2.1.1 The Elevator Consultant shall maintain competent inspection staff to perform all services in the most expeditious and economical manner consistent with the interests of the HACC and HUD. 2.1.2 Be available to respond to emergencies within 12 hours (24/7/365) 2.1.3 Provide “Third Party Witnessing” and perform semi-annual inspections of all elevators at all buildings. 2.1.4 Provide “Third Party Witnessing” of traction elevator full load safety tests and hydraulic elevator pressure tests, as mandated by the Illinois Department of Labor & Industry. 2.1.5 Communicate with contractors regarding technical aspects of elevator work. 2.1.6 Review contractor/third party invoices, as requested, review contractor/third party change order requests, as requested. 2.1.7 Annually conduct not more than three employee and/or resident elevator safety presentations as requested. 2.1.8 Meet with local fire and safety officials as necessary. 2.1.9 Be available to the Authority to provide elevator/lift consultation for the term of the Agreement. Maintenance Audits (as needed – schedule in cooperation with HACC) 1. Review machine room equipment to determine level of maintenance. 2. Review hoistway, pit equipment and truss areas to determine level of maintenance. 3. Review external operation, adjustment, running clearances, and overall appearance of elevators. 4. Test Emergency communication and signaling devices for proper operation. 5. Evaluate elevator performance efficiency including floor-to-floor times, door open/close times, interrupted ray time, ride quality, and acceleration and deceleration rates. 6. Review elevator maintenance records to ensure compliance with elevator maintenance contract in effect.
