Exhibit A - BEG Lab Building Elevator 1 Renovation SOW and Specification.pdf

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Bureau of Economic Geology (BEG) Elevator 1 RFP 721-27041

RFP 721-27041 – EXHIBIT A

SECTION 4.4

SCOPE OF WORK

HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR

BEG LAB BLDG (BE1)

10901 CREATIVITY TRL (ELBI 3981)

Elevators 1 TXE 001714

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A) The project consists of replacing the elevator control and drive systems on one elevator.

Control and operation switches and wiring will be replaced. The elevator cab shell, platform, and sling will be retained. The car speed will remain the same. A new hydraulic jack and power unit will be installed to make the elevator as efficient as possible. The door operator will be replaced and will be adjusted for optimal performance. The hall door hangers will be replaced with new style hangers that incorporate safety retainers.

B) Project completion Date: The Construction shall be scheduled to begin 10 May 2027 and must be complete 16 August 2027. Details will be discussed at a pre-construction meeting. This meeting will be scheduled with the building’s occupants after the Contract award. Once the Elevator is taken out of service for Modernization it shall be completed within the 14-week time frame.

C) Hydraulic passenger elevator systems.

1) New non-proprietary hydraulic elevator controller or Owner approved equivalent.

2) New Hydraulic power unit with motor, pump, hydraulic control valve, muffler, and secondary containment. The machine shall utilize a solid-state (VVVF) drive to regulate up direction speed with either closed or open loop feedback to maximize energy savings during operation.

3) New Roller guides

4) New Landing system

5) New Car station Refer to Supplement # 003

6) New Battery rescue unit- see Auxiliary Power in section 10.2

7) New Hoistway door track, hall door hangers with safety retainers, interlocks, and SmarTork™ Inc. door closers.

8) Reclad hall doors and install new astragals

9) New Hall Controls and Fixtures

10) New Car and Hoistway wiring

11) New Car top inspection station with stop switch, GFCI receptacle, and guarded light

12) New Limit switches

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13) New Heavy duty door operator

14) New Car door tracks, hangers, door gibbs, and rollers

15) New Restricted Opening of car door

16) New door protection device that can detect an approaching object per ASME A17.1 2022

17) Reclad car doors and install new astragals

18) New Cab protection pads

D) Pit Work: Refer to Supplement # 002

1) New Hydraulic Jack assembly with PVC corrosion protection and secondary containment.

2) New Platen

3) New Spring buffers

4) New Sump pump- 3000 gallons per hour.

5) New Pit ladder to within 39 inches of the access door’s unlocking device. The ladder shall meet ASME A17.1 2025

6) Paint pit floor and sump hole with chemical resistant non-slip paint. Floor coating shall be equal to or better than Slip Doctors® Dura Grip anti-slip epoxy paint.

7) Paint pit walls to the height of the lowest landing sill with suitable chemical resistant paint compatible in color with the floor coating.

E) Hoistway Work:

1) Maintain the fire rating of the hoistway by sealing all penetrations.

a) Use an approved fire stop system based on the type of penetration.

2) Remove all metal or wood protrusions from walls.

3) Construct vertical walls or bevel all ledges greater than four inches (4”) to meet the requirements of A17.1 2.1.6.2.

4) Provide a Car top standard railing when a fall hazard is present.

5) Provide “LOW OVERHEAD” Caution Signs as required by A17.1.

6) Provide all items necessary to comply with code.

F) Machine Room Work:

1) New lighting over the machine and controller to provide 19 fc on the floor in front of the controller and around the machine on the sides that require maintenance.

2) Reuse the mainline and car light disconnect switches. Locate equipment in the room to provide proper electrical working clearances or relocate the switches to make a code compliant installation.

3) New Battery lowering device

4) Firestop all penetrations using an approved UL LLC. fire stop system for the type of penetration.

5) Clean and Paint the Machine Room Floor with chemical resistant non-slip paint. Properly clean and prepare the surfaces using the manufacturer’s instructions for proper adhesion of the new coating. Floor coating shall be equal to or better than Slip Doctors® Dura Grip anti-slip epoxy paint.

6) Refer to Supplement #009 for hazardous material precautions.

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G) Electrical Requirements: Refer to Supplement # 005

1) Reuse/Relocate Power module disconnect switch.

2) Reuse/Relocate Car light disconnect switch.

3) New Demarcation box.

4) New machine room lighting.

5) Provide 1 ¼” conduit from the demarcation box to the telecom room for the telephone and data cables.

6) Remove all unused conduit and boxes from the machine room.

7) Firestop all penetrations using an approved fire stop system for the type of penetration.

1.2 SUMMARY OF ELEVATOR WORK REQUIRED BY CONTRACTOR

A) The Contractor shall coordinate, begin, and complete all work required by the dates agreed upon at the pre-construction meeting. The installation shall meet all applicable codes including fire alarm initiating devices, smoke rated hoistway enclosure, pit lighting and access, shaft venting, machine room fire rating, etc.

B) Bevel all ledges in the hoistway over 4” in width.

C) The contractor shall coordinate all work with the UT project manager, the subcontractors, and the equipment manufacturers.

D) The contractor shall provide updates on the work at the regularly weekly meeting until work is 100% complete.

E) The contractor shall use the latest adopted A17.1 Code, these specifications, U.T Elevator Supplements #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, and #006 except where noted in this specification.

F) The Elevator contractor shall remove and dispose of all old unused elevator material, hoisting material, conduit, and wood in elevator hoistway.

