B&F 26Z5AV7 - Emergency Repair of Elevator C&D
FDC HOUSTON
Solicitation 15B51726Q00000014·SAM.gov
- Posted
- September 2, 2026
- Due
- September 16, 2026, 9:00 AM CT
Sam's plain-English summary
FDC HOUSTON is seeking bids for emergency repair of Elevators C and D. Bids are due by September 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The solicitation does not specify bonding or insurance requirements in the provided information, so you should review the full details at the link provided. Government construction bids are commonly disqualified for: failing to meet technical specifications, submitting after the deadline, missing required certifications or documentation, not meeting contractor licensing requirements, and providing incomplete pricing or scope of work.
This bid is reserved — Small Business set-aside
Reserved for small businesses — only firms under the SBA size standard for this work can bid; large companies are excluded.
If you meet that requirement, this could be a fit if: You are a licensed elevator repair and maintenance contractor with experience on commercial or institutional buildings, and you can mobilize quickly for emergency work.
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Scope
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) at FDC Houston requires a contractor to repair and modernize two Montgomery Kone 4,000 lb passenger elevators (Elevators C and D) at 1200 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002, including full removal and replacement of electronic/electrical components, drive/controller, hoist motor, governor, traction ropes, traveling cable, car components, and related subassemblies. The contractor must also perform start-up, commissioning, staff training, job-site cleanup, and proper disposal of old equipment via a licensed scrap metal recycler within five business days of removal.
Key dates
- Response deadline
- September 16, 2026, 9:00 AM CT
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