T10__RFP__Elevators.pdf

U.S. General Services Administration Greater Southwest Region

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

PROJECT TITLE:

Elevator Modernization

LOCATION:

RC White Federal Building 700 East San Antonio El Paso, Texas

ISSUE DATE:

March 19, 2019

PROPOSALS DUE:

April 26, 2019

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO:

47PH0419R0006

PRE PROPOSAL CONFERENCE:

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 1:00 pm MST RC White Federal Building, 700 E San Antonio St, Suite 403 El Paso, Texas

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Standard Form 1442 –Solicitation, Offer and Award 1 – 5

Scope of Work 6 – 13

Specifications Section 14210 14 – 68

Wage Determination 69 - 76

The Agreement 77 - 104

The Solicitation 105 - 129

Offeror Representations and Certifications 130 – 137 (To be completed by Offerors)

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

CODE

6. PROJECT NUMBER

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

local time containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

47PH0419R0006

Acquisition Management Division Non-Prospectus Branch 1101 East Hackberry, Suite 200 McAllen, TX 78501 USA

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Acquisition Management Division Non-Prospectus Branch 1101 East Hackberry, Suite 200 McAllen, TX 78501 USA

EQ7PSBE-19-0016

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Rosalva Ramos 956-618-8176

49847

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4:00 pm CST April 26, 2019

03/19/19

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

7PQCMC

Acquisition Management Division Non-Prospectus Branch 1101 East Hackberry, Suite 200 McAllen, TX 78501 USA

Acquisition Management Division Non-Prospectus Branch 1101 East Hackberry, Suite 200 McAllen, TX 78501 USA

Rosalva Ramos

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Elevator Modernization - RC White Federal Building, El Paso, Texas

Contractor shall provide all the necessary supplies, materials, equipment, labor and supervision to modernize four (4) each existing passenger elevators and one (1) each service elevator at the RC White Federal Building located at 700 East San Antonio, El Paso, Texas.

The following item is hereby incorporated by reference:

1. Statement of Work Dated 11/21/18

2. Specifications Section 14210

3. Wage Determination TX190245, Dated 01/04/19

BONDS AND INSURANCE:

Contractor shall provide payment bond, performance bond and insurance documents within 10 calendar days after contract award.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The total period of performance for this contract is 730 days, it includes 45 calendar days for required security clearances, pre-work submittals, and material ordering and receipt. Actual construction period of performance is 685 calendar days.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:

If the contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $360.00 for each calendar day of delay.

SECURITY CLEARANCES:

All contract employees working on premises at GSA owned and operated buildings are required to pass a security background check conducted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

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PRE PROPOSAL:

A Pre Proposal Conference is scheduled as follows:

Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2019 Time: 1:00 pm MST Location: RC White Federal Building, 700 E San Antonio St, Suite 403 El Paso, Texas

Contractor need to verify all existing conditions at the job site prior to bidding on project. Failure to do so will not relieve contractor of his/her responsibility to properly estimate the cost of this project. This is the only opportunity contractors will get to visit the site to conduct a walkthrough and ask questions. GSA will not have anyone available to accompany contractor or their representative (sub- contractors) after the scheduled pre proposal conference.

RFC/RFI:

Last day to submit Request for Clarification or Interpretation should be made not less than 15 calendar days prior to the date set for receipt of proposals.

PRICE PROPOSAL:

Contractor shall provide a proposal with a detailed cost breakdown. Cost breakdown shall be submitted in the Proposal Form.

The proposal acceptance period shall be 120 days from the proposal due date.

Qualifications, Exclusions and Conditions:

If the Offeror communicates in its proposal any qualifications, exclusions, or conditions to the proposed prices not provided for in the Contract Documents, the Contracting Officer may reject the proposal and exclude the Offeror from further consideration.

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL:

The technical proposal should be organized to correspond with the non-price factors listed in the RFP. Technical proposals shall be no longer than 50 pages (25 sheets front and back), inclusive of the table of contents, charts, exhibits and any other materials the Offeror deems required to address each factor listed in the RFP. The following factors represent the non-price factors that will be used to evaluate the offerors.

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NON-PRICE FACTOR

1. Technical Approach

2. Experience

3. Schedule

4. Past Performance

5. Preventive Maintenance Approach

METHOD OF AWARD:

The Government will award a contract resulting from this Solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the Solicitation will be the best value to the Government, Total Evaluated Price and other factors considered. The "best value trade-off process" will be utilized in this procurement for the evaluation of offers and the selection of the successful offeror to receive the award.

PROPOSAL CONTENT:

Proposals shall consist of the following documents,completed and executed in accordance with this solicitation.

