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Richard Russell Center (RRC) Building, Athens, GA.

Specification:

US National Poultry Research Center, Richard Russell Center (RRC) Building 950 College Station Road Athens, GA 30605

Elevator Modernization of 5 Elevators

2/16/2017 Prepared by:

Bill Snyder Elevator Consultant with RD3, Inc.

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SPECIAL PROVISIONS

In addition to any General Provisions of this solicitation, these Special Provisions, along with the specifications that follow, will apply in like force to this solicitation and to any subsequent contract resulting there from.

PROJECT SCHEDULE

Contractor shall provide a schedule for execution of modernization work with time periods necessary to indicate the milestones as listed below. All time periods are to be calculated from notice to proceed for this contract with the total number of days for each milestone in this project schedule. Schedules and completion dates shall be agreed to in writing by both parties before becoming effective.

Days Action

Product submittals date

Submittal review period

Submittal approval date

On-site work starts for 1st elevator

On-site work ends for 1st elevator

1st elevator modernization work complete

On-site work starts for 2nd elevator

On-site work ends for 2nd elevator

2nd elevator modernization work complete

On-site work starts for 3rd elevator

On-site work ends for 3rd elevator

3rd elevator modernization work complete

On-site work starts for 4th elevator

On-site work ends for 4th elevator

4th elevator modernization work complete

On-site work starts for 5th elevator

On-site work ends for 5th elevator

5th elevator modernization work completed

END OF SPECIAL CONDITIONS

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Specification for Modernization of Elevators:

US National Poultry Research Center (USNPRC)

Richard Russell Center (RRC) Building

950 College Station Road

Athens, GA 30605

FIVE (5) ELECTRIC TRACTION ELEVATORS

Part 1 GENERAL

Part 1.01 SUMMARY

A) This section specifies required work to complete the modernization of four (4) electric traction passenger elevators and one (1) electric traction freight elevator.

B) Elevator work includes:

1) Commercial, standard gearless electric traction passenger elevator.

2) Commercial, standard geared electric traction freight elevator.

3) Gearless Drive Machine Refurbishment.

4) Elevator car and hoistway signal equipment.

5) Operation and control systems.

6) Accessibility provisions for physically disabled persons.

7) Electrical upgrades

8) Builder’s work, e.g., patching, painting etc.

C) Equipment, labor, machines, control systems, devices and accessories as required for safely operating the specified elevators at rated speed with rated load capacity.

D) Delivery, staging, and hoisting of new equipment. Hoisting, dismantling, removal and disposal of existing equipment. Repair, cleaning and painting of reusable equipment.

E) Materials and accessories as required for completing the elevator modernization.

F) Hoistway, pit and machine room barricades for safety as required.

G) Required hoisting, hoisting permits and traffic coordination and/or permits with local jurisdictions and the State of Georgia as required.

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H) Required permits and coordination of permits with local jurisdictions, Bureau of Elevator Safety, and the State of Georgia, as required.

Part 1.02 DEFINITIONS

A) The following definitions shall be used throughout all general conditions, specifications and contract documents except where superseded in those documents.

1) "Owner": Contracting Officer for USDA, ARS, US National Poultry Research Center

(USNPRC), Richard Russell Center (RRC).

2) "Consultant”: RD3, Inc.

3) “Contractor”: The Elevator Contractor awarded the contract to perform this specification of work.

4) “Contract”: The Contract for the elevator modernization and other related work consists of the award document, and all attachments to include, clauses, specifications, & plans provided to Contractor prior to execution.

5) “Contract Documents”: The Contract for the elevator modernization and other related work to the elevator of the building, the Elevator Specifications (the "Specifications") and any

Addendum shall comprise the Contract Documents. Additional Contract Documents may be created and incorporated upon written agreement by Owner and Contractor. Notwithstanding, any documents not furnished hereunder shall not be binding upon Contractor until such time

Contractor is furnished with same and specifically accepts in writing.

6) “Contract Sum”: The amount set forth in the Contract as priced by the “Contractor” for Bid

Items, for Contractor's performance of the Work.

7) “Fire Alarm Contractor”: Contractor certified to work on Fire Alarm System installed in US

National Poultry Research Center (USNPRC), Richard Russell Center (RRC) Building, Athens, GA.

8) “Code”: All applicable laws and codes, including but not limited to the electrical, fire, building, and Safety Codes for Elevators and Escalators codes designated by any authority having jurisdiction as detailed in the codes and standards reference section of this specification.

9) “Work”: The services to be completed by Contractor are as specified in the Contract

Documents. This Work includes all Services necessary, material and labor required to provide and install and/or repair equipment as specified under this specification.

10) “Provide”: Provide all materials and labor required to furnish and install and or repair.

11) “Services”: Services shall include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, all labor, transportation, supplies, materials, parts, tools, scaffolding, machinery, hoists, employee safety equipment, equipment, lubricants; supervision, applicable taxes, and all other work and materials expressly required under this Agreement or reasonably inferred whether or not expressly stated herein necessary to maintain all equipment covered under this specification.

12) “Subcontractor”: A Subcontractor is a person or entity who has a direct contract with the

Contractor to perform a portion of the Work and Services at the site. All Subcontractors must be licensed and insured.

