DEPARTMENT: Finance
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Troy Elliott
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Annual Contract for Elevator and Escalator Preventive Maintenance for Convention and Sports Facilities
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes acceptance of a proposal submitted by Kone, Inc. to provide elevator and escalator preventive maintenance and repair services for the Convention and Sports Facilities Department for an estimated average annual cost of $720,000.00. Funding for this contract is available through the FY 2018 Community & Visitor Facilities Fund Operating Budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Submitted for Council consideration and action is a proposal submitted by Kone, Inc., a State of Texas registered elevator and escalator contractor, to provide systematic and periodic preventative maintenance and repair services to the elevators and escalators currently installed at the Alamodome, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Lila Cockrell Theater, University of Mexico, Institute of Mexican Cultures and Building 277. This preventative maintenance is necessary to maintain the safety and functionality of the 36 elevators, 33 escalators and 1 wheelchair lift in accordance with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
The scope of work to be performed by Kone, Inc. under this contract shall consist of furnishing replacement of worn parts, materials, labor, supervision, tools, and supplies necessary to provide full-service equipment maintenance including inspections, adjustments and testing for all equipment covered under this contract. The contract also includes parts and labor for event stand by services which is defined as having mechanics present in the building during an event, to provide repair services, if required.
The City issued a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal for "Elevator and Escalator Preventative Maintenance for Convention and Sports Facilities" on February 15, 2017, with a submission deadline of April 5, 2017.
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