Renovation of a detention facility in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a detention facility.

The elevators the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center have reached the end of their useful life and require the modernization of 7 traction elevators, 1 hydraulic elevator, and 2 dumbwaiters. The elevators the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center have reached the end of their useful life and require modernization. It is anticipated that the project will include, but not necessarily limited to, cab finish replacement, new braking and safety systems, new controllers and drives, replacement of worn-out door components, and updates to meet current elevator code. The project has a global budget of $1.5M to modernize 7 traction elevators, 1 hydraulic elevator, and 2 dumbwaiters. The selected firm is to provide the following: 1.) Employ a vertical transportation consultant to review and specify all elements of the elevator modernization. 2.) Evaluate measures to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs for the facility. 3.) Evaluate condition of elevator machinery for reuse. 4.) Provide plans and specifications suitable for competitive bidding (i.e. 3 brands). 5.) Attend pre-bid and bid opening, and certify the bid results. 6.) Provide construction administration services during project execution. 7.) Provide project closeout services. Questions are to be directed to James Anderson at andersja@forsyth.cc by the question period deadline of 5:00 pm, November 30, 2022. Contact Person: James Anderson, Jr. Construction Manager andersja@forsyth.cc This RFQ will in no manner be construed as a commitment on the part of the County to award a contract. The County reserves the right to reject any or all applications; to waive minor irregularities in the RFQ process or in the applications; to re-advertise this RFQ; to postpone or cancel this process; select and procure parts of services; and to change or modify the RFQ schedule at any time. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.