1.3 Summary of work by others

A) The Contractor shall run conduit from the demarcation box to the telecom room for phone and data cables. The contractor shall make connections from the Demarcation box to the elevator controller system.

B) The Contractor shall extend telephone cable to each Elevator Car, to the Elevator Controller, or to any other termination point. FOM Elevator Section shall be responsible for providing dial tone for each elevator cab and machine room telephone. The Contractor shall Notify FOM Elevator Manager of any repair or installation services required for telephone operation at least ten working days prior to the final inspection. The elevator will not be inspected without an emergency communication device.

C) The Contractor shall Extend or Relocate the fire alarm modules within three feet of the demarcation box and/or the elevator disconnect switch. The contractor shall make connections to the building’s existing or newly installed fire control system. The elevator control system for fire recall shall be fully operational.

1) The end of line resistor may need to be relocated to the correct terminals in the mainline disconnect switch so that it does not register “trouble” on the fire alarm control panel when the switch is in the open position. Contractor to verify if opening the mainline disconnect causes a “trouble to be registered and if so, correct the position of the end of line resistor.

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D) Maintain the fire rated integrity of the hoistway and machine room for compliance with ASME A17.1, the building codes, and the design specifications, and project drawings. Firestop all penetrations using an approved UL LLC. fire stop system for the type of penetration.

E) Provide improved lighting in the elevator machine room, cab interior, pit, and hoistway. It shall have an efficacy greater than or equal to fifty (50) lumens/watts and comply with requirements in Divion26. (Supplement #005)

F) Provide a 3000 GPH sump pump in the existing sump hole. Use an “Oil Minder” type control that will only pump water. Provide a discharge location that is indirectly connected to the buildings plumbing system.

1.4 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

A) A pre-construction meeting will be scheduled to plan the construction schedule with stakeholders. It is estimated that the total construction time will be 14 weeks. The contractor will work continuously on the job until complete.

B) Sprinkler heads in the hoistway need guards.

C) Hoistway walls are CMU.

D) Fire alarm control panel is located at the north entrance of the building.

E) The existing mainline disconnect switches are supplied by #6 AWG wire which should be able to support a 30 HP motor. Verify that the installation of a VVVF type drive will be supported by the feeders. If not, confer with FOM’s Elevator Manager on the solution.

PART 2 DEFINITIONS

2.1 Terms used will follow the definitions in ASME A17.1 latest published edition of the Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators

2.2 Reference to a singular device or part of the equipment also applies to the plurality of devices.

PART 3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

3.1 Characteristics of Elevator #1:

A) TXE001714

B) Type: Hydraulic; cylinder in buried casing

C) For elevator drive equipment: 30 HP (Contractor to verify)

D) Car weight: 2243 lbs.

E) Rated Net Capacity: 3500 lbs.

F) Rated Speed: 125 FPM

G) Travel distance: 14 feet (Contractor to verify).

H) Pit height: 48.75”

I) Distance between guides: 87 1/2 inches

J) Hoistway depth (from sill to back wall): 74 ½ inches

K) Car Interior Dimensions: 78 ½ ” X 64 ¼” (Contractor to verify)

L) Cab Height: 93 ½” (Contractor to verify)

M) Cab Clear Ht. to suspended ceiling: 89” (Contractor to verify)

N) Hoistway and Cab Entrance Frame opening size: 42” x 84” (Contractor to verify)

O) Door Type/Operation: single speed center opening (Contractor to verify)

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P) No. of Stops: 2 Q) No. of car Openings: 1

NOTE: All information shall be field verified prior to ordering any equipment.

PART 4 SUBMITTALS FOR REVIEW

4.1 Submit to the Project Manager: PRIOR TO START OF PROJECT

A) Shop Drawings (REQUIRED): to Include following information:

1) Location of components in the machine room. Show the arrangement so that moving elements and other equipment can be removed for repairs without disturbing other components. Arrange equipment for clear passage through doors and access doors.

2) Provide design drawings and specifications for Machine Room Shunt trip Power Module with the required interface contacts.

3) Show electrical working clearances on the machine room layout drawings.

4) Show locations for the existing connections of the cab lights and telephone in hoistway and/or machine room. Provide details of the conduit routes for connection to the demarcation box.

5) Show location of access doors, entrance doors, and frames.

6) Expected heat dissipation of elevator equipment in machine room.

7) Electrical characteristics and connection requirements.

8) Manufacturer’s specifications, installation instructions, and operational information for elevator controller.

9) Manufacturer’s specifications, installation instructions, and maintenance manual for door operator.

10) Manufacturer’s specifications, installation instructions, and maintenance manual for power unit.

11) Manufacturer’s specifications, installation instructions, and maintenance manual for the jack and means of corrosion protection.

12) Manufacturer’s specifications for fixtures and the installation locations and instructions.

13) Submit the design drawings of the Car station, Position Indicators, Hall push button stations, Inspection key switches, Traveling lanterns, and/or hall Arrival indicators for approval by the FOM Elevator Project Manager.

14) Provide installation and operational information on the communications system.

PART 5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

5.1 Perform Work in accordance with latest ASME A17.1, AWS D1.1, NFPA 70, AISC, and as supplemented in this section

5.2 Fabricate and install door and frame assemblies in accordance with NFPA 80 and UL 10B.

5.3 Installer Qualifications:

A) The Installation Contractor shall have maintained an organization in continuous operation for at least the past five (5) years that is experienced in the installation of the type of elevators listed. The Installation Contractor shall have operated an Elevator and Escalator maintenance service business in Austin, TX area with office and warehouse facilities for a minimum of five

(5) years prior to bid date of this project. Bidders shall provide proof they have maintained an office with a store front mailing address over the last five (5) years in Austin, TX prior to contract

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B) The Installation Contractor shall provide documentation of the qualified personnel available at Austin, TX to ensure proper installation and fulfillment of maintenance and/or repair service required for the warranty period on a 24-hour emergency call basis. Journeyworkers (installers or mechanics), and Apprentices (helpers) shall have training in the field of Elevator and Escalator Installation. The training shall follow a nationally recognized program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship.