1. Price Proposal

2. Technical Proposal

3. Representations and Certifications

4. Standard Form 24, Bid Bond

5. Subcontracting Plan

6. GSA Form 527 Contractors

Qualification and Financial Information

RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS:

In order to be considered for award proposals must be received by 4:00 pm CST on Friday, April 26, 2019. Offers may be e-mailed to rosalva.ramos@gsa.gov or mailed to the following address:

Rosalva Ramos General Services Administration 1101 East Hackberry, Suite 200 McAllen, Texas 78501

GSA CONTACTS:

Rosalva Ramos, Contracting Officer at 956-618-8176 or via email at rosalva.ramos@gsa.gov.

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Scope of Work

1. Project Title: ePM#49847 - RC White Elevator Modernization

2. Project Location: TX0272ZZ RC White Federal Building 700 E. San Antonio El Paso, TX 79901

3. Building Location Hours: Normal business hours are 6:00 to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. Work performed under this Contract shall be performed to provide a minimum of impact to the daily operation of the facility and shall not interfere with the operations of the building. Any work that may disrupt the building tenants shall be scheduled at times other than normal duty hours.

4. Purpose: Modernize Four (4) existing geared traction Passenger elevators. Provide new:

AC motor, solid state microprocessor controls, car frame, cab, doors, and all associated work to provide two complete new passenger elevators operating in one group. Also modernize one (1) existing geared traction Service elevator. Provide new: AC motor, solid state microprocessor controls, car frame, cab, doors, and all associated work to provide one complete new service elevator. All work performed under this contract shall meet or exceed the latest ASME-A17.1 Elevator Code and the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards. .

5. Points of Contact:

5.1 Contracting Officer: Rosalva Ramos

1101 E. hackberry, Suite 200 McAllen, TX 78501 Phone #: 956-618-8176

5.2 Project Manager: George “Fred” Seibert

700 E. San Antonio St, Suite 403 El Paso, TX 79901 Phone #: 915-534-6270

5.3 Building Manager: Silvia Terrazos

700 E. San Antonio St El Paso, TX 79901 Phone #: 915-534-6050]

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6. Notice to Proceed:

6.1 The Contracting Officer is the ONLY individual from the Government that can give the contractor a notice to proceed.

6.2 Before any of the work within the scope of the contract is started, the Contractor shall confer with the COR (Contracting Officer Representative) and agree on a sequence of procedure; means of access to premises and building; delivery of material and use of approaches; use of corridors, stairways, elevators, and similar means of communications; and the location partitions, eating spaces for spaces for Contractor’s employees and the like.

6.3 After a Notice to Proceed is given the Contractor has 1 day to provide schedule for projects less than 1 month, 7 days for projects lasting more than one month.

7. Period of Performance: The total period of performance for this task order is 730 days and includes45 calendar days for required security clearances, pre-work submittals, and material ordering and receipt. Actual construction period of performance is 685 calendar days.

7.1 Kick off meeting: Pending

7.2 Contractor Notice to proceed:

8. Description of Work: Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, tools, equipment and supervision to accomplish tasks as outlined in contractor documents.

8.1 All work to be done in full compliance with Section 14210 Electric Elevators.

(See Attachment 4 which details the requirements of the elevator replacement)

8.2 General Requirement:

8.2.1 The contractor will be responsible for acquiring all permits and approvals from the governing building authority for the Presidion area.

8.2.2 Provide proof of certifications and licensing for all subcontractors and their employees for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and special systems.

8.2.3 Confirm all existing conditions prior to starting work in all areas. The contractor may be held responsible for damage to adjacent areas which were not identified prior to the start of their work.

8.2.4 Take due care to protect all adjacent surfaces, finishes, structures and existing conditions during the performance of this work. The contractor will be responsible for returning all areas affected by their work to like new condition.

8.2.5 All work will be scheduled through the GSA Project Manager and the GSA Building Manager. Work will be scheduled to provide a minimum of impact to daily operations of the port.

8.2.6 Work schedules and access to the work areas are subject to change by GSA depending on building operational issues that may arise.

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8.2.7 A designated staging down area will be provided for the contractor’s materials and equipment.

8.2.8 Do not leave materials or equipment unattended in any common or public areas.

8.2.9 Clean all work areas on a daily basis. Properly remove from the site and dispose of all debris generated by this project.

8.2.10 Contractor to provide for all waste removal associated with the project. No use of property owner trash dumpsters will be allowed.

8.2.11 Provide daily reports including daily activity; manpower; equipment on site;

unforeseen conditions and all other issues that may impact the completion of the project. Reports to be e-mailed to the GSA project manager no later than close of business at the end of each week of activity for the duration of the project.

8.2.12 Immediately notify the GSA Project Manager of any deviation in the design drawings or site conditions due to unforeseen conditions.

8.2.13 2 days prior to the projected completion of the work at each location, notify the GSA project manager so a walk-thru can be scheduled of the completed work.

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9. Liquidated Damages: Liquidated damages will be incurred at a cost of $360.00 per calendar day beyond the contract completion date as established by the Notice to Proceed.

