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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 32
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)
0002 6/11/2024 EQ5P1SEBSP-24-0004
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R5 AMD Repair & Alterations Contracting Branch Southern R5 AMD Repair & Alterations Contracting Branch Southern
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Chicago, IL 60604 USA Chicago, IL 60604 USA
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER
47PF0024R0057
9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
5/16/2024
10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER
10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic
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Solicitation# 47PF0024R0057 Amendment 0002 - Findley Elevator Modernization Project, Paul Findley Federal Building,
Springfield, IL.
The purpose of this amendment:

1. Section 142200 Electric Traction Elevator Modernization is hereby replaced in its entirety with...
[See Description of Modification Continuation Page]
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
Joseph Daniero, Contracting Officer
15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED
(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)
Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243
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Description of Modification Continuation Page

... the enclosed Section 142200
2. Section 01 23 00 - Alternatives is hereby replaced in its entirety with the enclosed Section 01 23 00
3. The sign-in sheet and agenda from the pre-proposal meeting are enclosed
4. The due date remains unchanged at June 17th, 2024, 3 pm CST.
ATTACHED:
1. Section 142200 Electric Traction Elevator Modernization
2. Section 01 23 00 - Alternatives
3. Pre-proposal meeting sign-in sheet
4. Pre-proposal meeting agenda
47PF0024R0057/0002
GSA – Paul Findley Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse
Elevator 1 and 2 Modernization
SECTION 142200 - ELECTRIC TRACTION ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section includes modernization of traction elevators as follows:

1. Two (2) geared passenger elevators, Cars #1 East and #2 West.
1.2 DEFINITIONS
A. Technical terms used are defined in the latest edition of the Safety Code for Elevators and
Escalators, ASME A17.1. or in this section.
1.3 WORK INCLUDED
A. All engineering, equipment, labor, and permits required to satisfactorily complete elevator
modernization required by Contract Documents.
B. Applicable conditions of Purchaser’s General, Special, and Supplemental Conditions.
C. Cartage and Hoisting: All required staging, hoisting, and movement to, on, and from the site
including new equipment, retained equipment, or dismantling and removal of existing
equipment.
D. Unless specifically identified as “Retain,” “Reuse,” or “Refurbish,” provide new equipment. The
contractor may, with approval prior to quotation, provide new equipment in lieu of refurbishing
existing.
E. Reference to a device or a part of the equipment applies to the number of devices or parts
required to complete the installation.
F. The provisions of this specification are applicable to all elevators unless identified otherwise.
G. Provide hoistway, pit, and machine room barricades.
H. Provide temporary and permanent pit ladders, working platforms, inspection platforms, and
guard rails required to comply with applicable Building Code and AHJ requirements.
1.4 ALTERNATES
A. Provide a cost to furnish and install new AC gearless machines in lieu of geared machines.
1.5 PERMITS, TESTS, AND CERTIFICATES
A. Permits:
1. Secure and pay for all permits required for Work to be performed, including but not limited
to:
a. Municipal and State permits.
b. Device or equipment removal permits.
c. Hot works permits.
TRACTION ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION 142200 - 1

2. Post, maintain, and renew all permits in compliance with local governmental
requirements.
3. Obtain final close-out of all required permits.
B. Tests and Inspections: Schedule with the AHJ and perform tests required by Governing
Authority in accordance with procedure described in ASME A17.2 Guide for Inspection of
Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks in the presence of Authorized Representative of the
AHJ.
C. Certificates: Obtain, pay for, and deliver to Purchaser with all temporary and final inspection
certificates provided by proper governing authorities.
D. Violations: Resolve any outstanding violations on record with the AHJ on devices being
removed prior to final acceptance by the Purchaser.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Compliance with Regulatory Agencies: Comply with most stringent applicable provisions of
currently enforced codes, laws, and/or authorities, including revisions and changes in effect.
B. Inspections: Provide access to areas where work is being performed for the General Contractor
at any time throughout the project.
1.7 MAINTENANCE SERVICE
A. Interim Maintenance:
1. The GSA facility maintenance contractor will be responsible for maintenance of each
existing elevator until taken out of service for modernization.
2. Cooperate with the GSA facility maintenance contractors for scheduling of their work in
commons shafts and equipment spaces affected by the work of this Contract.
B. Warranty Full Maintenance Service:

1. Perform initial 12 month maintenance service during warranty period, by trained
mechanics of elevator equipment. Maintenance shall commence upon completion and
acceptance of all elevator work and shall include examination, adjustment, greasing,
oiling, parts replacement due to normal use. Provide 24 hour emergency call back
service. Maintenance shall comply with the requirements of NEII – 1 Building
Transportation Standards and Guidelines. The standard is available online at no cost
from National Elevator Industry Inc. at www.neil.org.
2. Costs for Warranty Maintenance shall be paid by the Government separately and monthly
based upon the number of units in service.
3. As stated in the Contract schedule of supplies and services (Standard Form 1442), the
Contractor shall provide in the proposal a separate line item price for maintenance
service of each elevator on an annual basis, per the Base Bid and Options. Cost of
Warranty maintenance shall not be included as part of modernized quotation.
C. Invoice Requirements for Maintenance Work: The Contractor may invoice on a monthly basis.
Invoices shall be submitted to the GSA Property Manager for review and processing (as
required):
1. Warranty Maintenance: for 1/12 of the annual maintenance line item price for any
elevators that have been in service for 10 calendar days or more during that month.

D. Maintenance Responsibility:
1. The Contractor shall keep the elevator maintained to operate at the original contract
speed, keeping the original performance times, including acceleration and
retardation as designed and installed by the manufacturer. The door operation shall
be adjusted as required to maintain the original door opening and door closing
times, within legal limits.
2. The Owner reserves the right to make inspections and tests as and when deemed
advisable. If it is found that the elevator and associated equipment are deficient
either electrically or mechanically, the Contractor will be notified of these
deficiencies in writing, and it shall be his responsibility to make corrections within 30
days after his receipt of such notice. In the event the deficiencies have not been
corrected within 30 days, the Owner may terminate the contract and employ a
Contractor to make the corrections at the original bidder's expense.
3. Approximately six months prior to the end of the contract term, the Owner will make
a thorough maintenance inspection of all elevators covered under the contract. At
the conclusion of this inspection, the Owner shall give the Contractor written notice
of any deficiencies found. The Contractor shall be responsible for correcting these
deficiencies within 30 days after receipt of such notice.
E. Alternates: The Owner has the right to reject and/or accept all alternates.
F. Diagnostic Tools and Spare Parts. At the completion of the work specified, the Contractor
shall provide items listed. The items shall become the Owner’s property.
1. One complete set of all diagnostic tools and equipment required for the complete
maintenance of all aspects of the control and dispatch system and solid-state motor
drive units. The diagnostic system shall be an integral part of the controller and
provide user- friendly interaction between the serviceman and the controls. All such
systems shall be free from secret codes and decaying circuits that must be
periodically reprogrammed by the manufacturer. Diagnostic equipment shall be
permanently mounted in the control cabinet. Use of removable or portable
diagnostic systems is unacceptable. The owner shall not be required to enter in a
contract or lease agreement to obtain any service tool or instrument.
2. A list of vendors for all parts used in the installation.
G. Maintenance Control Program (MCP): Provide 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. MCP shall meet the requirements of ASME A17.1.
Generic types of MCP's are not acceptable. MCP shall be reviewed and approved by the
Owner.
1.8 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT
A. Elevator component manufacturers and elevator contractor shall make available to the
Owner or their representative all parts and technical support required to service and
maintain the equipment installed.
1. Elevator manufacturers and elevator contractor shall not have established company
policies which would prevent the Owner or their representative from obtaining
service parts on a timely basis.
2. In no event shall the elevator contractor or elevator manufacturer charge prices for