C) The Maintenance Contractor shall submit upon request written documentation of the Apprenticeship Program as submitted to the registration agency (U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship) required by 29 CFR parts 29 and 30.

D) The Maintenance Contractor shall submit documentation of Journey level workers having successfully completed the requirements set forth in the Apprenticeship Program.

E) The Maintenance Contractor shall submit upon request Apprenticeship Agreement and/or documentation of the competencies achieved by each Apprentice.

F) To ensure that work and training is performed in a safe and consistent manner the numeric ratio of Apprentices to Journeyworkers shall be one (1) Apprentice to one (1) Journeyworker.

The ratio of Apprentices to Journeyworkers shall not be exceeded.

G) The Maintenance Contractor’s employees shall include qualified experienced supervisory personnel to guarantee satisfactory performance of the contract. The Maintenance Contractor shall furnish a statement declaring the direct employment of the necessary personnel, organization, and local facilities to fulfill the services and conditions required under these guidelines.

H) Consideration will not be given to bids submitted by a firm or corporation who has established an unsatisfactory record of performance in connection with installation, inspection, renovation, and/or repair of Elevator Equipment on former projects. The University reserves the right to determine the competency of the Installation Contractors being considered for the award of this contract.

PART 6 DEMOLITION

6.1 All demolitions or modifications to existing systems shall be coordinated through the Owner’s

Project Manager. Demolition drawings are based on casual field observation and existing record documentation. The accuracy or exactness of the drawings is not guaranteed. The Contractor shall verify that field measurements are as shown on Drawings. The Contractor shall be responsible for reporting discrepancies to the Engineer before disturbing the existing installation.

6.2 Coordinate scope of demolition for project. Factors to include in determining scope of demolition are:

A) Minimize impact on areas outside scope of work;

B) Where existing infrastructure is no longer required due to renovation, remove as much existing conduit and boxes as possible to provide a final clean installation that is both safe and identifiable to maintain;

C) All wiring that is no longer required will be removed as part of demolition; No energized and terminated wires shall remain at conclusion of construction;

D) Items/areas requiring temporary power;

E) Updated and complete panelboard directories are required at conclusion of construction;

F) Areas impacted by outages and or phases of construction;

G) Coordinate with UT EHS prior to any coring operations or demolition for testing hazardous

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6.3 The project shall include the removal of the jack from the ground and preparing the well hole for accepting the new hydraulic jack assembly. If circumstances are beyond the control of the contractor (such as underground water, cave in due to not having a liner, or foreign material in the hole) the contractor and the University shall agree to the appropriate action to be taken.

6.4 The contractor is responsible for the disposal of all materials removed, including the hydraulic oil, and any soils that are not returned to backfill around the new jack.

PART 7 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

7.1 Conform to the Latest adopted ASME A17.1 except where noted in this specification.

7.2 Conform to State of Texas Accessibility Standards for provisions for the disabled.

A) Elevator handrails and emergency buttons shall be placed in the reach range defined by TAS

505.4 and shall have clearances and profiles that meet TAS 505

7.3 Products Requiring Electrical Connection:

A) Listed and classified by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc.

PART 8 ELECTRICAL

8.1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS

A) Electrical Characteristics:

1) 480 volts, three phase, 60 Hz. 40 Amp (Contractor to verify)

2) 120 volt, single phase, 60 HZ.

8.2 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

A) Boxes, Conduit, Wiring, and Devices: Required by NFPA 70.

B) All wiring shall be run inside proper conduit. Flexible conduit is only allowed in lengths of three

(3) feet or shorter when attaching to a device that requires periodic adjustment. Open runs of wire other than traveling cable and cables to the car door safety devices shall not be accepted.

Do not use flexible metal conduit as a grounding conductor.

C) The car light disconnect is only a few years old. Reuse the existing disconnect switch and verify that the switch meets these requirements:

1) A separate branch circuit selectively coordinated for each elevator shall be provided to the car light disconnect switch in machine/control room/space (preferably on the strike side of the access door).

a) The disconnect switch shall be lockable in the open position, shall provide overcurrent protection, and shall be readily accessible.

b) The disconnect shall be of the type that locks the door closed when in the energized position and cannot be put into the energized position with the cover open.

(Supplement #005)

c) Mark the switch where it is fed from

D) The mainline disconnect is only a few years old. Reuse the existing disconnect switch and verify that the switch meets these requirements:

1) A separate branch circuit selectively coordinated for each elevator shall be provided to the mainline disconnect switch (preferably on the strike side of the access door).

a) The switch shall be provided in the machine/control room/space and shall be readily accessible.

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b) The switch is to have overcurrent protection.

c) Be lockable in the open position.

d) The disconnect switch must be located within the line of sight of the elevator machine and when standing in front of the elevator controller. The disconnect shall be of the type that cannot be put into the energized position with the cover open nor can the cover be opened when the switch is in the energized position.

e) If the elevator utilizes a battery powered emergency rescue unit, the mainline disconnect shall have auxiliary contacts positively opened by the action of the switch (not relying on the action of springs) to remove power from the battery power unit.

f) The switch shall be a power module type disconnect that provides a power source for the shunt trip function and connections for the Fire alarm supervisory signal -Bussman, Littelfuse, or University approved equal. (Supplement #005)

g) Mark the switch where it is fed from

E) New Surge Protective device. Eaton Innovative Technologies Model PTE080 or owner approved equal.