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Part 1.03 CODE AND STANDARD REFERENCES

A) All codes and standards referenced in this specification will be to the edition of the references as detailed in this section. All materials and Work and Services to be performed under these specifications shall be in compliance with the Codes listed in this section or as determined by the authority having jurisdiction.

B) Comply with applicable building Codes and elevator Codes at the project site, including but not limited to the following:

1) Regulatory Requirements in conformance with Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire

Commissioner Chapter 120-3-25 Rules and Regulations for Escalators and Elevators.

2) International Building Code (IBC) 2015.

3) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) A17.1-2013 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.

4) ASME A17.3-2011 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators.

5) ASME A17.2-2014 Guide for Inspection of Elevators and Escalators.

6) ADAAG, Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.

7) ICC/ANSI A117.1, 2009 Edition, American National Standard for Building and Facilities, Providing Accessibility and Usability for Physically Handicapped People.

8) NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) 2014.

9) NFPA 80, Fire Doors and Windows.

10) ANSI/UL 10B, Fire Tests of Door Assemblies.

11) NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code, Current Edition.

12) NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, Current Edition.

13) O.S.H.A. Requirements for construction and repairs of existing buildings.

14) Elevator Industry Field Employees’ Safety Handbook 2015.

15) Any and all onsite workmen and receiving of products to site are required to follow security and safety procedures as per policies due to facility regulations.

Part 1.04 RELATED WORK BY OTHERS

A) This project will be a “turn-key” project with all work requirements included under the Work and

Services by the Contractor unless specifically detailed in this section.

B) Machine Room HVAC:

1) Elevator # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 4: Machine room HVAC systems in machine room housing

Elevator # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 4 equipment is to be retained and reutilized.

2) Elevator #5: Machine room housing Elevator #5 equipment shall be provided with an independent HVAC system to maintain temperature and humidity to between 55 deg F and 90 deg F with relative humidity of not more than 85% non-condensing. The Contractor shall

Elevator Modernization, Page 5 of 64 provide actual calculations for total anticipated heat loads generated by all elevator machine room equipment and the capability of the HVAC equipment will satisfy the loads.

a) There shall be no drain lines or condensation allowing water in the machine room.

b) Dedicated HVAC system for machine room is required to have an electrical disconnect lockable in the off position with proper labels identifying source of power and purpose.

c) Remote systems shall have a proper thermostat inside the machine room.

d) HVAC system will be required to be supplied with emergency generator power.

e) Existing machine room wall with vents must have vent secured and covered to prevent the loss of conditioned air from machine room.

C) Ethernet Wiring: Provide CAT-6 wiring or minimum CAT-5 for an Ethernet connection wiring from the subbasement level where the pit entrance is located for # 3 and # 4 elevators that will run from this location to the boiler room control room. The purpose of this wiring is to accommodate the PC Terminal and Hyperextender (to extend data transfer range) for connection to the Ethernet which would be provided by MCE (Company that would provide the elevator controller for the group control). This PC terminal would be a keyboard and monitor to access the iView group that would permit the control room attendant to view elevator status of Elevators # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 4.

D) Building General Construction: Building general construction conditions will include, Work detailed in this section.

1) Verify proper installation of 1 ½ hour “B-Label” door to machine room to include self-closing and self-locking requirements.

2) Verify proper Class ABC Fire Extinguisher in machine room permanently mounted and conveniently located to the access door as required by ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.

3) Verify that all non-elevator related pipes, wiring, conduit have been removed and openings in machine rooms and hoistways to include a 2-hour fire rating. All foreign pipes, wiring or conduit not in use or directly related to the elevator system shall be removed from machine rooms and hoistways.

Part 1.05 WORK BY ELEVATOR CONTRACTOR

A) This contract will be issued as a “Turn-Key” project with all work required in the WORK BY

ELEVATOR CONTRACTOR section being the responsibility of the Elevator Contractor for completion as detailed in this specification. All work, except the work detailed in Part 1.04, Related Work by Others, necessary for a complete and useable elevator system, will be the responsibility of the Elevator Contractor. Specifically to include non-traditional Contractor work detailed in Part 1.05B in addition to traditional Contractor work as detailed in all other sections of this specification. All materials and work to be performed under these specifications shall be in compliance with the codes listed in Part 1.03 CODE AND STANDARD REFERENCES or as determined by the authority having jurisdiction. As work progresses, Contractor shall consult with their Subcontractors, examine the Work installed by Subcontractors, and resolve all conflicts without expense to Owner and/or Consultant.

B) Fire Alarm System: Fire alarm including heat and smoke sensing devices as per NFPA 70 National

Electrical Code and NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm.

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1) Verify that proper connections exist for fire recall devices to the elevator controllers. Provide connection from new or existing fire recall devices to the elevator controllers in machine room.

For each elevator within the building, a minimum of three separate elevator control circuits shall be terminated at the designated elevator controller within each elevator machine room in accordance with NFPA 72. Operation of the elevators shall be in accordance with Section 2.27 of ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators. The smoke detectors or other automatic fire detection as permitted by NFPA 72 shall actuate the elevator control circuits as detailed in NFPA 72.

