5-2-CR27011-27299640 Approved Specifications.pdf

Cox Auditorium Elevator

225 Soth 700 East

Saint George, Utah 84770

Project # 27299640

Hydraulic Elevator

Modernization Specifications

Prepared for:

Scott Jensen

Project Manager

Division of Facilities Construction and Management

Taylorsville State Office Building

4315 South 2700 West, 3rd Floor

Taylorsville, Utah 84129-2128

Phone: 385-450-23214

Prepared by:

Rob & Josh Higginson

HCS< LLC

robhigginson@hcselevated.com

DIVISION OF FACILITIES

CONSTRUCTION AND

MANAGEMENT

Jason Van Ausdal

08/11/2026

REVIEWED FOR CODE

COMPLIANCE

mailto:higginsonrob@gmail.com

Hydraulic Elevator Modernization

Provide a proposal for one (1) hydraulic elevator as follows:

All engineering, equipment, labor, and permits required to complete elevator modernization required by these Contract Documents.

State of Utah is requiring this hydraulic elevator modernization project to be a turnkey operation.

All subcontractor work is to be included in the proposal.

Base Bid & Alternate Bid

Base Bid: Provide base proposal as outlined in the written specifications. The base bid is to be considered complete modernization.

Alternate Bid: Provide an alternate bid as in the written specifications to reuse the existing power unit, hydraulic piping and rupture valve.

Non-Proprietary Equipment Provisions:

All elevator components are to be considered non-proprietary. All elevator components provided shall be serviceable by a Journeyman Elevator Mechanic. Replacement parts for the elevator equipment shall be readily available to any elevator contractor and or the building owner. Access to diagnostic and or troubleshooting procedures require no secret codes, tools or software. This includes, but is not limited to, special tools, devices, software or equipment required to service or maintain the equipment. Elevator contractor should provide as-built wiring diagrams upon commencement of the elevator installation, along with any special tools, devices, software or equipment designed to work with the equipment, from the Original Equipment Manufacturer

("OEM").

Warranty Service:

Include in your bid a one (1) year warranty with Monday through Friday, daytime callback service. Systematically inspect, adjust, clean, and lubricate all equipment. Repair or replace defective parts using parts produced by the OEM. Service elevator machine room, hoistway, and keep pit in clean condition.

ELEVATOR

FLOORS

SERVED

CAPACITY SPEED OEM

STATE

IDENTIFICATION

NUMBER

INSTALL DATE

#1 3 2,000 LBS. 115 FPM

OTIS

ELEVATOR

E-809

Modernized Equipment

Elevator: #1

Type: Passenger

Capacity: 2,000 lbs.

Speed: 115 fpm

Power Unit: Submersible

Operation: Simplex

Motor: Single speed AC

Stops: 3 Front

Travel: Approximately 25'

Specifications

Controller: Otis Relay Logic Install microprocessor, Simplex, selective collective automatic controller.

Power Unit Base Bid: replace the existing power unit.

Alternate bid: Reusing existing power unit

Car Doors: Single Speed Side Slide Reuse the existing car door

Hall Doors: Single Speed Side Slide Reuse the existing hall doors

Entrance Type: Reuse

Door Operation: Medium Speed, Door Operator Install a new high speed, Linear Door Operator.

Entrance Equipment:

Door Hangers

Door Track

Interlocks

Door Closer

Replace

Replace

Replace

Replace

Cab interior Stainless steel cab interior Reuse

Door Protection: Electronic door safety edge Replace with 3D safety edge

Hydraulic Type: In hole jack assembly Reuse

Buffers: Spring Reuse

Overspeed Valve None Base bid: Replace overspeed valve

Alternate bid: Reuse existing overspeed valve

Signal Fixtures: Install LED Illumination

Contractor’s Vandal Resistant

Assembly. Surface mounted style is acceptable.

Hall and Car Pushbutton Stations: Install Single Hall Pushbutton

Riser, Single Car Operating

Panel

Car Position Indicators: Install Single Digital with Car

Direction Arrows Security and

Firefighters’ Control Panel

Communication System: Intercom with Distress Signal

Self-Dialing, Vandal resistant, Push to Call, Two-Way

Communication System with

Recall, Tracking and voiceless

Communication as required by code. Install elevator communication out of service identification jewel

Fixture Submittal: Submit Brochure Depicting

Contractor’s Proposed

Designs within one week following the award of bid.

