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

The project scope is to perform monthly elevator preventative maintenance, repairs, call back services and any emergency and/or after hour calls related to 10 elevators located at the following MLGW buildings/facilities: Administration Building; Sheahan Pumping Station; Central Shops; Lichterman Pumping Station; Beale Street Landing; and the Netters Business Center. The Work must be done in strict accordance as outlined in the Contract Documents and Specifications. Questions about this Sealed Bid must be submitted to MLGW in writing via email to tivy@mlgw.org with "Contract No. C2777 - Written Inquiry" in the subject line by no later than 4:00 PM CST on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. All bidders must be licensed contractors as required by Title 62, Chapter 6, of the Tennessee Code Annotated. The following information must be completed on the outside of the preprinted Bidder's Envelope: Bidder's Name, Bidder's license number, expiration date, and that part of the classification applying to the bid (e.g., electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning). If the preceding information is not completed, the bid shall not be opened or considered by MLGW. The Tennessee Contractor's Classification required for this project shall be one of the following or any Tennessee-approved contractor's license applicable to this project: BC; BC-17 If a State of Tennessee Contractor's license is required the Contractor's license monetary limits must meet or exceed the Contractor's bid price. MLGW shall give Local Bidding Preference or Local Bidding Presence in the awarding of contracts and making purchases whenever applying such a preference is reasonable in light of the dollar- value of the bids received in relation to such expenditures. For Local Bidding Preference or Local Bidding Presence to be used in evaluating bids, all documentation as required in the Local Bidding Preference or Local Bidding Presence Policy must be submitted with the Bidder's qualifications; provided, however, that the preference established in no way limits MLGW's right to make awards based on applying the MLGW Supplier Diversity Policy. MLGW is subject to the Tennessee Public Records Act. Your bid may be examined by the public after it has been evaluated by MLGW and an award has been made. This project is exempt from the mandatory contractor's licensing requirements if the bid amount is under $25,000. If the bid amount is under $25,000, the phrase "Exempt from licensing requirement" must appear in the Tennessee License number space on the preprinted bid envelope provided. However, other required information (e.g., Project title, contractor's company name, contractor's address and bid due date) must be completed. Bidders interested in participating in the MLGW bid solicitation process should read the Standards of Business Conduct found online. The Bidder's Qualifications must be submitted by reference letter as listed in the Bidder's Qualifications. The Bidder's Qualifications must indicate the Contract Number, C2777, and title on the front page of the Bidder's Qualifications. If after attempting to obtain competitive bids for material or services, only one (1) bid is received and that bid does not exactly meet our specifications or budgetary limits, the Procurement and Contracts Management staff shall have the authority to negotiate with the bidder to secure an acceptable bid. Any protest must be filed in writing with the Manager of Procurement and Contracts by 5:00 PM CST/CDT within five (5) business days of the Notification of the Intent to Award Letter or non- award incident. A protest may be submitted electronically on company letterhead to the Manager of Procurement and Contracts, Randy Orsby, by 5:00 PM CST/CDT at rorsby@mlgw.org. For a copy of the MLGW Procurement Complaints and Appeals Process online protest or call (901) 528-4381. Before the execution of the contract, the Successful Bidder shall be required to furnish a Performance Bond in an amount equal to 100% of the bid price or such lesser amount as determined at the sole discretion of MLGW. The bond shall be made upon the form in this packet and shall be made a part of the Contract. The surety company shall be acceptable to MLGW. Before the execution of the contract, the Successful Bidder shall furnish, pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated 12-4-201, a Contractor's Labor and Materials Payment Bond in a determined sum of no less than 25% of the bid price. The bond shall be made upon the form provided by MLGW in this packet and shall be made part of the Contract Documents. Such surety shall be acceptable to MLGW. All contract bonds shall be written through a surety company duly authorized to do business in Tennessee. No bidder may withdraw a bid for 120 days after the date and hour set for the opening of bids. MLGW reserves the right to reject bids, to waive Minor Irregularities in the bids received, and to accept any bid or portion of the bid, which MLGW, in MLGW's sole discretion, deems most favorable to the interest of MLGW. Direct all questions to Toka Ivy at tivy@mlgw.org; (901) 528-4020.