36C24725Q0096 - QA Elevator Inspection 10042024.pdf
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This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services for Elevator Inspection Services at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center. The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to purchase elevator inspection services. The solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses, with a NAICS code of 541350 and a small business size standard of $11.5 million. Offers must be submitted by 11:00 AM EST on October 25, 2024, and the Government anticipates awarding a single contract to the lowest priced quote that is technically acceptable. Offerors must provide documentation confirming active SAM registration and self-certification for the required socio-economic category. Key details include the requirement to provide QE-1 certification, perform 5-year safety tests, and coordinate inspection/testing with the COR and Service Company. Pricing is requested on a firm fixed-price basis for the elevator inspection services.
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36C24724Q1036 – Elevator Inspection Services Q&A
1. Per the scope of work, it states: “In accordance with ASME A17.1, ASME A17.2, and ASME A17.3, the contractor shall provide a copy of their QE-1 certification with the RFQ”. My question is, if we a proposing the use of a sub-contractor would their QE-1 certification suffice? YES
In accordance with ASME A17.1, ASME A17.2, and ASME A17.3, the contractor shall provide a copy of their QE-1 certification with the
RFQ.
Vendor shall schedule/coordinate inspection/testing of listed units with COR and Service Company two weeks prior to inspection/testing procedures.
2. What year will the 5-year cat-5 tests take place? This is stated in the SOW.
1. FIVE YEAR SAFETY TEST:
A five-year safety test will be performed on elevators and dumbwaiters listed when applicable. Safeties shall be subjected to the ASME testing standards for car and counterweights, governors and oil buffers as indicated in the Safety Test Instructions on VA Form 10-6167, “Report of Test of Elevator Governor and Safety Device” which is included in this contract. All work is to be performed in accordance with 5-year inspection test requirements, ASME A17.1 latest edition.
NOTE: During the performance of the five (5) year test requirements, adjacent elevators shall be removed from service in the interest of safety in accordance with ASME A17.2.1.
a. Test leveling zone and leveling speeds with contract load.
b. Test the door pressure and kinetic energy.
c. Test governors pull through tension.
d. Record the following: capacity, speed empty up and down, speed loaded up and down, safety jaw tripping speed, over-speed governor tripping speed, safety slide on the rails, governor pull through, governor plate speed, car level after test, buffer return time, complete firefighters service check as applicable, and safety rope pull out as applicable.
e. Perform all inspections and tests in strict accordance with ANSI/ASME A17.1 plus A17.2.
f. List code violations observed during tests.
g. A five-year load test is required based on DIV II - 210.2.
Next due date is February 2028.
1. Testing requires 50 lb test weights. No fifty-five-gallon drums filled with water or 1000 lb weights will be accepted for use on load tests.
The elevator maintenance company is required to furnish weights, tools, and labor to perform the five-year full load test. The elevator inspection contractor will witness and certify the inspection.
1. FIVE YEAR SAFETY TEST:
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