On-Call Elevator Assessment, Modernization or Replacement and Construction Administration Services

Professional firms for on-call elevator Assessment, Modernization or Replacement and Construction Administration services. The preferred Consultation Teams would include, but are not limited to, Architectural, Structural, Elevator and MEP, disciplines.
- This project will include the production of a feasibility assessment report to outline recommended elevator replacement and improvements to existing equipment, finishes, controls, shafts and communication devices and integration into existing building systems. The assessment report will provide scope definition, options, and recommendations to upgrade and modernize elevators to improve operation, reliability and system performance. Site visits to verify conditions and gather information shall be coordinated by the City’s project manager.
- Architecture Analysis
• Provide project oversight and team coordination/support.
• Review existing conditions.
• Evaluate and identify interior cab, elevator lobby areas for deficiencies, including damaged finishes, code compliant general signage, general lighting levels.
• Review documents and plans for code compliance.
- Project Management Assistance/QA:
• Work with team to identify milestone delivery dates.
• Review completeness of deliverables.
• Assist with coordination meetings and provide meeting minutes.
- Elevator and Vertical Conveyance Analysis:
• Review all onsite maintenance records and other applicable documents provided by the Client, including the past (twelve) 12 months of preventive maintenance, repairs, callbacks, and testing. Results will be compared to industry standards for equipment type, age, and condition.
• Assessment of the existing maintenance contract, comparing past performance with coverage requirements as well as the current pricing, terms and conditions (to be provided after execution of the LOA).
• A visual review of the equipment, hoistways and machine rooms will be performed to determine overall condition, quality and level of maintenance, and the anticipated life expectancy. Areas of focus will include, but not be limited to: Cleanliness, Testing, Lubrication, and Maintenance Control Plan (MCP) Documentation, and Performance.
• A thorough review of conditions of elevators pits to include water intrusion, sumps, sump motors, water intrusion repairs or mitigations, code compliance for modern elevator pit functions.
• Performance of each unit will be compared to requirements included in the existing maintenance contract, capabilities for the type of equipment.
• Summary of the overall condition of the equipment, maintenance evaluation, and life expectancy with estimated costs and recommended schedule for repairs and modernization for planning purposes.
• Summary of related building components that will need to be added or replaced to meet applicable Code requirements as part of any modernization project.
• Provide a list of deficient items that need to be addressed by either the Client or the elevator maintenance provider along with the following: Performance deviations, lubrication, necessary repairs or adjustments, deferred maintenance, and testing.
• Review mainline power data, provided by others, to ensure compatibility with prospective new equipment. Review will include communication with each approved manufacturer to understand product limitations, if any, due to any power abnormalities within the mainline power data.
• Baseline power analysis/power quality, recommendations on suitability of control options (such as destination control), elevator harmonic and regeneration evaluation.
- Plumbing System Analysis:
• Sanitary waste and vent piping is to be assessed. Connections for any new sump pumps will be reviewed. Any existing equipment is assumed to be able to be grandfathered in.
- Electrical Power Systems:
• Electrical usage from Seattle City Light (if available).
• Code analysis and establish code versions for permitting.
• Field Investigate and document existing normal and emergency electrical distribution systems serving elevators.
• Surge protections analysis and recommendations to meet code requirements.
• Evaluate existing elevator current protection devices, controllers, devices and components.
• Evaluate electrical equipment SCCR ratings and provide recommendations for future upgrades if SCCR rating is inadequate.
• Evaluate code required receptacles in machine rooms, electrical rooms, and elevator pits.
• Review proposed HVAC revisions.
• Evaluate lighting illumination and po