Scope. The Contractor shall provide all goods or services and deliverables as required, described, and detailed in the Scope or Specifications set forth in the Invitation to Bid and meet all service and delivery timelines as specified by the Invitation to Bid. All questions must be submitted no later than September 27, 2023 Tennessee Contractor License. Respondents shall be properly licensed as of the date it files a response to this ITB and shall provide evidence of compliance with all applicable provisions of the Contractors Licensing Act of 1994, Tenn. Code Ann. 62-6-101, et seq. in providing the specified information within this ITB. Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) Businesses that are a continuing, independent, for-profit business which performs a commercially useful function, and is at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned and controlled. Term of Contract (Reserved). This will be a one-time purchase DOT is looking to procure Elevator Repair for two elevators in Region 1 Administration Building, Strawberry Plains, Knoxville location as listed in the specifications below. The project aims to enhance the safety, efficiency, and reliability of elevators within the building. 1. General Requirements: o The new elevator system must comply with all relevant safety codes, including but not limited to ASME A17.1/CSA B44 (Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators) and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidelines. o All work must comply with local building regulations and codes. o Accommodate the building's capacity needs. o The elevators must be designed to handle the expected passenger traffic within the building during peak hours. o The replacement elevators should incorporate energy-efficient technologies to minimize power consumption and reduce the building's carbon footprint. o The elevators shall provide smooth and efficient operation. The speed of the elevators shall be sufficient to minimize waiting times during peak hours. o Each elevator car shall meet a minimum capacity of 2500 lbs and the speed is 100 fpm. o The selected contractor shall be responsible for the complete installation and commissioning of the new elevator system.