service parts to the Owner or their representative that are more than that charged to
any other customer of the elevator component manufacturers or contractor, for the
same or substantially similar goods in similar quantities.
3. The elevator contractor or elevator manufacturer shall maintain availability of
service parts to the Owner or their representative for a period which matches that of
the reasonable life of the elevator equipment.
4. Provide elevator components from manufacturers that provide online and live
telephone elevator technical support to all elevator installation, service, and
maintenance contractors. Provide elevator components from manufacturers that
guarantee accessibility to all replacement and repair parts and components to all
elevator installation, service, and maintenance contractors. Elevator component
manufacturers shall provide published price lists for all elevator parts and
components.
5. Equipment and component systems shall not employ any experimental devices or
proprietary designs that could hamper and/or otherwise prohibit subsequent
maintenance repairs or adjustments by all qualified contractors. Product support
on-site or by phone and factory training shall be available to any subsequent
maintenance contractor chosen by the Owner.
6. Elevator Microprocessor Human Interface: The interface system must provide
complete elevator controller interface capability and must include the elevator
controller manufacturer's comprehensive package of installation and diagnostic
software. The microprocessor interface system must provide unrestricted access to
all parameters, all levels of adjustment, and all flags necessary for installation,
adjustment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of each elevator and for the elevator
group. All software programming must be stored in non-volatile memory. The
elevator controller fault log must provide non-volatile memory fault log storage of all
faults, trouble calls, and fault history for a minimum of one year and the ability to
download or print the fault log. The controller interface must also provide the
capability to display and diagnose trouble calls, faults, and shutdowns. Expiring
software, degrading operation, and "key" access controls are not acceptable.
1.9 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HOISTING
A. General:
1. Protect all equipment and exposed finishes during delivery, handling, and installation until
completion of project.
2. Replace damaged materials with new, at no additional cost for material or labor to
Purchaser.
B. Delivery and Storage:

1. Ensure manufacturers’ original packing adequately protects materials during delivery.
2. Deliver materials, identical to accepted samples, to the site ready for use in the
manufacturer's original and unopened containers and packaging, bearing labels as to
type of material, brand name and manufacturer's name.
3. Store materials under cover in a dry and clean location, off the ground. Remove delivered
materials that are damaged or otherwise not suitable for installation from the job site and
replace them with acceptable materials.
4. Store and protect all materials in space provided or designated by the Purchaser against
damage, stains, scratches, corrosion, weather, construction debris, and other
environmental conditions.
5. Comply with Purchaser’s requirements for access to and use of any building loading
docks, parking lots, parking garages, and any interior spaces required for delivery and
storage.

C. Hoisting: Arrange and pay for all required hoisting and movement of equipment.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 REFERENCES
A. American National Standard Institute (ANSI): A117.1, Accessible and Usable Buildings and
Facilities.
B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers:

1. ASME A17.1, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators.
2. ASME A17.2, Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks.
3. ASME A17.5, Elevator and Escalator Electrical Equipment.
4. ASME A17.6, Standard for Elevator Suspension, Compensation, and Governor Systems.
C. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

1. NFPA 70, National Electric Code.
2. NFPA 80, Fire Doors and Windows.
3. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code.
4. NFPA 13, Installation of Sprinkler Systems.
D. International Building Code (IBC).
2.2 MANUFACTURERS AND PRODUCTS
A. Approved Elevator Systems:

1. Approved subject to compliance with the requirements of the contract, provide products
by one or more of the following Principal Manufacturers. Where specific product models
are referenced below only those specific product models or types are approved.
a. KONE
b. Otis
c. Schindler
d. TK Elevator
B. Approved Elevator Components:

In addition to products manufactured by the Principal Manufacturers specified above,
the following Manufacturers are approved for the specific components listed below, subject to the
requirements of the contract:
1. Controllers:
a. GAL Galaxy.
b. MCE.
2. Motor Drives:
a. KEB.
b. Magnetek.
c. Yaskawa.
3. Passenger Elevator Door Equipment (Operators, Tracks, Hangers, and Closers):
a. GAL.
b. Wittur.
4. Elevator Car Enclosures:
a. Globe Architectural & Metal.

5. Car and Hall Signal Fixtures: Custom:

a. EPCO.
b. Innovation.
c. MAD Fixtures.
d. Monitor.
e. National Elevator Cab and Doors.
6. Two-Way Communication Device:
a. EMS.
b. Janus.
c. Rath Communications.
d. RingComm.
7. Hoist Machines:
a. Hollister Whitney.
b. Imperial.
c. Torin.
8. Rope Brakes:
a. Bode.
b. Draka.
c. Hollister Whitney.
2.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Car Speed: ±3% of contract speed under any loading condition.
B. Car Capacity: Safely lower, stop, and hold 125% of rated load.
C. Car Stopping Zone: ±1/4" under any loading condition.
D. Door Times: Seconds from start to fully open or fully closed:

1. Car 1 East: Door Open: 1.7 seconds. Door Close: 2.3 seconds.
2. Car 2 West: Door Open: 1.7 seconds. Door Close: 2.3 seconds.
E. Car Floor-to-Floor Performance Time: Seconds from start of doors closing until doors are 3/4
open for center-opening doors or 1/2 open for side-opening doors, and car is level and stopped
at next successive floor under any loading condition or travel direction:
1. Car 1 East: 9.1 seconds. Floor Height: 12’ between floors 2 and 3.
2. Car 2 West: 9.1 seconds. Floor Height: 12” between floors 2 and 3.
F. Car Ride Quality:

1. Ride Quality measured and analyzed according to the methods specified in ISO18738.
2. Utilize EVA-625 Elevator Vibration Analysis System as manufactured by Physical
Measurement Technologies (PMT) to record field measurements.
3. Specified levels apply to horizontal and vertical acceleration measured from within car,
from the point at which the car has moved ½ meter from start position to ½ meter from
final position, as defined by ISO18738.
4. Maximum Allowable Peak-to-Peak Vibration for the Horizontal and Vertical Axes: 25 mg.
5. Acceleration and Deceleration: Smooth, constant, and not less than 3 feet/second² with
an initial ramp between 0.5 and 0.75 second.
6. Sustained Jerk: Not more than 6 feet/second³.