2) Automatic fire alarm-initiating devices shall be located and installed in accordance with ASME

A17.1 and NFPA 72.

3) Fire alarm initiating devices used to initiate Phase I Emergency Recall Operation shall be installed in conformance with the requirements of NFPA 72, and shall be located:

a) at each floor served by the elevator,

b) in the associated elevator machine room, machinery space containing a motor controller or electric driving machine, control space, or control room, and

c) in the elevator hoistway, when sprinklers are located in those hoistway.

4) Install heat detectors within 24 inches of sprinklers if installed in machine rooms or hoistways including wiring and conduit to shunt trip breaker as installed by Contractor, or electrical

Subcontractor, as indicated below:

a) Hoistway: When sprinklers are installed anywhere above 24 inches from the pit floor in the elevator hoistway installation of heat detector is required within 24 inches of sprinkler head.

b) Pit: Where elevator equipment is located or its enclosure is configured such that application of water from sprinklers located below 24 inches from the pit floor could cause unsafe elevator operation a heat detector.

c) These heat detectors shall be provided to automatically disconnect the main line power supply to the affected elevator and any other power supplies used to move the elevator upon or prior to the application of water.

d) Installation of alarm system and devices shall conform to ASME A17.1 Safety Code for

Elevators and Escalators, and NFPA 72 including NFPA 70 NEC.

5) Installation of alarm system and devices shall conform to ASME A17.1 Safety Code for

Elevators and Escalators, and NFPA 72 including NFPA 70 NEC.

6) Fire Alarm Subcontractor shall demonstrate at time of elevator inspection, compliance and testing of all alarm initiating devices as required by ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, ASME A17.2 and NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code.

C) Electrical Requirements: Electrical requirements for hoistway, GFCI receptacles and disconnects, as required by NFPA 70 National Electrical Code and ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and

Escalators. Additionally, Contractor shall provide and install conduits and wiring required for communication devices as detailed in this section. Electrical requirements shall include the following:

1) All Electrical work must be coordinated and scheduled with, at least 7 days’ notice, with the building Owner. Elevators shall be removed from service while electrical trades are working.

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2) Electrical requirements for hoistway and machine room HVAC, GFCI receptacles and disconnects, as required by NFPA 70, NEC and ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and

Escalators. Additionally, Contractor shall provide and install conduits and wiring required for communication devices as detailed in this section.

3) Main Line Disconnects: Main line disconnect(s) are to be verified by Contractor as appropriate size and type for power requirements of new elevator equipment prior to installation. Main line disconnects for elevators shall not be used for other conductors to pass thru disconnect switch boxes.

a) If existing disconnects are not satisfactory, Contractor shall provide new disconnect(s) for elevator main line power in accordance with NFPA 70, NEC. The disconnecting means shall be an enclosed externally operable fused motor circuit switch capable of being locked in the open position. The provision for locking or adding a lock to the disconnecting means shall be installed on or at the switch used as the disconnecting means and shall remain in place with or without the lock installed. Portable means for adding a lock to the switch or circuit breaker shall not be permitted as the means required to be installed at and remain with the equipment.

4) Cab Lighting Disconnects: Cab Lighting disconnect(s) are to be verified by Contractor as appropriate size and type for power requirements. Cab Lighting disconnects for elevator shall not be used for other conductors to pass thru disconnect switch boxes. If existing disconnects are not satisfactory, Contractor shall provide new disconnect(s) for elevator cab lighting in accordance with NFPA 70, NEC.

a) The disconnecting means shall be an enclosed externally operable fused motor circuit switch capable of being locked in the open position. The provision for locking or adding a lock to the disconnecting means shall be installed on or at the switch used as the disconnecting means and shall remain in place with or without the lock installed. Portable means for adding a lock to the switch or circuit breaker shall not be permitted as the means required to be installed at and remain with the equipment.

5) Car Light Source: A separate branch circuit shall supply the car lights, receptacle(s), auxiliary lighting power source, and ventilation on each elevator car. The overcurrent device protecting the branch circuit shall be located in the elevator machine room or control room/machinery space or control space. Required lighting shall not be connected to the load side of a ground-fault circuit interrupter.

6) Shunt Trip Breakers: These elevators have sprinklers located in elevator spaces. Verify conformance with the following code requirements:

a) Identification: All shunt trip breakers shall be properly marked to identify which elevator main line disconnect switch is associated with the shunt trip breaker. The identification assigned shall be a minimum of 50 mm (2 inches) in height, and shall be painted on, engraved, or securely attached to each shunt trip breaker.

b) Machine Room: Verify installation of existing shunt trip breakers or install new shunt trip breakers in machine rooms for feeder to each mainline disconnect for removal of power by

NFPA 70 NEC and NFPA 72 if installation of sprinklers in machine rooms or hoistways is required. Shunt trip shall be activated by heat detectors installed by others.

