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RFQ053123EC
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This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is issued by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority for elevator modernization services at the Georgia World Congress Center located at 285 Andrew Young International Boulevard NW, Atlanta, Georgia. The Authority seeks qualified contractors to modernize two in-truss escalators (#25 and #26), each 48 inches wide with a 40-inch step, operating at 100 feet per minute with a rise of 15 feet 10 inches, serving the Lobby to Ballroom floors. The scope includes all engineering, labor, materials, transportation, and equipment necessary to complete the modernization work, plus warranty preventive maintenance and continuing preventive maintenance after completion. A mandatory proposal conference and site visit is scheduled for June 13, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center Authority Boardroom, Building B, Administration. Quotations must be submitted via email to Erle Coleman, Director of Supply Chain Management, at EColeman@gwcc.com by 5:00 p.m. on June 27, 2023. The contract documents are available on the Georgia Procurement Registry. Contractor questions must be submitted by June 15, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Contractor selection will be based on cost of required work, cost of interim maintenance, cost of warranty maintenance, completion schedule, successful completion of similar projects, track record in location, and maintenance capability.

Quotations must be firm with no escalation permitted if the contract is awarded within 180 days of the quotation due date; if award is deferred beyond 180 days, quotations are subject to adjustment for labor and material cost changes. The quotation pricing structure includes a base quotation for in-truss escalator modernization and related building work, plus separate line items for 12-month warranty preventive maintenance commencing at the end of the second escalator modernization. Contractors must provide evidence of experience, qualifications, and financial ability. The payment schedule mirrors 25 percent downpayment at contract award, 35 percent material payment upon delivery, 30 percent progress payment, and 10 percent retainage due upon completion and owner satisfaction. All work must comply with ASME A17.1 and A17.2 codes, National Electrical Code, ADA standards, and local fire authority requirements. Contractor insurance requirements include workers' compensation with statutory limits, comprehensive general liability, and completed operations coverage naming the Authority and consultant as additional insureds. The Authority reserves the right to reject any or all quotations and to accept other than the lowest quotation. A communication restriction is in effect; interested firms are prohibited from communicating about this solicitation with Authority staff or officials except through formal question submission procedures.

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GEORGIA WORLD CONGRESS CENTER

ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION

Georgia World Congress Center Authority

285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW

Atlanta, Georgia 30313

Prepared by

Lerch Bates Inc.

900 Circle 75

Suite 1300

Atlanta, Georgia 30339

(404) 557-1667

PROCUREMENT OBJECTIVE

1. Summary Statement

Notice is hereby given the Georgia World Congress Center Authority (hereafter referred to as “Authority” or “Owner”) is soliciting competitive sealed quotations from qualified and experienced companies ordinarily engaged in the business of elevator modernization as it pertains to the project specified in detail herein, located at the Georgia World Congress Center

Authority in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements set forth in this Request for Quotation (RFQ) and further defined herein.

2. Issuing Officer and Authority Contract

This RFQ is being issued by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, which is the only office authorized to change, modify, clarify, etc., the provisions of this RFQ and to award any contract(s) resulting from the RFQ.

The Issuing Officer and sole point of contact for administrative and technical issues regarding this RFQ is:

Erle Coleman, Director of Supply Chain Management Georgia World Congress Center Authority 285 International Boulevard, NW

Atlanta, Georgia 30313-1591

Telephone: (404) 223-4244

E-mail: ecoleman@gwcc.com

The Issuing Officer may designate others to act on his/her behalf. The Authority may change the Issuing Officer or the limits of his/her authority at its discretion.

3. Mandatory Proposal Conference/Site Visit

A Mandatory proposal conference/Site Visit will be held on June 13th at 3:00 P.M. at the following location:

Georgia World Congress Center

Authority

Authority Boardroom

Building B, Administration

285 Andrew Young International

Blvd Atlanta, Georgia 30313

Attendance at this conference is Mandatory in order to submit a quotation. Two (2) representatives from each firm may attend. A map to the facilities and the parking decks is available at http://www.gwcc.com/pdf/gwccmap.pdf.. For information regarding this conference contact: Erle Coleman, Georgia World Congress Center Authority, (404) 223-

4244.

The purpose of this conference will be to clarify the contents of this Request for Quotation in order to help ensure a thorough understanding of the Authority’s requirements. Any questions as to the requirements of this Request for Quotation, or any apparent omission or discrepancy should mailto:ecoleman@gwcc.com http://www.gwcc.com/pdf/gwccmap.pdf be presented to the Authority’s representatives at this conference. This conference also provides a forum by which interested parties will have equal access to relevant RFQ information prior to the final quotation submission.

4. Obtaining Quotation Documents

The complete RFQ package Documents, scope of work, quotation form and associated

Addendum (if issued) will be PUBLICALLY POSTED on the GEORGIA PROCUREMENT REGISTRY at the following web address (and may be directly downloaded using Acrobat 7.0):

http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

5. Quotation Submission and Deadline

Quotations will be emailed to the following:

Georgia World Congress Center

Authority 285 International

Boulevard, NW Atlanta, Georgia 30313-1591

Attn: Erle Coleman, Supply Chain

Management Director

E m a i l :

E C o l e m a n @ g w c c . c o m

Telephone: (404) 223-4244

Such submission will be received until 5:00 P.M. on June 27 2023.

Any proposal received after the date and time specified or prepared, or submitted may not be eligible for consideration.