10. Sustainability: Please refer to spec 01130 Section 1.4 Sustainability for All requirements, at a minimum the following will be required.

10.1 Green Purchasing: See attachment 1: green purchasing requirements

10.2 Waste Diversion: Fourteen days from Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit to the Project Manager an updated Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Management Plan attachment 2: Waste Diversion Plan, to include (not limited to):

a) List of materials Contractor will reuse

b) List of materials the Contractor will donate and name and address of donation recipient.

c) List of materials the Contractor will recycle and the name and address of the recycler. If Contractor receives recycling revenue, Contractor shall keep revenue and provide receipt for GSA for reference.

d) Name and location of solid waste landfill for non-diverted material.

11. Other Requirements:

11.1.1 Contractor shall submit a proposal with a cost breakdown. Cost breakdown shall be submitted in CSI Master Format (See attachment 3).

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11.1.2 Contractor is encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Walk-Through at the project site and to verify all existing conditions prior to bidding on project. Failure to do so will not relieve contractor of his/her responsibilities to properly estimate the cost of this project. The scheduled walk-though will be the only opportunity the contractors will have to visit project site and become familiar with the project and ask questions. GSA will not have anyone available to accompany contractors or their representatives (Sub-Contractors) after the scheduled Pre-Bid Walk-Through.

11.1.3 Contractor shall be responsible for all quantities, measurements, and correct installation of all items.

11.1.4 Contractor shall promptly correct and make acceptable all poor workmanship at no cost to the Government.

11.1.5 Contractor shall keep work areas clean on a daily basis and shall remove and dispose of all construction debris as per Attachment 2, “Waste Diversion Plan”, as it accumulates on a daily basis.

11.1.6 Contractor shall be financially responsible for all damages to government property caused by him/her and their subcontractors included but not limited to building(s), adjacent structures, vehicles, landscaping, and surrounding areas.

11.1.7 All Contractor provided materials, equipment, and supplies to be incorporated into work under the terms of this contract shall be NEW and UNUSED at time of award. Any materials containing asbestos in any form will not be allowed and shall not be incorporated into this project.

11.1.8 Contractor is responsible to comply with the Buy American Act. The Buy American Act provides domestic construction material to be used in performing this contract.

11.1.9 Contractor shall leave the premises clean and free of any debris upon completion of all work under contract.

11.2 Codes and Standards:

11.2.1 Occupational and Health Standards: (29 CFR part 1910

11.2.2 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction: (29 CFR part 1518)

11.2.3 Federal Codes: All renovations shall be in accordance with the design requirements as found in the Federal Construction & Safety Standard, and Third Party approved structure design package.

11.2.4 National Electrical Code (NEC)

11.2.5 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

11.3 Security:

11.3.1 All contractor personnel conducting visits and working on premises at GSA owned and operated buildings are required to pass a security background check conducted by the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Protective Service. Note: No contractor employee shall be allowed to perform work on the building premises until employee has been determined

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12. Submittal: Contractor shall provide the following documentation for review and approval, prior to Notice to Proceed and Closeout.

12.1 Pre-Construction Submittals:

12.1.1 Complete set of elevator shop drawings for review by GSA subject matter experts.

12.1.2 Submit for approval four samples of all finishes, car floor materials, operating and signal system fixtures, hoistway entrance and door materials, sills, protection pads, and light fixture lenses.

12.1.3 Written Project Schedule

12.1.4 Waste Diversion Plan

12.1.5 Green Purchasing Plan

12.2 Post-Construction Submittals:

12.2.1 As Built Drawings

12.2.2 Three (3) sets of operating and maintenance manuals shall be furnished in bound form. Manuals shall include:

12.2.2.1 Description of the elevator system’s method of operation and control including the functions of signals, door devices and other specified features.

12.2.2.2 Written instructions for the adjustment and care of the equipment.

12.2.2.3 Replacement parts list with part numbers.

12.2.2.4 Type of lubricant required for each lubricated part.

12.2.2.5 Complete set of as-built wiring diagrams.

12.2.3 The identification label for each manual shall include the subject, building name and location, government contract number and the specified elevator numbers to which the manual applies.

12.2.4 One set of manuals shall be provided in tool cabinet in elevator machine room unless otherwise directed. The two additional sets shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative. Also, one copy of each on CD-ROM.

13. Attachments: The following items will become part of the Scope of Work.

13.1 Attachment 1: Specification Number 14210 Electric Elevators

13.2 Attachment 2: Green Purchasing

13.3 Attachment 3: Waste Diversion Plan

13.4 Attachment 4: CSI Format.

14. Closeout Plan: The following documentation shall be provided for review and approval before closeout is completed.

14.1 Warranty:

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14.1.1 All labor and materials shall be warranted for a period of not less than one

(1) year from the date of final acceptance by the Government for the work performed covering defects and workmanship.