1) Install the surge protection as close to the elevator control as possible.

F) New Communications traveling cable separate from the elevator controls cable- James Monroe JMTCTCSCME14 reference TCSCME14 or owner approved alternative.

G) New Elevator controls traveling cable to match the chosen controller

1) Spare Conductors: Include 10 extra #18 conductors, an extra CAT VI ethernet, and 4 extra twisted shielded pairs in the elevator controls traveling cable.

H) Include wiring and connections to elevator devices remote from hoistway and between elevator machine rooms. Provide additional components and wiring to suit machine room layout.

I) New Demarcation box, Unity Manufacturing Type 1-UL 50 and 50E with optional back panel and standard coin latch measuring 24 x 24 x 8 5/8 inches or equivalent if approved by FOM Elevator Manager equipped with:

1) Terminals for connecting fire alarm inputs

2) A separate branch circuit supplying two 110VAC duplex receptacles

3) Terminals for connection to card reader security

4) Terminals for connection of car telephone

5) Terminations of data cables required for card reader security, cab video, text communication screen, and remote monitoring of elevator controls

J) Provide 1 ¼” conduit to the nearest telecom room for routing of data and telephone cables.

K) Locate all electrical equipment, except earthquake protective devices conforming to the requirements of ASME A17.1 Rule 8.4.10.1.2, four (4) feet above the pit floor. If any equipment is located less than four (4) feet above the pit floor it shall be:

1) NEMA 4

2) Wiring shall be identified for use in wet locations in accordance with the requirements in

NFPA 70.

L) If the elevator is an observation elevator with direct exposure to the sun, provide additional wires in the traveling cable, with adequate current carrying capacity for a roof mounted elevator air conditioning unit and condensate dryer for each elevator.

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M) All car Junction boxes shall be installed in an accessible location on the car top.

N) All wiring shall be installed in accordance with the current adopted NFPA 70, ASME A17.1, and A17.5.

O) New hoistway and pit lighting;

1) Three-way switches located at the top and bottom access doors;

2) provide a minimum of five foot-candles throughout the travel;

3) when combined with the car top light provide ten foot-candles at the interlocks;

4) provide ten foot-candles on the pit floor;

P) New lighting over the machine and controller as required to provide 19fc on the floor in front of each.

Q) All labeling required by ASME A17.1 shall be permanently engraved/embossed and permanently affixed plaques made of plastic or metal. “Permanent Marker,” or “Labeling Tape” shall not be used.

PART 9 OPERATIONAL CONTROLLER

9.1 New non-proprietary hydraulic elevator controller with:

A) enclosures shall be NEMA 1;

B) shall have circuit breakers for overcurrent protection of control circuits;

C) shall have a light permanently affixed inside the enclosure;

1) The light shall automatically illuminate when the controller door is opened and extinguished when closed.

D) capability to drive a VVVF power unit.

1) Drive Control VVVF

a) V1000 Yaskawa inverter was chosen for the application, which has superior open loop control, low stand-by energy consumption, high reliability, and long service life.

E) Capability to use an electronic pulse width modulated hydraulic control valve;

PART 10 CAR ADDITIONAL FEATURES

10.1 Elevator #1: Simplex Selective Collective

10.2 AUXILIARY POWER or future use: The elevator controls shall include two inputs from the emergency electrical system. One input shall be from a set of Form C contacts, which shall change state when electrical system has switched to emergency operation. A second input shall be from a set of normally open contacts, which shall close 0-50 seconds prior to any controlled change of the emergency electrical system and shall open after the change. This input shall be designated as the pre-transfer signal.

A) The is fed by a transfer switch located in the elevator machine room, but it seems that the feed is not large enough to support running the pump unit on the emergency feed. Investigate the alternate power source and determine if it can be used to lower the elevator and open the doors. If not, install a battery rescue unit. Provide an elevator controller that will function with battery lowering and be convertible to generator supplied power at a future date.

PART 11 PUMP UNIT

11.1 The pump unit shall utilize VVVF technology to regulate the up speed and an electronic valve.

(Bucher Eco Line or Owner approved equal)

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11.2 The oil shall be monitored for over temperature and shall shut down the elevator when sensed.

11.3 The power unit shall be provided with secondary containment for 110% of the capacity of the

PART 12 OIL

12.1 New Hydraulic oil

A) Provide a petroleum-based oil that includes an additive package to prevent oxidation, corrosion, and wear. The oil shall have a cleanliness rating meeting the ISO target of 17/14/11 or better. Vegetable based or blended Vegetable oils are not acceptable.

PART 13 PIPING

13.1 New Piping shall be installed between the power unit and the jack. Use threaded connections or Victaulic® Zero Flex™ fittings with Grade “T” Nitrile Gaskets.

PART 14 SHUT OFF VALVES

14.1 New steel ball shut off valve shall be installed in the machine room and the pit.

PART 15 JACK

15.1 New Jack shall be a single stage inground design with PVC casing to provide corrosion protection. There shall be a means to monitor and maintain the air space between the PVC and steel jack casings.

