North Elevator Cab and Sling Replacement
Dubuque County, Iowa | RFP [DCSO-2601] | Issued 11-2-2026
Dubuque County seeks sealed, fixed-price proposals to update the north hydraulic passenger elevator with a new cab, recessed car operating panel, specified fixtures, roller guides, and sling and platform assembly. The elevator previously underwent modernization of its hydraulic power unit, controls, and passenger fixtures. This project updates selected remaining components and recesses the car controls to reduce contact and accidental activation by kitchen carts.
This solicitation uses the County's formal RFP process under its July 5, 2022 Procurement Policy. Award will be based on the lowest responsive, responsible proposal meeting the published requirements, subject to Board of Supervisors approval. This is a construction solicitation, not a selection of professional consulting services.
Project site: 855 Central Ave, Dubuque, Iowa 52001 Project contact: Jay Gonzales, Technical Operations Superintendent Dubuque County Sheriff's Office
jgonzales@dbqcosheriff.com 563-451-6304
| Milestone | Date and time in Central Time |
|---|---|
| Release | November 2, 2026 |
| Optional coordinated site visit | November 9, 2026 @ 0900 hrs, 770 Iowa Street, Dubuque |
| Question due to the County | November 16, 2026 @ 1630 hrs |
| County responses published | November 20, 2026 @ 1630 hrs |
| Sealed proposals due | December 2, 2026 @ 1500 hrs |
| Proposals Reviewed by Selection Committee | December 3, 2026 @ 0900 hrs |
| Board of Supervisors approval | December 7, 2026 @ 0900 hrs |
| Anticipated completion timeline | March 31, 2027 |
The RFP includes Attachment A, the project technical schedule and design-document register, and Attachment B, the County Bid Form. The separate Notice to Bidders, Form of Construction Agreement and issued addenda also form the solicitation. Obtain documents at [https://www.dubuquecountyiowa.gov/Bids.aspx] or through the project contact. Any scheduled public hearing will be announced separately.