Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to provide elevator inspection services, including Five-Year Safety Test (Category 5) inspections and annual and semiannual Safety Tests (Category 1) for elevators and dumbwaiters. The contractor will be required to witness and certify the inspections, and provide reports to the VA Medical Center. The contract will be for a base period of 12 months, with four option years. The contractor must meet the qualification requirements of ASME QEI-1 and have a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) assigned to the contract.
• The contractor will perform elevator inspections and testing services at the Brooklyn VA Medical Center and St. Albans VA Medical Center.
• The contractor will provide a detailed explanation of how contract work will be implemented and managed to ensure compliance with OSHA Construction Standards, Life Safety issues, and security measures.
• The contractor will have a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) assigned to the contract to ensure technicians are meeting OSHA requirements.
• The contractor will provide a detailed in-person brief on each elevator.
• The contractor will replace all safety guards, equipment, devices, etc. removed to service or repair the elevator immediately after completion of work or when leaving the job unattended.