Additional Features

Replace slide guides.

Install new Car Top Inspection Stations.

Replace hoistway wiring, provide a minimum of 10% spare wires.

Provide Firefighters service, Phase I and II, with alternate floor return.

Battery Pack standby provisions.

Provide Independent Service feature.

Provide Card Reader provisions.

Tamper resistance fasteners for all publicly visible locations.

Replace lighting in machine room.

Include painting and patching of walls.

Paint machine room floor.

Repack jack packing assembly at the end of the modernization project.

Associated Work by Elevator Contractor

All engineering, equipment, labor, and permits essential to complete elevator modernization required by Contract Documents.

Cartage and Hoisting: All required staging, hoisting and movement to, on, and from the site including new equipment, reused equipment, or taking apart and removal of current equipment.

Cutting and patching of walls.

Take precautions to protect floors and ceilings from oil spills and damage.

Hoistway and Pit

Guard open hoistways and entrances during construction per OSHA Regulations.

Shield car enclosure, hoistway entrance assemblies, and special metal finishes from damage.

Hoistway venting when required.

Machine Room Assure a self-closing and locking access door.

Repaint machine room floor at the competition of project.

Arrange new equipment in the machine room to meet code.

Ventilation and heating. Maintain minimum temperature of 55° F, maximum 90° F.

Maintain maximum 80% relative humidity, non-condensing

Fire sprinklers were required.

Class “ABC” fire extinguisher in elevator machine room.

Electrical Requirements

Provide lighting and GFCI outlets in pit, machine room, and overhead machinery spaces.

Provide one additional non-GFCI convenience outlet in pit for sump pump and oil return pump.

Three-phase mainline copper power feeder with true earthen grounding to terminals of elevator controller in the machine room with protected, lockable “open” disconnect with auxiliary contacts to allow Elevator Contractor to electronically interlock battery power lowering unit.

Provide single-phase copper power feeder to elevator controller for car lighting and exhaust blower with individual protected, lockable “open” disconnecting means located in machine room.

Verify an emergency telephone line to elevator control panel in elevator machine room.

Verify that the fire alarm initiating devices in elevator lobby for elevators or single elevator and machine room to initiate firefighters’ return feature. Device at top of hoistway if sprinklered. Provide alarm initiating signal wiring from hoistway or machine room connection point to elevator controller terminals. Device in machine room and at top of hoistway to provide signal for general alarm and discrete signal for Phase II firefighters’ operation.

Descriptions

Terms used are used and defined in the current edition of the Safety Code for Elevators, ASME A17.1.

Document and Site Verification

To determine conflicts or lack of definition which might create problems, Contractor must review Contract Documents and site conditions for compatibility with its product prior to submittal of quotation. Review current structural, electrical provisions, and mechanical provisions for compatibility with Contractor's equipment. The owner will not pay for change to structural, mechanical, electrical, or other systems required to house Contractor’s equipment.

Permit, Test and Inspection

Obtain and pay for permit, license, and inspection fee necessary.

Perform test mandatory by governing authority in accordance with procedure described in ASME A17.2 Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks in the presence of Authorized Representative.

Modernization Engineering

Provide necessary engineering to preserve proper speed and safety of the hydraulic piping.

Elevator Seismic Procedures

Assure that the design, components, and operation are per the current governing code for the location of this project.

Modernization Condition Examination

Prior to beginning installation of equipment, examine hoistway and machine room areas. Verify that no problems exist which may delay of the execution of work specified.

Do not start the modernization process until work in place conforms to project requirements and that all require parts of on-the-job site.

Handling and Storage

Store material in original protective packaging. Prevent physical damage or water damage.

Protect equipment and exposed finishes from damage and stains during transportation, erection, and construction.

Installation of Equipment

Install all equipment with Contractor’s instructions, referenced codes, specifications, and approved submittals.

Assure that all equipment will be installed for ease of maintenance.

Install all equipment with accessibility, safety, and ease of service.

Inspections

Schedule the State Inspector inspection in a timely manner to ensure an acceptable turnover.

Expenses of inspections will be the responsibility of the elevator contractors.

Perform a five-year full load test on elevator, witnessed by the state elevator inspector.

Cleanup

Keep work areas clean and free from debris during the progress of project. Remove debris daily.

Clean machine room equipment and floor at the competition of project.

Contract Documents

Only electronic documents will be furnished by the owner.

