Professional Elevator Services

This contract provides the Columbia Public School District with professional elevator maintenance, repair, and related services for its facilities. The district solicited bids, received proposals from Otis Elevator Company and Cardinal Elevator, and awarded the contract to Otis based on a lower hourly rate and comparable annual base bid. The award includes an hourly labor rate of $225, an annual base fee of $33,840, and a 20 % material markup. The contract is modest in scale, reflecting a focused service agreement rather than a large capital project. • Scope: Ongoing preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and parts/materials for school‑building elevators. • Awarded Vendor: Otis Elevator Company (Maryland Heights, MO). • Financial Terms: $225/hr labor, $33,840 annual base, 20 % markup on materials, indicating a roughly $35 k yearly spend. • Competitive Process: Two vendors submitted bids; selection was based on price and service capability.