Budget_Confirmation_Form_(_Myrtle_Elevator).pdf

The document is a Budget Confirmation Form from the Procurement Services Department for Beaufort County, South Carolina, specifically addressing an elevator modernization project for the Myrtle Park facility located at 4819 Bluffton Parkway in Bluffton, S.C. 29910. The project aims to upgrade an existing elevator system that has been operational for over 19 years and is experiencing increased downtime, reduced performance, and non-compliance with current safety regulations. The project timeline includes a project start date of 02/01/25, assessment completion by 12/23/24, design approval on 01/23/25, installation starting 04/01/25, and project completion targeted for 06/30/25.

The estimated project cost is $200,000.00, to be funded through a GO Fund with account number 4012-80-0000-54420. The modernization scope includes comprehensive assessment and design, installation of a modern energy-efficient control system, replacement of elevator cab components, installation of new safety features, comprehensive testing, and personnel training. The project's critical objectives are to improve elevator efficiency, safety, and aesthetics while ensuring compliance with current codes and standards. The document emphasizes that in a government facility with only one elevator, an expedient change-out is crucial for maintaining uninterrupted access for staff, visitors, and individuals with mobility challenges.