Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified contractor to modernize 13 traction type elevators at the VACO building located at 810 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, D.C. The scope of work includes fully modernizing 12 passenger elevators and 1 freight elevator, and ensuring compliance with all applicable life safety and building codes. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to complete the project. Key aspects of the project include:
• Modernizing every piece and component of the elevator system, including new traction machines, deflector sheaves, hoist ropes, and interior cab finishes and cab controls
• Providing new stopping devices, workman's lights and outlets, cartop operating device, leveling device, and emergency stop switches
• Coordinating with other necessary trades and integrating with other building systems, including fire alarm, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems
• Conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the elevators and recommending additional modernization strategies to enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety
• Providing all necessary testing, delivery of closeout documentation, manuals, and diagnostic tools
The project is expected to take 550 calendar days to complete after the Notice to Proceed, and the contractor will be required to work during business hours or outside of business hours, with any work that disrupts the building occupants to be performed outside of business hours.