15.2 The PVC casing shall be secured in the well hole by back filling evenly with 4 feet of sand

15.3 The top of the well hole shall be sealed to prevent the intrusion of ground water into the pit.

The resulting patch shall support a minimum of 300 pounds per square foot

PART 16 BUFFERS

16.1 New Spring buffers shall be installed in the pit

PART 17 LUBRICATION

17.1 Bearings that require periodic lubrication shall be fitted with a means to monitor and maintain.

17.2 Lubrication points shall be visible and easily accessible.

17.3 The MCP shall give details on the type, amount, and frequency of relubrication.

PART 18 CAR STRUCTURAL FABRICATION

A) Modify the car frame to accept new roller guides.

PART 19 CAB FABRICATION

19.1 Refinish the return panels, car door jamb, and the transom above the car door to match the

#4 brushed finish of the hoistway door jambs, and the new car operating panel.

19.2 Reuse and Reclad the car doors with #4 brushed stainless steel

19.3 New astragals on the car doors

19.4 New cab protective pads and hooks

19.5 Adjust or Replace the car lights to provide minimum 5 FC everywhere on the car floor.

PART 20 CAR OPERATING PANELS

20.1 Provide each car with a vandal-resistant, flush-mounted car operating panel designed to the

University of Texas specifications. (Supplement #003)

20.2 Position all devices to comply with all ADA, TAS, and latest ASME A17.1 latest codes.

20.3 All lettering on car panel shall be engraved and filled. Surface applied lettering is not

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20.4 Emergency operation buttons (Door Open, Door Closed, Alarm, and Phone) shall be located within the TAS reach range of 34- 38 inches above the finished floor.

20.5 Communication system with video and text panel that meets ASME A17.1 2019 and later:

A) Non-proprietary and operate without subscription to a monitoring service

B) Integral voice communication

C) Video system that can be activated remotely

D) Text message screen integral to the car station

E) Use the “door open” and “door close” button for ”Yes” and “No” responses respectively

F) Owner approval needed for the system chosen

20.6 Include a service cabinet integral with the COP

A) Hinged door and Northeast J200 cam lock in each car containing:

B) Independent service switch. (Toggle Sw.)

C) Access Enable switch. (Keyed EPCO EN2)

D) Fan or blower switch. (2 speed Toggle Sw.)

E) Light switch. (Toggle Sw.)

F) Stop switch. (Toggle Sw. or push pull)

G) Emergency light test button

H) Two holes for future switches- capped

I) 120 VAC 15 Amp GFCI convenience receptacle

20.7 Fire Service Operation Cabinet with Code required features

A) Operating features as required by A17.1 2.27.3.3

20.8 Retain and reuse any existing floor cutout key switches

20.9 CAR PANEL DESIGN,

A) The design shall follow (Supplement #003)

20.10 Utilize LED lamps in all panel lights.

20.11 The car operating panel cover shall be hinged on one edge adjacent to cab wall and held in place by eight (8) EPCO 1 keyed cam locks.

PART 21 KEYED SWITCHES

21.1 Car Operating Panel cam locks shall be EPCO EN1

21.2 Service panel door shall be keyed for Northeast J200 key.

21.3 Fire service shall be keyed for FEO-K1 key.

21.4 Hoistway access and in car enable shall be EPCO EN2

PART 22 CAR TOP (Inspection, Light, Handrail, Marking, clear standing spaces)

22.1 New device to operate the elevator from the car top during adjustment, inspection, maintenance, and repair. Operating means shall:

A) be accessible while standing on the landing at the access door;

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B) be of the continuous pressure type and require two handed operation;

C) have light, stop, and inspection switches be operable while standing on the entrance landing floor;

D) have an audible signal when the elevator is on Firefighter’s Service Phase I operation;

E) have an electric light protected with a guard;

1) The car top light shall provide five foot-candles of illumination on the car top and when added to the hoistway lighting provide ten foot-candles at the interlock.

F) have a GFCI convenience outlet fixture on the car top.

22.2 Provide a car top standard railing when a fall hazard is present.

22.3 Mark the car top with an identification number that can be seen while standing on the landing above the elevator

22.4 Mark the car top where low clearance to overhead structure exists and provide for proper refuge space on the car top.

22.5 Provide clear standing and working areas on the car top for accessing the interlocks, hall door rollers and gibbs, landing system, limit switches, governor, safeties, or any other part that may need periodic adjustment or replacement.

PART 23 DOOR OPERATOR

A) New heavy duty linear door operator or owner approved equivalent.

1) The door operating mechanism shall be arranged for manual operation in the event of a power failure.

2) The Door operator shall not require proprietary tools for adjusting.

B) New three-dimensional door protection system- CabSafe 3D infrared curtain by Cedes or owner approved equivalent.

C) The door operator must be fully compatible with the selected controller.

PART 24 ACCESSIBILITY PROVISIONS

24.1 Conform to State of Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) for provisions for the disabled:

A) The highest operational part of any button in the control panel shall be located a maximum of 48 inches above floor;

B) The telephone shall be a hands-free model with the activation button located with the emergency operation buttons at a height between thirty-five and thirty-eight inches above the finished floor;

C) Braille: All car control buttons shall be designated by Braille and raised standard alphabet characters for letters, Arabic symbols for numbers, or standard symbols as required in ASME A17.1;

D) The handrail if provided shall conform to TAS sections 505.4, 505.5, 505.7, 505.8 and 505.9;

E) The audible signaling device shall have a sound pressure rating of not less than 80 dBA nor greater than 90 dBA at 10 feet. It shall be located to be heard inside the car and outside the hoistway. For elevators with a travel greater than one hundred feet there shall be an audible device mounted on the car and a duplicate device mounted at the designated level. The device shall be capable of operating for a minimum of four hours if normal power fails;

F) Braille on hoistway doorframes: Provide New two inch high raised numerals with Braille on both sides of each landing jamb to identify landing number, characters shall be located with the baseline of the tactile character a minimum of forty-eight inches above finished floor and the

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G) In buildings with multiple elevators, Elevator Identification shall be provided on the doorjambs at the designated and alternate landings directly below the floor-numbering placard.

