ELEVATOR SPECIFICATIONS

EXHIBIT A

Specifications for Elevator Modernization

Alameda County Administration Building 1221 Oak Street Oakland, California 94612

Prepared by Jeremiah Potter, Director of Consulting, West Phone: 213.364.2685 Email: jpotter@atis.com

PROJECT #25203

MASTER CONTRACT ID #902686

Alameda County General Services Agency Administration Building Elevator Modernization

ALAMEDA COUNTY GSA-BMD

PROJECT SCHEDULE

Contractor shall provide a comprehensive schedule for the execution of modernization work, clearly indicating the milestones listed below. See schedule requirements listed in Alameda County’s front end section. Elevator modernization shall be completed within forty-eight (48) weeks after the start of on-site construction.

This modernization will be conducted in an active operation where patrons and building team members are dependent on the elevator. For this reason, there can be no deviation from the mutually agreed upon start date and completion date once the schedule has been approved by Alameda County.

The start of on-site modernization must initiate on the date provided by the Elevator Contractor with completion finished in accordance with the schedule submitted by the Elevator Contractor and approved by the Owner for the elevator modernization. All open time periods are to be calculated after a date of award for this contract. The schedule below, when completed, will constitute the final schedule for this project.

All time periods are to be calculated after the date of award for this contract with the actual start date as listed below. Once the elevators are turned over to the Elevator Contractor for modernization, the Elevator Contractor shall provide all material and labor to ensure that the approved schedule is achieved to complete all modernization work on the elevator.

REQUIRES CONTRACTOR INPUT

Time (Days / Weeks) Calendar Dates Action Product submittals date Submittal review period Submittal approval date

On-site work starts for 1st elevator

1st elevator modernization work completes

On-site work starts for 2nd elevator

2nd elevator modernization work completes

On-site work starts for 3rd elevator

3rd elevator modernization work completes

All elevator modernization work completed

PROJECT #25203

MASTER CONTRACT ID #902686

Alameda County General Services Agency Administration Building Elevator Modernization

Section 14 21 23

Bid Item 1

SPECIFICATION FOR MODERNIZATION OF THREE (3) ELEVATORS

Alameda County Administration Building

1221 Oak Street, Oakland, CA 94612

TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATORS

1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A) This section specifies required work to complete the modernization of Three (3) Traction

Elevators.

B) Elevator work includes:

1) Commercial, standard electric traction elevator.

2) Elevator car and hoistway signal equipment.

3) Operation and control systems.

4) Patching, painting etc. as indicated.

5) Accessibility provisions for physically disabled persons.

6) Related Work or Work by Others

C) Engineering, equipment, labor, machines, control systems, devices and accessories as required for safely operating the specified elevator at rated speed with rated capacities.

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 California as required.

H) Required permits and coordination and/or permits with local jurisdictions, Bureau of Elevator

Safety and the State of California as required.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

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

1) "Owner": Alameda County.

2) "Consultant”: ATIS.

3) “Contractor”: The Elevator Contractor unless stated differently.

4) “Contract”: The Contract for the elevator modernization and other related work shall be deemed to be the Elevator Specifications 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) “Direct Labor Costs”: Wages or salaries, which can be properly identified with and charged to one specific product or service. Direct labor cost shall include all direct labor employee benefit costs and burdens. Employee benefits shall include the employer's cost contributions for health and welfare, injury compensation, Federal and State Unemployment and Social Security taxes. It shall also include a burden factor to recover the cost of paid absence due to Federal Holidays, vacation, and election days required by the Department of Labor Wage Determinations. Other benefit costs including retirement contributions and paid sick leave may be included where identifiable and payable by the Contractor.

8) “Direct Labor Hours”: Those hours actually expended in the accomplishment of direct labor costed work.

9) “Direct Materials Cost: The actual vendor invoice charges for materials used for performance of work under this contract. Direct material costs shall include transportation charges when such charges are included on the invoice by the vendor, as well as any discounts allowed for prompt payment and discounts or rebates for core value of salvage value that accrue to the Contractor. When questions arise concerning the cost of materials, material costs will be based on the lowest of quotes provided by the Contractor from at least three different commercial vendors “Fire Alarm Contractor”: Contractor approved to work on Fire Alarm System installed in the Alameda County Administration Building, 1221 Oak Street, Oakland, CA 94612.

10) “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.