G. Noise and Vibration Control:

1. Airborne Noise:
a. Measured noise level of elevator equipment and its operation shall not exceed 60
dBA inside car under any condition including door operation and car ventilation
exhaust blower on its highest speed.
b. Limit noise level in the machine room relating to elevator equipment and its
operation to no more than 80 dBA.
c. All dBA readings to be taken 3'-0" off the floor and 3'-0" from the equipment using
the “A” weighted scale.
2. Vibration Control: Mechanically isolate all new elevator equipment from the building
structure and other components. Minimize objectionable noise and transmission of
vibrations to occupied areas of the building.
2.4 ELEVATOR DUTY OPERATIONS
A. Geared Passenger Elevators:
ALTERATION SUMMARY
CARS 1 AND 2 EXISTING INSTALLATION MODERNIZED INSTALLATION
Capacity: 2,500 lbs. No Change
Class of Loading: Class A No Change
Contract Speed: 350 fpm No Change
Roping Configuration: 1:1 No Change
Machine Type: Geared Replace with geared (alternate for
gearless)
Machine Location: Overhead No Change
Motor Type: AC No Change
Motion Control: Single Speed AC Static
Operation Control: Two-button selective collective Retain existing
Floors Served: B, *1, 2, 3 Retain existing
Total Entrances: 4, all front Retain existing
Entrance Type: Single Speed, Center-Opening Retain existing
Entrance Size: 40" wide x 84" high Retain existing
Minimum Clear to Field Verify. Retain existing
Underside of Canopy:
2.5 MATERIALS AND FINISHES
A. Steel:
1. Sheet Steel (Furniture Steel for Exposed Work): Stretcher-level, cold-rolled, commercial
quality carbon steel, complying with ASTM A366, matte finish.
2. Sheet Steel (for Unexposed Work): Hot-rolled, commercial quality carbon steel, pickled
and oiled, complying with ASTM A568/A568M-03.
3. Structural Steel Shapes and Plates: ASTM A36.

B. Stainless Steel: Type 302 or 304 complying with ASTM A240, with standard tempers and
hardness required for fabrication, strength, and durability. Apply mechanical finish on fabricated
work in the locations shown or specified, Federal Standard and NAAMM nomenclature, with
texture and reflectivity required to match Architect’s sample. Protect with adhesive paper
covering.
1. No. 4 Satin: Directional polish finish. Graining directions as shown or, if not shown, in
vertical longest dimension.
2. No. 8 Mirror: Reflective polish finish with no visible graining.
3. Textured: 5WL as manufactured by Rigidized Metals or Windsor pattern as manufactured
by Rimex Metals or approved equal with .050 inches mean pattern depth with bright
directional polish (satin finish).
4. Burnished: Non-directional, random abrasion pattern.
C. Bronze: Stretcher-leveled, re-squared sheets composed of 60% copper and 40% zinc similar to
Muntz Metal, Alloy Group 2, with standard temper and hardness required for fabrication,
strength, and durability. Clean and treat bronze surfaces before mechanical finish. After
completion of the final mechanical finish on the fabricated work, use a chemical cleaner to
produce finish, Federal Standard, and NAAMM nomenclature, matching Architect’s sample:
1. No. 4 Satin: Directional polish finish, fine-satin, clear-coated with clear-organic coating
recommended by Fabricator. Provide graining direction as shown or, if not shown, in
vertical dimension.
2. No. 8 Mirror: Reflective polish finish with no visible graining, bright-polished, clear-coated
finish with clear-organic lacquer coating recommended by Fabricator.
3. Acid-Etched Pattern: Provide a No. 8 mirror reflective-polished background with
selectively acid-etched, matte-textured, custom pattern as shown. Acid selection and
dilution, if required, as recommended by Fabricator. After final finishing, coat bronze with
clear-organic lacquer coating recommended by Fabricator.
D. Aluminum: Extrusions per ASTM B221; sheet and plate per ASTM B209.
E. Plastic Laminate: ASTM E84 Class A and NEMA LD3.1, Fire-Rated Grade (GP-50), Type 7,
0.050" ±.005" thick, color and texture as follows:
1. Exposed Surfaces: Color and texture selected by Architect.
2. Concealed Surfaces: Contractor’s standard color and finish.
F. Fire-Retardant Treated Particle Board Panels: Minimum 3/4" thick backup for natural finished
wood and plastic laminate veneered panels, edged and faced as shown, provided with suitable
anti-warp backing; meet ASTM E84 Class “I” rating with a flame-spread rating of 25 or less,
registered with Local Authorities for elevator finish materials.
G. Natural Finish Wood Veneer: Standard thickness, 1/40" thoroughly dried conforming to
ASME/HPMA HP-1983, Premium Grade. Place veneer, tapeless spliced with grain running in
direction shown, belt and polish sanded, book matched. Species and finish designated and
approved by Architect.
H. Paint: Clean exposed metal parts and assemblies of oil, grease, scale, and other foreign matter
and factory paint one shop coat of standard rust-resistant primer. After erection, provide one
finish coat of industrial enamel paint. Galvanized metal need not be painted.
I. Prime Finish: Clean all metal surfaces receiving a baked enamel paint finish of oil, grease, and
scale. Apply one coat of rust-resistant primer followed by a filler coat over uneven surface. Sand
smooth and apply final coat of primer.

J. Baked Enamel Finish: Prime finish per above. Unless specified “prime finish” only, apply and
bake three additional coats of enamel in the selected solid color.
K. Entrance Field Paint: Clean all surfaces to remove dirt and grease. Sand and finish surfaces as
necessary to remove pits and scratches and prepare surface for painting. Apply filler to ensure
smooth surface; sand and apply one coat of electrostatic enamel in the selected solid color.
L. Refinishing of natural metals: Remove existing protective finish. Buff as necessary to remove
scratches. Regrain or finish as specified and protect as indicated for particular metal type.
M. Entrance Support Equipment within Hoistway: Include strut angles, headers, sill support angles,
fascia, hanger covers, etc. Clean, remove, and check for corrosive activity. Replace
components which exhibit severe deterioration. Tighten all fastenings. Repaint exposed
surfaces with two coats of rust preventive primer.
2.6 OPERATION
A. General:
1. Cars automatically slow down and stop level at floors in response to car and landing calls
with stops made in sequence in the established direction of travel, regardless of order in
which buttons are pressed.
2. Landing calls are canceled when the assigned car arrives at the landing.
3. Automatic Dispatch Failure: Provide an auxiliary dispatch system to automatically
dispatch elevators in the event of failure of the primary control system.
4. Hall Call Button Failure: Should failure of hall call button system occur, initiate operation
providing predetermined service to all landings; elevators respond normally to car calls.
5. Automatic Leveling:
a. When arriving at a floor cars level to within 1/8” above or below the landing sill prior
to opening doors, without travelling past the landing during leveling
b. Maintain leveling accuracy regardless of carload, direction of travel, rope slippage
or stretch.
B. Door Operation:
1. Automatically open doors when car arrives at a floor.
2. Stop and reopen doors or hold doors in open position upon activation of “door open”
button.
3. At expiration of normal dwell time, or upon activation of “door close” button, close doors:
a. Prevent doors from closing and reverse doors at normal opening speed if door
reopening device beams are obstructed while doors are closing, except during
nudging operation.
b. In event of door reopening device failure, provide for automatic shutdown of car at
floor level with doors open.
c. Close cycle does not begin upon activation of “door close” button until normal door
dwell time for a car or hall call has expired, except firefighters’ operation.
4. Nudging Operation:
a. After beams of door reopening device are obstructed for a predetermined time
interval (minimum 20.0-25.0 seconds), sound warning signal, and attempt to close
doors with maximum of 2.5 foot-pounds kinetic energy.
b. The activation of the door open button overrides nudging operation and reopens
doors.
5. Interrupted Beam Time:

