A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are a reasonable number of interested small business concerns to set this future project aside for them. If your firm is a Small Business, certified HUBZone, 8A, Woman-Owned Small Business or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business and you are interested in this project please respond appropriately.
Project Location: Springfield, Ohio 45503
Project Description: The elevator at C.J. Brown Dam and Reservoir is original to the project and requires modernization due to obsolete components. The contractor will provide all tools, materials, equipment, and labor to remove and replace the control tower elevator's electrical and mechanical components with modern, non-proprietary parts serviceable by any independent elevator company. All new components must be compatible with the existing cab, rails, and utilities.
Onsite Elevator Information (Existing Specifications)
- Machine: OTIS 22CT Drive Sheave 30
- Elevator Motor: 7.5 HP
- Voltage: 208V, 3 phase, 60 cycles, 3 wires
- Speed Governor: Type R, Trip Speed 175 F.P.M., Traction Steel 8x19x3/8 Cable solid corrosion resistant material
- Control: Single automatic push button from car and floors.
- Capacity: 1200 LBS.
- Speed: 100 F.P.M.
- Travel: 50' From 1st Floor to 4th Floor.
- Hoisting Cables: 3-1/2 8X19 Traction Steel
- Landings: -4-
- Openings: -4-
- Signal: Alarm Bell in car sounds when Emergency Stop button depressed. In Use light in floor control stations.
- Car Enclosure: Manual, 2-piece solid door that slides.
- Hatch Enclosures: Removable
- Entrance Frames: Steel frames with steel sills
- Car Guide Rails: #2 8lb
- Counterweight Guide Rails: #2 8lb
Note: All measurements and components will be verified by the contractor prior to installation. All new components will be compatible with the present car and rails associated with the elevator.
LINE ITEM 0001: Elevator Mechanical and Electrical Modernization
- Machinery Room:
- Replace controller with an industry-standard, non-proprietary microprocessor controller in a temperature-controlled, NEMA 4 rated enclosure, equipped with emergency power provisions.
- Replace hoist machine and motor.
- Replace governor, governor cables, and tail sheave.
- Replace Rope Gripper and mounting.
- Replace hoist cables and shackles.
- Car:
- Retain existing cab structure and replace all operating components.
- Install a new, code-compliant car operating panel with vandal-resistant, #4 stainless steel fixtures and a monitored phone.
- Install a new car top inspection station with GFCI and light, and a code-compliant safety rail.
- Retain manual door operation. Replace car door rollers, guides, restrictors, gibs, and Z brackets.
- Replace car lantern.
- Replace all associated wiring on the elevator car.
- Hall Fixtures & Hoistway:
- Replace hall position indicators and push-button stations with vandal-resistant, #4 stainless steel fixtures.
- Replace hall door rollers, guides, hangers, and door closers.
- Replace top and bottom access switches.
- Replace hoistway limit switches, traveling cable, and hoistway cable.
- Install new buffers, roller guides, and safety device.
- Replace the hoistway pit float switch and all associated operating components.
LINE ITEM 0002: Inspection, Testing, and Project Deliverables
- Perform and document final inspection and load testing (1,200 lbs.) per ASME standards in the presence of Government personnel.
- Correct any identified deficiencies at no additional cost and recertify the elevator to ASME A17 standards.
- Submit catalog cut sheets for all new parts and equipment for Government review prior to installation.
- Provide two copies of maintenance/operation manuals and a complete bill of materials for all installed equipment.
- Provide on-site instruction for Government maintenance personnel on the inspection and maintenance of new equipment.
- Warranty all work, equipment, and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of Government acceptance.
- Properly remove, haul, and dispose of all debris and removed equipment in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local laws.
Contract duration is estimated at 180 calendar days. The estimated cost range is between $250,000 and $500,000. NAICS code is 333921 Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing, Size Standard 1,000 Employees. All interested Small Businesses, certified HUBZONE, 8A, Woman-Owned Small Business or Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business contractors should respond to this survey by Monday, July 28, 2026 by 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
Responses should include:
- Identification and verification of the company's small business status.