6. Duration of Offer

Once submitted, a quotation becomes the property of the Authority and constitutes an offer by the Proposer that may not be revoked or withdrawn after the time set for deadline for receipt of quotations and shall remain open for acceptance for a period of One Hundred and Eighty

(180) days following such time, and thereafter only in writing.

7. Proposer Questions: Requests for Information, Extensions of Deadlines, or Addenda

Proposers are expected to exercise their best professional independent judgment in analyzing the requirements of this RFQ to ascertain whether additional clarification is necessary or desirable before responding.

Proposer questions, interpretations of this document, requests for information, requests for extensions of quotation deadlines, or requests for clarification of the scope of services/work shall be submitted in writing to the Issuing Officer ONLY at the e-mail address provided. Questions and requests submitted shall be numbered and separated from each other by at least two-line spaces. The e-mail message title shall reference the RFQ title and number. To be given consideration these questions shall be submitted to the Authority by no later than June 15, 2023

2:00 p.m. The Authority may, but is not required to, answer questions submitted. If, upon review http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp of such questions/requests, the Authority deems that a change in any part of the quotation documents is in order, an addendum addressing that change may be issued to all interested parties via the Georgia Procurement Registry. All interested parties are responsible for monitoring the site for the latest information regarding the proposed project. Failure of any Proposer to receive any such addenda or interpretation shall not relieve the Proposer from any obligation that shall apply to their quotation as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of this

RFQ. Requests for extensions of quotation deadline(s) will be reviewed by the Authority and may be approved or denied at the sole discretion of the Authority.

Corrections, changes or clarifications, if required, will be made in written addenda. The Authority will not be responsible for any other instructions, interpretations, or explanations. Any written addenda to the quotation documents issued by the Authority prior to the quotation acceptance deadline will be considered a part of these documents. No response other than written will be binding upon the Authority. (See also “Restrictions of Communications”)

BACKGROUND and INTENT

General Information

1. Organizational Context:

The Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) hosts a wide variety of conventions, consumer/trade shows and corporate events each year. Owned by the State of Georgia and operated by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority the GWCC encompasses 3.9 million square feet and is among the largest convention centers in the nation in terms of prime exhibit space. The GWCC contains 12 exhibit halls offering 1.4 million square feet of prime exhibit space in addition to 105 meeting rooms encompassing. Additionally, the GWCC offers two ballrooms - 33,000 and 25,700 square feet, a 1,746-seat auditorium and two plazas. The

Georgia International Plaza includes a parking deck and pedestrian plaza on Andrew Young

International Boulevard adjacent to the Georgia World Congress Center.

Centennial Olympic Park is the largest center-city park to be developed in the United States in the last 20 years. The 21-acre park was developed and is operated by the Georgia World

Congress Center Authority and hosts a variety of events, from corporate receptions and picnics to major concerts and festivals. Centennial Olympic Park is located adjacent to the

Georgia World Congress Center.

1. Intent

The intent of this project is to provide the Owner a quotation for the Elevator Modernization.

The Contractor is to provide to the Owner, as a minimum equipment , labor, materials and such other appurtenances as are required.

END OF SECTION I

LERCH BATES INC.

Elevator Consulting Group ESCALATORS

SECTION 00020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT: ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION

1.2 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.3 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

1.4 ELECTRONIC QUOTATION

1.5 NOTICE OF INTENT TO SUBMIT A QUOTATION

1.6 OPENING

1.7 QUOTATION

1.8 PURCHASER’S RIGHTS

Georgia World Congress Center 25-26 LB Project No. 0100043689 2023 Lerch Bates Inc.

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SECTION 00020

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT: ESCALATOR IN TRUSS MODERNIZATION

The Georgia World Congress Center

285 Andrew Young International Blvd.

Atlanta, GA 30313

A. Lerch Bates Inc. has been authorized by The Georgia World Congress Center to request your firm to submit a quotation for:

1. All engineering, labor, materials, transportation, services, and equipment necessary and reasonably incidental to perform work required by Contract Documents.

2. Warranty preventive maintenance.

3. Continuing preventive maintenance subsequent to completion of work.

1.2 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. One set of electronic contract documents are provided for your use.

B. Make inquiries to Director of Supply Chain, Erle Coleman.

C. Permission to review existing equipment and site conditions shall be secured from Erle Coleman, 404- 223-4244 EColeman@GWCC.com.

D. We will be conducting a site visit of this property on June13, 2023 at 3:00 pm for all interested bidders.

1.3 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. See Section 00310, “Quotation Form” for project schedule.

1.4 ELECTRONIC QUOTATION

A. Email quotations will be received until 5:00 pm prevailing local time on June 27, 2023 identified as follows:

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Contractor

Address City/State/Zip

ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION

The Georgia World Congress Center 285 Andrew Young International Blvd

Atlanta, GA 30313

CONFIDENTIAL QUOTATION

Email quotation to: The Georgia World Congress Center 285 Andrew young International Blvd.

Atlanta, GA 30313 Attn: Erle Coleman EColeman@GWCC.com

B. Quotations must be submitted on form provided as a part of Contract Documents, Section 00310.

Quotations shall be subject to all requirements of Contract Documents, site conditions, General Conditions, Supplementary and Special Conditions and any other documents issued in connection with project. All blank spaces and questions on the quotation form must be completed and/or responded to.

Failure to comply will constitute a non-responsive submittal.

C. If Contractor desires to furnish items different from specified, Contractor shall submit substitution as an alternate quotation. Contractor shall supply Consultant with information in regard to proposed substitution of components or materials. Consultant shall decide whether the Contractor’s substitution is equivalent to that specified. Deviation from requirements of Contract Documents shall be stated, in writing, in Contractor’s transmittal letter submitted with quotation.