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c) Pit: Where elevator equipment is located or its enclosure is configured such that application of water from sprinklers could cause unsafe elevator operation, means shall be provided to automatically disconnect the main line power supply to the affected elevator and any other power supplies used to move the elevator upon or prior to the application of water.

d) When sprinklers are installed not more than 600 mm (24 inches) above the pit floor, and elevator electrical equipment and wiring in the hoistway is located less than 1,200 mm (48 inches) above the pit floor; and on the exterior of the car at the point where the car platform sill and the lowest landing hoistway door sill are in vertical alignment elevator; electrical equipment shall be weatherproof (Type 4 as specified in NEMA 250). Elevator wiring, except traveling cables, shall be identified for use in wet locations in accordance with the requirements in NFPA 70.

7) Machine Room Lighting and Receptacles: A separate branch circuit shall supply the machine room or control room/machinery space or control space lighting and receptacle(s).

a) Minimum lighting in machine room shall be 19 ft-c.

b) Required lighting shall not be connected to the load side of a ground-fault circuit interrupter.

8) Pit Lighting and Receptacle(s):

a) Pit Lighting: Verify that current pit lighting meets minimum 10 ft-c. at all locations in the pit. If pit lighting is below 10 ft-c requirement, provide additional lighting as detailed in this specification.

(1) Verify that a separate branch circuit is installed to supply the hoistway pit lighting and receptacle(s).

(2) Required lighting shall not be connected to the load side of a ground-fault circuit interrupter.

(3) The lighting switch shall be so located as to be readily accessible from the pit access door.

b) Pit Receptacles: At least one 125-volt, single phase, 15- or 20-ampere duplex receptacle shall be provided in the hoistway pit. Pit receptacles, with GFCI protection shall be installed in NEMA 4 devices where placed within 4 feet of pit floor. Care must be taken not to place equipment in line with elevator equipment.

(1) Each 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacle installed in pits, in hoistways and on elevator car tops shall be of the ground fault circuit-interrupter type.

(2) All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed in machine rooms and machinery spaces shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.

(3) Where installed provide a single receptacle non-GFCI for each sump pump in each elevator hoistway.

9) All disconnects shall be labeled according to NFPA 70 National Electrical Code including source of power, Elevator Designation Number and all required warning signs.

10) All disconnects shall be installed with proper clearances in accordance to the applicable provisions of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code.

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11) All conduit and wiring in the hoistway must be checked for proper installation and properly mounted in accordance with applicable provisions of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code.

12) Equipment grounding and bonding shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of

NFPA 70 National Electrical Code. The equipment grounding conductor will be run with the circuit conductors and shall be a copper conductor. Ground all conductors, supports, controller enclosure, and other non-current conducting metal enclosures for electrical equipment in accordance with NFPA 70 National Electrical Code. The ground wires shall be solid or stranded; insulated, covered, or bare copper, sized as required by NFPA 70 National Electrical

Code, and shall be colored green if less than #6, and have green marking if #6 or larger.

13) Provide new electric wiring from disconnect switches to the terminals of the new elevator controllers in their new locations, inclusive of a normal 120 VAC, 15 AMP supply at each controller.

14) Provide new pit lighting and machine room lighting as per NFPA 70 National Electrical Code with enclosed and protected lamps.

15) All existing and new lighting fixtures in machine rooms, elevator cars and on top of car are to be suitably guarded in accordance with ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators clearance requirements and NFPA 70 National Electrical Code requirements for guarding.

16) Pit lighting switches and emergency stop switches shall be installed approximately 18 inches above first floor landing adjacent to opening and operable at both sides of each pit access door.

D) Emergency Generator: Currently elevators # 1, # 2, # 3 # 4 & # 5 are supplied with emergency generator power.

1) Elevator Contractor will provide new elevator controllers capable of required emergency power operations as detailed below, including sequencing operation for both elevators and conformance with the requirement detailed from the IBC.

a) Current IBC Code Chapter 30, Section 3003, Emergency Operations requires the following:

(1) 3003.1 Standby Power. In buildings and structures where standby power is required or furnished to operate an elevator, the operation shall be in accordance with Sections

3003.1.1 through 3003.1.4.

(2) 3003.1.1 Manual Transfer. Standby power shall be manually transferable to all elevators in each bank.

(3) 3003.1.3 Two or More Elevators. Where two or more elevators are controlled by a common operating system, all elevators shall automatically transfer to standby power within 60 seconds after failure of normal power where the standby power source is of sufficient capacity to operate all elevators at the same time.

b) Emergency Power has been verified to be capable of operating all elevators in both buildings and other building loads concurrently. No key operated sequencing will be required.

(1) Contractor, or generator Subcontractor, shall provide signal in transfer switch to elevator controllers that the building is on emergency standby power.

E) Telephone Line: A dedicated telephone line is required for the elevators.

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1) Telephone lines and wiring to elevator controllers for telephone system including all wiring in machine room to be installed inside conduit as per NFPA 70 NEC.

2) All emergency telephone devices shall include a minimum of 4 hours emergency backup power including power from emergency generator if supplied.

3) Provide phone numbers for emergency communication phone system to be programmed to for response.

F) Sprinkler Requirements: Currently there are sprinklers located in the elevator spaces. Where sprinklers are provided in the machine room or hoistway of elevators the following requirements apply:

1) If sprinkler head(s) are located in the machine room or hoistway, it will be required to install a heat detector within 24 inches of each sprinkler located 24 inches above the pit floor in order to automatically disconnect the main line power supply to the affected elevator(s) upon or prior to the application of water, in accordance with ASME A17 Safety Code for Elevators and

Escalators, and NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code.