14.1.2 The contractor shall provide a copy of the warranty of items procured.

Warranty shall be in writing and shall include any conditions which may invalidate the warranty.

14.1.3 Warranty shall include procedures on how to exercise warranty rights.

Provide points of contact for warranty item services when they are to be required.

14.1.4 Warranty shall be inclusive of parts, labor and materials, related coverage, and additional costs, if any.

14.1.5 Contractor shall provide all applicable manufacturers warranties at time of completion.

14.2 Operation & Maintenance Manuals (O & M’s): Provide four (4) copies of all installed systems. Final payment will not be authorized until all O & M’s Manuals are provided.

14.3 Customer Acceptance

14.4 Certified Payrolls

14.5 Final Punch list completed and satisfied

14.6 Onsite Training Conducted

14.7 Financial Closeout

14.8 Return of all badges

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Attachment 2: Green Purchasing

Sustainability:

● Green Purchasing:

o The contractor shall refer to the “Green Procurement Compilation” for all products being installed in federal facilities. The Green Procurement Compilation can be found at https://sftool.gov/greenprocurement. The standards found in this compilation shall guide all product purchasing decisions as they relate to federal facilities.

o The use of the following standards (“Key Sustainable Product” or “KSP” standards) is mandatory for all contracts and task orders. See https://sftool.gov/green-products/1037/key-sustainable-products for more details.

▪ Nylon Carpet: NSF-140 Platinum or Cradle to Cradle Bronze.

▪ Resilient Flooring (e.g. vinyl and linoleum): NSF-332 (any level) or

Cradle to Cradle (any level)

▪ Interior Latex Paint: Master Painters Institute (MPI) Extreme Green or

Green Seal 11.

▪ Acoustical Ceiling Tiles: > 15% post-consumer recycled content.

▪ Water-Consuming Equipment: WaterSense Certified.

A. For each KSP listed, the Contractor shall submit proof of compliance to the CO or his designee prior to the installation of the product or material. The CO’s designee shall verify compliance.

B. If the KSP materials listed above are 1) not reasonably available within a reasonable period of time; 2) fail to meet the performance standards set forth in the specification or fail to meet reasonable performance standards of GSA; or 3) are available only at an unreasonable price, only then can the Contractor use other types of products. In these cases the Contractor shall select products and materials, to the extent possible, which are the safest and most environmentally friendly. Exemptions must be submitted in writing and can only be approved by the CO.

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Attachment 3: Waste Diversion Plan

1. Submittal Type: Pre-Construction or Final (Circle Appropriate Type)

2. ePM Number: ___________________ (Should receive from GSA PM)

3. Field Office: Circle Appropriate Field Office: (Oklahoma City, Tulsa, New Mexico, Little Rock, Shreveport, Tyler, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Dallas, Fort Worth, Lubbock, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, McAllen, El Paso)

4. GSA Project Manager: _________________

5. Contract Number:______________________

6. Categories to Track:

6.1 Carpet: (rolled or tiled) Weight(lbs):_____ Recover Method:___________

6.2 Architectural:(doors,windows,frames,millwork) Weight(lbs):_____ Recover Method:___________

6.3 Ferrous Metals: (structural steel, studs, rebar) Weight(lbs):_____ Recover Method:___________

6.4 Non-Ferrous: (wire, piping, duct) Weight(lbs):_____ Recover Method:___________

6.5 Aggregate: (concrete,brick,blocks) Weight(lbs):_____ Recover Method:___________

6.6 Plumbing Fixtures: (sinks,toilets,urinals) Weight(lbs):_____ Recover Method:___________

6.7 Furniture: (Systems, casual, equip.) Weight(lbs):_____ Recover Method:___________

6.8 Ceiling/Wall: (gypsum, tiles) Weight(lbs):_____ Recover Method:___________

6.9 Roofing: (Shingles, Paper, membrane) Weight(lbs):_____ Recover Method:___________

6.10 Other: (Pallets, Plastic Wrap, Batteries) Weight(lbs):_____ Recover Method:___________

7. Landfill Hauler:___________________

8. Landfill Waste:____________________

RC White FOB ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION RTX El Paso, TX TX0272ZZ

ELECTRIC ELEVATORS 14210 - TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

SECTION 14210

ELECTRIC ELEVATORS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. GENERAL: --------------------------------------------------- 1

2. RELATED WORK: --------------------------------------------- 3

3. STANDARD REFERENCES: -------------------------------------- 4

4. QUALIFICATIONS: -------------------------------------------- 4

5. SHOP DRAWINGS --------------------------------------------- 5

6. SAMPLES --------------------------------------------------- 7

7. MANUALS --------------------------------------------------- 7

8. WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE ---------------------------------- 8

9. MAINTENANCE ---------------------------------------------- 8

10. INSTRUCTIONS ----------------------------------------------- 9

11. POWER SUPPLY ---------------------------------------------- 9

12. CAPACITY, SPEED, TRAVEL, PLATFORM SIZE --------------------- 10

13. ELECTRIC FEEDERS AND WIRING ------------------------------ 10

14. ACCESSORIES ---------------------------------------------- 12

15. PAINTING AND FINISHING ------------------------------------- 14

16. MACHINE BEAMS AND OTHER SUPPORT STEEL ------------------- 14

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17. GEARED MACHINE ------------------------------------------ 15

