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Approval to enter into a contract with Southern Elevator Company, Inc. in the amount of $148,200.00 to provide elevator maintenance and repair services across Durham County Government facilities and parking decks
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Date of BOCC Meeting: June 8, 2026
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to authorize the County Manager to enter into a contract with Southern Elevator Company, Inc., subject to the review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, in the amount of $148,200.00 to provide maintenance and elevator repair services to Durham County Government facilities and parking decks. The board also allows the County Manager to sign off on subsequent extensions, change orders, or amendments associated with this contract, as necessary, so long as funds are available within the General Services Budget.
On March 23, 2026, the Request for Proposals (RFP NO. 26-031) was advertised to obtain qualified and experienced firms to provide elevator maintenance and repair services across Durham County government facilities and parking decks.
We received proposals from three (3) elevator service providers. Upon completion of the evaluation process, Southern Elevator was identified as the most capable of delivering the level of service required. Their pricing demonstrated the most cost-effective solution while maintaining compliance with the county’s operational and service expectations for fifty (50) elevators across eighteen (18)county facilities.
In addition to offering the lowest bid, Southern Elevator Company has established an exceptional track record of performance servicing our current elevators that includes consistently delivering reliable elevator maintenance, repair, and modernization services with minimal disruption to county operations. Their proven history of satisfactory contract performance reduces operational risk and provides confidence in their continued ability to meet service level expectations throughout the contract term.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This project aligns with the DCo Forward 2029 Strategic Plan Objectives (Goals) SI-1 Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment: Plan for long-term use of County land, facilities, and equipment.
Resource Persons: Motiryo Keambiroiro, Director General Services; Shawn Swiatocha, Assistant Director, Operations; Ian Conroy, Contracts Specialist; Sontina Greene, Sr. Administrative Officer
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board to approve and authorize the County Manager to execute a service contract with Southern Elevator Company Inc., subject to the review and approval by the County Attorney’s Office, in the amount of $148,200.00 to provide maintenance and elevator repair services to Durham County Government facilities and parking decks. The County Manager also recommends that the Board approve and authorize the County Manager to sign off on subsequent extensions, change orders, or amendments associated with this contract, as necessary, so long as funds are available within the General Services Budget.
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