FEMA Region 10 Elevator Maintenance

This document is a federal Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (No. 2015-5535, Revision 28, dated May 13, 2026) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for the state of Washington, specifically covering King and Snohomish counties. It establishes the minimum hourly wages and fringe benefits required for various labor categories on federal service contracts in these geographic areas. Key details of the wage determination include: - **Occupational Wages:** Specifies mandatory hourly pay rates across numerous job families, including administrative support, automotive services, health, information technology, and maintenance occupations. - **Fringe Benefits:** Mandates a standard health and welfare benefit of $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours per week), or a reduced rate of $5.09 per hour for contracts subject to Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave). - **Paid Leave:** Requires a minimum of eleven paid federal holidays and progressive paid vacation starting at two weeks after one year of service, rising to four weeks after fifteen years. - **Executive Orders:** Outlines compliance rules for EO 13706 (paid sick leave) and EO 13658 (establishing a minimum wage of $13.65 per hour for covered contracts). - **Differentials & Allowances:** Defines pay premiums for hazardous work (4% to 8% differentials), night/Sunday shifts for air traffic controllers, and employer obligations regarding uniform provisioning and maintenance. - **Conformance Process:** Details the administrative procedures (SF-1444) contractors must follow to establish approved wage rates for unlisted job classifications.

This Statement of Objective outlines the requirements for elevator maintenance, inspection, and repair services for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 10 Federal Regional Center (FRC) in Bothell, Washington. The selected contractor must provide all necessary labor, parts, and materials to maintain and service the facility's service elevator. Key responsibilities include routine examinations, adjustments, lubrication, and repairs of critical components such as the pump unit, controller, valves, car, hoistway, and wire ropes. Additionally, the contractor must perform periodic safety testing in accordance with ANSI A17.1 standards and provide 24/7 elevator telephone monitoring. Routine maintenance and minor repairs must be performed during regular working hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM). Emergency callbacks outside these hours will be billed separately. Individual repair work orders exceeding $5,000 require prior written government approval and a formal notice to proceed. Contractor personnel must be skilled, undergo a 100% identification check, and secure all tools while on-site. The contractor is required to provide a minimum 1-day notice before arriving on-site and must coordinate all visits and reports with the FEMA Region 10 Facilities team. FEMA will maintain clear machine rooms, provide necessary power, and supply existing wiring diagrams and manuals.

This Request for Quotations (RFQ), solicitation number 70FBR026Q00000019, is issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 10. The agency is seeking a contractor to provide elevator preventative maintenance, inspection, and repair services at the Federal Regional Center (FRC) in Bothell, Washington. The scope of work requires the contractor to supply all labor, parts, and materials to service key components of freight elevators, including pumps, controllers, valves, and car equipment. Deliverables include regular maintenance reports, repair recommendations, and advance notifications of site visits. The contract features a one-year base period of performance running from August 3, 2026, through August 2, 2027, with four subsequent one-year option periods extending to August 2, 2031. Work must be performed during standard operational hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. To apply, qualified contractors must submit written quotes including company information, a technical approach, experience and qualifications, itemized pricing for all Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs), a delivery schedule, and active licenses. Offers will be evaluated based on technical capability, past performance, price reasonableness, and compliance. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by July 14, 2026, and final quotations must be emailed to the Administrative Contracting Officer, Sandra Shanks, by July 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time.