2) Any required sprinkler work must be coordinated with Elevator Contractor to insure non-interference with any elevator equipment and must be compliant with NFPA 13, NFPA 72 and

IBC.

G) Building General Construction: Building general construction conditions will include, Work detailed in this section.

1) Machine room warning signs “Danger Authorized Personnel Only” shall be provided on each machine room door as required by NFPA 70 NEC.

2) Elevator # 5 Fireman Emergency Keybox. Install a Fireman Emergency Keybox for Elevator #

5. The keybox is to be a minimum 5.375’’ wide by 9’’ high by 2’’ deep. Front cover shall be hinged on the right side. Lock and key shall be uniform with Lock and Key, Catalogue #25460 or equivalent. Box may either be flush or recessed mounted. Front cover shall be engraved with ¼’’ high letters and shall read in capitals “FIRE DEPARTMENT USE ONLY.” Engraving shall be filled with color which will be readily conspicuous. Location of key-box shall be in the lobby normally used as a place of entrance to the building. As a minimum, the keybox shall contain the key to the elevator machine room, the elevator hoistway access key, and necessary keys to operate

Fireman’s Emergency Return System. The key shall be given ONLY to the fire department. This keybox shall be located within sight of the elevator with all required keys at the designated level of Phase I recall.

H) Non-Traditional Work:

1) Cutting & Patching: Cutting and Patching of all masonry openings and drywall surfaces as required by elevator installation Work as detailed below to be the responsibility of the

Contractor shall be completed with fire rating of hoistway or machine room equal or greater than 2 hours in accordance with IBC.

a) Cutting of all wall surfaces, including granite, marble, drywall or other surfaces, at elevator landings will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

b) Patching of all drywall surfaces at elevator landings will be the responsibility of the

Contractor.

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c) Cutting and patching of all masonry openings and drywall surfaces as required by elevator installation work inside the hoistway and machine room will be the responsibility of the

Contractor.

I) Code Compliance: All above work and materials to be performed to meet compliance with the codes listed in 1.03 or as determined by the authority having jurisdiction.

J) Scheduling Requirements:

1) The Contractor is required to be completely prepared for testing at the time of calling for scheduling of elevator testing and inspection.

Part 1.06 PAINTING

A) Cleaning and Painting of Miscellaneous Surfaces: The Contractor shall be responsible for all miscellaneous painting as detailed in this specification. The procedures proposed for the accomplishment of the work shall provide for safe conduct of the work, careful removal and disposition of materials specified to be salvaged, protection of property, which is to remain undisturbed, and coordination with other work in progress. The work plan shall include a Safety and Health Plan describing procedures for handling monitoring, and disposition of Volatile Organic

Compounds “VOCs” and other hazardous and toxic materials. The procedures shall include a detailed description of the methods and equipment to be used for each operation, and the sequence of operations.

B) For all painting performed, the following provisions shall apply:

1) Provide all ferrous metals installed in the hoistway shop primed with a rust inhibitive primer.

2) All cleaning or painting work that produces any vapors or fumes shall not be performed during normal business work hours. All cleaning or painting work that produces any vapors or fumes shall be performed with sufficient ventilation to prevent the vapors or fumes from permeating into the building. Work of this nature must be scheduled and coordinated with the Owner three

(3) days prior to execution of work.

a) The procedures proposed for the accomplishment of the Work shall provide for safe conduct of the Work, careful removal and disposition of materials specified to be salvaged, protection of property, which is to remain undisturbed, and coordination with other work in progress. The Work Plan shall include a Safety and Health plan describing procedures for handling monitoring, and disposition of Volatile Organic Compounds “VOCs” and other hazardous and toxic materials. The procedures shall include a detailed description of the methods and equipment to be used for each operation, and the sequence of operations.

b) All paint products and application method must be pre-approved prior to application by

Owner or Owner’s agent. Paint products and application methods are to be equal or better than existing product applicable with matching color as approved by Owner.

c) All products of paint, thinners or cleaning agents must be pre-approved prior to use for

VOC’s or any additional health concerns.

3) Interior work zones having a volume of 1,000 cubic feet or less shall be ventilated at a minimum of 2 air exchanges per hour. Ventilation in larger work zones shall be maintained by means of mechanical exhaust. Solvent vapors shall be exhausted outdoors, away from air intakes, building occupants and workers. Building air conditioning return air inlets in the work zone shall be

Elevator Modernization, Page 12 of 64 temporarily sealed before start of work until the prepared surfaces have dried and are free of odor. Operators and personnel in the vicinity of paint removal processes involving chemicals or mechanical action (sanding or blasting) shall wear respirators.

Part 1.07 ELEVATOR SYSTEM DESCRIPTION:

A) Elevator Arrangement. Quantity – Five (5) with Elevators Numbered as follows:

1) Elevator # 1

2) Elevator # 2

3) Elevator # 3

4) Elevator # 4

5) Elevator # 5

Specific requirements for the specific elevator or component shall be designated as such. It shall be the bidding Contractor’s responsibility to review and verify as required for proper installation. Specifications for elevators include minimum requirements of elevators and it shall be the responsibility of the bidder to complete all work to code compliance.

