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Notice of Award of Convention Center Elevator Modernization - Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with TK Elevator Corporation in the amount of $642,850 for the Convention Center Elevator Modernization Project.
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Prepared by:
Mike Porter, Civil Engineer, Mike.porter@visalia.city, (559) 713-4412
Chris Crawford, City Engineer, Chris.crawford@visalia.city, (559) 713-4331
Jason Huckleberry, Engineering & Building Director, Jason.huckleberry@visalia.city, (559) 713-4495
Department Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with TK Elevator Corporation in the amount of $642,850 for the Convention Center Elevator Modernization Project.
Summary:
The Convention Center main elevator, located on the north side of the main entrance lobby, has been experiencing service problems and requires repairs and modernization of some of the major components. Taylor Architects was hired to prepare plans and specifications for the project. The plans and specifications were submitted to the building department for review and approval, and the building permit is now ready to be issued. TK Elevator is prepared to begin work on the improvements subsequent to execution of the construction agreement.
Background Discussion:
The Convention Center elevator was installed in 1970 and has been experiencing intermittent failures. When it was constructed more than a half-century ago, the equipment was located in a shed on the roof of the Convention Center without a cooling system. The new equipment will need to be relocated to a storage room near the elevator, requiring relocation of the existing fire alarm system. Due to its age and being outdated, the ability to secure parts for repair and continued operation is very difficult. There have been several occasions when the elevator was down for months due to parts availability. The elevator's continued operation is essential to meet ADA and catering requirements for the se...
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