PART 25 HOISTWAY ENTRANCES

25.1 Reuse the hall doors and Reclad with #4 brushed stainless steel.

25.2 New astragals

25.3 New hanger assemblies with hall door safety retainers

25.4 Hew door gibbs- SEES Enforcer

25.5 New door reel closers- SmarTork™ Inc.

25.6 New interlocks, door hooks, pickup rollers

25.7 Refinish the #4 brushed stainless jambs

PART 26 LANDING CONTROLS

26.1 Landing Buttons: Surface Mount Vandal-resistant stainless steel Illuminating type, including access keyed switches (EPCO EN2), communication failure (EX511), and fire recall (FEO-K1).

26.2 Hall button covers are to be engraved and filled with pictograph detailing “In Case Of Fire Elevators Are Out Of Service”. ASME A17.1 Fig 2.27.9

26.3 New Digital position indicator located at both landings with integrated directional arrows and arrival gongs.

26.4 All screws to be Oval Head Hex-Pin tamper proof.

26.5 The covers shall have countersunk mounting holes.

PART 27 FINISHES

27.1 Structural Metal Surfaces: Clean surfaces of rust, oil or grease; wipe clean with solvent; prime and paint.

27.2 Machine Room Components: Clean and degrease; prime one coat, finish with one coat of enamel.

27.3 Galvanized Surfaces: Clean with neutralizing solvent; paint one coat.

27.4 Aluminum: Mill finish.

27.5 Wood Surfaces not exposed to Public View: One coat primer, one coat enamel.

27.6 Stainless Steel: #4 Satin.

PART 28 MACHINE ROOM AND PIT FLOORS.

28.1 Clean and Paint the Machine Room Floor with chemical resistant non-slip paint. Floor coating shall be equal to or better than Slip Doctors® Dura Grip anti-slip epoxy paint.

28.2 Properly clean and prepare the surfaces using the manufacturer’s instructions for proper adhesion of the new coating.

PART 29 SECONDARY, MACHINERY AREAS, AND HOISTWAY EQUIPMENT

29.1 Prime all Newly installed equipment and any unpainted existing equipment.

29.2 Paint (1-coat Enamel) all existing and newly installed equipment.

PART 30 EXECUTION

30.1 Site visit

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A) Examine work of other Divisions that affect the Elevator System. Report defects that will affect equipment or system operation to the FOM’s Elevator Manager.

B) Before fabrication, take job site measurements and verify that work required by others is complete. Check measurements of space for equipment and means of access for installation and operation.

C) The contractor must verify all measurements and voltages contained within this document prior to ordering any equipment.

30.2 PREPARATION

A) Contractor shall prepare shop drawings and submit them to the FOM Project Manager for review and approval.

B) Contractor shall provide and maintain temporary enclosures or other protection from open hoistways during the time the elevator is being installed.

C) The building must remain suitable for occupancy. Contractor shall provide suitable means to minimize the Owner’s exposure to noise and dust during construction. Work requiring excessive noise shall be done off hours to minimize disturbances.

30.3 INSTALLATION

A) Conform to the most recently adopted ASME A17.1 Code, and the latest Codes as referenced by A17.1 for manufacture and installation of elevator systems, manufacturer's instructions, and applicable codes.

B) Arrange equipment in the machine room so that elements requiring removal or maintenance are readily accessible without disturbing other components. Arrange for clear passage between all components.

C) Maintain required code clearances and locate pump unit and controller to allow easy access to perform maintenance and repair.

D) Adjust equipment for smooth and quiet operation.

E) Clean field welds; remove oxidation and residue. Apply touch up primer and paint.

F) Locate equipment in machine room and hoistway with the proper clearance to Sprinkler heads and fire alarm initiating devices.

PART 31 ERECTION TOLERANCES

31.1 Guide Rail Alignment

A) Re-align guide rails to be plumb and parallel to each other in accordance with ASME A17.1 and ASME A17.2.

31.2 Cab Movement on Aligned Guide Rails

A) Smooth movement, with no objectionable lateral or oscillating movement or vibration.

PART 32 ADJUSTING

32.1 Adjust for smooth acceleration and deceleration of car so to provide maximum passenger comfort. Tests results shall be within acceptable ranges using the Maxton SafeTach2.

32.2 Make up and down acceleration, speeds, and stops equal.

32.3 Align guide rails vertically within 1/16th inch in 100 feet.

32.4 Static balance the car to equalize the pressure on the guide rollers and rails.

PART 33 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

33.1 Field inspection, testing, adjusting, and balancing.

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A) Obtain permits and make such tests as are required by governing authorities. Deliver test certificates and permits to Owner;

B) Provide a supervisor or foreman to oversee the construction process;

C) Make final adjustments and pre-test before calling for inspection;

D) The jack, piston, and pipeline shall be tested by placing full capacity load in the cab and letting the cab rest with all joints exposed to the hydraulic oil for a minimum of 48 hours.