a. When beams are interrupted during initial door opening, hold door open a
minimum of 3.0 seconds.
b. When beams are interrupted after the initial 3.0 second hold open time, reduce
time doors remain open to an adjustable time of approximately 1.0-1.5 seconds
after beams are reestablished.
6. Differential Door Time:
a. Field adjustable time that doors remain open after stopping in response to calls.
b. Car Call: Hold open time adjustable between 3.0 and 5.0 seconds.
c. Hall Call:
1) Hold open time adjustable between 5.0 and 8.0 seconds.
2) Use hall call time when car responds to coincidental calls.
C. Selective Collective Operation, Cars 1 East and Car 2 West:

1. Elevators operate via momentary pressure buttons to:
a. Place hall call by selecting direction of travel at each hall landing (up and down
buttons at each intermediate landing, single buttons at each terminal landing).
b. Place car call by selecting destination floor from inside the car (individual buttons
for each floor served).
2. Hall calls, other than calls placed at the landing at which car is standing, start car, and
cause the car to stop at first landing for which a call is registered in the direction of travel.
3. Stops are made in order in which landings are reached, irrespective of the sequence in
which calls are registered.
4. Parked Car (No Demand):
a. When feature is enabled, elevator remains at landing of last assignment (if no
further demand) with doors closed, for a predetermined amount of time
(programmable for any amount of time). Upon expiration of time, the elevator
returns to the main egress landing with the doors closed.
b. If feature is disabled, if no further demand, the elevator remains at landing of last
assignment with the doors closed until a hall call is registered.
5. Car and Hall Lanterns:
a. Lanterns provide audio and visual signal upon each stop, regardless of responding
to car or hall call.
b. Visual signal remains active from commencement of door opening until doors are
completely closed.
D. Firefighters’ Emergency Operation: Provide equipment and operation in accordance with code
requirements. Replace all Firefighters Emergency Operation key switches that control
non-modernized elevators in this building to match modernized elevators when the first car in
group is returned to service.
E. Battery Backup Operation for Emergency Lighting, Communication, and Alarm:

1. Car mounted battery unit with solid-state charger to operate alarm bell, car emergency
lighting, and voice communication system.
a. Car lighting and communication shall be provided with a minimum of 4 hours of
operation on back-up power during a loss of normal power, and a minimum of 1
hour of operation for car-mounted alarm.
b. Battery to be rechargeable with minimum five-year life expectancy.
c. Provide constant pressure test button in service compartment of car operating
panel.
d. Provide lighting integral with portion of normal car lighting system.

F. Emergency Car Communication System Operation:

1. Hands-Free Phone System:
a. Two-way communication instrument in car to provide automatic dialing, tracking,
and recall features.
1) Automatic dialer to include automatic rollover capability with minimum two
numbers:
b. Activated by “Help” button in car or by external telephone call.
c. Adjacent light jewel l illuminates and flashes when call is acknowledged.
2. Emergency Personnel Communication:
a. Communication system allows emergency personnel to establish communications
with each elevator individually.
b. Emergency Personnel Communication overrides any existing connection outside of
the building.
c. Adjacent light jewel shall illuminate and flash when call is acknowledged.
d. On the same car operating panel as the phone push button, provide capability to
communicate with and obtain responses from passengers.
e. Provide display video capability for entrapment assessment.
3. Communication for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Impaired: On the same car
operating panel as the phone pushbutton, provide capability to communicate with and
obtain responses from passengers, including those passengers who cannot
communicate verbally or hear.
2.7 MACHINE ROOM EQUIPMENT
A. Provide and arrange equipment in existing machine room spaces and/or as shown on drawings.
B. Identification: Permanently identify (painted on or securely attached) machine room equipment

with minimum 3" characters corresponding to elevator identification.
1. Driving machine.
2. Motor drive, transformer, choke/filter.
3. Controller.
4. Selector.
5. Governor.
6. Main line disconnect switch.
7. Elevator hoistway pit equipment.
C. New Geared Traction Hoist Machine:

1. Provide new geared machine based on specified capacity, speed, and duty.
2. Provide motor, brake, gears, and demountable drive sheave mounted in proper alignment
on a common bedplate.
a. Motor:
1) Permanent magnet or AC induction motor connected through worm and
gear to drive sheave.
2) Direct drive, digital, closed-loop velocity encoder.
3) Include approved manufacturers label as required by the local Authority
Having Jurisdiction.
b. Electromechanical Brake:
1) Drum or disc type.
2) Spring applied and electrically released with removable manual brake
release.

3) Brake shoes apply to the braking surface simultaneously and with equal
pressure.
4) Minimize noise during lifting and setting of brake shoes to be undetectable
inside any car or outside of the machine room or hoistway.
c. Gears:
1) Worm gear accurately machined from steel and provided with a single end
double race ball bearing thrust.
2) Gear housing with a gasketed port to inspect the gear.
d. Drive Sheave:
1) Machined with grooves, providing maximum traction with a minimum of
cable and sheave wear.
2) Sealed bearings.
3. Installation Includes:
a. Anti-friction bearings with easy access for lubrication.
b. Drip pans to collect lubricant seepage.
c. Sheave guards to prevent ropes from leaving sheave grooves.
d. Sound isolation pads to reduce vibration and noise transmission to the building
structure.
e. Permanent ladders and platforms with handrails and toe boards for code required
machine and sheave access.
D. New Solid State Power Conversion and Regulation Unit:

1. Provide solid state, alternating current, variable voltage, variable frequency (ACV³F),
I.G.B.T.
2. Performance Requirements:
a. Conform to IEEE standards 519-2014 for line harmonics and switching noise.
b. Maximum audible noise in the machine room and surrounding areas not to exceed
80 dBA.
3. Power Factor: >0.95.
a. Minimum of 6 kHz switching frequency for SCR inverter and shunt transistors.
b. Sustained drive and motor overload protection rated at 250% of line current.
c. Capacitors utilized sized and located to avoid system resonance.
4. Limit current suppress noise and radio frequency interference and prevent transient
voltage feedback into main building power supply or emergency power source. Provide
internal heat sink cooling fans for the power drive portion of the converter panels.
5. Provide isolation transformers, filters, and chokes to completely isolate the system from
the normal building power supply.
6. Isolate unit to minimize noise and vibration transmission.
7. Direct-current power for the operation of hoist machine brake, door operator, dispatch
processor, signal fixtures, etc., supplied from separate static power supply.
E. Encoder: Direct drive, solid-state, digital type. Update car position at each floor and
automatically restore after power loss.
F. New Controller: UL/CSA labeled.

