Renovation of a transportation facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Completed plans call for the renovation of a transportation facility.

**As of February 27,2019, the project has not been warded yet. Expected to be awarded around April 2019.** New Q & A End Date Feb 6, 2019 5:00:00 PM EST The bidder shall provide all labor, material and incidentals for the repair and modernization of the elevator at the Downtown Helistop including all mobilization/de-mobilization, parts, labor, shop drawings, submittals, permits, and any other items required for a complete working system. The work to be performed is described as follows, but not limited to Replace existing power unit and Maxton valve with a higher GPM unit. New power unit and Maxton valve will need to accommodate a normal speed rate of 125 f.p.m. Power unit includes motor, pump, control valve, muffler, oil cooler, low oil switch, and load weigh pressure switch. Replace or upgrade of existing controller to meet modern standards and provide reliable service. Switches and relays in the controller will be of the direct current type, magnet operated, with contacts of design and material to ensure maximum conductivity, long life and reliable operation without overheating or excessive wear and provide a wiping action to prevent sticking due to fusion. Switches carrying highly inductive currents will be provided with arc-deflectors or suppressors. Wiring on the controller, whether factory or field wiring, will be done in neat, workmanlike order and connections will be made with studs and/or terminals by means of grommets, solder or solder-less lugs or similar connections. All motor starters will be the solid state type. Replace existing machine room lighting with new LED fixtures to meet existing NEC codes. Replace existing electrical mainline and car lighting disconnects Upgrade existing convenience outlets to GFI outlets per NEC code. Perform maintenance on existing telescopic pistons including replacement of the piston seals. All existing mechanical switches for slowdowns and final limits will be replaced with Nema 4, water resistant switches as required by code. Replace the flight deck hinged door frame with new galvanized steel frame and repair or upgrade doors to reduce water intrusion. Preform maintenance on flight deck hand railing system to ensure proper operation of hand rails with elevator operation. Upgrade and install required equipment on sixth floor hall doors to provide for self-actuated closing. Also replace car door header, track, rollers, interlock switches, and doors. Remove existing car top bell and replace with travel alarm system that only activates when the car ascends towards the roof level. Travel alarm system will consist of a flush mount audible and visual alarm designed by the contactor and approved by the owner. Replace the existing Bow Irons with new assembly extending 42" above the car top, or the proper height required by code Replace car operating panel in cab with a modern standard commercial user friendly panel. Provide samples for owner approval. The containment box for these fixtures should be a Nema 4 water resistant box. Replace the car top controls and switches located on the flight deck. Replace the existing car interior lighting with new LED fixtures to meet current code. Replace vestibule call station unit with modern standard commercial user friendly call station. Provide samples for owner approval. Replace the buttons at flight deck level to ensure reliability. They should be replaced with like or similar weather resistant type (NEMA 4). Inspect and repair areas where water is intruding into the elevator shaft, mechanical, and electrical rooms. A certified check, cashier's check, bank officer's check or bid bond for FIVE percent (5%) of the bid amount, made payable to the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, shall accompany each proposal.