18. CONTROLLER ---------------------------------------------- 16

19. SOLID STATE MOTOR DRIVE (SCR DRIVE) ------------------------ 17

20. CAR LIGHTING AND FAN CONTROL ----------------------------- 18

21. GROUP AUTOMATIC OPERATION ------------------------------- 18

22. MICROPROCESSOR GROUP SUPERVISORY CONTROL -------------- 20

25. EMERGENCY POWER OPERATION ------------------------------ 24

26. GROUP CAR CONTROL FUNCTIONS ----------------------------- 24

27. INDIVIDUAL CAR CONTROLLER -------------------------------- 26

28. COMPUTING ENVIRONMENT ---------------------------------- 27

29. GUIDE RAILS ----------------------------------------------- 28

30. SAFETY AND GOVERNOR ------------------------------------- 28

31. HOISTING AND GOVERNOR ROPES ------------------------------ 29

32. COUNTERWEIGHT ------------------------------------------- 30

33. CAR AND COUNTERWEIGHT BUFFERS --------------------------- 30

35. TERMINAL STOPPING DEVICES -------------------------------- 31

36. ROLLER GUIDE ASSEMBLIES ---------------------------------- 31

37. CAR FRAME AND PLATFORM ---------------------------------- 32

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38. ELEVATOR CARS -------------------------------------------- 32

39. FINISH OF CAR FIXTURES ------------------------------------- 35

40. EMERGENCY CAR LIGHTING ---------------------------------- 36

41. TELEPHONE ------------------------------------------------ 36

42. CERTIFICATE FRAME ---------------------------------------- 37

43. WALL PROTECTION PADS ------------------------------------- 37

44. SIGNAL SYSTEM --------------------------------------------- 38

46. EMERGENCY RECALL OPERATION ----------------------------- 39

47. SMOKE DETECTORS AND ANNUNCIATORS ----------------------- 40

48. PASSENGER ELEVATOR HOISTWAY ENTRANCES ------------------ 41

49. DOOR OPERATORS ------------------------------------------ 43

50. INTERLOCKS AND CONTACTS --------------------------------- 44

50. INDEPENDENT SERVICE -------------------------------------- 44

52. TESTS ----------------------------------------------------- 45

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SECTION 14210

ELECTRIC ELEVATORS

Passenger Elevator Nos. 1-4

Service Elevator No. 5

1. GENERAL:

1.1 This section of the specification includes the furnishing of all material and performance of all work required for the removal of existing elevator equipment and installation of new equipment to provide four (4) geared traction passenger elevators and one (1) geared traction service elevator. The passenger elevators are arranged in one group.

1.2 No more than one elevator shall be taken out of service during the normal working hours of the building to perform this work. Any noisy or disruptive work will be performed after the normal working hours of the facility. Include all after hours work within the proposal.

1.3 Equipment to be reused: The following existing equipment may be reused with certain repairs, modifications or adjustments as hereinafter specified:

A. Machine Room:

1. Machine Beams.

2. Geared Machines (New AC Motors)

3. Car frame, platform.

B. Hoistway:

1. Main and counterweight rails.

2. Hoistway entrance sills, headers, and fascias.

3. Counterweight frames and counterweights.

C. All other components of the elevator system shall be installed new, whether or not specifically mentioned in the specifications, in order to provide five (5) complete elevator units.

1.4 All parts of the elevator equipment shall be of such design, size and material as to satisfactorily function under all conditions of loading and operation with specified rated load and rated speed range. All parts shall be built to standard dimensions, tolerances and clearances so that similar parts of similar machines and devices are completely interchangeable. The mechanical fastenings used throughout the equipment on parts subject to wear and requiring replacement shall be key and seat, nut, screw, or other removable and replaceable type not requiring physical deformation or field positioning. The use of rivets or similar devices will not be accepted as mechanical fastenings for such parts.

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1.5 The major elevator components shall be the products of one manufacturer of established reputation, except they may be the products, either wholly or in part, of another manufacturer of established reputation provided such items are engineered and produced under coordinated specifications. Also, the major components to be furnished shall be of a make or makes that have performed satisfactorily together under conditions of normal use in not less than two other elevator installations of equal or greater capacity and speed for a period of at least one year. Prior to award, the names and addresses of the buildings and the names of the owners or managers thereof, in which the proposed combination of major components has so performed, shall be furnished.

