Detailed Scope of Service

A. Schematic Design Phase; Survey and Analysis

1.

Make a detailed survey of each unit involved to determine what systems are installed, the equipment condition, performance and reusability.

2.

Study the users' needs, population densities, traffic flow and activities within the facility and analyze this data to determine the proper number, size and speed of elevators required to provide acceptable service.

3.

Compare these requirements with the available existing systems to determine what can be reused, rehabilitated, replaced or what new systems must be added to provide acceptable service.

4.

Discuss alternative plans including budget costs for various degrees of rehabilitation concentrating on the reuse of existing equipment, where possible, to provide the most cost effective solution to suit the project's needs.

B. Design Development Phase

1.

Upon approval of the Schematic Design Phase, provide space requirement sketches, if needed, for the system selected for the project.

2.

Provide information required by electrical, mechanical and structural engineers to assist with the design of related facilities.

3.

Provide outline specification describing the system selected in sufficient detail so that all aspects of the transportation system can be studied and resolved prior to preparation of contract documents.

4.

Update budget costs for all vertical transportation systems of the project.

C. Construction Document & Bidding Phase

1.

Review Architect's working drawings related to vertical transportation core areas and details, if any. Provide information and assistance to coordinate dimensions and related facilities.

2.

Establish with the Architect the design and detail of cars, entrances and operating fixtures, all considerations of the life safety program and other details which will be covered in the specifications.

3.

If communication and operating systems are to be monitored or, if there are special security requirements, provide information needed to coordinate these systems with the basic intercommunicating and monitoring systems.

4.

Provide detailed performance type bidding specification suitable for obtaining bids from qualified companies. Include the highest applicable standards of non proprietary operating and dispatching systems. Consider possible economies by use of pre-engineered units, if applicable.

5.

Assist with any questions which may arise during the bidding process pertaining to the Contract Documents.

6.

Assist in preparation of bulletin or addendum documents.

7.

Analyze the elevator bids and provide a written report and recommendation of contract award.

D. Construction and Contract Administration Phase

1.

Review elevator contractor's submittals such as shop drawings, product data and other submissions for the purpose of checking for conformance with the design concept expressed in the contract documents. Comments for appropriate action will be made and then returned to the Architect for final action.

2.

Make periodic site visits to become generally familiar with the progress and quality of the work completed to date. Determine, in general, if the work is being performed in a manner indicating that the work, when completed, will be in accordance with the contract documents. Provide progress reports after each visit.

3.

Conduct a final site visit upon completion to check performance standards and conduct tests to determine if the vertical transportation equipment complies with the Contract Documents. Provide itemized punch-list of discrepancies.

4.

Conduct follow-up site visit to verify completion of punch-list items.

Insurance and Liability

1.

For the term of the agreement, consultant shall maintain statutory workmen's compensation insurance coverage, comprehensive general liability insurance coverage with bodily injury limits and property damage limits of $1,000,000 each occurrence and in the aggregate.

2.

Client agrees that to the fullest extent permitted by law, desigs professional's total liability to Owner/Client to any and all injuries, claims, losses, expenses, damages or claims expenses arising out of this agreement from any cause or causes, shall not exceed the total amount of $1,000,000. Such causes include but are not limited to design professional's negligence, errors, omissions, strict liability, breach of contract or breach of warranty.

3.

Provide Certificates of Insurance evidencing such.

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