This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Rockford, Illinois. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The City of Rockford (hereinafter the "City") is seeking proposals from State of Illinois-licensed and QualifiedElevator Inspector (QEI) elevator inspection companies (hereinafter the "Vendor") to provide mechanical andelectrical inspection of elevators in City-owned properties, as well as plan review of all existing and new safetydevices and equipment related to passenger and freight elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, or any conveyancedevice that is listed under the authority of the rules, regulations and laws of the State of Illinois ("Elevators"), located within the City of Rockford. Inspections shall be conducted to assure compliance with the requirements of the State of Illinois Elevator Safety Act within the time limitations of the Act and subject to the rules and policies of the State of Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office. Duties and responsibilities shall include inspections in accordance with the State of Illinois Elevator Safety Act (225ILCS 312/1 et seq.) and the City of Rockford municipal ordinances relating to the operation of Elevators. Addresses of Elevator locations will be provided by the Community & Economic Development Department of the City uponaward of contract. In addition, the Vendor will conduct plan reviews for new and upgraded Elevators to determinecompliance with the State and City Code. Correction Orders shall be issued to responsible parties citing elevator safety violations and detailing required corrective work. When inspections reveal serious code violations makingcontinued service hazardous, Vendor will declare and post signs placing Elevators out of service. Vendor shall schedule all initial and follow-up inspections with the responsible agent or representative of the building owners or occupants. Vendor will promptly pick up and return plans when notified. Vendor shall provide invoicing to theCity as set forth herein. Questions shall be received in writing until February 22, 2023; no questions may be submitted after this date. Questions will be answered via addendum no later than February 24th . Any oral communications will be considered unofficial andnon-binding. Vendor understands that it is the policy of the City of Rockford to encourage and promote the award of subcontracts to ready, willing, and able Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MWBEs) certified with the City. The City strongly encourages bidders, when preparing bids or proposals, to contact certified MWBEs regarding potential subcontracting opportunities. Vendor certifies that it has worked in good faith to comply with this policy by contacting MWBE businesses for subcontracting opportunities when possible (list can be found at website. For federally funded construction projects (only), Vendor further certifies it has demonstrated good faith efforts to meet the women and minority subcontracting goals set forth in the "Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity." Prior to the award of the contract to the successful Vendor, prospective Vendors shall contact Dajana Glisic, Sr. Financial Analyst at Dajana.Glisic@rockfordil.gov with any inquiries regarding contract language or additional information that will allow a perspective Vendor to submit a complete submittal.