DCAM-27-NC-IFB-0001 | Turnkey District-Wide Conveyance System Inspection, Testing, Maintenance and Break/Fix Services

Department of General Services (DGS), DC - Goods and Services (C&P) has issued attach your solicitation, solicitation DCAM-27-NC-IFB-0001.

The District of Columbia Government (the “District”), acting by and through its Department of General Services (the “Department” or “DGS”) Division of Contracts and Procurement seeks to engage multiple qualified District licensed Elevator Contractors under NIGP Commodity/Services Code (NIGP): 9101317 - ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES to provide Turnkey District-Wide Conveyance System Inspection, Testing, Maintenance and Break/Fix Services including inspections, testing, preventative maintenance (“ITM”) and repair services (the “Services”) located at various District of Columbia owned and/or operated facilities.

DGS encompasses a range of specialized Divisions, such as Portfolio Management, Facilities Management, Capital Construction, Sustainability + Energy, Contracts and Procurement, Protective Services, Information Technology, and others, collectively staffed by a dynamic workforce exceeding 700 full-time employees. Rooted in a core mission and attendant obligations, DGS is steadfastly committed to fostering a safe and sustainable environment throughout all properties owned or managed by the District, as prescribed by D.C. Code § 10-551.01(b)(4) delineated in the Department of General Services Establishment Act of 2011. The Contractor shall develop and maintain maintenance strategies, staffing plans, and operational practices calibrated specifically to the complexity of the District’s portfolio. Generic or “one‑size‑fits‑all” maintenance approaches shall not constitute acceptable performance. The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive, fully integrated, performance‑based conveyance asset‑management program capable of supporting high‑volume municipal operations on a 24/7/365 basis. This program shall include continuous monitoring, proactive intervention, predictive analytics, enhanced inspection readiness, and operational practices designed to maximize equipment reliability, minimize unplanned downtime, and ensure uninterrupted service for all District facilities. The Contractor shall ensure that asset‑management activities are aligned with District operational priorities, regulatory requirements, OEM standards, and Service Level Agreements (“SLA(s)”).

Responses are due September 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT.

Questions must be submitted by September 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT.

A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT at DGS Headquarters Building located at 3924 Minnesota Avenue, N.E. Washington, DC 20019. Please note that on-site parking is not available. Parking is available at the Minnesota Avenue Metro Station, and limited street parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis..

Commodity categories: Elevators, Escalators, And Moving Walks (Building Type); Conveying Systems: Elevators, Lifts, etc.; Elevator Installation, Maintenance, Repair and Inspection.

Contact: Vivian Moyana, Contract Specialist (vivian.moyana@dc.gov, (202) 816-1575).

11 documents are attached to the notice: [E.1] DGS SCPC&P FINAL v1.14.16; [E.2] DOL Wage Determination 2015-4281 Rev 39 August 22, 2026; [E.3] 2026 DC Living Wage Fact Sheet &Poster; [E.4] § 2–218.46. Performance & Subcontracting Requirements _ D.C. Law Library; Exhibit E.5A Aggregate Group A Elevator Locations; Exhibit E.5B Aggregate Group B Elevator Locations; Exhibit E.5C Aggregate Group C Elevator Locations; Exhibit E.5D Aggregate Group D Elevator Locations.

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/dc/projects/298395. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.