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Resolution to Accept a Proposal from Schindler Elevator Corporation for Maynard Parking Structure Maynard Street Elevator Modernization
Memorandum
Background: Reliable elevators are very important to the operation of the parking structures. In 2021 the DDA hired an elevator consulting firm, VDA, to inspect parking system elevators and develop a capital maintenance plan. The 2021 plan identified modernization of the Maynard Street elevator at the Maynard structure in the next 1-3 years, and funding for this work has been included in recent years CIP planning. Obsolete components make repairs difficult and can mean lengthy shutdowns.
Overview & Scope: The attached resolution authorizes the acceptance of a proposal from Schindler Elevator for the modernization of the Maynard Street elevator with a proposed cost of $342,844.00. The proposal document includes project scope and listing of components. There is a ten-month lead time, followed by an expected twelve weeks of work. Funds for this project will come from both the FY25 and FY26 Parking CIP Fund.
Prepared by: Jada Hahlbrock, Parking Manager
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Whereas, The DDA mission is to strengthen the downtown area and attract new private investments, and it manages the public parking system as a means to help it accomplish its mission;
Whereas, Reliable operation of elevators is integral to the functioning of the parking structures;
Whereas, The DDA’s elevator maintenance contractor, Schindler Elevator Corporation, recommends a modernization of the Maynard Street elevator at the Maynard Structure, and this recommendation is in line with reports from VDA Elevator Consulting, a third-party elevator consulting firm that inspects parking system elevators every three years;
Whereas, The Schindler proposal for this work is $342,844.00;
RESOLVED, The DDA Board accepts the proposal in the amount of $342,844.00 for modernization of the Maynard Street elevator at the Maynard Parking Structure, with funds coming from the FY25 and FY26 Parking CIP fund.
RESOLVED, The DDA Board authorizes the DDA Executive Director to execute the necessary documents.
Vendor: Schindler Elevator Corporation
Contract Amount: $342,844.00
Contract Contingency Amount: $0
Change Orders Not-to-Exceed Amount: $0
Fund: Parking CIP