PART 34 TESTS BY REGULATORY AGENCIES

34.1 QEI Certified Testing in accordance with ASME A17.1 will be witnessed by Owner. The

Elevator shall not be QEI certified unless it is 100% complete. (NO PUNCH LIST)

34.2 Provide two weeks’ written notice of requested date and time of tests;

34.3 Provide the complete MCP per Part 32 before calling;

34.4 Supply instruments and test equipment to execute all tests;

34.5 Test the elevator in the presence of the Owner’s QEI Inspector to ensure proper operation and compliance with the specified requirements;

34.6 Perform tests required by ASME A17.1 and ASME A17.2.;

34.7 The QEI inspection will be performed by the University of Texas’ FOM Elevator Section.

PART 35 CLEANING

35.1 Remove all protective coverings from finished surfaces.

35.2 Clean surfaces and components before the inspection.

PART 36 PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK

36.1 Do not permit construction traffic within cab after cleaning.

PART 37 SUBMITTALS AT PROJECT CLOSEOUT

37.1 Contract Close-out Procedures and Submittals:

A) Written documentation shall be provided in hard copy and electronic formats.

B) Provide a complete Maintenance Control Program in hard copy and electronic format.

1) The complete MCP (ASME A17.1 8.6) shall be available before the final acceptance inspection.

2) As built shop drawings.

3) As built wiring diagrams of the installed electrical equipment and changes made in the work.

C) Furnish one bound maintenance manual for each elevator. To include but not limited to full maintenance and operating instructions, parts list, recommended spare parts, emergency parts inventory, sources of purchases, wiring diagrams, and twelve months warranty.

D) Supply eight sets of keys, two hoistway door un-locking keys, and two tamper proof drivers (hex-pin) per elevator.

E) Supply tools, electrical prints, one copy laminated with heat applied clear plastic and one electronic copy, parts catalogs, keys, one set of protective cab pads, proprietary components, and twelve-month written warranty on equipment shall be turned over upon final inspection of the elevator to FOM Elevator section.

PART 38 WARRANTY

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38.1 Equipment Warranty: Provide a written twelve-month warranty on workmanship and equipment installed.

PART 39 MAINTENANCE SERVICE

39.1 Contractor is to provide at no charge call back service and maintenance as described in The

University of Texas’ maintenance specifications of elevator systems and components. This service shall be for one year on all elevators included in this specification. This Preventative Maintenance shall begin on the first day of the month following the Final Acceptance of the last unit. A copy of the University of Texas’ maintenance specifications will be furnished upon request. Documentation (Maintenance Control Program) shall be provided by the contractor during the included Service Period showing dates, times, and type of Maintenance that was provided.

39.2 During the one-year warranty period, callbacks will be at no charge to the university when they are due to a material defect, error in workmanship, or a failure of a newly installed part.

Vandalism and misuse may be deemed outside this coverage if it is well documented with photographic evidence and specific detailed descriptions of the cause.

39.3 The mechanic will need to be onsite within one hour when a callback is placed.

39.4 The Elevator contractor shall schedule, with the Project Manager, a walk-through inspection two months prior to the expiration of the one-year service period. Punch list items shall be completed prior to the end of the service period.

39.5 Examine system components monthly. Clean, adjust, and lubricate equipment.

39.6 Include systematic examination, adjustment, and lubrication of elevator equipment; maintain hydraulic fluid levels. Repair or replace parts whenever required. Use parts produced by the original equipment manufacturer.

A) Provide onsite documentation consistent with a complete Maintenance Control Program.

B) Include monthly Fire Service, battery lowering, phone, and emergency light Inspection and test logs. Maintain logbook in machine room.

C) Include cleaning of Hoistway and Car sills.

D) Include repair of elevator cab handrails.

39.7 Perform work without removing cars during peak traffic periods.

39.8 Maintain in Austin, Texas an adequate stock of parts for replacement or emergency purposes.

Have personnel available to ensure the fulfillment of this maintenance service on a 24-hour emergency call basis for this maintenance period.

39.9 Perform maintenance work using competent and qualified personnel under the supervision and in the direct employ of the elevator manufacturer.

39.10 Maintenance service shall not be assigned or transferred to any agent or subcontractor without prior written consent of the Owner.

PART 40 HOT WORK

40.1 A hot work permit is needed when working with an open flame or welding.

40.2 The contractor will notify the FOM Project manager at least 24 hours before the anticipated date of hot work to obtain the permit and schedule a Fire Alarm Disable.

PART 41 FIRE ALARM DISABLE

41.1 Hot or dusty work requires a fire alarm disable.

A) The contractor will notify the FOM Project manager at least 24 hours before the anticipated date of hot work to schedule a Fire Alarm Disable.

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B) The contractor must verify that the disable in active with Fire Safety by calling the morning of the disable.

PART 42 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

42.1 Tests have been conducted on the hoistway and machine room materials for asbestos and lead. The following precautions and site protection shall be observed:

42.2 Any work which requires disturbing the materials of the hoistway enclosure or the machine room enclosure shall be in accordance with Part 37 of this specification.

42.3 Provide a signed copy of The University of Texas’ ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CONSTRUCTION SITE PROCEDURES FOR CONTRACTORS, prior to beginning work.

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SUPPLEMENT #001

METAL FABRICATIONS

A. All construction shall follow the Master Specifications and Design Guidelines by Division published on the Project Management and Construction Services web page https://pmcservices.utexas.edu/vendors/design-construction-standards.

B. Machine Guards

1. GUARDING OF EXPOSED EQUIPMENT Shall comply with A17.1 Section

2.10. In machine rooms and secondary machinery spaces, the following shall be guarded to protect against accidental contact:

a. Driving machine sheaves and ropes;

b. Exposed gears;

c. Sprockets;

d. selector tape;

e. rope sheaves or drums of selectors;

f. floor controllers or signal machines and their driving ropes;

g. chains;

h. or tapes.

