Renovation of an educational facility in Richmond, Kentucky. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

The Project is the Keen Johnson Elevator Upgrades. Base Bid: The purpose of this project is to modernize one (1) in-ground hydraulic passenger elevator at the Keen Johnson Building. The upgrade will ensure the elevator meets all Kentucky Building Code (KBC) and ASME A17.1 2010 elevator requirements. The work involves installing new equipment, as specified, reusing and modifying existing components as feasible. The following is included in the scope of work:- All required material and equipment.- Demolition of existing systems as necessary.- Labor for mobilization, demolition, installation and modifications.- Applicable permits, inspections as required by the State of Kentucky Department of Housing, Building, and Construction Elevator Inspection.- A 12-month warranty on all installed equipment and components. The following tasks required by code will be provided by others and included in the price: 1. Electrical, fire alarm, and sprinkler upgrades or changes. 2. HVAC, sump pump installation and cover. 3. Providing necessary construction to satisfy separation, fire rating, maintenance clearance, and access requirements for the existing machine room. 4. Removal and replacement of existing flooring and installation of new flooring as selected by the University. 5. Any additional requirements as determined by the elevator inspector or local authorities. a. Provide and Install the following New Elevator Cab Interiors: 1. Cab Wall Panels: Kingswood Walnut wall panels, black inlay in margins, and walls of the cab shell. 2. Cab Wall Handrails : #4 Brushed Stainless Steel Handrails 3. Entrance Opening Doors: 14 Gauge #4 Brushed Stainless Steel 4. Island Down Light Ceiling, Six (6) #4 Brushed Stainless Steel Panels, Solo Beam LED per panel. 5. Center Parting Car Doors: #4 Brushed Stainless Steel 6. Car Door Sill: Extruded Aluminum 7. Flooring: Mohawk Group Large and Local Wood C0128 LVT Woody 978. b. Car and Hall Fixtures 1. Car Operating Panel: 11 gauge, #4 brushed - Innovation PB-23 bruiser, vandal resistant, metal pushbuttons w/ jewel, PB-1 key switches, digital position indicator, and locked fire service cabinet. Features: key switches for fire service, stop, independent service, fan, & lights. LED emergency light. Fire Hat Indicator. ANSI Phase II Fire Service Instructions, Car Number, Capacity, Company Name, and "When Flashing Help is on the Way" jewel to accompany the K-Tech emergency phone. Provide and install new wiring for car operating panel connection. 2. Elevator Annunciator: Coordinate activation with EKU IT department. 3. Car Directional Lantern & Discrete Chime. 4. Hall Stations: PH Series surface mounted, Fire Service Key Switch, Communication Failure jewel at 1st floor landing, Fire Emergency Pictograph, and Phase 1 Fire Service Instructions. c. Controller System Replacement 1. Replace existing Murphy controller with new hydraulic controller. 2. Install new positioning systems. 3. Provide new car-top boxes, serial link communications, electric starter, and complete rewiring throughout the elevator system hoist way and car. d. Battery Lowering 1. Cars shall be equipped with battery lowering. e. Pump Unit Replacement with Battery Lowering 1. Install submersible pump units, including tanks, valves, motors, mufflers, and pumps. 2. Supply AW32 hydraulic oil in accordance with manufacturer recommendations to ensure proper operation. Bio-oil will not be accepted or approved. f. Car Operating Panels 1. Install stainless-steel car operating panels. 2. Emergency Lighting. 3. Digital Position Indicators. 4. Hands-Free Phone Communication System. Coordinate activation of phone with EKU IT Hall Door Panels 1. New brushed stainless-steel hall door panels at each landing. h. Hall Door Equipment 1. Replace hall door equipment, including, pickup rollers, closers, interlocks, hangers. i. j. Car Door System 1. Install new car door operators, tracks, clutches, linkages, electronic edges, and gate switches. Cab Interior Enhancements 1. Provide new cab interior overlays inside each elevator, including 2. Standard laminate selections. 3. Brushed stainless-steel handrails. 4. Aluma-steel downlight ceiling with six (6) round LED lights. 5. Brushed stainless-steel car door panels, front return, strike, and transom cladding. k. Reuse of Existing Equipment 1. Existing equipment that is compatible with the new installations will be reused and modified as needed to integrate with the new systems This invitation is for the upgrade of the elevator in the Keen Johnson Building as specified in the following bid at Eastern Kentucky Universitys Richmond, KY Campus. The work includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment and services necessary to complete the project outlined in the event and attachments including all items indicated throughout the event. Work will begin immediately following an official Award of Contract and Purchase Order from Eastern Kentucky University. A point of contact for EKU Project Management will be provided to the awarded vendor at time of award. Questions Due By: 8/21/2025 no later than 2:00PM EST Submit via the Q&A Board within this solicitation event. Substantial Date for Completion: 150 days from stated start date on purchase order Final Date for Completion: 175 days from stated start date on purchase order Liquidated Damages: $200 per day until Substantial Completion $100 per day until Final Completion Bid bonds and performance bonds are required unless otherwise stated