1. Compartment: Securely mount all assemblies, power supplies, chassis switches, relays,
etc., on a substantial, self-supporting steel frame. Completely enclose equipment with
covers. Provide means to prevent overheating.
2. Relay Design: Magnet operated with contacts of design and material to insure maximum
conductivity, long life, and reliable operation without overheating or excessive wear.

Provide wiping action and means to prevent sticking due to fusion. Contacts carrying high
inductive currents shall be provided with arc deflectors or suppressors.
3. Microprocessor-Related Hardware:
a. Provide built-in noise suppression devices providing a high level of noise immunity
on all solid-state hardware and devices.
b. Provide power supplies with noise suppression devices.
c. Isolate inputs from external devices (such as pushbuttons) with opto-isolation
modules.
d. Design control circuits with one leg of power supply grounded.
e. Safety circuits are not to be affected by accidental grounding of any part of the
system.
f. System automatically restarts when power is restored.
g. System memory is retained in the event of power failure or disturbance.
h. Equipment is provided with Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) shielding within
FCC guidelines.
4. Wiring: CSA labeled copper for factory wiring. Neatly route all wiring interconnections and
securely attach wiring connections to studs or terminals.
5. Permanently mark components (relays, fuses, PC boards, etc.) with symbols shown on
wiring diagrams.
G. Auxiliary disconnect: Provide controller or machine mounted auxiliary, lockable “open,”

disconnect if mainline disconnect is not in sight of controller and/or machine.
H. Provide minimum 14-gauge galvanized sheet metal enclosures over any holes or block outs,
other than for hoist ropes, in machine room floor. Mount on the underside of floor slab.
I. Sleeves and Guards: Provide 2" steel angle guards around cable or duct slots through floor
slabs or grating. Provide rope and smoke guards for sheaves, cables, and cable slots in
machine room.
J. Machine and Equipment Support Beams: Retain existing in place. Provide all required
supplemental support and attachments. Provide Structural Engineering certification validating
size and location of all new support structure provided.
K. New Governor, Car: Centrifugal-type, car driven with pull-through jaws and bi-directional
shutdown switches. Calibrated and tested with manufacturers’ certification data plate as
required by code. Provide required bracketing and support for attachment to building structure.
L. New Governor, Counterweight: Centrifugal-type, Counterweight driven with pull-through jaws

and bi-directional shutdown switches. Calibrated and tested with manufacturers’ certification
data plate as required by code. Provide required bracketing and support for attachment to
building structure.
M. New Emergency Brake:

1. Provide means to prevent ascending car over-speed and unintended car movement.
Installation and operation to comply with Code requirements.
2. Acceptable emergency brake devices:
a. Traction machine mounted auxiliary brake system.
b. Hollister-Whitney rope gripper.
c. Draka rope gripper.
3. Install in compliance with approved drawings. See Section 013000 Submittals.

4. Mount on suitable structural steel supports in machine room.

5. Provide control circuits to enable the device to function as required by Code.
2.8 HOISTWAY EQUIPMENT
A. Provide and arrange equipment in existing hoistways and/or as shown on drawings.
B. Guide Rails: Retain main and counterweight guide rails in place.

1. Clean rails and brackets. Remove rust.
2. Check all rail and bracket fastenings and tighten.
C. New Buffers, Car: Spring type with blocking and support channels.
D. New Buffers, Counterweight: Oil type with blocking and support channels.
E. Access Ladders and Platforms: Provide permanent buffer and car safety access ladders and
platforms to comply with Code requirements.
F. New Deflector Sheaves, Secondary and Compensating: Machined grooves and sealed
bearings. Provide mounting means to machine beams, machine bedplate, car, and
counterweight structural members, or building structure.
G. Counterweight Frame: Retain existing.

1. Replace any damaged frame sections. Steel members and fastenings to match original
manufacturers’ engineered specifications.
2. Counterweight Weight Sections:
a. Adjust or repair retention means to keep existing weight sections and any added
weight sections in place during buffer impact.
b. Add or replace weight sections as required to provide overbalance necessary to
comply with traction machine manufacturers’ requirements.
c. Replace all rollers.
H. Counterweight Guard: Retain existing.
I. Pit Flood Devices:

1. Provide float-activated switches in each single climb-in elevator pit or lowest point of each
end of common climb-in pit (sump pump).
J. New Governor Rope Tension Sheave and Frame: Mount sheave and support frame on pit floor
or guide rail. Provide frame with guides or pivot point to enable free vertical movement, required
tension, and rope alignment. Adjust to provide quiet operation with no sound detectable from
inside any car or outside of the hoistway.
K. Suspension Means: Replace. New Traction steel type wire ropes of type specified by machine
or drive sheave manufacturer. Fasten with staggered length, adjustable, spring isolated wedge
type shackles.
L. New Governor Ropes: Governor rope of type specified by governor manufacturer.
M. Compensation: Retain existing.

N. Terminal Stopping: Provide normal and final devices.
O. Electrical Wiring and Wiring Connections:

1. Conductors and Connections: Copper throughout with individual wires coded and
connections on identified studs or terminal blocks. Use no splices or similar connections
in wiring except at terminal blocks, control compartments, or junction boxes. Provide a
minimum of 10% spare conductors throughout. A minimum of ten #18 AWG wires shall
be provided. Run spare wires from car connection points to individual elevator controllers
in the machine room. Provide eight pairs of spare shielded communication wires in
addition to those required to connect specified items. Tag spares in machine room.
2. Conduit: Painted or galvanized steel conduit, EMT, or duct. Flexible heavy-duty service
cord may be used between fixed car wiring and car door switches for door protective
devices.
3. Traveling Cables: Flame and moisture-resistant outer cover. Prevent traveling cable from
rubbing or chafing against hoistway or equipment within hoistway. Provide 12 twisted
shielded pairs in addition to wires needed to connect specified items and code required
spares.
4. Auxiliary Wiring: Connect fire alarm initiating devices, emergency two-way
communication system in each car controller in machine room.
P. Hoistway Entrance Equipment:

1. Door Hanger: Retain. Modify hangars to include door retainer mechanism to address
failure of primary upper door panel guidance.
2. Door Hanger Rollers: Replace.
3. Door Track: Retain. Clean and sand for quiet operation.
4. Door Interlocks: New.
5. Door Closers: Retain: Clean and adjust for smooth and quiet mechanical close of doors.
Q. New Hoistway Door Unlocking Device: Provide unlocking device including new escutcheon with
locking escutcheon in door panel at all floors. Finish to match adjacent surface.
R. New Hoistway Access Switches: Mount in entrance frame side jamb at top and bottom floors.
Provide switch with faceplate. Locate within easy reach of the entrance so entrance can be
guarded by one technician.
S. Floor Numbers: Stencil paint 4" high floor designations in contrasting color on inside face of
hoistway doors or hoistway fascia in location visible from within car.
2.9 HOISTWAY ENTRANCES
A. Provide and arrange equipment in the same location as existing entrances.
B. Frames: Retain existing. Reclad entrances in #4 bronze.