B) Type:

1) Elevator # 1 – Passenger Electric Traction - Gearless Drive Machine

2) Elevator # 2 – Passenger Electric Traction - Gearless Drive Machine

3) Elevator # 3 – Passenger Electric Traction - Gearless Drive Machine

4) Elevator # 4 – Passenger Electric Traction - Gearless Drive Machine

5) Elevator # 5 – Freight Electric Traction - Geared Drive Machine

C) Number of Stops & Openings:

1) Elevator # 1: 10 front ( labeled SB, B, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8) / No Rear Openings

2) Elevator # 2: 10 front ( labeled SB, B, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8) / No Rear Openings

3) Elevator # 3: 10 front ( labeled SB, B, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8) / No Rear Openings

4) Elevator # 4: 10 front ( labeled SB, B, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8) / No Rear Openings

5) Elevator # 5: 5 front ( labeled SB, B, 1, 2 & 3) / No Rear Openings

D) Rise: All existing conditions

E) Rated Capacity/Speed: Maintain existing conditions

1) Elevator # 1

a) Capacity rated at 3500 lbs.

b) Speed rated at 500 fpm

2) Elevator # 2

a) Capacity rated at 3500 lbs.

b) Speed rated at 500 fpm

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3) Elevator # 3

a) Capacity rated at 4500 lbs.

b) Speed rated at 500 fpm

4) Elevator # 4

a) Capacity rated at 4500 lbs.

b) Speed rated at 500 fpm

5) Elevator # 5

a) Capacity rated at 4000 lbs.

b) Speed rated at 150 fpm

F) Minimum Car Inside: Maintain existing dimensions

G) Inside Cab Height: Maintain existing clear headroom dimensions inside car.

H) Entrance Width & Type:

1) Elevator # 1:

a) Front Openings: Center Opening Single Speed 3’ 10” x 7’-0

b) Rear Openings: N/A

2) Elevator # 2:

a) Front Openings: Center Opening Single Speed 3’ 10” x 7’-0

b) Rear Openings: N/A

3) Elevator # 3:

a) Front Openings: Center Opening Single Speed 3’ 10” x 7’-0

b) Rear Openings: N/A

4) Elevator # 4:

a) Front Openings: Center Opening Single Speed 3’ 10” x 7’-0

b) Rear Openings: N/A

5) Elevator # 5:

a) Front Openings: Center Opening Single Speed 3’ 10” x 7’-0

b) Rear Openings: N/A

I) Main Power Supply:

1) Elevator # 1 - Existing 480 VAC + or - 5% of normal, 3 Phase, 60 Cycle with a separate equipment grounding conductor.

2) Elevator # 2 - Existing 480 VAC + or - 5% of normal, 3 Phase, 60 Cycle with a separate equipment grounding conductor.

3) Elevator # 3 - Existing 480 VAC + or - 5% of normal, 3 Phase, 60 Cycle with a separate equipment grounding conductor.

4) Elevator # 4 - Existing 480 VAC + or - 5% of normal, 3 Phase, 60 Cycle with a separate equipment grounding conductor.

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5) Elevator # 5 - Existing 480 VAC + or - 5% of normal, 3 Phase, 60 Cycle with a separate equipment grounding conductor.

J) Lighting Power Supply: 120 Volts, 1 Phase, 15 Amp, 60 Hz.

K) Stopping Accuracy: ±1/4” under any loading condition or direction of travel.

L) Door operating equipment shall be labeled with maximum door speed so that Kinetic Energy shall not be above 7.37 ft-lbf. as measured by ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.

M) Car Operation:

1) Elevators # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 4: Using a Group Selective Collective for elevators # 1, # 2, # 3 and # 4 microprocessor-based controller, the operation shall be automatic by means of the car and hall buttons.

a) Group Supervisory (Dispatch Panel) shall be utilized that automatically controls the operation of all the elevators in the group and will contain all the timers, relays and controls necessary for its operation.

2) Elevator # 5: Using a Simplex Selective Collective for elevator # 5 microprocessor-based controller, the operation shall be automatic by means of the car and hall buttons.

3) Provide microprocessor-based automatic operation control system for all elevators, which utilizes on-board diagnostics for servicing, trouble-shooting, and adjusting without requiring the use of an outside service tool.

Part 1.08 SUBMITTALS

A) Product data: When requested, submit product data for the following:

1) Elevator car and hoistway fixtures.

2) Operation, control, and signal systems.

3) Motor & traction driving machine, speed governor and all major components of system including layout for machine room.

B) Shop drawings:

1) Show equipment arrangement in the machine room, pit and hoistway. Provide plans, elevations, sections and details of assembly, erection, anchorage, and equipment location as required.

2) Indicate elevator system capacities, sizes, performances, safety features, finishes and other pertinent information.

3) Show floors served, existing travel distances, maximum loads imposed on the building structure at points of support and all similar considerations of the elevator work.

4) Indicate electrical power requirements and branch circuit protection device recommendations and locations.

C) Certificates: Inspection and acceptance certificates of elevator system installation.