11) “Jurisdictional Authority”: The authority having jurisdiction, the organization, office, or individual responsible for enforcement of the associated Elevator Code(s). Where compliance with these Codes has been mandated by legislation or regulation, the “Jurisdictional Authority” is the regulatory authority.

12) “Component” or “Component Part”: Any part of any item or system that is detachable or removable from the main body or main assembly of the item or system.

13) Where "as shown", "as indicated", "as detailed", or words of similar import are used, it shall be understood that reference is made to this specification and the drawings accompanying this specification unless stated otherwise.

14) Where “as directed", "as required", "as permitted", "approval", "acceptance”, or other words of similar import are used, it shall be understood that direction, requirement, permission, approval, or acceptance of the Owner is intended unless stated otherwise.

15) “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. Schedules and completion dates shall be agreed to in writing by both parties before becoming effective.

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

17) “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 Contract or reasonably inferred whether or not expressly stated herein necessary to maintain all equipment covered under this specification.

18) “Fire Alarm Contractor”: Contractor approved to work on Fire Alarm System installed in the Alameda County Administration Building, 1221 Oak Street, Oakland, CA 94612.

19) “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 and must provide proof of adequate insurance in the amounts specified herein prior to the commencement of any portion of the Work.

1.3 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 California Regulatory Requirements, Building Codes and Elevator Codes applicable at the project site, including but not limited to the following:

1) California Building Code (CBC) 2025

2) California Code of Regulations Title 8 and Title 24

3) ASME A17.1-2004 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators

4) ASME A17.3-2023 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators

5) ASME A17.2-2023 Guide for Inspection of Elevators and Escalators

6) ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility

7) ASCE 24 Flood Resistant Design and Construction

8) NFPA 13-2025 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

9) NFPA 70-2023 National Electrical Code

10) NFPA 80, Fire Doors and Windows

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

12) NFPA 72-2025 National Fire Alarm Code

13) NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

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

15) Elevator Industry Field Employees’ Safety Handbook 2025

16) 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.

1.4 RELATED BUILDING WORK

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

Building Work section to be provided by the Elevator Contractor and their subcontractors unless specifically stated. All work necessary for a complete and useable elevator system, shall be the responsibility of the Elevator Contractor. Specifically, to include non-traditional Contractor work detailed in Part 1.4 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 1.3 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) Machine Room Enclosure: Install new machine room enclosure using metal stud and drywall.

Machine room shall be fire rated as required per code with new fire rated, self-closing and self-locking door. Confirm door hardware with client in submittal.

C) Hoistway Venting: If permitted by the local AHJ, close hoistway venting located in the machine room with fire rated material.

D) Machine Room HVAC: Machine room HVAC is required, 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 Elevator Contractor shall provide actual calculations for total anticipated heat loads generated by all elevator machine room equipment. Examine the existing mechanical systems in the machine room. Replace both HVAC split systems as part of the modernization scope. Contractor to provide submittal for new split systems to ensure new equipment meets client standards. New system shall be provided by the manufacturer Trane. Contractor to provide heat loading calcs from the new equipment and new system cooling requirements.

1) Machine room HVAC must be positioned as approved by the Elevator Contractor, Client and consultant. There shall be no drain lines or condensation allowing water in the machine room.

2) Field verify that the dedicated split HVAC systems installed for machine room is adequate to the newly installed elevator equipment This unit is required to have an electrical disconnect lockable in the off position with proper labels identifying source of power and purpose.

3) HVAC Contractor shall provide HVAC receptacle or disconnect switch as required for the installation of HVAC system by HVAC Contractor.

4) HVAC Contractor is responsible for providing electrical power and code compliant disconnect switch for installation of HVAC equipment.

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

6) Any existing vents in the machine room will be properly covered and protected.

7) The Contractor is responsible for determining the appropriate method to maintain the required temperature and humidity in the machine room. This method will be reviewed and approved by the County and the consultant.

8) The Contractor shall not modify or tie into existing HVAC ducts or lines unless the existing system is adequate. The Contractor’s HVAC equipment shall be a standalone, independent system.

9) If a split system is to be installed, it shall be commercial-rated, BACnet-compatible, and integrated into the building’s existing Building Management System (BMS).

E) Fire Alarm: Fire alarm including heat and smoke sensing devices as per NFPA 70 National Electrical Code and NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm.

1) Verify that proper connections exist for fire recall devices to the elevator controllers. If required, 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, section 21.3. Operation of the elevator 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) Fire alarm contractor 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.

3) 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.

