Title
Elevator Pit Ladder Replacement at Village Buildings - Proposal
History
The Village uses Elevator Inspection Service (EIS) of Burr Ridge, Illinois to perform elevator inspection services. The most recent inspection revealed that pit ladders in two elevators (Village Hall and Loebe Recreation Center) do not conform to code as mandated by a recent change in the State fire code. In order for the elevators to pass inspection, the pit area infractions must be corrected and verified prior to the next inspection scheduled for September 2016. Both pit ladders will need to be removed and replaced with noncombustible retractable pit ladders in locations that will not interfere with operating equipment. Both of the elevator’s pit stop switches will require relocation to ensure code compliance.
The U.S. Communities Government Purchasing Alliance (USCGPA) offers participating public agencies the ability to make purchases through existing, competitively solicited contracts between suppliers and public agencies. On December 1, 2014, the Village Board approved the Village’s participation in a US Communities contract with Kone, Inc. of Lisle, IL. for elevator maintenance services. Kone Inc. services elevators located in the following facilities: the Franklin Loebe Center, Village Hall, Cultural Arts Center, and Sportsplex.
To meet the new requirements, a proposal was requested and received from Kone Inc. for the required ladder installation and associated work in the amount of $9,950.00.
On July 5, 2016, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
Financial Impact
This item was not included in the FY16 budget, and is an unfunded mandate; therefore, a budget transfer from the contingency account in the Village’s General Fund is requested.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the transfer of contingency funds in the amount of $9,950.00;
And
Accept the proposal from Kone, Inc. of Lisle, IL. to perform pit ladder relocation and associated necessary code improvements to elevators at the Village Hall and Frank Loebe Center for a not to exceed cost of $9,950.00.