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Revere begins design process to replace aging Garfield elevators; ADA accommodations flagged
Summary
The district put the Garfield school's elevators out to bid for full replacement. Officials said parts for the current antiquated systems are no longer available and the design process will determine final scope and cost; potential ADA accommodations were discussed.
Superintendent reported that the Garfield building's elevators have reached a critical point and the city allowed the district to go out to bid for a full replacement design. The procurement department and principals will interview three finalists, and the design phase will determine final costs.
Superintendent S2 told members the existing elevators are "antiquated" and parts are no longer made; as a result, the district is seeking a modern replacement. Committee members asked whether the work could be staged so not all elevators are out at once. S2 said the design will determine whether one elevator can be taken at a time and that ADA accommodations would be considered if prolonged outages require them.
No dollar estimate was provided because the district is soliciting design bids first; the superintendent said the project is expected to exceed chapter 30E thresholds that require design procurement. The committee thanked facilities and custodial staff for interim efforts to move equipment when elevators failed.