4) All conduit and wiring requirements for Fire Alarm System work is the responsibility of the Fire Alarm Contractor.

5) The machine room has beam pockets throughout that are greater than 12”. If required by the AHJ, install new smoke detection devices to meet the code in place during this project.

F) Non-elevator related equipment in machine room: Enclose water line above controller 3 location in the machine room.

G) Emergency Generator: Field Verify. Modernization should include new lobby panel and updates to ensure the emergency power functions are included in the controller and all operating fixtures.

H) Sprinklers: Currently there are no sprinklers located in the machine room. Field verify conditions.

1) If sprinklers are required by local Fire Officials a code compliant shunt trip breaker would need to be installed and located for disconnecting power to the elevator in conformance with applicable codes.

2) 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.

3) When sprinklers are installed not more than 600 mm (24 in.) above the pit floor, the following shall apply to elevator electrical equipment and wiring in the hoistway located less than 1 200 mm (48 in.) above the pit floor, except earthquake protective devices conforming as required to ASME A17.1 Part 8.4); 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.

a) Elevator electrical equipment shall be weatherproof (Type 4 as specified in NEMA 250).

b) Elevator wiring, except traveling cables, shall be identified for use in wet locations in accordance with the requirements in NFPA 70.

I) Building General Construction: Building general construction conditions will include, work detailed in this section, including cleaning and painting of miscellaneous surfaces. The Elevator Contractor shall not be responsible for all work as detailed in this section. All construction, cleaning and painting other than equipment directly supplied by the Elevator Contractor shall be performed by Work by Others.

1) 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.

4) All sills must be substantially level to all adjacent finished flooring surfaces.

5) Machine room warning sign “Danger Authorized Personnel Only” shall be provided on the machine room door as required by NFPA 70 NEC.

J) Each contractor will be required to provide any cutting, patching including painting to match existing finishes of building.

K) Painting of machine room walls and floor. Machine room floor shall be painted in deck grey impact resistant paint prior to final handover. Machine room walls shall be painted in bright white wipeable paint. Machine room walls shall receive a minimum of one base primer coat and 2 final painting coats or more if needed for complete coverage.

L) All above work and materials to be performed to meet compliance with applicable Building Code, ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, NFPA 13 National Sprinkler Code and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm Code or as determined by the authority having jurisdiction.

M) Failure by above associated contractors to perform required testing at time of scheduled elevator acceptance testing and inspection will require full advance payment by contractor at fault for all expenses relating to re-inspection, permit and scheduling fees to building management.

N) Telephone Lines: A dedicated telephone line is available and required for the elevators.

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.

B) Electrical Requirements: Electrical work required for elevator modernization shall be the responsibility of the Elevator Contractor. 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.

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

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

a) If existing disconnect is not satisfactory, Electrical Contractor shall provide new disconnect 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.

b) If elevator equipment is not in direct line of sight of disconnects, auxiliary disconnects must be installed.

4) Cab Lighting Disconnect: Install new Cab Lighting disconnects for each elevator.

Location to be installed nearest the machine room entrance. Existing disconnects are to be verified by Electrical Contractor as appropriate size and type for power requirements. Cab Lighting disconnect for elevators shall not be used for other conductors to pass thru disconnect switch boxes. Electrical 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.

b) Car Light Source: A separate branch circuit shall supply the car lights, receptacle(s), accessory equipment (alarm devices, alarm bells, monitoring devices not part of the control system), 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.

5) Machine Room Lighting and Receptacles:

a) A separate branch circuit shall supply the machine room or control room/machinery space or control space lighting and receptacle(s).

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

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

d) Replace existing machine room lighting with new LED fixtures and install a minimum of three (3) new 4’ LED strip fixtures to ensure the machine room has adequate coverage to meet the 19 ft-c. lighting requirement.

6) Pit Lighting and Receptacles:

a) Pit lighting shall be no less than 10 ft-c. at all locations in the pit. Provide additional lighting as detailed in this specification.

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

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

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

e) Install a minimum of one (1) new 4’ LED light fixture in each elevator pit.

f) Duplex Receptacle. Each elevator pit shall include one 125-volt, single phase, 15- or 20-ampere duplex receptacle shall be provided in the hoistway pit.

7) Pit Receptacles: Pit receptacles, with GFCI protection shall be installed in NEMA 4 devices where placed within 4’-0” of pit floor. Care must be taken not to place equipment in line with elevator equipment.