1.5 NOTICE OF INTENT TO SUBMIT A QUOTATION

A. Contractors who elect not to provide a quotation after having reviewed Contract Documents and site conditions shall notify the Director of Supply Chain no later than ten (10) working days prior to quotation due date. Failure to submit a quotation without prior notice will be construed as justifiable cause for elimination of such Contractor for future consideration.

1.6 OPENING

A. Opening of quotations will be in private. Contractor selection will be based upon the following criteria:

1. Cost of required work.

2. Cost of interim maintenance.

3. Cost of warranty maintenance.

4. Completion schedule.

5. Contractor’s successful completion of similar projects and track record in the location of project.

6. Contractor’s maintenance capability in the location of the project.

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1.7 QUOTATION

A. All quotations shall be firm. Escalation will not be permitted if Contract is awarded within 180 days from quotation due date.

B. If award is deferred beyond 180 days, Contractors’ quotations shall be subject to adjustment to reflect changes in the cost of labor and material.

1.8 CONTRACTOR

A. Contractor shall be prepared to provide evidence of experience, qualifications and financial ability to carry out the requirements of the Contract Documents.

1.9 PURCHASER’S RIGHTS

A. Purchaser reserves right to reject any or all quotations, to accept other than lowest quotation and to waive any informality in connection with opening and award of Contract.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 00100

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 EXAMINATION

1.2 EXISTING MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

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SECTION 00100

INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTRACTOR

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 EXAMINATION

A. In order to discover and resolve conflicts or lack of definition which might create problems, Contractor must review Contract Documents, existing site conditions, and existing equipment specified to be retained for compatibility with its product prior to submitting quotation. Site review shall include, but not be limited to adequacy of access, retained equipment, wellways, overhead clearances, electrical power characteristics, structural supports, etc. Investigation and structural calculations required to determine compliance of existing escalator components including support beams, with ASME A17.1, Rule 8.7.2.15.2, are responsibility of Contractor. Attach specific, written exception and/or clarification with quotation. Compliance with all provisions of Contract Documents is assumed and required in absence of written exception. If written exception is acceptable to Contractor and Consultant, an Addendum to the specifications will be issued and authorized. Purchaser will not pay for change to building structure, structural supports, mechanical, electrical or other systems required to accommodate Contractor’s equipment if not identified before Contract award and authorized as stipulated above.

B. Submission of quotation is considered evidence that Contractor has visited and is conversant with the site facilities, site conditions, requirements of the Contract Documents, pertinent state and local codes, state of labor and material markets, and has made due allowance in his quotation for all contingencies.

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

C. No oral explanation will be made and no oral instructions will be given before quotation due date.

Contractor shall act promptly and allow sufficient time for a reply to reach him before submission of his quotation. Any required interpretation or supplemental instructions will be issued in the form of an addendum to the specifications and forwarded to all pre-qualified Contractors.

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

1.2 EXISTING MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

A. The existing maintenance contract will be suspended from the time of manning the project to the completion of the warranty maintenance period. During that time the maintenance and callback responsibilities of the 2nd escalator to be modernized will be the responsibility of the GWCC Escalator maintenance provider (Kone). When the first escalator is completed tested by the State and Accepted for public use, the responsibility of the maintenance will fall on the successful contractor.

SECTION 00310

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 CONTRACTOR’S BASE QUOTATION

1.2 ADDENDA

1.3 CONTRACTOR’S OTHER SUPPORTING ENCLOSURES

1.4 PROPOSED MODERNIZATION INSTALLATION SCHEDULE

1.5 CONTRACTOR PROPOSED MODERNIZATION COMPONENTS AND TECHNOLOGY

1.6 CONTRACTOR’S LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS

1.7 SUBMISSION AND ACCEPTANCE OF QUOTATIONS

1.8 ALTERNATES

1.9 CONTRACTOR SIGNATURE

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SECTION 00310

QUOTATION FORM

DATE:

PROJECT:

SUBMITTED BY:

Name of CONTRACTOR

CONTRACTOR’S Representative Telephone Number

Street Address

City State Zip Code

TO Company The Georgia World Congress Center

Address 285 Andrew Young International Blvd.

City, State Zip Atlanta, GA 30313

Attn: Attn: Eric Coleman (EColeman@GWCC.com) mailto:EColeman@GWCC.com

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 CONTRACTOR’S BASE QUOTATION

A. Having examined documents prepared by Lerch Bates Inc. dated May 15, 2023, and having reviewed site conditions, applicable codes and all conditions affecting and governing the work, the Undersigned Contractor hereby offers to provide all engineering, labor, materials, transportation, services and equipment necessary and incidental to properly execute required work of the Contract Documents for the sum of:

Item: 1 In-Truss Escalator Modernization: #25 & #26

Section: 143100

Dollars $

Item: 2 Related Building Work: #25 & #26

Section: 01900

Total of the above items: 1 through 2

B. MAINTENANCE

1. 12-Month Warranty Preventive Maintenance commencing at the end of the 2nd escalator:

Amount included in base quotation Item A., 1, 2, above.

Total Included in Item A.

Escalator #25 & #26: $ /Month

NOTE: Purchaser reserves the right to pay warranty maintenance cost in a lump sum or on a monthly basis during period maintenance is actually performed.

