MCEC Freight Elevator Modernization U07 RFP

Description: The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority is soliciting a competitive bid to provide all labor, materials, and equipment needed to modernize passenger/service elevators EL-B3 and EL-B4 and freight elevator EL-B5 in the North Lobby of the Thomas Michael Menino Convention & Exhibition Center. The work includes replacing geared traction machines with units featuring emergency secondary brakes, updating controllers to VVVF microprocessor drives, installing car safeties and overspeed governors, and outfitting EL-B5 with a reinforced steel freight cab, wireless door controller system, and light curtains. COMMBUYS identifies the solicitation as OPEN and an open-market competitive bid rather than a grant; filed sub-bids are due 08/26/2026 at 12:00:00 PM and general bids are due 09/09/2026 at 12:00:00 PM.