8) Each 125-volt, single-phase, 15 and 20 ampere receptacles installed in pits, in hoistways and on elevator car tops shall be of the ground fault circuit-interrupter type for protection of personnel.

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

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

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 NEC, and shall be colored green if #6 AWG or smaller, and have green tape or adhesive marking if #4 AWG 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” above first floor landing adjacent to opening and operable from side of pit access where pit ladder is installed.

17) 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. Conduit to be installed under Electrical Requirements.

C) Patching: Patching of all masonry openings and drywall surfaces as required by elevator installation work as detailed below will be the responsibility of the Elevator Contractor and shall be completed with fire rating of hoistway or machine room equal or greater than 2 hours in accordance with California Building Code.

1) All openings left from the removal of any surface mounted devices will be patched appropriately and surface restoration performed by the Elevator Contractor. Included in this will be the removal of old position indicators and directional indicators.

2) Patching of all surfaces at elevator landings will be the responsibility of the Elevator Contractor. Masonry, drywall, patching, and finishes including painting for repair of all openings as required by elevator installation work and shall be completed with fire rating of hoistway or machine room equal or greater than 2 hours in accordance with applicable Building Code.

3) 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 Elevator Contractor.

D) Coordination of Work:

1) Elevator Contractor shall coordinate as required with other contractors to ensure that schedules are met, and all work being performed in association with the elevator modernization project is acceptable.

2) Before proceeding with any Work, the Contractor shall carefully check and verify all pertinent dimensions and sizes, and assume full responsibility for fitting the equipment and materials to the structure. Where the apparatus and equipment have been indicated on the drawings, the dimensions have been taken from typical equipment of the type specified in these specifications. The Contractor shall carefully check the drawings to verify that the equipment that will be actually provided will fit into the spaces available. Should the equipment not fit the specific structure shown on the drawings, all additional sub-framing members required to accommodate the equipment installation shall be provided and paid for by Contractor as part of the Work of this section. The Contractor shall submit all structural shop drawings and engineering calculations for the Consultant's review and written approval.

3) Contractor shall familiarize himself with the specifications, drawings, installation procedures and construction schedules for those phases of Work performed by his subcontractors. The Contractor shall also familiarize himself with the Owner's security and safety requirements and shall abide by and conform to such established regulations at all times. If the Contractor's Work or the Work of any of his subcontractors depends upon the execution of the Work of another subcontractor or upon his own Work, he shall so coordinate all phases of Work so as to avoid conflicts in installation procedures and construction schedules.

4) As work progresses, Contractor shall consult with his subcontractors, examine the Work installed by them, and resolve all conflicts without expense to Owner and/or Consultant.

5) Progress meetings shall be held at the job site, as and when requested by Owner or Consultant. The Contractor shall be represented at these meetings by persons familiar with the details of the scope of Work and authorized to conclude matters relative to Work progress, as may be necessary to expedite completion of Work.

6) All above work and materials to be performed to meet compliance with applicable Building Code, ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, NFPA 13 National Sprinkler Code and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm Code or as determined by the authority having jurisdiction.

7) Failure by above associated contractors to perform required testing at time of scheduled elevator acceptance testing and inspection will require full advance payment by contractor at fault for all expenses relating to re-inspection, permit, and scheduling fees to building management.

1.5 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) Painting Provisions: 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.

3) All paint products and application methods must be pre-approved by the Owner or Owner’s agent prior to application. Paint products and application methods are to be equal to or better than the existing product, with a matching color as approved by the Owner.

a) All paint, thinners, or cleaning agents must be pre-approved prior to use for VOC levels or any additional health concerns. The Contractor shall use No VOC or Low VOC products only (typically less than 100 g/L). Contractors shall comply with all applicable requirements and regulations regarding VOCs (CARB, OTC, SCAQMD, LADCO).

4) Interior work zones having a volume of 1,000 cubic feet or less shall be ventilated at a minimum of two (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 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.

5) Machine Room and Pit Painting: Final paint machine room walls and floor following the installation of all equipment and post adjustment of the elevator. Walls shall be painted bright white color in wipeable/cleanable finish. The machine room floor and pit floor and pit walls shall be painted in “Deck Gray” color with epoxy level durability paint.

6) Material Safety Data Sheets/Environmental Data Sheets: The Contractor shall provide to the County all relevant MSDS/EDS for each product used, identifying specific VOC content (calculated per 40 CFR 59.406).

7) Upon completion of the project, the Contractor shall furnish a coating maintenance manual.