2. Contract Maintenance: None associated with this project.

C. Enter a cost figure for all pricing requested. Failure to comply, subjects quotation to disqualification.

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D. Undersigned affirms that quotations provided represent entire cost including site conditions, code requirements, drawings, specifications, addenda, and any other Contract Documents, and no claim will be made due to any increase in wage scales, material prices, taxes, insurance, cost indexes or any other factors affecting the construction industry or this project except as expressly allowed in Owner’s maintenance contract.

1.2 ADDENDA

Undersigned acknowledges receipt of Addendum No. through

1.3 CONTRACTOR’S OTHER SUPPORTING ENCLOSURES

A. Undersigned has enclosed the following (Check YES or NO):

1. Separate letter containing any “Qualification” related to its Quotation. YES NO

2. Separate Substitution Proposal. YES NO

1.4 PROPOSED MODERNIZATION INSTALLATION SCHEDULE

A. Undersigned contractor submits the following completion schedule for project. Bidders are instructed to add additional rows to the following schedule grid to accommodate job specific phasing.

PHASE # PHASE DURATION

(WEEKS)

1 Engineering Surveys

2 Submittal Preparation

3 Client Approval Period

4 Engineering, Procurement and Fabrication

5 In Truss Modernization Escalators #25

6 In Truss Modernization Escalators #26

7 Total Project Duration

1.5 CONTRACTOR PROPOSED MODERNIZATION COMPONENTS AND TECHNOLOGY

A. Undersigned Contractor will utilize the following modernization technology for the projects and submits these systems for approval. Upon acceptance of these systems by Purchaser/Consultant, no substitutions shall be made without written approval of Consultant.

Modernization Systems and Components

Proposed Model Description/Vendor

Escalator

Other

Other

Other

Other

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1.6 CONTRACTOR’S LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS

A. The undersigned Contractor will utilize the following subcontractors for major components of work and submits these firms for approval. Upon acceptance of these Sub-Contractors by Purchaser/Consultant, no substitutions shall be made without written approval of Consultant.

Subcontractor Name Type of Work

Electrician

General Contractor

1.7 SUBMISSION AND ACCEPTANCE OF QUOTATIONS

A. Undersigned Contractor agrees to Purchaser’s right to reject any and all quotations without explanation.

B. Undersigned Contractor declares that preparation and submission of quotations herein contained do not obligate Purchaser or Consultant in any way.

C. Undersigned Contractor agrees and understands that Purchaser assumes no obligation to enter into a Contract.

1.8 ALTERNATES

A. State net sum to be added to or deducted from Stipulated Sum (Base Quotation) in event any Alternate Quotation is accepted.

B. Submit Alternate Quotations by filling in blank spaces provided herein.

C. Purchaser reserves right to accept or reject any or all Alternates.

D. Provide lump sum price for all alternates as described below and in Section 01030, Alternates.

ALTERNATE 1: Escalator Monitoring System

DOLLARS $

ALTERNATE 2:

DOLLARS $

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1.9 CONTRACTOR SIGNATURE

DATE:

SIGNED:

PRINT NAME:

TITLE:

NAME OF FIRM:

STATE LICENSE NO.:

LEGAL ADDRESS: ORGANIZED AS A (MARK ONE):

INDIVIDUAL

PARTNERSHIP

CORPORATION

UNDER STATE LAW OF

TELEPHONE:

(SEAL)

SECTION 00800

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITION OF TERMS

1.2 CONSULTANT’S STATUS

1.3 CONTRACT

1.4 MEASUREMENTS AND DRAWINGS

1.5 CODES AND ORDINANCES

1.6 CONTRACTOR’S INSURANCE

1.7 PURCHASER INSURANCE

1.8 TAXES, OLD AGE PENSIONS AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE

1.9 LABOR LAWS

1.10 PATENTS

1.11 ASSIGNMENTS

1.12 ADVERTISING

1.13 PROTECTION OF WORK AND PROPERTY

1.14 ACCIDENT REPORTS

1.15 STORAGE OF MATERIALS

1.16 REMOVAL OF EQUIPMENT AND RUBBISH

1.17 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP

1.18 SUPERVISION

1.19 ROUTINE BUSINESS

1.20 CHANGES AND EXTRA WORK

1.21 PAYMENTS

1.22 PAYMENT WITHHELD

1.23 LIENS AND AFFIDAVITS

1.24 CLAIMS FOR EXTRA COST

1.25 DELAYS AND EXTENSION OF TIME

1.26 PERMITS

PART 2 - SPECIAL CONDITIONS

2.1 PROGRESS OF WORK

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SECTION 00800

SUPPLEMENTAL CONDITIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITION OF TERMS

A. Term ELEVATOR CONSULTANT or CONSULTANT as used herein refers to Lerch Bates Inc. (Lerch Bates).

B. PURCHASER as used herein refers to The Georgia World Congress Center.

C. The term CONTRACT or CONTRACT DOCUMENTS as used herein consists of the Agreement, Conditions of Contract, Specifications, Addenda, Drawings if included, and Alternates if accepted.

D. CONTRACTOR or ESCALATOR CONTRACTOR as used herein refers to any persons, partners, firm, or corporation having a contract with Purchaser to furnish labor and materials for the execution of work required.

E. CONTRACT AWARD as used herein refers to Purchaser’s verbal or written award for work required.

F. SUBCONTRACTOR as used herein refers to any persons, partners, firm, or corporation having a contract with Contractor to furnish labor and materials for the execution of work required.

G. As used in these Contract Documents “provide” shall be understood to mean “furnish and install.”

H. As used in these Contract Documents “retain or reuse existing” shall be understood to mean restore existing components or parts to like-new condition.

