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The City of Worcester is soliciting bids for elevator and lift maintenance services at Union Station under Bid Number CR-8779-M7. The scope of work includes providing comprehensive maintenance for elevators and lifts as per the requirements and specifications of the Worcester Redevelopment Authority (WRA) for a contract period of one year. The project is categorized under DCAMM: ELEVATORS with an estimated cost of $50,000.00. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Grand Hall of Union Station, located at 10 Washington Square, Worcester, MA. Bids are due by September 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Interested vendors can access the bid form CR-8779-M7-FORM-149-WRA electronically through the city's purchasing website.
CR-8779-M7-FORM-149-WRA-(Maintenance-Elevators&Lifts-Union Station-WRA).pdf
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Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 2, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.worcesterma.gov/finance/purchasing-bids/bids/cr-8779-m7. For questions, contact Stephen McDonald.
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The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: CR-8779-M7-FORM-149-WRA-(Maintenance-Elevators&Lifts-Union Station-WRA).pdf. Review the full document from City of Worcester for the complete list.
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This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Worcester, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
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