The manual shall include:

a) An Area Summary with a finish schedule.

b) An Area Detail indicating where each product/color/finish was used.

c) Product data pages.

d) Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all products used.

e) Care and cleaning instructions.

f) Touch-up procedures.

g) Color samples of each color and finish used.

8) Protect all finished coatings from damage until project completion. After substantial completion, the Contractor shall touch up any damaged coatings in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations for repair and/or touch-up.

1.6 ELEVATOR SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A) Elevator Arrangement: Quantity – Three (3) with Elevators numbered as follows:

1) Elevator 1, State ID: 039433

2) Elevator 2, State ID: 039434

3) Elevator 3, State ID: 038383

4) 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, State ID: 039433 – Passenger – Traction

2) Elevator 2, State ID: 039434 – Passenger – Traction

3) Elevator 3, State ID: 038383 – Passenger – Traction

C) Number of Stops & Openings:

1) Elevator 1, State ID: 039433: 6 front ( labeled B,1-5) / No Rear Openings (Field verify)

2) Elevator 2, State ID: 039434: 6 front ( labeled B,1-5) / No Rear Openings (Field verify)

3) Elevator 3, State ID: 038383: 6 front ( labeled B,1-5) / No Rear Openings (Field verify)

D) Rise: Retain existing. Field verify.

E) Rated Capacity/Speed: Maintain existing conditions. Field verify.

1) Elevator 1, State ID: 039433

a) Capacity rated at 4,000 lbs.

b) Speed rated at 500 fpm

2) Elevator 2, State ID: 039434

a) Capacity rated at 4,000 lbs.

b) Speed rated at 500 fpm

3) Elevator 3, State ID: 038383

a) Capacity rated at 4,000 lbs.

b) Speed rated at 500 fpm

F) Minimum Car Inside: 7’-7” wide by 5’-5”. Field Verify. Maintain existing dimensions.

G) Inside Cab Height: 7’-3” ceiling height. Field Verify. Maintain existing clear headroom dimensions inside car.

H) Entrance Width & Type:

1) Elevator 1, State ID: 039433

a) Front Openings: Single Speed. Center Opening 52” x 84” Field Verify

b) Rear Openings: N/A

2) Elevator 2, State ID: 039434

a) Front Openings: Single Speed, Center Opening 52” x 84” Field Verify

b) Rear Openings: N/A

3) Elevator 3, State ID: 038383

a) Front Openings: Single Speed, Center Opening 52” x 84” Field Verify

b) Rear Openings: N/A

I) Main Power Supply:

1) Elevator 1, State ID: 039433- Existing 480 VAC + or - 5% of normal, 3 Phase, 60 Cycle.

Field Verify.

2) Elevator 2, State ID: 039434- Existing 480 VAC + or - 5% of normal, 3 Phase, 60 Cycle.

Field Verify.

3) Elevator 3, State ID: 038383- Existing 480 VAC + or - 5% of normal, 3 Phase, 60 Cycle.

Field Verify.

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: Door operating equipment shall be labeled with maximum door speed and Kinetic Energy shall not exceed 7.37 ft-lbf. as required by ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.

M) Car Operation:

1) Provide microprocessor-based Group automatic operation control system, which utilizes on-board diagnostics for servicing, troubleshooting, and adjusting without requiring the use of an outside service tool.

1.7 SUBMITTALS

A) Product data: 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 if equipment layout is changed all major components of system.

4) Elevator cab interior materials and finishes.

5) Door operator and equipment.

B) Shop drawings: Provide the following if equipment existing layout is changed.

1) Show equipment arrangement in the machine room, pit and hoistway 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:

a) Product User Manuals and maintenance guides.

b) Parts list, with recommended parts inventory.

c) Furnish two (2) copies of bound Product User Manuals and maintenance guides for elevators. Furnish one (1) electronic copy of all project close-out submittals to Owner.

2) Wiring Diagrams: Provide complete as built wiring diagrams with all electrical connections of elevator systems.

a) Provide one set of as built wiring diagrams in the elevator machine room.

b) Provide one (1) additional hard copy and 1 electronic copy on separate USB Flash Drive, in PDF format to Elevator Consultant for review and delivery to Owner.

c) Provide legible schematic wiring diagrams of installed electrical equipment, including control equipment, and any changes and/or in field modifications.

d) Provide legible copy of field pull sheets and wiring notes. Pull sheets to include wire numbers and colors. List symbols corresponding to identity or markings on machine room and hoistway apparatus.

e) Coded diagrams are not acceptable unless fully identified.

