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Commissioners direct staff to rebid elevator modernization after power issue concerns
Summary
After reviewing three proposals for elevator modernizations across county facilities, commissioners instructed staff to re-bid with a changed scope to address a power-related slow-operation issue; reported proposals ranged from $436,767 to $566,681.
County staff presented three proposals to modernize elevators at the Annex Building, County Jail, and Negaunee Service Center to meet updated Michigan Elevator Code requirements effective Jan. 1, 2028. Reported proposal amounts were TK Elevator $463,011; Metro Elevator $436,767; Otis Elevator Company $566,681.
Staff noted a primary modernization component is Door Lock Monitoring (DLM), a safety feature that prevents elevator movement if a door is open or if the door lock circuit fails, and recommended scope changes to address a power issue that had caused slower operation. Commissioners voted 6-0 to direct staff to re-bid the elevator project with an amended scope to address the power concern (motion by Comm. Benzie; second Comm. Nordeen).
The board did not award a contract at the meeting; staff will return with revised bid documents and a procurement timeline. Funding was identified as county reserves for special appropriations.