D) Submittals at Project Close-Out:

1) Operation and maintenance data. Include the following:

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a) Operation and maintenance instructions.

b) Parts list, with recommended parts inventory.

c) Legible schematic of all wiring diagrams of installed electrical equipment, including control equipment, and changes made in the work including any in field modifications,

d) Copy of field pull sheet wiring as built notes. Pull sheets to include wire numbers and colors. List symbols corresponding to identity or markings on machine room and hoistway apparatus.

e) Submit parts catalog and show evidence of local parts inventory with complete list of recommended spare parts. Manufacturer of original equipment shall produce parts.

2) Furnish two (2) copies of bound maintenance manuals for each elevator. Furnish one (1) electronic copy of all project close-out submittals to Owner.

E) Safety Submittals:

1) Contractor shall submit a "site specific" Safety Plan to the Contracting Officer that describes how the contractor is to comply with all applicable OSHA standards and NFPA codes pertaining to construction work to include, but not limited to: General Safety and Health Provisions, Occupational Health and Environmental Controls, Personal Protective and Life Saving

Equipment, Hand and Power Tools, Welding and Cutting, Electrical, Scaffolds, Fall Protection, Excavations, Demolition, Stairways and Ladders, Toxic and Hazardous Substances, Confined

Space Entry, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Protection. Safety Plan shall identify Contractor and sub-contractor employees who are authorized/qualified to perform electrical work. No work shall proceed until written approval of the Safety Plan by the

Contracting Officer. Safety Plan shall describe how the Contractor and/or sub-contractors are to secure equipment, supplies, tools, and chemical products. Contractor and/or sub-contractor equipment, supplies, tools, and chemical products are to be under the control of the Contractor at all times, equipment, supplies tools, and chemical products found not to be under the control of the Contractor or sub-contractor may be confiscated and delivered to the Contracting Officer.

2) The Contractor shall inspect the entire construction site daily, including days without construction work if there are NFPA 101 Life Safety Code deficiencies existing while construction work is shut down, the results of that inspection shall documented on the attachment “DAILY INSPECTION FORM”, and the form is to be signed and submitted to the

Contracting Officer.

3) Contractor shall provide continuous monitoring for noise, dust, chemical vapor generation, volatile organic compounds, and vibration. At no time shall noise exposure to any ARS staff exceed 75 dB. Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer a written weekly update of the all test results and also for proposed work for the subsequent two weeks (a two week “look-ahead”)involving any construction activity that will produce loud noises, heavy vibrations, strong smells, or significant dust inside ARS staff occupied space.

4) Contractor and sub-contractors shall notify in writing the Contracting Officer at least one week prior to executing high risk work (this may be included in the two week “look-ahead” update).

High risk work includes, but is not limited to, tasks requiring Lockout/Tag Out, live electrical work, hot work, work at heights, trenching/ shoring, crane operations, and confined space entry.

Contractor’s Competent Person shall provide the Contracting Officer written weekly documented safety inspection results.

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5) Contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer for approval, copies of Material Safety Data

Sheets (MSDS) for EVERY CHEMICAL WITHOUT EXCEPTION prior to bringing such chemical on the work site.

6) HOT WORK PERMITS: The Contractor will not be permitted to work without this permit when performing hot work.

a) A Hot Work Permit is required when cutting torch, welding, soldering and/or any other spark or heat producing equipment is to be used. A Hot Work Permit will be requested at least one work day in advance of the proposed work and will be issued only for the period necessary to perform such work. Hot Work Permit request form will be supplied by Owner during pre-construction meeting for this project.

Part 1.09 QUALITY CONTROL/QUALITY ASSURANCE

A) Contractor Qualifications: Contractor shall provide pre-engineered elevator system components by manufacturer(s) regularly engaged in the manufacture of elevator systems and that complies with ASME A17.1 in its entirety, Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner

Chapter 120-3-25 Rules and Regulations for Escalators and Elevators, all applicable sections of the IBC in its entirety, and additional requirements specified herein. Contractor shall have a valid

Georgia Certified Elevator Contractor Certification issued by State of Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner.

B) Quality Control /Quality Assurance Program: The Contractor shall have a documented, on-going quality control/quality assurance program.

C) Installer Qualifications: The Contractor shall be a manufacturer or an authorized agent of the manufacturer with not less than five (5) years of satisfactory experience installing elevators equal in character and performance to the project elevators. All mechanics employed to work onsite must have a valid Georgia Elevator Mechanic Certification, Class II Certification issued by State of Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner.

D) Permits and Inspections: If required, apply and secure all Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety

Fire Commissioner permits as required by Georgia Chapter 120-3-25 Rules and Regulations for

Escalators and Elevators for Application for Permit to Install or Alter Elevators, and local jurisdiction permits. Contractor is responsible for proper posting of all required licenses, permits and safety documentation.

E) Inspection and testing: Contractor shall obtain and pay for all required tests, permits and fees for elevator installation as required by the State of Georgia.

1) Owner has designated RD3, Inc. as their Consultant on this project. Consultant, in accordance with ASME A17.1, Inspection and Test Requirements, will be present for and review all acceptance inspections for this elevator. Contractor in accordance with ASME A17.1, Inspection and Test Requirements will schedule and coordinate all acceptance tests and arrange for inspection for this elevator. Contractor must notify building Owner and Consultant Twenty

(20) days prior to inspection advising of the date and time of all inspections and tests.

