers, door operators, cab finishes, lighting, voice‑announcement system, and all associated electrical and mechanical work, while keeping at least one elevator operational at all times. The contract will be awarded under an Invitation‑to‑Tender process, with a mandatory pre‑bid information meeting on 30 Oct 2026 and a bid submission deadline of 16 Nov 2026. The successful bidder must provide a lump‑sum price, bid bond, performance and labour‑material bonds, insurance, and compliance with the City’s Fair‑Wage and Supplier Code of Conduct. Work is scheduled to start 1 Nov 2027 and be substantially completed by late January 2028. • Full‑scope elevator modernization (hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, architectural finishes). • Mandatory pre‑bid information meeting 30 Oct 2026; no separate site visit required. • Required documentation: bid bond (10 % of price), performance & labour‑material bonds (50 % each), insurance certificates, Supplier Code of Conduct compliance, safety & environmental plans. • Project timeline: start Nov 2027, substantial completion Jan 2028 (≈ 3 months). • Contract value not disclosed; typical elevator modernizations range from $0.5‑$1 M per unit.