Inclined Chair Lift Platform Replacement at Ames Garage

Agency: State Government of Iowa
State: Iowa
Level of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • 39 - Materials Handling Equipment
  • 65 - Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Equipment and Supplies
  • Z - Maintenance, Repair or Alteration of Real Property
Opps ID: NBD14719269114311083
Posted Date: Jan 17, 2024
Due Date: Feb 14, 2024
Solicitation No: RFB FY2024 #113
Source: Members Only
Bid Information
Type Request for Bid - Formal - Construction
Status Issued
Number RFB FY2024 #113 (Inclined Chair Lift Platform Replacement at Ames Garage)
Issue Date & Time 1/17/2024 01:00:01 PM (CT)
Close Date & Time 2/14/2024 01:00:00 PM (CT)
Notes
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Award: It is the intent of the Iowa DOT to award the contract to the responsible bidder whose submitted quotation is the most advantageous to the Iowa DOT, cost and other factors considered. Other factors include, but are not limited to: meeting or exceeding mandatory requirements, proposed staffing, and meeting required time schedule.
Overview
The Iowa DOT is looking for competitive bids for the removal of an existing chair lift platform and replacing it with a new inclined lift for a turning stairwell at the Ames Maintenance Garage as per the attached specifications. Iowa DOT will keep and use the existing rails and motor controls. Work to be done M-F 7:00 am - 3:30 pm CST.
Contractor must train IDOT personnel on operation of the lift system.
Required 1 year construction warranty and 2 year manufacturer warranty.

Questions: All questions related to this project are to be submitted through the IONwave Bid system or to Teri Schulz at teri.schulz@iowadot.us, on or before February 4, 2024.

DOT Estimated Start Date: 7/1/24 (Start date to be coordinated with IDOT Project Manager. This is the estimated start date after all required documents are received i.e., Insurance, performance bond and vendor signed contract)
Estimated Completion date: 9/30/2024
Site Visits: A site visit is at the discretion of the bidder. To schedule a site visit contractors must contact Teri Schulz at teri.schulz@iowadot.us with a date and time of when you want a site visit. Contractors will be required to bring their own equipment needed for the site visit. All questions related to site visit should go directly to IONWave or Teri Schulz at teri.schulz@iowadot.us
Davis-Bacon wages do not apply.
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Date: 1/30/24
Time: 10:30 am CST

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Contact Information
Name Teri Schulz
Address 800 Lincoln Way
Ames, IA 50010 USA
Phone 1 (515) 239-1431
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Email teri.schulz@iowadot.us