A. The term "major elevator components" as mentioned above shall mean such items as an elevator hoisting machine, motor drive, controller, selector, and group supervisory control equipment.

1.6 Equipment in the elevator machine room shall be so arranged that such items as rotating elements and sheaves can be removed for repairs or replacement, either by trolley hoist and dolly, or other conventional means, without dismantling or removing other equipment components in the machine room.

1.7 Adequate work space for maintenance and repair operations shall be provided around the elevator equipment in machine room with clear passage to any access or trap doors.

1.8 Where practical, elevator controllers shall be located near, and in the same positions relative to the driving machines they control. The driving machine shall be visible from its controller.

1.9 Trolley beams shall not be utilized as the normal support of elevator equipment such as sheaves for selector cable.

1.10 Elevator data requirements listed below shall be obtained from either the project drawings or within this specification:

A. Elevator Data:

1. Elevator rated load lifting capacity in pounds.

2. Elevator car rated speed in feet per minute.

3. Car travel in feet.

4. Number of landings.

5. Number of openings.

6. Platform size.

7. Class of service, i.e., passenger or freight.

8. Type of machine, i.e., geared or gearless.

9. Type of control, i.e., rheostatic, generator field, or static (3vf Drive).

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10. Type of operation, i.e., two stop single car selective collective, two car selective collective or group automatic.

11. Type of design of passenger car.

12. Type of hoistway doors.

13. Type of hoistway door operation.

14. Type of car door or gate.

15. Type of car door or gate operation.

16. Type of signal system.

17. Characteristics of power supply.

18. Finishes.

1.11 The elevator system shall consist of:

A. Four (4) geared electric passenger elevators operating in one group.

B. One (1) geared electric service elevator.

2. RELATED WORK:

2.1 The following related work is included in this section and other sections of the specification and shall be the responsibility of the Elevator Contractor:

A. Elevator hoistways and their enclosures and venting, pit spaces, enclosed machine rooms, trolley beams.

B. Temporary guards at all hoistway openings as required under "Accident

Prevention" clause of the General Conditions.

C. Bevel all ledges and platforms between the hoistways at each landing to not less than 75 degrees.

D. Provide Elevator machine room energy efficient lighting and 110 GFCI outlets, energy efficient pit lighting and 110 GFCI outlets, and energy efficient hoistway lighting circuits. Pit lighting switch shall be accessible from access door.

E. Provide pans under roof drains.

F. Remove sprinklers and heat detectors from the top of the hoistways. Remove all sprinkler piping from machine room.

G. Provide all car top guardrails as required.

H. Provide HVAC for machine room.

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3. STANDARD REFERENCES:

3.1 Unless as modified herein or otherwise distinctly specified, all elevator material, design, clearances, definitions, construction, workmanship and tests shall conform to the requirements of the American National Standard Safety Code for Elevators, and, Escalators, (ANSI A17.1-2016) or latest edition, including errata, interpretations and revisions and hereinafter referred to as the A17.1 Code.

3.2 Wherever Federal Specifications, Codes, Standard Details and other standards are referenced, latest editions and amendments shall apply in accordance with the clause entitled "Standard References: in the General Conditions.

3.3 References to the NEC are to the 2015 National Electrical Code (ANSI C1) or latest edition. All electrical work specified in the A17.1 Code shall be done in accordance with the 2015 NEC.

3.4 References to UL standards are to standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

3.5 References to NEMA are to Standards of the National Electrical Manufacturers

Association.

3.6 Referring to the requirements of clause entitled "Building Codes, Fees and

Charges" in the General Conditions the work shall also comply with the applicable

State and local Code requirements or regulations except the requirements of the

A17.1 Code shall govern in the event of a conflict.

3.7 References to Handicap Provisions are to "Uniform Federal Accessibility

Standard" (UFAS) and the "Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility

Guidelines" (ADAAG). In case of conflicts in the requirements, the most stringent requirements shall be required.

4. QUALIFICATIONS:

4.1 The bidder shall have had at least five years successful experience in installing and servicing the manufacturer's elevators.

4.2 In addition, the bidder shall have comparable installations operating successfully for at least two years under bidders maintenance. To be considered comparable, prior installations shall have not less than the same number of elevators operating together in one group as the largest number in any group specified for this project, except that a group of two may be considered comparable to a larger group specified for this project.

4.3 A list of the prior comparable installations by the bidder together with the names and addresses of the buildings, the names of the owners or managers thereof, and

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any other pertinent information required shall be submitted promptly upon request of the government.

4.4 The names, addresses, experience, and a statement of the work to be performed by each subcontractor be will used for performance of minor portions of the installation of elevators, shall also be submitted promptly upon request by the

Government.

4.5 The bid may be rejected if the bidder has established on former jobs, either

Government, municipal, or commercial, a record for unsatisfactory elevator installations, has repeatedly failed to complete contracts awarded to him within the contact time, or otherwise fails to meet the experience requirements of this clause.

