UNH Dimond Library Elevator Upgrades

USNH, representing University of New Hampshire Facilities Project Management (UNH FPM), is requesting bids for the Dimond Library Elevator Cylinder and Door Replacements.

The work in this Section consists of all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the work of this Section, and without limiting the generality thereof includes:

• The renovation of one (1) oil-hydraulic elevator, including transportation, insurance, temporary protection, supervision and incidental items essential for proper installation and operation even though not specifically mentioned or indicated in the Specifications, but which are usually provided or are essential for proper operation.
• Furnish and maintain hoistway equipment, operating personnel and rigging to perform the work of this Section.
• In all cases where a device or part of the equipment is referred to herein in the singular, it is intended that such reference shall apply to as many devices as required to complete the installation.

[...] Passenger Elevator --Dimond Library NHE 3905 [...] Capacity: 3500 pounds. [...] Stops: 5 stops, 1,2,3,4, 5 [...] Car Ceiling: Replace. Car Enclosure: Replace – New Snap Cab. Handrails: Replace. Floor Designations: Replace. Car Sill: Replace. [...] Door Operator: Replace. Replace existing car hanger track, hanger rollers, Clutch, gibs and interlocks.

[...] The new oil line shall be furnished and installed between the pumping unit and the cylinder head complete with necessary fittings. [...] The new controller shall utilize a non-proprietary microprocessor based logic system that can be easily serviced by any and all recognized service companies with parts easily accessible on the aftermarket and shall comply with ANSI/ASME 17.1 safety code for elevators.

**Responses shall be transmitted electronically through UShopNH.** The Event will close automatically at the due date and time. Each respondent is solely responsible for the timely submission of its response. Late submittals will not be accepted. Responses submitted by any other method will not be accepted.

Submission documents should be uploaded as a single document in pdf format unless otherwise indicated.

Questions and inquiries concerning this solicitation shall be submitted through the UShopNH Event Q&A Board. Oral questions or responses will not be recognized as confirmed information.

All bids shall remain in full force and effect for a bid acceptance period of not less than thirty (30) calendar days following the date for opening of bids. Any bid withdrawn during the bid acceptance period shall result in forfeiture of the respective Bidder's bid security.

Within ten (10) business days after the Owner delivers a Notice of Acceptance, Agreement or Purchase Order, or prior to beginning work on campus, whichever is sooner, the successful Firm shall deliver to the Owner the Certificate of Insurance as specified in the *USNH Insurance Requirements*.

The Elevator Installing Firm shall furnish maintenance and call back service for a period of one (1) year following the date of final acceptance by the Owner or certification for operation by State authorities, whichever is later.