Specifications include, but are not limited to: furnishing all materials, labor, supervision, tools, parts and equipment necessary to provide maintenance services as described herein, including but not limited to, cleaning, inspection, adjustments, tests, parts replacement and repairs necessary to maintain the elevators and lifts specified for continuous use at their established capacity and efficiency, and for their intended purpose on a monthly basis (12 times per year). Man lifts, platform lifts, and wheelchair lifts shall be inspected quarterly (4 times per year). Safety testing shall be performed on an annual basis (1 time per year). All maintenance, adjustments, modifications, and other repairs must be performed as outlined, required and/or recommended by the American Practice for the Inspection of Elevators, Inspector’s Manual ANSI/ASME A17.2 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, ANSI/ASME A17.3, and in the latest addition of the American National Standard code for elevators and escalators, ASME A17.1, including all latest revisions and addenda, hereinafter referred to ANSI/ASME A17.1.2.3. The upgrading of equipment to meet changes in code requirements is not within the scope of this specification. Elevator modifications/modernization/replacements/repairs that are required will be performed by the contractor at an agreed upon amount prior to work being performed. The contractor shall submit a written proposal by email to the Facility Operations Department. Upon approval of the proposal by the Facilities Operations Department, a PO will be issued to the Contractor. In the event that the City and the contractor are unable to agree on an amount, the City reserves the right to obtain the required major repair, modification, modernization or replacement from another source consistent with the City’s purchasing policy and procedures. Prior approval must be obtained before proceeding with any major repair and/or modification.