5. SHOP DRAWINGS:

5.1 Shop drawings shall be submitted in accordance with the "General Conditions" and

"Special Conditions" sections.

5.2 Shop drawings shall include the following details as applicable to the systems specified:

A. Full dimension layout in plan and elevation showing the arrangement of equipment and all pertinent details of each elevator unit specified including:

1. Driving machine, controller, selector, motor generator, static motor drive unit, governor and other components located in machine room.

2. Car, counterweight, sheaves, supporting beams, guide rails, buffers, car and counterweight guide shoes, and other components located in hoistway.

3. Rail bracket spacing and maximum vertical forces on guide rails in accordance with the A17.1 Code.

4. Reactions at points of support.

5. Weights of principal parts.

6. Top and bottom clearance and over travel of car and counterweight.

7. Location of circuit breaker, switchboard panel or disconnect switch, light switch and feeder termination at controller.

8. Location of outlets for connection of traveling cables for car light and telephone.

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9. Location of hoistway access switches.

B. Hoistway entrances and doors showing their method of operation, details of construction; and method of fastening to the structural members of the building.

C. Car designs specified, showing details of construction, fastenings to platform, car lighting, ventilation, location of all car equipment, handrails, and emergency exits including electric contacts and method of hinging and locking.

D. Details of all signal and operating fixtures including hoistway access switches.

E. Details of sound and vibration isolation units for generator sets, if used.

F. Details of roller guide assemblies.

G. Details of sill sections and supports.

H. Details of selection, recall, and emergency operation switches including wiring diagrams.

I. Other drawings required or hereinafter specified.

5.3 The name of manufacturer, type or style designation, and the additional information called for below shall be listed on the shop drawings for each of the following:

A. Driving machine.

B. Driving machine motor including hp and rpm.

C. Elevator controller.

D. Group supervisory system controller.

E. Indicator panel.

F. Car safety including maximum rated load and speed.

G. Governor.

H. Power door operator.

I. Door interlocks and electrical contacts.

J. Buffers including stroke, certified maximum and minimum loads and maximum striking speed.

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K. Car ventilation blower including c.f.m. and hp ratings.

L. Car emergency lighting.

M. Static motor drive unit.

6. SAMPLES:

6.1 Referring to the "Sample" requirements of the General Conditions, submit for approval, four samples of all finishes, car floor materials, operating and signal system fixtures, hoistway entrance and door materials, sills, protection pads, and light fixture lenses.

7. MANUALS:

7.1 Three (3) sets of operating and maintenance manuals shall be furnished in bound form. Manuals shall include:

A. Description of the elevator system's method of operation and control including the functions of signals, door devices and other specified features.

B. Written instructions for the adjustment and care of the equipment.

C. Replacement parts list with part numbers.

D. Type of lubricant required for each lubricated part.

E. Complete set of as-built wiring diagrams.

7.2 The identification label for each manual shall include the subject, building name and location, government contract number and the specific elevator numbers to which the manual applies.

7.3 One set of manuals shall be provided in tool cabinet in elevator machine room unless otherwise directed. The two additional sets shall be delivered to the

Contracting Officer's Representative.

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8. WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE:

8.1 All work under this section shall be subject to the terms specified under

"Guarantees" in the General Conditions and the guarantee period for an elevator unit shall be one year after the date the final elevator is placed in normal use by the

Government.

9. MAINTENANCE:

9.1 Furnish full maintenance for the elevators starting on the day the actual work begins at the site during the installation period, and for 12 months after final acceptance by the Government of the last elevator in entire project. The maintenance service shall consist of regular weekly examinations of the installation and shall include the necessary adjustments, repairs, cleaning, lubrication, and supply and replacement of all parts to keep the equipment in proper operating condition.

9.2 All routine adjustments and service shall be performed by trained employees of the elevator contractor and may be made during the regular working hours of the trade.

All services required to ensure safe and reliable performance of the elevators shall be provided by regularly assigned maintenance personnel of the elevator contractor.

9.3 Weekly preventive maintenance program shall be scheduled for each elevator. The date and hours of work shall be scheduled and submitted for approval and acceptance by the Building Manager. All personnel shall register with the proper

Government authority upon entering and leaving the building.

9.4 Provide 24-hour emergency call-back service for the maintenance period, by promptly responding to requests from the Building Manager or his authorized representative by telephone or otherwise, to restore elevator services where a shutdown or trouble should develop. This emergency call-back services shall be limited to minor adjustments required to protect the immediate safety of the equipment and persons in and about the elevator. Contractor shall respond to emergency call backs in one hour or less.

A. The Contractor shall provide and keep current a suitable check chart for each elevator. The charts shall be posted in the machine rooms on which entries shall be made to indicate the status of scheduled items of maintenance work performed, and the time in man-hours. The Contractor must properly initial the chart to indicate that the work has been accomplished.

B. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer (in writing) of the existence or the development of any defects in, or repairs required to the elevators which the Contractor considers he is not responsible for under the terms of the contract, and shall furnish him a written estimate of the cost to make necessary repairs. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to make final determination as to responsibility.

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10. INSTRUCTIONS:

10.1 The instruction period for Government employees shall be not less than one (1) eight hour day for the work under this section. Manual and wiring diagram instructions given in elevator machine room will be considered the equivalent to classroom instructions.

10.2 Submit outline of instructions to be given, one (1) month prior to the Instruction

Period, for approval.

10.3 Instructions shall be completed before the warranty and maintenance period expires.

A. If the instructions have not been completed prior to the termination of the maintenance period, that period shall be extended as a part of the contractual requirements until the instruction requirements have been satisfied.

10.4 Provide, without additional expense to the Government, competent instructors to train employees of the Government, in the care, adjustment and operation and sequence functioning of the operation and the control system. Instruction shall be given during regular working hours and take place at the job site. The instruction shall be by qualified, factory trained engineering representatives possessing complete knowledge of the care, adjustment and operation of the elevator system.

A. Approximately half of the time shall be used for classroom instructions. All other time shall be used for instruction at the equipment. Where significant changes or modifications in equipment are made under the terms of the guarantee, additional instruction shall be provided as may be necessary to acquaint the operating personnel of the changes or modifications.

B. Three copies of an operating and maintenance manual, prepared by the contractor, shall be utilized by the contractor for instruction purposes. After completion of all instructions, the three copies of the manual shall be turned over to the Building Manager.

C. Three sets of as-built wiring diagrams with a complete description of operating sequences shall be furnished and delivered to the Construction

Engineer fifteen (15) days prior to the start of the instructions, for use of the instructors.

D. The time and place of the instructions shall be coordinated with the Building

Manager.

11. POWER SUPPLY:

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11.1 The power available is 3 phase, 60 hertz, 480 volts alternating current for elevator power and single-phase, 60 hertz 120 volts alternating current for elevator car lighting.

11.2 Before any electrical equipment is manufactured or purchased, the characteristics available for elevator power and lighting shall be verified. Where characteristics are different from those specified above, the equipment shall be furnished for the power as verified by the contractor.

11.3 Failure to verify the power supply shall not relieve responsibility for the satisfactory operation of the equipment.

11.4 Controls shall have provisions for sequential return of all elevators and operation elevators on Emergency Power.

12. CAPACITY, SPEED, TRAVEL, PLATFORM SIZE:

12.1 The elevators shall have a capacity to lift the rated load at the rated speed in feet per minute, specified in the following schedule. The rated load shall be exclusive of the weight of the complete car and cables. The travel, terminal floors, number of stops and openings and the over-all car platform size given in the schedule shall be verified with requirements indicated on the drawings.

ELEVATOR SCHEDULE

RATED RATED OVERALL

ELEVATOR LOAD SPEED TERMINAL NO. OF NO. OF PLATFORM SIZE

NUMBER LBS. F.P.M. FLOORS STOPS OPENINGS WIDTH X DEPTH

1-4 3,500 350 1-7 7 7 RETAIN EXISTING

5 6,000 350 1-7 7 7 RETAIN EXISTING

13. ELECTRIC FEEDERS AND WIRING:

13.1 Retain the existing electric disconnect switches in both machine rooms for elevator power supply for all elevators, unless a change is needed for the new VVVF-AC drive system and new controls.

13.2 Provide new disconnects for the existing 110 Volt A.C. power supply for car light circuits for all elevators. New disconnects shall be labeled, located in the machine room, and lockable in the off position

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13.3 Provide new energy efficient light fixtures with guards in the elevator machine rooms. Provide all hoistways with energy efficient fluorescent fixtures with a labeled, lockable disconnect in the machine room. Energy efficient fixtures in the hoistway shall be located at each landing.

Conduits and fittings shall be in accordance with the following Federal

Specifications:

A. Threaded steel conduit WW-C-581E

B. Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) WW-C-563A

C. Flexible metal conduit WW-C-566C

D. Fittings for cable and flexible conduit W-F-406B

E. Fittings for conduit W-F-408C

13.4 Couplings and connectors for EMT shall be steel or malleable iron, shall be

"Concretetight" or "Raintight", and shall be of either the gland and ring compression type or the stainless steel multiple point locking type. All connectors shall have insulated throats. Fittings using set screws or indentations as a means of attachment shall not be used.

13.5 All conduit connecting the various items of elevator equipment in the elevator machine room shall be run concealed where practicable. Metal wireways and auxiliary gutters shall be run exposed in readily accessible locations. All raceways embedded in concrete shall be rigid or intermediate steel conduit. At all other locations any of the other types of raceways specified may be used subject to conditions, specified.