I. Words in the singular shall include the plural whenever applicable or context so indicates.

J. All technical terms in these Contract Documents have their definition given in latest edition of American National Standard Safety Code for Elevators, Dumbwaiters, Escalators, and Moving Walks ASME A17.1.

and A17.2.

1.2 CONSULTANT’S STATUS

A. Consultant shall act as Purchaser’s and/or Building Management’s representative on all matters pertaining to required work. Consultant shall interpret Contract Documents, analyze Contractor’s quotations, review Contractor suggested alternates, review all submittals of Contractor, approve billings, review technical details and construction procedure, perform work progress reviews and review and test completed work for compliance with Contract Documents prior to acceptance of work by Purchaser.

B. Field Review Scheduling: Schedule progress and final work reviews with Consultant. Reply promptly, in writing, to corrective work indicated on Consultant’s progress and/or final review reports, indicating status and schedule for completion. Consultant anticipates scheduled site review appointments will be met. Contractor’s price will be reduced to reimburse Consultant at its normal billing rates for appointments not kept or for additional follow up reviews required due to Contractor’s gross non-compliance with previous review requirements.

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1.3 CONTRACT

A. Contract includes all engineering, labor, tools and material required to complete the work in every respect. Contractor is cautioned to familiarize itself with existing site conditions and to include all incidental work that might occur or be required during the work. After Contract has been awarded, verbally or in writing, no extra charges will be allowed for any labor or material necessary to complete required work whether exactly described in these specifications herein or not, as long as such work, labor, and material are required to accomplish desired effect and results.

B. Any discrepancies or ambiguities found in Contract Document or drawings shall be reported to the Consultant prior to Contractor’s quotation submittal.

1.4 MEASUREMENTS AND DRAWINGS

A. Drawings or measurements included with Contract Documents are for convenience of Contractor.

Complete responsibility for detailed dimensions lies with Contractor. Contractor shall verify all dimensions with the actual onsite conditions. Where work of Contractor is to join another trade, Contractor’s shop drawings shall show actual dimensions and method of joining work of those trades.

1.5 CODES AND ORDINANCES

A. All work covered by these Contract Documents is to be done in full accord with national code, state and local codes, ordinances, and escalator safety orders as are in effect at time of Contract award. All requirements of local Building Department and fire jurisdiction are to be fulfilled by Contractor and its Subcontractors. Also see Section 01040, Article 1.01.

1.6 CONTRACTOR’S INSURANCE

A. Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life of this Contract Worker’s Compensation Insurance with statutory limits set by the State of Georgia laws for protection of its employees.

B. Contractor shall carry a comprehensive general liability policy including completed operations blanket contractual broad form property damage, and Purchaser’s and Contractor’s protective liability in a casualty or liability insurance company acceptable to Purchaser. Insurance policy shall fully protect Contractor, its Subcontractors, Purchaser, and Consultant from all loss and liability. Refer to Purchaser Terms and Conditions provided.

C. Prior to commencing work, Contractor shall secure required insurance, at its sole cost, and submit certificate of confirmation naming indemnified parties as additional insured. Said policies, including an endorsement which states that such insurance will not be cancelled or materially changed unless Purchaser is given thirty (30) days notice, in writing, of the intention of said insurer to cancel or change any such policy. In the event Property is owned by a joint venture or other multi-party entity, all joint venture partners or parties with an equity interest in the ownership shall be named as additional insureds. Contractor’s insurance shall be primary to any applicable loss. With Purchaser’s prior approval, an Owners & Contractors Protective Liability (OCPL) Policy may be substituted for commercial general liability coverage. Please refer to the attached appendix that states the project specific insurance requirements.

D. Contractor shall file with Purchaser a certificate of insurance from its insurance company, stating that such insurance is being carried and that Purchaser will be notified at least 10 days prior to any cancellation of said insurance.

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1.7 PURCHASER INSURANCE

A. Purchaser’s insurance policy covers work and equipment in place in building and approved and accepted by Consultant and Purchaser. All material and equipment stored on site and not actually installed is not included in Purchaser’s policy and such material and equipment shall be covered under Contractor’s Property Damage Insurance.

1.8 TAXES, OLD AGE PENSIONS AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE

A. Contractor’s quotations for required work, materials and equipment shall include all local, state, and federal occupational and sales taxes, luxury taxes, excise taxes, federal and state old age pensions, unemployment insurance contributions, and any other similar taxes and contributions in effect at time of award of Contract, verbally or in writing. Contractor shall be liable for aforementioned taxes whether or not specifically included in his quotation or in final Contract Document. In event additional sales or use taxes are imposed after award of Contract, such sales or use taxes are to be paid, in addition to original Contract amount, by Purchaser to Contractor, who in turn is to pay them to proper authorities.

Reciprocally, if any of above mentioned taxes or contributions in effect at time of award of Contract should be revoked before consummation of Contract, Contractor shall rebate Purchaser amount of taxes included in original quotation and Contract. Where required by law, amount of the tax is to be specifically stated in Contractor’s quotation; however, failing to do so will not relieve Contractor from responsibility for assumption of these taxes.

1.9 LABOR LAWS

A. Contractor and its Subcontractors performing work under this Contract shall comply with applicable provisions of all federal, state, and local labor laws.

1.10 PATENTS

A. Contractor shall save and hold harmless Purchaser and its officers, agents, servants, employees, and Consultant from liability of any nature or kind on account of any patented or unpatented invention, process, article, or appliance manufactured or used in performance of Contract, including its use by Purchaser including all cost and expenses for defending any suits unless otherwise specifically stipulated in Contract Documents.