2. Machine guards shall be installed around any rotating device. It shall be adequately braced to protect against accidental contact.

3. Machine guards shall provide adequate protection at all pinch points.

4. The guard for the machine drive sheave shall provide guarding of the drive sheave and cables from the point where the cables enter through the machine room floor to the machine bedplate. This unit shall be adequately braced and supported to provide protection from accidental contact.

5. Basement machines shall be guarded in the same manor except that sheaves shall be guarded on all pinch points in the hoistway and in the machine room to a height of eight (8) feet or the machine room ceiling whichever is less.

Basement mounted machines shall have the entire sheave and cables guarded against contact. This includes pinch points on all deflector and drive sheave rope engagements.

C. Hole Guards in Machine Room:

1. Provide guards at each cable penetration in the machine room floor to prevent objects from being kicked into the deflector sheaves and hoistway.

a. The guard shall limit the horizontal space around the cables to a maximum of two (2) inches.

b. The guard shall extend a minimum of four (4) inches above the machine room floor, similar to the toe board of a standard railing.

D. Pit Ladder

1. Provide a steel ladder in each elevator pit.

a. The width of the ladder shall be sixteen (16) inches minimum.

b. In cases where clearances will not allow a 16” ladder, the minimum dimension may be reduced to twelve (12) inches with the approval of the UEM Elevator Inspection section.

c. The ladder shall be located on the access side (unlocking side) of the entrance door within thirty-nine (39) inches of the door unlocking device.

https://pmcservices.utexas.edu/vendors/design-construction-standards

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d. The rungs shall penetrate through the handrails before welding and be offset to the front half of the handrail.

e. The handrails shall extend a minimum of forty-eight (48) inches above the sill.

f. The rungs shall be spaced a maximum of twelve (12) inches on center.

g. A clear distance of not less than seven (7) inches from the centerline of the rungs, cleats, or steps to the nearest permanent object behind the ladder shall be provided. Handgrips, if provided, shall have a clear distance of not less than four and one half (4½) inches from their centerline to the nearest permanent object.

h. Concrete anchors and mounting bolts shall be a minimum of three eighths (3/8) of an inch in diameter.

i. Prime and paint the ladder after installation

E. Pit Buffer Access Platform

1. Provide a platform to access the buffers where required. The Platform shall be supported from an Angle iron frame work around the perimeter of the hoistway and meet the design and load rating as required by code.

F. Secondary spaces and Overhead spaces

1. Deflector sheaves and Overhead sheaves

2. Where overhead spaces contain sheaves or machinery, the general contractor shall supply overhead grating and means of Egress meeting the A17.1 Code Requirements. This includes lighted pathways on roofs and through mechanical spaces as required by Code. The locations, pathways, and installation are to be coordinated with the Elevator Contractor and UEM Elevator section.

G. All Pipes, Vents, HVAC equipment, and ancillary equipment dedicated to the Elevator machine room and machinery spaces must adhere to the A17.1 Code requirements and should be coordinated with the elevator contractor. No equipment or piping not solely dedicated to the elevator shall not be brought into, or pass through these restricted areas.

H. Elevator Machine/Control Rooms/Spaces, Entrances, Access Ladders, Stairs, Steps, and differences in floor heights, ledges, and All metal Fabrications required in conjunction with Elevator Equipment shall meet the requirements as found within the latest adopted ASME A17.1.

END OF SECTION

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SUPPLEMENT # 002

Sump Pump

A. All construction shall follow the Master Specifications and Design Guidelines by Division published on the Project Management and Construction Services web page https://pmcservices.utexas.edu/vendors/design-construction-standards.

B. Elevator pits shall be designed with a permanent means to prevent the entry of ground water and remain dry. A sump pump or drain with a capacity of 3000 gallons per hour (exceptions by the elevator, building, and plumbing codes allow this pump to be in the elevator pit) is required when an elevator is provided with Firefighter’s Phase II operation.

C. SUMP DESIGN AND INSTALLATION

1. Provide a cut out in the pit floor in accordance with the sump manufacturer’s requirements.

2. Install the sump in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Waterproof integrity of the pit must be maintained.

3. The sump pump recess shall have a metal grate cover that is flush with the pit floor.

Note: A surface mounted pump may be used with approval from the UEM Elevator Project Manager. All requirements of ASME A17.1 8.7.2.2.2 shall be met. Guarding of the pump may be required.

D. SUMP PUMP AND PLUMBING

1. Provide and install a sump pump with a minimum capacity of three thousand

(3000) gallons per hour (GPH).

2. Use a metal discharge pipe adequately sized, supported, and braced. Locate the pipe so that it does not interfere with the operation of the elevator. PVC IS

NOT ACCETABLE.

3. The discharge pipe shall have an indirect connection to the buildings plumbing system to prevent gasses, odors, and water from entering the pit.

a. This is typically achieved using an air gap.

4. Provide a proper fire stopping system at the penetration of the hoistway wall.

5. Connection to the sanitary sewer is preferred. The sump pump’s discharge shall comply with the University’s Environmental Health and safety policy on waste water and the requirements of Division 46. Follow City of Austin’s guidance for discharge to the plumbing system.

6. Provide a check valve in the line at the vertical rise above the pump.

E. SUMP PUMP CIRCUIT

1. The control panel for the sump pump shall be located outside of the pit and/or elevator machine/control room/space.