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SECTION 14 4200
WHEELCHAIR LIFTS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Inclined platform wheelchair lifts.
B. Maintenance contract.
1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. ADA Standards - 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design 2010.
B. ASCE 7 - Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures
Most Recent Edition Cited by Referring Code or Reference Standard.
C. ASME A17.1 - Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators Includes Requirements for Elevators,
Escalators, Dumbwaiters, Moving Walks, Material Lifts, and Dumbwaiters with Automatic
Transfer Devices 2022.
D. ASME A18.1 - Safety Standard for Platform Lifts and Stairway Chairlifts 2020.
E. ASTM A36/A36M - Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel 2019.
F. ASTM A123/A123M - Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron
and Steel Products 2017.
G. ASTM A153/A153M - Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel
Hardware 2023.
H. ASTM A500/A500M - Standard Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon
Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes 2023.
I. ASTM A572/A572M - Standard Specification for High-Strength Low-Alloy Columbium-
Vanadium Structural Steel 2021, with Editorial Revision.
J. ASTM A653/A653M - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-
Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process 2023.
K. ASTM A786/A786M - Standard Specification for Hot-Rolled Carbon, Low-Alloy, High-Strength
Low-Alloy, and Alloy Steel Floor Plates 2015 (Reapproved 2021).
L. ASTM F1554 - Standard Specification for Anchor Bolts, Steel, 36, 55, and 105-ksi Yield
Strength 2020.
M. AWS D1.1/D1.1M - Structural Welding Code - Steel 2020, with Errata (2023).
N. AWS D1.3/D1.3M - Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel 2018, with Errata (2022).
O. ICC A117.1 - Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities 2017.
P. ITS (DIR) - Directory of Listed Products Current Edition.
Q. NEMA MG 1 - Motors and Generators 2021.
R. NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code Most Recent Edition Adopted by Authority Having
Jurisdiction, Including All Applicable Amendments and Supplements.
S. UL (DIR) - Online Certifications Directory Current Edition.
1.03 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
A. Coordination: Coordinate installation of wheelchair lift system with adjacent construction using
necessary attachments; provide anchoring devices in accordance with manufacturer's
installation instructions; coordinate installation of cast-in-place concrete components.
1. Electrical System: Coordinate utility and electrical system connections to ensure they are
made in an orderly and expeditious manner.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Include data on material descriptions, construction details, component
dimensions and profiles, and finishes; include data on rated capacities, electrical and operating
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characteristics, and necessary accessories.
B. Shop Drawings: Include plans, elevations, sections, and attachment details; include equipment
assembly details with dimensions, weights, loads, required clearances, components, size and
location of anchors and required field connections, and methods for field assembly; provide
diagrams indicating signal, power, and control wiring.
C. Manufacturer's qualification statement.
D. Installer's qualification statement.
E. Maintenance contracts.
F. Executed warranty.
1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this
section, with not less than ten years of documented experience.
B. Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in performing work of type specified and with at
least five years of documented experience.
1.06 FIELD CONDITIONS
A. Use of wheelchair lifts during construction for hoisting materials or personnel is not permitted.
1.07 WARRANTY
A. Manufacturer Warranty: Provide 2-year manufacturer warranty to repair or replace wheelchair
lift system components that fail in materials or workmanship. Complete forms in Owner's name
and register with manufacturer.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.01 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with ASME A18.1, ASME A17.1, applicable local codes,
and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).
B. Accessibility Requirements: Comply with ADA Standards and ICC A117.1.
C. Structural Performance: Comply with ASCE 7 for loading of wheelchair lift components and
assemblies.
D. Perform welding of steel in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.1M.
E. Perform electrical work in accordance with NFPA 70.
2.02 INCLINED PLATFORM WHEELCHAIR LIFTS
A. Inclined Platform Wheelchair Lifts: Provide manufacturer's standard type that complies with
indicated requirements. Use manufacturer's standard components for inclined platform
wheelchair lifts as required for complete system unless otherwise indicated.
1. Number of Landings: As indicated on drawings.
2. Type:
a. Indoorstairway, with turninginclined platform wheelchair lift, having landings at top
and bottom, with factory fabricated extruded aluminum guide rail, folding platform that
moves along guide rail using rope sprocketdrive system, with overspeed safety
system, and call stations at each landing.
3. Location:
a. Interior of building, as indicated on drawings.
4. Lift Load Capacity: 550 lb,maximum.
5. Rated Speed:
a. Traveling Upward: 20 fpm,nominal.
b. Traveling Downward: 20 fpm, nominal.
c. Traveling Through Turn: 10 fpm, nominal.
6. Platform Width: 30 inches, nominal.
7. Platform Length: 48 inches,nominal.
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8. Provide fold-down seat with seatbelt mounted to platform wall panel in accordance with
ASME A18.1.
9. Platform Operation:
a. Automatic Fold: Platform folds to ensure stairway is clear when left unattended for a
designated time.
10. Drive Operation:
a. Motor: Electric motor with integrated brake, providing power transmission using
roped sprocket drive system having a motor, gearbox, and programmable
configuration controller-PCC at upper end of guide rail metal tubes.
2.03 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND COMPONENTS
A. Electrical Characteristics:
1. 20rated load amperes.
2. 208-240 VAC, single-phase, 60 Hz.
B. Platform Controls: Continuous pressure switch, one for each direction, with keyless operation.
C. Attendant: Provide call device at each landing to contact attendant, if necessary.
D. Geared Motor: Comply with NEMA MG 1.
E. Electrical Components, Boxes, Conduit, Wiring, and Devices: Comply with NFPA 70 and UL
(DIR) or ITS (DIR) listed and labeled, and marked as applicable for proposed locations.
2.04 MATERIALS
A. Rolled Steel Sections, Shapes, and Rods: Comply with ASTM A36/A36M.
B. Sheet Steel: Hot-dipped galvanized steel sheet, ASTM A653/A653M, Designation SS
(structural steel), Grade 33 (230), with G90/Z275 coating.
C. Rolled Steel Floor Plates: Comply with ASTM A786/A786M, 1/8 inch thick, with manufacturer's
standard surface pattern; rolled from steel plate complying with ASTM A572/A572M, Grade 55
(380).
D. Steel Tubing: Comply with ASTM A500/A500M, cold formed.
E. Anchor Bolts and Rods: Comply with ASTM F1554, Grade 55.
F. Welding: Comply with applicable requirements of AWS D1.1/D1.1M and AWS D1.3/D1.3M.
2.05 EQUIPMENT
A. Lubrication of Equipment: Provide grease fittings for lubricating bearings requiring periodic
lubrication, automatic feed type grease cups, and visible and easily accessible lubrication
points.
B. Guide Rails, Ropes, Counterweights, Sheaves, Attachment Brackets, and Anchors: Sized in
accordance with local building code, including safety factors.
C. Maintenance Devices: Provide as necessary within wheelchair lift system, supported on
structural members within accessible locations.
2.06 FINISHES
A. Zinc Coated Hot-Dip Galvanized Iron and Steel Surfaces: Clean with neutralizing solvent,
pretreat, and apply primer; for equipment comply with ASTM A123/A123M and hardware
comply with ASTM A153/A153M.
1. Color: As selected by Architect from manufacturer's standard line.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that areas and conditions comply with installation tolerances and other conditions
affecting this work.
B. Verify that locations for electrical rough-in connections to system equipment are in acceptable
locations before installing equipment.
C. Verify that electrical power is available and of correct characteristics.
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D. Do not proceed with installation until unacceptable conditions have been corrected.
3.02 PREPARATION
3.03 INSTALLATION
A. Install wheelchair lift system and components in accordance with manufacturer's written
installation instructions.
B. Install wheelchair lift system securely to supporting structure, and flush with adjacent surfaces.
C. Install structural components using methods that comply with requirements indicated relative to
layout and structural position.
3.04 ADJUSTING
A. Adjust wheelchair lift equipment to operate smoothly and safely.
B. Verify vertical travel of wheelchair lift system; adjust as necessary to maintain operating range
indicated.
3.05 CLEANING
A. Remove protective coverings from finished surfaces.
B. Clean surfaces and components.
3.06 CLOSEOUT ACTIVITIES
A. Demonstrate proper operation of wheelchair lifts to Owner's designated representative.
B. Training: Train Owner's personnel on operation and maintenance of system.
1. Use operation and maintenance manual as training reference, supplemented with
additional training materials as required.
2. Provide minimum of two hours of training.
3. Instructor: Manufacturer's training personnel.
3.07 MAINTENANCE
A. See Section 01 7000 - Execution and Closeout Requirements for additional requirements.
B. Provide a separate maintenance contract for specified maintenance service.
C. Perform maintenance work using competent personnel under supervision and in direct
employment of wheelchair lift installer.
D. Examine monthly; clean, adjust, and lubricate equipment.
E. Repair, or replace parts when required with parts produced by original equipment
manufacturer.
END OF SECTION
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