1. Provide new Arabic floor designation/tactile marking plates:
a. Centered at 60" above the finished floor.
b. Located on both side jambs of all entrances.
c. Minimum 4" high.
d. Tactile marking indications shall be below Arabic floor designation.
e. Permanently fastened.
2. Provide plates at main egress landing with “Star” designation.
3. Provide car identification label:

a. Mounted directly below floor designation/tactile marking plates.

b. Located on both side jambs at the following levels:
1) Designated level.
2) Alternate level.
c. Finish and design to match floor designation/tactile marking plates.
d. Permanently fastened.
e. Provide cast metal plate indications mounted onto surface of jambs.
f. Background of indication painted selected color in epoxy paint.
C. New Hoistway Door Panels:

1. 16-gauge steel, sandwich or pressed with ribbed construction and without binder angles.
2. Provide one leading edge of doors with rubber astragal.
3. Provide a minimum of two gibs per panel, one at leading and one at trailing edge with
gibs in the sill groove entire length of door travel.
4. Provide one separate 4” steel reinforcement safety gib mounted between door gibs,
where not integrated with door gibs.
5. Architectural metal cladding shall wrap around the leading and trailing edge of panel and
return a minimum of 1/2" on rear side of leading edge of panel at all floors.
D. New Sight Guards: 14-gauge of same material and finish as hoistway entrance door panels.
Construct without sharp edges.
E. Sills, Hoistway Entrance: Retain existing. Clean. Check and tighten all fastenings.
F. Sill Supports, Hoistway Entrance: Retain existing. Check and tighten all fastenings.
G. Fascia, Toe Guards, and Hanger Covers: Retain existing.

1. Provide as required where damaged or missing.
2. Check and tighten all fastenings.
3. Paint/Stencil floor number on fascia or hoistway wall all floors visible where car doors are
initially opened.
H. Struts and Headers: Retain existing. Check and tighten all fastenings.
I. Finish of Frames and Doors: Provide final painting requirements to General Contractor where
factory prime finish is specified. Color selection by Purchaser.
2.10 CAR EQUIPMENT
A. Frame: Retain Existing. Check and tighten all fastenings. Adjust as required for plumb and
square alignment.
B. New Safety Device: New Type “B,” flexible guide clamp. Install an additional marking plate of
corrosion resistant metal stating the manufacturer's name and catalog safety system
designation number.
C. Platform: Retain existing.

1. Adjust as necessary for plumb and level alignment.
2. Reinforce it if required.
3. Check and tighten all fastenings.
4. Inspect after existing finished flooring is removed. Immediately notify Purchaser and
Consultant if any damage or deterioration requiring repairs is observed.

D. New Guide Shoes: Roller type, 6" with three or more spring dampened, sound-deadening
rollers per shoe.
E. Finish Floor Covering: Provided and furnished under other sections.
F. Car Sills: Retain existing. Clean full width. Check and tighten all fastenings.
G. New Car Door Panels:

1. Fully enclosed 16-gauge steel, sandwich construction without binder angles
2. Constructed with interlocking, stiffening ribs.
3. Leading edges of center-opening doors equipped with rubber astragals full height of
panel.
4. Minimum of two gibs per panel, one at leading and one at trailing edge with gibs in the sill
groove entire length of door travel.
5. Wrap Architectural metal cladding around leading and trailing edge of panel and return a
minimum of 1/2" on rear side of leading edge of panel.
H. New Door Hangers: Two-point hanger roller with neoprene roller surface and suspension with
eccentric upthrust roller adjustment.
I. Door Track: Retain existing. Clean and sand for smooth, quiet operation. Check and tighten all
fastenings. Retrofit means to prevent hangers from overrunning the ends of track.
J. Retain Door Header: Retain existing. Check and tighten all fastenings.
K. New Car Door Electric Contact: Prohibit car operation unless car door is closed.
L. New Door Clutch:

1. Heavy-duty clutch, linkage arms, drive blocks and pickup rollers or cams to provide
positive, smooth, quiet door operation.
2. Design clutch so car doors can be closed, while hoistway doors remain open.
M. New Restricted Opening Device:

1. Restrict opening of car doors to Code required limit outside unlocking zone.
2. Adjust for smooth and quiet operation with operating noise undetectable from inside any
car or outside of the hoistway.
3. Plunger type restrictors not acceptable.
4. Utilize mechanical angle to prevent door opening.
N. New Door Operator:

1. High-speed, linear drive, heavy-duty door operator capable of opening doors at no less
than 2.5 fps.
2. Accomplish reversal in no more than 2½" of door movement.
3. Solid-state door control with closed loop circuitry to constantly monitor and automatically
adjust door operation based upon velocity, position, and motor current.
4. Maintain consistent, smooth, and quiet car door operation at all floors, regardless of door
weight or varying air pressure.
O. New Door Reopening Device:

1. Black fully enclosed infrared device with full screen infrared matrix or multiple beams
extending vertically along leading edge of each door panel to minimum height of 7'-0"
above finished floor.
P. New Car Operating Panel, Cars 1-2:

1. One car operating panel(s) with faceplate:
a. Consisting of a metal box containing vandal resistant operating fixtures, mounted
behind the car swing front return panel(s).
b. Faceplate(s) shall be hinged and constructed of bronze.
2. Provide Exposed Pushbuttons to Initiate:
a. Car call registration.
b. Alarm.
c. Door open.
d. Door close.
e. Emergency push-to-call communication.
3. Pushbuttons:
a. Provide minimum 3/4" diameter raised floor pushbuttons which illuminate to
indicate call registration.
b. Provide brushed bronze buttons with illuminated LED halo.
c. Include 5/8" high floor designation on face of pushbutton.
d. Locate operating controls no higher than 48" above the car floor; no lower than 35"
for emergency push-to-call button and alarm button.
e. Identify buttons with flat bronze tactile symbols recessed flush.
4. Locked Firefighters’ Emergency Operation Panel:
a. Openable by the same key which operates the Fire Operation switch.
b. Provide panel with solenoid operated key switch which automatically opens in the
event of Firefighters’ Emergency Operation Phase I activation.
c. Including the following features:
1) Phase II fire access switch.
2) Firefighters’ visual indication.
3) Call cancel button.
4) Stop switch, manually operated.
5) Door open button.
6) Door close button.
7) Floors served.
5. Service Compartment:
a. Provide lockable service compartment with recessed flush door.
b. Door material and finish to match car return panel or car operating panel faceplate.
c. Include Integral flush window for displaying the elevator operating permit on inside
surface of door.
d. Include the following controls in lockable service cabinet with function and
operating positions identified by permanent signage or engraved legend:
1) Access switch.
2) Light switch.
3) Three position exhaust blower switch.
4) Independent service switch.
5) Constant pressure test button for battery pack emergency lighting.
6) 120-volt, AC, GFCI protected electrical convenience duplex outlet.
7) Card reader override switch.
8) Switch to select either floor voice annunciation, floor passing tone, or
chime.

9) Car lighting dimmer switch.