B. Licenses which may be required for completion of required work are to be obtained and paid for by the Contractor.

1.11 ASSIGNMENTS

A. Neither party to this Contract shall assign Contract or sublet it as a whole without written consent of other party, nor shall Contractor assign any payment due him or to become due to him hereunder without previous written consent of Purchaser.

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1.12 ADVERTISING

A. Advertising privileges will be retained by Purchaser. It is the duty of Contractor to keep premises free from posters, signs, decorations, etc., unless specifically approved by Purchaser.

1.13 PROTECTION OF WORK AND PROPERTY

A. Contractor shall continuously maintain adequate protection of all its work from damage and shall protect Purchaser property from injury or loss arising out of this Contract. Contractor shall make good any such damages, injury, or loss, except such as may be directly caused by agents, subcontractors, or employees of the Purchaser. Contractor shall provide all barricades required to protect open wellways per OSHA regulations. Design of barricades in public areas shall be approved by Purchaser prior to fabrication and installation. Contractor shall submit barricade plan with bid submission. Intent is for contractor to provide 8’-0’’ tall “Mall Form” barricades – or approved equal – at upper and lower ends of escalator units. Complete protection and blocked visibility from the running adjacent escalator.

Prior to work being conducted each unit shall be enclosed the entire length of the incline to obstruct view. Contractor shall supply carpet tape, foam padding, and Masonite on all finished flooring where material is stored and work is conducted. Contractor should coordinate deliveries with the GWCC staff.

B. Escalator modules shall be designed for ease of delivery with rubber caster wheels that can be discarded following the delivery of each applicable product.

C. Design and delivery of each “module” shall accommodate site specific limitations including but not limited to the following:

1. Semi-Truck accessible delivery dock with 42’’ tall dock.

2. Freight Elevator with 12,000 lb. capacity.

a. Freight Elevator interior clear dimensions are approximately 21’-5’’ deep by 9’-8’’ wide by 10’-0’’ tall.

b. Freight serves landings levels 1-5.

3. Interior/ Back of House corridors have limited turning radius of approximately 6’-8’’ widths.

4. Standard commercial doors.

D. If Contract includes work which would be disruptive during normal business operations, or would be dangerous to building occupants, said work shall be performed during hours as building management dictates. Examples of such work include, without limitation, saw cutting of concrete, jack hammering, welding, metal cutting, pouring concrete, erecting steel or hoisting equipment over occupied portions of the building, or performing tests requiring all escalators in a group. Contractor shall perform such work at times coordinated with the building management based on the facility’s event schedule. These services as well as the items listed in this paragraph shall be performed at times coordinated with the building management based on the facility’s event schedule: All final testing and life safety testing.

E. Contractor shall install a suitable protective covering on all finished floors whether marble, wood, carpet or other, in areas where work is being performed. No material handling equipment shall be permitted on or over finished floors unless said floors have been protected in a manner approved by building management.

F. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided throughout Contractor’s area of work and shall be placed so as to be accessible at all times. Extinguishers shall be multi-purpose dry chemical type, provided on a basis of one 2A-20BC rated unit for each 3,000 square feet of floor area. Extinguishers will remain property of Contractor.

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G. Contractor shall at all times maintain work areas so all portions are accessible to fire department personnel and apparatus. Fire hydrants and fire department connections to building sprinkler systems must be kept free from obstruction at all times.

H. Contractor shall strictly supervise any welding, metal cutting or other operations employing open flame work. All welding and cutting equipment shall be safely arranged and all combustibles in vicinity of any work being performed shall either be removed or protected by a noncombustible cover. Welding or cutting shall be attended by an assistant or fire watchman who is equipped with at least one 2A-20BC rated multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher. Fire watchman will maintain strict surveillance during entire welding or cutting operation and extinguish flying sparks or burning slag. After welding or cutting operation fire watchman shall thoroughly search entire area for remnants of smoldering materials before he is released from his duty. Any welding or other operation employing open flame in any portion of building shall be scheduled with and receive approval of Purchaser. Hot work permits shall be scheduled and approved with Owner.

I. Contractor shall keep noise level below 80 dBA level during normal building hours. When it is necessary to produce noise above this level, Contractor shall advise building management of such needs and times will be scheduled as directed. The Contractor shall anticipate and schedule excessive noise generating procedures and include allowance for same in its quotation and schedule. Anything above 80 dBA shall be conducted in previously listed off hours.

1.14 ACCIDENT REPORTS

A. In the event of accidents of any kind, Contractor shall furnish Purchaser with copies of all accident reports. Reports shall be sent without delay and at same time that they are forwarded to any other parties.

1.15 STORAGE OF MATERIALS

A. Contractor shall confine storage of materials on job site to limits approved by Purchaser and shall not unnecessarily encumber premises or overload any portion of building with materials to a greater extent than structure design load. All material supplied including tools and job boxes shall be confined within Contractors barricaded area.

1.16 REMOVAL OF EQUIPMENT AND RUBBISH

A. Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of all rubbish as fast as it accumulates including all existing parts and components not retained, keeping building and premises clean during progress of work and leave premises at completion in a condition acceptable to the Purchaser. Store parts and components identified by Consultant as useful for maintenance of units not being modernized as directed by Purchaser. All other parts and components not retained shall become property of Contractor. Dumpster shall be located in the loading dock area.

B. Contractor shall be responsible for storing existing escalator parts and components on site that are identified by Consultant and/or purchaser. At a minimum, Motors & Gearbox are to be retained from both existing escalators, Controllers are to be retained existing escalators, all steps assemblies are to be retained and stored. Contractor to supply pallets for all retained components and shrink wrapped for ground freight shipping. Storage for retained components should be stored at designated storage area as defined by purchaser.