1.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A) Contractor Qualifications: Elevator Contractor shall provide pre-engineered elevator system components by manufacturer(s) regularly engaged in the manufacture of elevator systems and that complies with ASME A17.1Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators in its entirety, Jurisdictional Statutes, Rules & requirements, all applicable sections of the Building Code as referenced above in its entirety, and additional requirements specified herein.

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

C) Installer Qualifications: The Elevator Contractor must have not less than ten years of satisfactory experience installing elevators equal in character and performance to the project elevator. All mechanics employed to work onsite must be certified and/or licensed by appropriate federal and/or state regulatory agencies to meet federal and/or local certification requirements in maintenance, repair, alteration, and construction of elevators. There shall not be allowed onsite more than one helper or assistant unlicensed per onsite licensed mechanic.

D) Permits and Inspections: The Contractor shall be responsible to obtain all permits, licenses and other fees that are necessary for proper completion and execution of the Work, which are specifically included in the Contract Sum, but not limited to required Jurisdictional Authority permits as required by Jurisdictional Statutes, Rules & requirements for Alteration Permits, and local jurisdiction permits. Elevator Contractor is responsible for proper posting of all required licenses, permits and safety documentation.

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

1) Owner has designated ATIS as their consultant on this project. ATIS, in accordance with

ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, Inspection and Test Requirements, may be present for and review all acceptance inspections for this elevator. Elevator Installer in accordance with ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, Inspection and Test Requirements will schedule and coordinate all acceptance tests and arrange for inspection for this elevator. Elevator Contractor must notify building owner and elevator consultant five (5) days prior to inspection advising of the date and time of all inspections and tests. Elevator consultant must qualify and approve any inspector prior to inspection other than inspectors employed by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

2) Elevator Contractor shall be solely responsible for the application, securing, maintaining, completion and posting of existing elevator permits as per Jurisdictional Statutes, Rules & requirements, and delivery to the Owner upon completion and acceptance of elevator work, the certificate of operation.

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) Signage: All signage as required by applicable Building Code, 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) Non-Proprietary Controls: 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’s Safety and Health Plan: The contractor shall have in place a safety and health plan that, at a minimum, addresses OSHA requirements. The safety and health plan shall comply with the requirements of the Elevator Industry Field Employees’ Safety Handbook.

The program shall include job site cleanliness, hard hats, safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, fall protection, proper use of ladders, barriers around hazards and proper scaffolding.

I) Protection of Spaces: 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.

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

1.9 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

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

B) Elevator equipment disassembled for replacement shall be neatly stored prior to removal from site and disposal, which is responsibility of Elevator Contractor.

C) Store materials in a dry protected area if designated by owner. Protect and handle materials in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations to prevent damage, soiling, or deterioration.

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

E) Elevator Contractor's sole responsibility and liability shall be limited to the extent Elevator Contractor is at fault; and shall not be responsible for material once material arrives at jobsite.

F) Elevator Contractor shall be responsible for the removal the existing equipment from the machine rooms and placement of the new equipment in the machine rooms.

G) Owner shall afford the Contractor and separate contractors’ reasonable opportunity for storage of materials and performance of their activities on the property and shall cooperate in coordinating operations with such other activities.

H) Locked and protected storage for Elevator Contractor’s tools or materials at site is contractor’s responsibility. Key will be provided for elevator machine room, which is located on main roof level of 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.

Additional storage needed will be the responsibility of the elevator contractor.

I) Elevator Contractor will be provided a single location for either a storage trailer or POD. The cost of the storage container/trailer is the responsibility of the Elevator Contractor.

J) Authorized elevator personnel only are responsible for temporary installed barrier panels as may be required during construction to protect the openings at elevator at each floor. Panels may be removed only while the authorized elevator personnel are to perform work in the immediate area of the unprotected opening. Authorized elevator personnel shall re-install all barriers as required to maintain the original solid and safe protection to the opening prior to leaving immediate work area of the opening.

1.10 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 impacted by Work performed under this specification by Contractor unless specifically required in other sections of this specification.

2) For all painting performed the requirements of Part 1.6 Painting shall be complied with as required.

1.11 WARRANTY

A) Warranty: The Contractor’s acceptance is conditional on the understanding that their warranty covers defective material and workmanship.

1) The guarantee period shall extend to one (1) year from the date of completion or acceptance thereof by beneficial use; whichever is earlier, of the final elevator.

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