S05 RFI INFO Upgrade Elevaotrs Phase II.pdf
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This document contains questions and answers regarding solicitation number 36C24623B0032 for the Upgrade Elevators Phase II project. The project involves upgrading elevators at multiple buildings for the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 6. Questions seek confirmation of elevator unit speeds and capacities. Specification revisions require the contractor to obtain a third-party QEI certified elevator inspector to perform inspections, testing, and complete inspection forms and reports. The government will provide electric power for testing. The contractor must furnish certified test weights, meters, and communication equipment on site for inspections.
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Questions/Answers for Upgrade Elevators Phase II Project # 658-22-103
Solicitation # 36C24623B0032
1. Please confirm the speed & capacities of all units. See attached Vertical Transportation
Survey pdf pages 3 & 4.
2. Specification section 14 24 00, subsection 3.6.A. Change specification prepared for Upgrade Elevators Buildings 2 &2A, Section 14 24 00 Hydraulic Elevators, subsection 3.6 Pre-Tests and Tests A.
a. From:
Pre-test the elevators and related equipment in the presence of the Resident Engineer or his authorized representative for proper operation before requesting the final inspection.
Conduct final inspection other than normal working hours, if required by Resident Engineer.
1. Procedure outlined in the Inspector’s Manual for Hydraulic Elevators, ASME A17.2 shall apply.
a. Final test shall be conducted in the presence of and witnessed by a third-party ASME QEI-1 Certified Elevator Inspector, contracted by the VA.
b. Government shall furnish electric power including necessary current for starting, testing, and operating machinery of each elevator.
2. Contractor shall furnish the following test instruments and materials on-site and at the designated time of inspection: properly marked test weights, oil pressure gauge, voltmeter, amp probe, thermometers, direct reading tachometer, megohm meter, vibration meter, sound meter, light meter, stopwatch, and a means of two-way communication.
a. To:
Pre-test the elevators and related equipment in the presence of the COR or his authorized representative for proper operation before requesting a final inspection. Conduct final inspection other than normal working hours, if required by COR.
1. Contractor shall obtain the services of a third-party QEI Certified Elevator Inspector. The QEI must utilize an Elevator Acceptance Inspection Form to record the results of the inspection and all testing and to identify safety code and contract deficiencies. Specific values must be provided for all tests required by ASME A17.1, ASME A17.2, and contract documents. Upon completion of inspection and testing, the QEI must sign a copy of the completed form and provide it to the Contracting Officer. Within 2 weeks of the inspection, the QEI must also prepare a formal inspection report, including all test results and deficiencies. Upon successful completion of inspection and testing, the QEI will complete, sign, and provide a certificate of compliance with ASME A17.1.
2. Government shall furnish electric power including necessary current for starting, testing, and operating the machinery of each elevator.
3. Contractor shall furnish the following test instruments and materials on-site and at the designated time of inspection: properly marked certified test weights, voltmeter, amp probe, thermometers, direct reading tachometer, megohm meter, vibration meter, sound meter, light meter, stopwatch, and a means of two-way communication.
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