Make inquiries to Rob Higginson, HCS, LLC, 801-866-3299, robhigginson@hcselevatoted.com and Josh Higginson, 80-458-8504, joshhiginson@hcselevatoed.com

Proposal

All proposals shall be firm; escalation will not be permitted if the contract is awarded within 90 days from quotation due date.

If award is deferred beyond 90 days, Contractors’ quotations shall be subject to adjustment to reflect changes in the cost of labor and material.

The opening of proposals will be private.

The contract will be awarded to the low bidder based on the base bid and any of the alternates. The Owner may proceed with one, any or none of the Alternates at the

Owner’s discretion.

Rights of Owner

Owner has the right to reject any or all quotations, to accept other than lowest quotation, and to waive any formality about opening and award of Contract.

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Inspection Prior To Bid

Submission of quotation is considered an indication that Contractor has visited and is knowledgeable with the site facilities, site surroundings, requirements of the Contract

Documents, appropriate state and local codes, state of labor and material markets, and has made adequate allowance in his quotation for all possibilities. Should the

Contractor’s examination of site conditions or local codes or rules disclose requirements contrary to Contract Documents, or if Contractor finds any discrepancies or oversights from Contract Documents, or if Contractor is in doubt as to their meaning, it shall contact the Consultant for clarification at least five working days prior to quotation due date.

No verbal explanation will be made, and no verbal instructions will be given before quotation due date. The contractor shall act promptly and allow sufficient time for a reply to reach it before submission of its quotation. Any required interpretation or supplemental instructions will be issued in the form of an addendum to the specifications and forwarded to all pre-qualified Contractors.

Provide everything necessary for and incidental to the satisfactory completion of work required by Contract Documents. All required preparations and hoisting and movement of new equipment, reused equipment, or removal of existing equipment shall be the responsibility of Contractor.

Insurance

The contractor shall provide proof of Contract Worker’s Compensation Insurance with statutory limits set by the State of Utah laws for the protection of its employees.

Contractor shall provide a comprehensive general liability policy including completed operations blanket contractual broad form property damage and Owner’s and

Contractor’s protective liability in a casualty or liability insurance company acceptable to Owner. Insurance policy shall fully protect Contractor, its Subcontractors, Owner, and Consultant from all loss and liability.

Prior to beginning work, Contractor shall provide the required insurance documentation, at its sole cost, and submit certificate of endorsement naming indemnified parties as additional insured. The policy will include confirmation which states that such insurance will not be cancelled or materially changed. With Owner’s prior approval, an

Owners & Contractors Protective Liability (OCPL) Policy may be substituted for commercial general liability coverage. The following are minimum insurance coverage requirements:

Insurance Coverage Amount

Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Disease Legal Limits

Employer’s Liability (Including Occupational Disease

Coverage)

$1,000,000

Insurance Coverage Amount

Commercial General Liability, Including Operations, Contractual, and Completed Operations Coverages, Occurrence Basis

$1,000,000 Combined

Single Limit for Bodily

Injury and Property

Damage

Commercial Automobile Liability Covering Owned, Non-

Owned, and Hired Vehicles Used in the Performance of the Services

$1,000,000 Combined

Single Limit for Bodily

Injury and Property

Damage

Contractor shall supply with Owner a certificate of insurance from its insurance company, assuring that such insurance is being carried and that Owner shall be notified at least thirty days prior to any cancellation of said insurance.

Insurance Provided by Owner

Owner’s insurance policy covers work and equipment that is in buildings that may or may not be installed. All material and equipment stored on site and not essentially installed is not included in Owner’s policy and such material and equipment shall be covered under Contractor’s Property Damage Insurance.

Codes

Compliance with Governing Agencies: Observe with the most stringent applicable provisions of the following codes, laws, and/or authorities, including revisions and changes in effect:

1. Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.1

2. Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks, ASME A17.2

3. Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment, ASME A17.5

4. National Electrical Code, NFPA 70

5. Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA

6. Local Fire Authority

7. Requirements of all codes, ordinances, and laws applicable within the governing jurisdiction

8. Life Safety Code, NFPA 101

9. Uniform Federal Accessibility Standard, UFAS

Staging Area

The owner will provide equipment staging area will be available for use by Contractor.

Contractor shall limit usage to area designated and shall notify Owner/Property

Management prior to storing of any large equipment which will enact heavy concentrated loading on floor area. The Contractor will not store such equipment until approval is received.