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1.17 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP

A. All materials and equipment furnished shall be new and best quality. Installation shall be accurate, workmanlike, and subject to approval of Consultant. All materials and equipment provided shall conform to regulations of enforcement bodies having jurisdiction. Contractor shall furnish material samples for approval.

1.18 SUPERVISION

A. Contractor shall assign a competent Project Manager, superintendent, and on-site foreman for project satisfactory to Purchaser and Consultant. Such persons shall represent Contractor and all instructions given to them shall be binding as if given to Contractor.

1.19 ROUTINE BUSINESS

A. After award of Contract, all business relating to required work shall be transacted through Consultant, unless otherwise directed.

1.20 CHANGES AND EXTRA WORK

A. Purchaser may at any time make changes to Contract Documents, plans and drawings, omit work, or require additional work by Contractor. For such additional work performed hereunder, Purchaser shall pay Contractor on the basis of a mutually agreed lump sum. See Article 1.25 for method of computing lump sum cost of additional work. Contractor shall make no additions, changes, alterations, or omissions, or perform extra work, without receipt of written authorization of Purchaser.

1.21 PAYMENTS

A. Unless otherwise agreed, Contractor shall submit monthly applications for payment together with necessary data, information, waivers, and affidavits to Consultant. Consultant shall review data for accuracy and forward such applications to Purchaser for payment. Information shall be submitted with payment request and work progress forms.

B. Applications for payments are to cover 90% of the value of labor performed and material installed and delivered during the preceding month or materials delivered to Contractor’s storage facility.

C. Balance (retention) shall be paid by Purchaser upon final acceptance of entire work by Consultant and Purchaser and after performance guarantees have been satisfactorily demonstrated. See Section 01700, Article 1.02, D-G.

D. Contractors Payment Schedule is agreed to mirror the following:

1. 25% Downpayment due at the award of contract.

2. 35% Material Payment due upon delivery.

3. 30% Progress Payment.

4. 10% Retainage Due at the completion of all work and at the satisfaction of owner.

1.22 PAYMENT WITHHELD

A. Purchaser and/or Consultant may withhold approval of payment on any Contractor request to such extent as may be necessary to protect Purchaser from loss on account of:

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1. Believed negligence on part of Contractor to execute the work properly or fail to perform any provision of Contract. Purchaser, after 15 days’ written notice to Contractor, may without prejudice to any other remedy he may have, make good such deficiencies and may deduct its cost from the overall Contract sum.

2. Claims filed or reasonable evidence indicating probable filing of claims by other Contractors or Subcontractors.

3. Failure of Contractor to make proper payments to its material suppliers or Subcontractors for material and labor.

4. A reasonable doubt that required work can be completed by Contractor for balance then unpaid or in Contract time frame.

5. Contractor’s damage to building or another Contractor.

B. When the above grounds are removed, payment shall be made in full, less retention.

1.23 LIENS AND AFFIDAVITS

A. Neither final payment nor any part of billing retention shall become due until Contractor shall deliver to Purchaser a complete release of all liens arising out of this Contract or receipts marked paid in full in lieu thereof. In addition, Contractor shall furnish an affidavit to Purchaser that, so far as he has knowledge or information, releases, or receipts include all labor and materials for which a lien could be filed. If any lien remains unsatisfied after all payments are made by Purchaser, Contractor shall refund to Purchaser all monies the latter may be compelled to pay in discharging such a lien, including all costs and reasonable attorney’s fees.

1.24 CLAIMS FOR EXTRA COST

A. Contractor claims for extra cost due to additions or changes to required work shall be submitted to Consultant in writing within a reasonable time after such additions or changes identified or are requested and in any event before proceeding with required work. No such claim shall be valid unless so made. Maximum charge for additions/changes to work shall be Contractor cost +10% for overhead and profit. Contractors cost shall be verifiable from actual supplier invoices, purchase orders, time tickets, etc.

1.25 DELAYS AND EXTENSION OF TIME

A. If Contractor progress is delayed due to acts of Purchaser or Consultant, acts of other Contractors, fire, floods, strikes or other casualties beyond the control or without fault or negligence of Contractor, time for completion of the work shall be extended for a period determined by Consultant to be equivalent to time of such delay. Contractor must notify Consultant, in writing, of such delay within 48 hours after delay commences, or no extension of time will be granted. Extension of time without written request within said period on one or more occasions shall not be deemed a waiver of provisions of this article.

1.26 PERMITS

A. Contractor shall obtain and pay for or cause its Subcontractor to obtain and pay for all permits required to complete required work. In addition, Contractor shall arrange, schedule, and pay for or cause its Subcontractors to arrange, schedule and pay for all required final inspections by state, local or independent certified inspecting authorities necessary for issuance of all required Purchaser utilization permits in regard to completed work.

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PART 2 - SPECIAL CONDITIONS

2.1 PROGRESS OF WORK

A. Upon award, verbally or in writing, Contractor shall reconfirm in writing, starting and completion schedule including equipment delivery dates based upon the information submitted on its quotation form, Section 00310.

B. Contractor shall submit in writing monthly reports with payment request, including current equipment delivery dates and anticipated completion dates for individual units and groups of units.

C. Project Manual: Upon award, verbally or in writing, Contractor shall prepare three project manuals neatly bound in a three ring binder. One manual shall be retained by Contractor, one provided to Purchaser and one provided to Consultant. The manuals shall contain the following information and sections identified in an index with numbered divisions.