10) Auxiliary light switch.
11) Keyed stop switch.
6. Provide black paint filled (except as noted), engraved, or approved etched signage as
follows with approved size and font:
a. Phase II firefighters’ operating instructions on inside face of firefighters’
compartment door.
b. Engrave filled red firefighters’ operation on outside face of compartment door.
c. Building identification car number on main car operating panel.
d. “No Smoking” on main car operating panel.
e. Car capacity in pounds on service compartment door.
Q. Car Top Control Station:

1. Mount to provide safe access and utilization while standing on car top.
2. Operating device with Up and Down direction buttons, a Run button, an
Inspection/Automatic switch and Emergency Stop switch.
3. Operating device provides an audible and visible indicator that fire recall has been
initiated.
4. Fix station to the car crosshead or provide portable station provided the extension cord
and housing is permanently attached to the car crosshead.
5. The car will be operated by constant pressure on the appropriate directional button and
the Run button simultaneously.
6. Normal operating devices will be inoperative while this device is in use.
R. Car Top Emergency Audible Signal:

1. Provide on top of each elevator.
2. Activation of Alarm Button or Emergency Stop switch will cause Emergency Audible
Signal.
3. Provide an auxiliary power supply to provide 1-hr. power in the event of loss of normal
power.
4. Provide a second alarm at pit level.
S. New Work Light and Duplex Plug Receptacle:

1. GFCI protected outlet at top and bottom of car.
2. Include on/off switch and lamp guard.
3. Provide additional GFCI protected outlet on car top for installation of car CCTV Wi-Fi
Router.
2.11 COMMUNICATION
A. Car Communication System:

1. Hands-Free Phone System:
a. Two-way communication instrument in car with automatic dialing, tracking, and
recall features, with shielded wiring to car controller in machine room. System
includes:
1) “Help” button on car operating panel to initiate two-way communication from
Car. Button shall match car operating panel pushbutton design.
2) Auto dialer with automatic rollover capability with minimum two numbers:
3) Adjacent light jewel illuminates and flashes when call is acknowledged.
4) “Help” button tactile symbol, engraved signage, and Tactile marking
adjacent to button mounted integral with car front return panel.

2. Emergency Personnel Communication:

a. Communication system allowing emergency personnel to establish
communications with each elevator individually.
b. Adjacent light jewel shall illuminate and flash when call is acknowledged.
c. Provide operating instructions.
d. On the same car operating panel as the phone push button, provide capability to
communicate with and obtain responses from passengers.
e. Provide display video capability for entrapment assessment.
3. Communication for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Speech Impaired: Device is located on the
same car operating panel as the phone pushbutton.
a. Provide shielded twisted pair wiring to communicate to machine room.
b. Acceptable Manufacturer: MAD Mosaic ONE VMS or equal, non-proprietary video
communication systems and/or products.
2.12 CAR ENCLOSURE AND INTERIOR FINISHES
A. Unless specifically identified as “Retain,” “Reuse,” or “Refurbish,” provide new equipment.

Contractor may, with Consultant approval, provide new equipment in lieu of refurbishing
existing. See Section 008000, Supplemental Conditions.
B. Car Enclosure and Interior Finishes Passenger Elevators:

1. Verify and document overall car weight prior to removal of any equipment from the
existing car frame or car enclosure.
2. Remove all existing interior finishes and shell components, weigh, and document.
3. Provide complete new car enclosure and interior finishes as specified and/or detailed on
architectural drawings.
4. The new cab weight including all new finishes to be verified following completion of
modernization. Post modernization weight does not exceed code allowable limits.
5. Provide the following features:
a. Enclosure Walls: Reinforced 14-gauge furniture steel. The width of individual
panels shall not exceed 18". Apply sound-deadening mastic to exterior.
b. Enclosure Canopy: Reinforced 12-gauge furniture steel formed panels with
lockable, hinged emergency exit. The interior finish white reflective baked enamel.
c. Front Swing Return Panels and Integral Entrance Columns:
1) Reinforced 14-gauge bronze.
2) Swing entire unit on substantial pivot points (minimum three) for service
access to car operating panels.
a) Locate pivot points to provide full swing of front return panel without
interference with side wall finish or handrail.
b) Secure in closed position with concealed three-point latch.
3) Provide service compartment with recessed flush cover and cutouts for
operating switches, etc.
d. Front Stationary Return Panels: Reinforced 14-gauge bronze with cutouts for car
operating panels and other equipment.
e. Entrance Columns: Reinforced 14-gauge bronze.
f. Transom: Reinforced 14 gauge mirror finish bronze full width of enclosure with
cutout for car position indicator.
g. Base: Bronze with concealed ventilation cutouts.
h. Interior Wall Finish: Removable panels faced and edged, with 14-gbronze finish to
match drawings.

i. Ventilation: Three-speed type OE exhaust blower. Mount to car canopy on isolated

rubber grommets. Exhaust blower shall meet noise requirements specified herein.
j. Lighting: LED fixtures with wiring and hookup. Coordinate with emergency lighting
requirements. Provide emergency lighting integral with portion of normal car
lighting system.
k. Suspended Ceiling: Six-section satin finish bronze panels with lighting cutouts in
each panel.
l. Handrails: Minimum 1¼" bronze flat grab bar across rear and side walls.
m. Pads and Buttons Hooks, Cars 1 and 2: Three-piece removable pads. Two pads
covering side walls and adjacent front returns and one covering rear wall. Provide
cutouts to access main car operating panel.
2.13 HALL CONTROL INPUT STATIONS
A. Pushbuttons:
1. Provide one (1) riser with flush mounted enlarged faceplate to cover existing wall block
out. Provide any cutting and patching required.
2. Vandal resistant pushbuttons for each direction of travel which illuminate to indicate call
registration. Provide LED illumination.
3. Approved engraved message and pictorial representation prohibiting use of elevator
during fire or other emergency as part of faceplate.
4. Pushbutton design to match car operating panel pushbuttons.
2.14 SIGNALS
A. New Hall Position Indicator, All Cars:

1. Provide new position indicators to match existing design.
2. Provide only at the Primary landing.
B. New Car Position Indicator:

1. Alpha-numeric digital indicator containing floor designations and direction arrows a
minimum of 2" high to indicate floor served and direction of car travel.
2. Locate fixture in car front return panel above each car operating panel.
3. When a car leaves or passes a floor, illuminate an indication representing position of car
in hoistway.
4. Illuminate proper direction arrow to indicate direction of travel.
C. Fixture Faceplate Material and Finish:

1. Bronze to match cab finishes.
2. Tamper resistant fasteners for all public facing fastenings.
2.15 FIREFIGHTERS CONTROL AND EMERGENCY POWER PANEL
A. Provide and arrange new equipment as directed by the Purchaser.
B. Firefighters’ Control Panel:

1. Locate in building fire control room or as directed by Contractor.
2. Fixture faceplate, satin finish stainless steel, including the following features:
a. Car position and direction indicator, digital-readout, or LCD flat screen color
monitor.
b. Identify each position indicator with car number.

c. Indicator showing operating status of car.