2) Contractor shall be solely responsible for the application, securing, maintaining, completion and posting of existing elevator permits as per Georgia Chapter 120-3-25 Rules and Regulations for

Escalators and Elevators to the Owner upon completion and acceptance of elevator Work, the certificate of operation.

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3) Failures by Contractor to successfully perform required testing and pass alteration acceptance inspection, at time of scheduled elevator acceptance testing, will require a re-inspection. All costs for re-inspection required due to Contractor fault will be paid by Contractor.

F) All signage as required by IBC, ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, NFPA

70 National Electrical Code and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm Code to be posted in elevator lobbies, fire alarm panels, disconnects, machine rooms and machine room doors.

G) Letter of guarantee that any and all equipment installed shall be completely non-proprietary and shall not require the need for specialized testing or programming tools currently or in the future. Future information for trouble shooting or adjusting shall be available to any licensed elevator maintenance contractor by the supplier of the control system at a reasonable cost comparable to cost of competitive parts within marketplace. Contractor shall provide complete schematics and wiring diagrams for control systems including information for change of program, on board diagnostics or mnemonics, or other on board switches or settings.

1) Any equipment that is provided for installation which would require any specialized tool, laptop computer, devices, manuals, source codes, access codes, objects, passwords and/or software to input parameters, make adjustments, troubleshoot, perform diagnostics, perform testing functions or required for any other type of maintenance or repair function shall be included with the modernization cost of this contract and will become the property of the

Owner. At the time of bid submission, this shall be identified as such on the bid.

2) Any controller by a manufacturer other than specified must be pre-approved prior to bid.

Letter stating agreement to the above compliance shall be signed by an officer of Contractor and shall be notarized.

H) Contractor is responsible for all protection both inside and outside of hoistway to all personnel inside or outside of hoistway areas. This includes providing and maintaining of protective barricades at hall entrances, screening of each hoistway during work and protection from trip hazards due to storage or use of materials or drop cords.

I) Contractor is to provide due care to protect building flooring and walls from excessive debris, dirt or damage due to workmen onsite.

Part 1.10 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A) Deliver elevator materials, components and equipment in manufacturer's protective packaging.

B) Store materials in a dry protected area provided by Contractor. Protect and handle materials in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations to prevent damage, soiling, or deterioration.

C) Contractor shall be responsible for the material handling of all elevator equipment to site storage area. Contractor will be responsible for keeping all stored materials inside storage area with lock and key.

D) Locked and protected storage for Contractor’s tools or materials at site is Contractor’s responsibility. Key will be provided for elevator machine rooms, which are located on top floors of the building, and can be utilized for storage or securing of tools and equipment. This is the only area available on site for storage of any elevator materials, equipment or tools.

E) Authorized elevator personnel only are responsible for temporary installed barrier panels as may be required during construction to protect the openings at elevators at each floor. Panels may be

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Part 1.11 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A) Prohibited Use: Elevator that is turned over to the Contractor for modernization work shall not be used for any purpose during the construction period before Substantial Completion. The elevator will only be turned over to the Owner upon completion of all modernization work, including successful completion of all required inspections and tests including acceptance by

Consultant.

B) Painting:

1) Only paint metal work provided by Contractor or painted finish surfaces impacted by Work performed under this specification by Contractor.

2) For all painting performed the requirements of Part 1.06 Painting shall be complied with as required.

Part 1.12 WARRANTY

A) Warranty: The Contractor’s acceptance is conditional on the understanding that their warranty covers defective material and workmanship. The guarantee period shall extend to one (1) year from the date of completion or acceptance thereof by beneficial use; whichever is earlier, of each elevator. The guarantee excludes ordinary wear and tear or improper use, vandalism, abuse, misuse, or neglect or any other causes beyond the control of the Contractor and this express warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Any defective condition or workmanship not mutually agreeable as satisfactory to building Owner and Contractor shall be determined by the independent elevator Consultant as final for the replacement, repair or continued use or product or part in question.

B) Warranty Response Time: Contractor shall respond to warranty calls within one hour and be on site within 24 hours.

Part 1.13 RESERVED

Part 2 PRODUCTS

Part 2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURER

A) Only products and components produced or provided by manufacturer(s) regularly engaged in the manufacture of elevator products, and that complies with ASME A17.1 in its entirety, ASME

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A17.2, Georgia Chapter 120-3-25 Rules and Regulations for Escalators and Elevators, all applicable sections of the Building Code in its entirety, and additional requirements specified herein are acceptable. .

Part 2.02 MATERIALS, GENERAL

A) Colors, patterns, and finishes: As selected by the Owner or Owner’s Representative from manufacturer's full range of standard colors, patterns, and finishes.

1) Steel:

a) Shapes and bars: ASTM A 36.

b) Sheet: ASTM A 366, cold-rolled steel sheet, commercial quality, Class 1, matte finish, stretcher leveled.

c) Finish: Factory-applied baked or powder coated enamel.

2) Stainless Steel:

a)…