1. Project Specification, revised if required to indicate basis of award. (While maintaining original text and clearly identifying revision.)

2. Contractor completed Bid Form, specification Section 00310. Include copy of original submission and any revisions.

3. Alternate quotations indicating Purchaser acceptance or rejection.

4. Purchaser’s executed Contract.

5. Initial project schedule with estimated versus actual milestone dates. Include schedule revisions.

6. Project payment requests including verification of payment and lien releases.

7. Code acceptance.

8. Purchaser’s temporary acceptance documents

9. Purchaser’s final acceptance documents.

10. Consultants progress review comments and requirements.

11. Consultant’s final Contract review comments and requirements.

12. Shop drawing submittals, including sets with review remarks.

13. As built drawings, including control wiring diagrams.

14. Maintenance Agreement, Owner Supplied

D. A second manual shall include the identical section numbers and shall be identified and utilized for general correspondence on these subjects. Additional sections shall include correspondence not specifically identified by one of these sections. An index in front of this section shall number and identify source of correspondence and subject.

E. Contractor shall maintain all six manuals in an up-to-date condition. Prior to final payment, Contractor shall deliver to Purchaser the documents in Items 1, 2, 3, and 13 above on flash drive.

SECTION 01300

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

1.2 FINAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

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SECTION 01300

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

A. Within 45 calendar days after award of contract and before beginning equipment fabrication submit shop drawings, and required material samples for review. Allow 14 days for response to initial submittal.

1. Scaled or Fully Dimensioned Layout: Plan of wellway, pit, upper end, lower end and structural connection points.

2. Design Information: Indicate equipment lists, reactions, and design information on layouts.

3. Power Confirmation Information: Design for existing conditions.

4. Finish Material: Submit 3" x 12" samples of actual finished material for review of color, pattern, and texture. Compliance with other requirements is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor. Include, if requested, signal fixtures, lights, graphics, Braille plates, and detail of mounting provisions.

5. Design Information: Provide calculations verifying the following:

a. Adequacy of existing electrical provisions.

b. Adequacy of existing retained truss support beams/ intermediate supports/ and building structure.

c. Adequacy of existing upper and lower ends (machine room and pit) and any necessary alterations that will be made.

6. Written Maintenance Control Program (MCP) specifically designed for the equipment included under this contract. Include any unique or product specific procedures or methods required to inspect or test the equipment. In addition, identify weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance procedures, including statutory and other required equipment tests.

B. Submittal review shall not be construed as an indication that submittal is correct or suitable or that the work represented by submittal complies with the Contract Documents. Compliance with Contract Documents, Code requirements, dimensions, fit, and interface with other work is Contractor’s responsibility.

C. Acknowledge and/or respond to review comments within 14 calendar days of return. Promptly incorporate required changes due to inaccurate data or incomplete definition so that delivery and installation schedules are not affected. Identify and cloud drawing revisions including Contractor elective revisions on each re-submittal. Contractor’s revision response time is not justification for equipment delivery or installation delay.

1.2 FINAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. See Section 01700, Project Closeout.

SECTION 01040

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 APPLICABLE CODES

1.2 STAGING AREA

1.3 WORK PHASE

1.4 OCCUPANCY AND WORK BY OTHERS

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SECTION 01040

PROJECT PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 APPLICABLE CODES

A. Compliance with Regulatory Agencies: Comply with most stringent applicable provisions of following Codes, laws, and/or Authorities, including revisions and changes in effect:

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

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

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

4. National Electrical Code, NFPA 70

5. Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA A117.1

6. Local Fire Authority

7. Requirements of most stringent provision of local applicable building code.

8. Life Safety Code, NFPA 101

1.2 STAGING AREA

A. An equipment staging area will be available for use by Contractor. Contractor shall restrict usage to area designated and shall notify Purchaser/Property Management prior to storing of any large equipment which will impose heavy concentrated loading on floor area. Do not store such equipment until approval is received. Contractor is to store all material including tools and job boxes in barricaded area as defined in Section 00800.

1.3 WORK PHASE

A. See Section 00310, Quotation Form.

1.4 OCCUPANCY AND WORK BY OTHERS

A. Contractor expressly affirms Purchaser’s rights to let other contracts and employ other Contractors in connection with required work. Contractor will afford other Contractors and their workmen reasonable opportunity for introduction and storage of materials and equipment, for execution of their work, and will properly connect and coordinate its work with theirs. Contractor will also incorporate comparable provisions in all its subcontracts.

B. Contractor declares that other Contractors employed by Purchaser on basis of separate contracts may proceed at such times as necessary to install items of work required by Purchaser.

C. Contractor declares that it will cooperate with other Contractors employed by Purchaser and, in addition to other coordination and expediting efforts, will coordinate their work by written notices regarding necessity of such work to be done on or before certain dates.

D. Contractor declares that it is responsible for review, stamped, and signed approval of all shop drawings for required work.

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E. Contractor hereby declares that content of foregoing paragraphs and influence they may have on project:

1. Shall not cause a change in stipulated Contract Sum

2. Shall not cause a change in Construction Time Schedule

SECTION 01600

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SITE CONDITION INSPECTION

1.2 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

1.3 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

1.4 MANUFACTURER’S NAMEPLATES

1.5 COLORS OF FACTORY-FINISHED EQUIPMENT

1.6 MATERIALS AND FINISHES

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SECTION 01600

MATERIAL AND HANDLING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SITE CONDITION INSPECTION

A. Prior to beginning installation of equipment,…

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