d. Manual car emergency power selection switches and power status indicators.
1) Separate group level selection keyswitches for Emergency Power
operation switching between cars in the same group:
a) Switches shall be labeled “ELEVATOR EMERGENCY POWER” with
positions marked “AUTO” and appropriate car numbers controlled by
each respective switch.
b) Key shall be keyed the same as the key utilized for firefighters’ Phase
I and II keyswitch. Key shall be removable in “AUTO” position only.
c) “EMERGENCY POWER” indicator lights, one per car
d) Two-position firefighters’ emergency return switches and indicators
with engraved instructions filled red.
3. Where applicable, identify all indicators and manual switches with appropriate engraving.
4. Provide wiring: Coordinate size and location of conduit with Contractor.
C. Emergency Power Selection:

1. Provide separate group selection keyswitches in separate lobby panel.
a. Switches shall be labeled “ELEVATOR EMERGENCY POWER” with positions
marked “AUTO” and appropriate car numbers controlled by each respective switch.
b. Key shall be keyed the same as the key utilized for firefighters’ Phase I and II
keyswitch. Key shall be removable in “AUTO” position only.
c. Provide “EMERGENCY POWER” indicator lights, one per car.
d. Indicator light illuminates when the corresponding car is selected, automatically or
manually, to operate on emergency power.
2. Provide all wiring and conduit (materials and labor) to interconnect elevator controls
between machine rooms or controller rooms. Coordinate wiring routing path and logistics
with Purchaser.
D. Firefighters’ Key Box: Flush-mounted box with lockable hinged cover. Engrave instructions for
use on cover per Local Fire Authority requirements.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 SITE CONDITION INSPECTION
A. Prior to beginning installation of equipment, examine hoistway and machine room areas. Verify
no irregularities exist which affect execution of work specified.
B. Inform Purchaser of any irregularities in writing prior to commencing work.
C. Do not proceed with installation until the work in place conforms to project requirements.
3.2 INSTALLATION
A. Install all equipment as follows:

1. in accordance with Contractor’s instructions, referenced codes, specifications, and
approved submittals.
2. with clearances in accordance with referenced codes, and specifications.
3. to be easily maintained and/or removed.
4. to afford maximum accessibility, safety, and continuity of operation.

B. Remove oil, grease, scale, and other foreign matter from the following equipment and apply one
coat of field-applied machinery enamel.
1. All exposed equipment and metal work installed as part of this work which does not have
architectural finish.
2. Machine room equipment, and pit equipment.
3. Neatly touch up damaged factory-painted surfaces with original paint color.
4. Protect machine-finish surfaces against corrosion.
C. Paint the machine room and pit floors.
3.3 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Work at the jobsite will be checked during course of installation. Full cooperation with reviewing
personnel is mandatory. Accomplish corrective work required prior to performing further
installation.
B. Perform complete “Acceptance” level pre-testing as specified in the latest edition of ASME
A17.2 “Guide for Inspection of Elevators, Escalators, and Moving Walks” prior to AHJ witnessed
acceptance testing. Complete any adjustments, repairs, or replacements necessary to achieve
code compliant operation including but not limited to:
1. Car safety.
2. Car emergency communications. Inform Purchaser and Consultant of any noted failures
of Purchaser provided and maintained equipment or systems.
3. Car and counterweight buffers.
4. Phase I and II Firefighters’ Emergency Operation. Phase I initiated by smoke sensing
devices.
5. Power car door operation includes door closing force, reopening device, and restricted
opening.
6. Suspension members.
7. Compensation members.
C. Have Code Authority acceptance inspection performed and complete corrective work.
D. Provide access to installed equipment and elevator personnel assistance for Consultants final
observation and review requirements. See Section 017000, Final Compliance Review.
E. ADJUSTMENTS
F. Static balance car to equalize pressure of guide shoes on guide rails.
G. Verify that weights of existing or altered cars, counterweights, and compensation comply with
traction machine manufacturers’ requirements and do not exceed total weights indicated on
approved submittals. See Section 013000, Submittals.
H. Lubricate all equipment in accordance with Contractor’s instructions.
I. Adjust motors, power conversion units, brakes, controllers, leveling switches, limit switches,
stopping switches, door operators, interlocks, and safety devices to achieve required
performance levels.

3.4 CLEANUP
A. Keep work areas orderly and free from debris during progress of project. Remove packaging
materials daily.
B. Remove all loose materials and filings resulting from work.
C. Clean machine room equipment and floor.
D. Clean hoistways, car, car enclosure, entrances, operating and signal fixtures.
END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01 23 00 - ALTERNATES
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. An “alternate” is a defined portion of the Work that is priced separately and provides GSA an
option for GSA in determining the final scope of the Project.
B. The amount for an alternate is the total net adjustment to the Base Bid to incorporate the
alternate work into the project.
C. Alternate work shall include miscellaneous devices, accessory objects and similar items
incidental to or required for a complete installation, whether or not mentioned as part of the
alternate description.
1.2 PROCEDURES
A. Selection: Acceptance or rejection of each alternate will be made by GSA prior to award of the
Contract, and the Base Bid amount will be adjusted accordingly for accepted alternates to
establish the contract price.
B. Coordination: The DB Contractor shall modify or adjust affected work as necessary to

completely and fully integrate the accepted alternate work into the project Work.
PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 SCHEDULE OF ALTERNATES
A. Alternate No. 1: Provide a cost to furnish and install new AC gearless machines in lieu of
geared machines, specified in Division 14 Section, for elevator type, as indicated on the
Drawings, labeled "Alternate No.1".
END OF SECTION 01 23 00
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10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

The purpose of this amendment:

Joseph Daniero, Contracting Officer

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Description of Modification Continuation Page

SECTION 142200 - ELECTRIC TRACTION ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION

A. Section includes modernization of traction elevators as follows:

1.3 WORK INCLUDED

B. Applicable conditions of Purchaser’s General, Special, and Supplemental Conditions.

G. Provide hoistway, pit, and machine room barricades.

1.5 PERMITS, TESTS, AND CERTIFICATES

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1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.7 MAINTENANCE SERVICE

B. Warranty Full Maintenance Service:

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1.8 REPLACEMENT PARTS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

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1.9 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HOISTING

B. Delivery and Storage:

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B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers:

C. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

D. International Building Code (IBC).

2.2 MANUFACTURERS AND PRODUCTS

A. Approved Elevator Systems:

B. Approved Elevator Components:

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5. Car and Hall Signal Fixtures: Custom:

2.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Car Speed: ±3% of contract speed under any loading condition.

C. Car Stopping Zone: ±1/4" under any loading condition.

D. Door Times: Seconds from start to fully open or fully closed:

F. Car Ride Quality:

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G. Noise and Vibration Control:

2.4 ELEVATOR DUTY OPERATIONS

A. Geared Passenger Elevators:

2.5 MATERIALS AND FINISHES

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C. Selective Collective Operation, Cars 1 East and Car 2 West:

E. Battery Backup Operation for Emergency Lighting, Communication, and Alarm:

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F. Emergency Car Communication System Operation:

2.7 MACHINE ROOM EQUIPMENT

B. Identification: Permanently identify (painted on or securely attached) machine room equipment

C. New Geared Traction Hoist Machine:

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D. New Solid State Power Conversion and Regulation Unit:

F. New Controller: UL/CSA labeled.

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G. Auxiliary disconnect: Provide controller or machine mounted auxiliary, lockable “open,”