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March 31, 2004 Page 4 Proposal for City Bldg Remodeling Consulting and Design Services City of Pequot Lakes, MN fire alarms and elevator control) Code requirements for installing an elevator in an existing building. The LULA provider/installer estimated a cost of about $40,000 to provide and install the LULA elevator. This, he said, did not include 'the necessary electrical work'. When our architect talked with the State Elevator Inspector, the State Elevator Inspector said that while a LULA elevator would be acceptable for this situation, he doesn't think a LULA elevator is the right equipment for this application. This is because LULA elevators have smaller cabs, less vertical speed, less carrying capacity, and less material quality than a commercial elevator custom designed to fit an existing shaft. The State Elevator Inspector also said he thought a commercial elevator for this situation will be about the same price as a LULA elevator. The State Elevator Inspector commented that LULA elevators are proprietary (designed and manufactured in a manner that only the company supplying and installing the unit can provide maintenance). He said the custom commercial elevators are not proprietary and can be maintained by different maintenance providers. Our preferred and recommended approach to the City is that we not have a 'closed' specification of which only one manufacturer can bid, supply, install, and maintain the elevator. Before we 'hang our hat' on what the State Elevator Inspector has told us (he doesn't have to back-up his opinion or answer to anyone about price or availability; he just needs to make sure it meets Code), we have calls out to several commercial elevator manufcturers to see if they can custom design an elevator for an existing shaft within the same price range as the LULA provider/installer and the State Elevator Inspector have said, or whether there are other LULA's that can be provided. Therefore, our tasks will include: • Converse with different elevator manufacturers on what they can provide. • Coordinate with the State Building Inspector on Code requirements for this existing building situation. • Design architectural modifications (fire egress, ADA modifications) to the elevator lobby and adjacent hallway areas to meet Code requirements. • Design structural modifications to the roof to meet Code shaft clearance requirements (not included at this time —awaiting Code requirement clarifications). • Design ventilation of the equipment room to meet Code requirements. • Design power, electrical, control, and smoke alarm components to meet Code requirements. • Prepare bidding documents (drawings, bidding and contract requirements, and technical specifications). • After the City advertises the project, assist with the bidding process and answer questions. Our estimated effort for the above tasks is $7,450. CADocuments and SettingsWdministrator\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\H01KLVWF\Pequot Lakes City Building(1).doc