- Contractor's Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Cage Code.
- Documentation from the firm's bonding company showing current single and aggregate performance and payment bond limits.
- Description of Experience Provide descriptions on up to three (3) projects completed by you as the prime contractor or if the offeror is a Small Business, they can provide Past Performance of affiliates in accordance with DFARS 215.305(a)(2)(C). Submissions of Past Performance from affiliates shall include documentation of the affiliation to the offeror. To be relevant the projects submitted should be greater than 95% construction complete or completed within the last 5 years and are similar to this project in scope and complexity. Demonstrate experience including self-performing 15% of the construction. Provide documentation demonstrating experience for projects of similar type projects. Each project must include the name, title, project role, e-mail address, and telephone number of at least one reference. References may be used to verify project size, scope, dollar value, percentages and quality of performance.
- Projects similar in Scope to this project include: Removal and replacement of control tower elevator's electrical and mechanical components with modern, non-proprietary parts.
- Projects similar in size to this project include: Elevator Mechanical and Electrical Modernization Projects for 1200 LBS and larger capacity Elevators.
- Based on definitions above, for each project submitted include:
- Current percentage of construction complete and the date when it was/ will be completed.
- Size of the project
- Scope of the project
- The dollar value of the construction contract
- The portion and percentage of work that was self-performed. Describe the work your company self-performed. Must be at least 15% self-performed.
- Identify the number of subcontractors by construction trade utilized for each project.
- Small Businesses are reminded under Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (01 Feb2026); they must perform at least 15% of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with the firm's own employees for general construction-type procurement. Include the percentage of work that will be self-performed on this project, and how it will be accomplished.
Submission Requirement: The only authorized transmission method of responses is via filling out the survey form. No other transmission method will be accepted. Please limit your capability statement to the space provided within the form.
Background
The C.J. Brown Elevator Market Survey is being conducted by the government to assess interest among small business concerns for a future project aimed at modernizing the elevator at C.J. Brown Dam and Reservoir in Springfield, Ohio.
The goal of this contract is to replace obsolete elevator components with modern, non-proprietary parts that can be serviced by any independent elevator company, ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure.
Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for providing all tools, materials, equipment, and labor necessary to complete the following tasks:
1. **Elevator Mechanical and Electrical Modernization**:
- **Machinery Room**: Replace controller with a non-proprietary microprocessor controller in a NEMA 4 rated enclosure; replace hoist machine and motor; replace governor and cables; replace rope gripper and mounting; replace hoist cables and shackles.
- **Car**: Retain existing cab structure while replacing all operating components; install a new car operating panel with vandal-resistant fixtures; install a new car top inspection station; retain manual door operation while replacing door rollers and guides; replace car lantern and associated wiring.
- **Hall Fixtures & Hoistway**: Replace hall position indicators and push-button stations; replace hall door rollers, guides, hangers, and closers; replace access switches and limit switches; install new buffers and safety devices; replace hoistway pit float switch.
2. **Inspection, Testing, and Project Deliverables**:
- Perform final inspection and load testing per ASME standards in the presence of Government personnel; correct deficiencies at no additional cost; submit catalog cut sheets for review prior to installation; provide maintenance manuals and bill of materials for installed equipment; offer on-site instruction for maintenance personnel; warranty all work for one year from acceptance.
Period of Performance
The estimated duration of the contract is 180 calendar days.
Place of Performance
Springfield, Ohio 45503
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be Small Businesses, certified HUBZone, 8A, Woman-Owned Small Business or Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business. They must demonstrate relevant experience including self-performing at least 15% of the construction work. Documentation required includes identification of small business status, Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Cage Code, bonding company documentation showing performance limits, descriptions of similar past projects completed as prime contractors or by affiliates within the last five years.
