REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS
PROJECT TO MODERNIZE TWO 2500 lb, 300
FPM TRACTION ELEVATORS SERVING SIX
FLOORS
Proposals Due October 1, 2026
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR
PROJECT TO MODERNIZE TWO 2500 lb, 300 FPM TRACTION
ELEVATORS SERVING SIX FLOORS
FOR THE COUNTY OF NATRONA
CASPER, WYOMING 82601
Due October 1, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.
The County of Natrona, Wyoming (“County”) is seeking qualification statements and service
proposals from qualified contractors to provide modernizing two 2500 lb, 300 fpm elevators serving
six floor, including, but not limited to, replacement of major, electrical, control and safety
subsystems. Work must comply with ASME A17.1, IBC, and all local AHJ requirements. The
proposals should be designed to provide the County with a clear understanding of the costs of
performing the service being solicited. The specific nature of the scope of work for the project is
outlined in this Request for Proposals (RFP).
I. Purpose for Proposal
The County is seeking a qualified mechanical contractor to provide modernization of two
2500 lb, 300 fpm elevators serving six floors, including, but not limited to, replacement
of major, electrical, control and safety subsystems. Work must comply with ASME
A17.1, IBC, and all local AHJ requirements
II. Scope of Services
To provide modernization of two 2500 lb., 300 fpm elevators serving six floors,
including, but not limited to, replacement of major, electrical, control and safety
subsystems. The selected contractor will furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and
services necessary to remove the existing units and install fully operational replacements.
The County seeks a contractor who shall complete the following:
1. Modernization Scope – Equipment Replacement
A. Machine Room Equipment
• Provide new AC hoist motor (25 hp, 1200 RPM) designed for traction service.
• Provide new geared traction machine including sheave, worm gear, bearings, brake
assembly, and bedplate. Must be tested per specification and installed in
sound-attenuating housing.
• Replace all hoist cables, governor ropes, and provide new rope gripper overspeed
device.
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B. Control & Electrical Systems
• Install new microprocessor control system, including machine room and hoistway
components. Features include:
o Regenerative drive system
o On-board diagnostics
o New traveling cables (two per elevator for signal & security)
o Load weighing system
o Voice annunciation system
o Card reader interface provision
o Auto-transformer for 400V supply
C. Emergency Communication Systems
• Install Emergency Video Communications, including:
o Touchscreen COP, camera, wireless transmission hardware
o 4-hour backup for communication systems
o Monitoring by Customer Care Center
o Requires building-provided LAN connectivity and adequate AT&T cellular signal
D. Fixtures & Signalization
• Provide new Custom Fixtures, including:
o 1 new COP per elevator
o 6 new hall stations
o Direction lanterns
o Hoistway access switches
E. Door & Entrance Systems
• Provide new car door panels (front openings) in#4 stainless steel, 1½-hour fire rated.
Existing hall doors retained.
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• Install new linear door operator package including: operator, clutch, track, hangers,
gate switch, and interlocks.
• Install new full-height Curtain of Light (3-D type).
F. Hoistway Equipment
• Install new roller guide shoes
• Install new governor with overspeed switch and tension weight assembly. Must meet
ASME A17.1 overspeed requirements.
3. Optional Work (Bid Alternates)
• New cab interiors and stainless steel LED ceiling,
4. Services & Warranty Provisions
• Connected Services for 12 months (remote monitoring/diagnostics).
• 24/7 Emergency Video Communications monitoring included for 12 months.
• Phone monitoring included for 12 months.
• Warranty begins at final acceptance, with extensions requiring a 10-year maintenance
contract.
5. Provide Work by Other Trades
• Provide new code-compliant elevator machine room, electrical disconnects, lighting,
ventilation, and fire-rated door.
• Provide necessary building electrical upgrades, including:
o 3-phase fused disconnects
o 110V cab lighting disconnect
o 15A dedicated circuits for communication systems
o Telephone line to machine room
o Fire service integration (smoke detectors, relays, shunt-trip if sprinklers present)
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• Provide code-compliant hoistway construction, patching, removal of obstructions, pit
lighting, sump pump, oil disposal compliance.
• Provide fire alarm devices at entrances, machine room, hoistway top, and near sprinkler
heads.
• Provide necessary data/network components for communication systems (LAN network,
100 Mbps minimum).
• Provide required structural modifications and access/security hardware.
• Provide safe site access, storage space, and compliance with all safety and AHJ
requirements.
III. Code Compliance
All work must comply with ASME A17.1, IBC, and all local AHJ requirements.
IV. Warranty Requirements
Connected Services for 12 months (remote monitoring/diagnostics).
24/7 Emergency Video Communications monitoring included for 12 months.
Phone monitoring included for 12 months.
Warranty begins at final acceptance, with extensions requiring a 10-year
maintenance contract.
V. General Criteria for Evaluating Qualifications
To be considered, the proposal must respond to all requirements in the RFP. Any other
information believed to be relevant, but not applicable to the enumerated categories,
should be provided as an attachment to the proposal. If publications are provided, the
document and page number shall be referenced. The County reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals. The County reserves the right to request more information for
clarification. The proposal shall be divided into sections as indicated below:
1) Introduction: Description of company and provide general overview of its services,
specialties, and any relevant distinctions it holds. The introduction will include any
similar projects that have been completed within the past five (5) years.
2) Scope of Work: Review the items under Section II “Scope of Services.” The
Contractor shall describe in narrative form the proposer’s plan for accomplishing
the items listed under Section II “Scope of Services” and should be no longer than
one page. Contractors should propose the name of the products to be used.
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