KONE

Dedicated to People Flow

With a nationwide team of dedicated vertical transportation professionals, KONE can assist with all your service, repair and modernization needs.

Benefits of Working with KONE

• Industry Leader in Innovation, Technology & Design
• Professional Sales & Operations Staff 
  • No Cost Surveys for Maintenance & Asset Management Planning
  • Design Specification & Support for New Equipment & Modernization
• Expertise in both KONE & Non-KONE Equipment
  • National Technical Support for OEM & Non-OEM Equipment
  • KONE Spares OEM Parts Available 24/7
• KONE Customer Care Center Available to Answer Service Requests 24/7/365
  • Providing Elevator Emergency Phone Monitoring\
  • Highly-Trained Multi-Lingual Call Center Agents
• KONE Online™ Web-Based Reporting System
  • Real-Time Tracking of Equipment Status
  • Customized Reporting Delivered Automatically
  • Accounts Receivable & Online Invoice Review
• KONE 24/7 Connected Services
• Dynamic Dispatching Utilizing GPS Technology
  • Quickest to Site for Callouts or Emergencies
  • Efficient and Flexible Maintenance Route Planning
• Safety Locator to Ensure Technician Safety & Support
• Passenger Safety/Risk Mitigation Programs
• Life Cycle Asset Management Program for Code & Performance Upgrades
  • Capital Planning Tool for Long-Term Asset Allocation
  • Annual Audits to Review Performance and Code Enhancements

U.S. Communities and National IPA, both wholly-owned subsidiaries of OMNIA Partners, have come together as OMNIA Partners, Public Sector. All public sector participants already registered with National IPA or U.S. Communities continue to have access to all contracts, with certain exceptions, in the portfolio and do not need to re-register to use a legacy National IPA, legacy U.S. Communities, or new OMNIA Partners contract. U.S. Communities and National IPA remain separate legal entities and lead agency contracts completed under each brand are effective and available for use through the contract’s approved term. In the event we believe re-registration is necessary for any reason, OMNIA Partners will let you know.

• Comprehensive elevator and escalator maintenance/services for vertical transportation needs
• Maintenance and safety inspections and certification programs
• Elevator phone monitoring 24x7x365
• GPS Proximity dispatching of Technician for fastest response time for entrapment
• Automatic emails to designated personnel every time a technician provides maintenance, callback or repair services
• KONE 24/7 Connected Services utilizing artificial intelligence and data analytics
• Online training

• Competitive Discounted Pricing – OMNIA Partners contracts have aggressive completive pricing and includes discounted billing rates
• Save Time & Money – Eliminate costly, time-consuming RFP processes for maintenance, repair and modernization
• Agency Control – Agency maintains control and quality of the purchasing process and supplier selection
• Flexibility & Local Customization – Extensive flexibility to meet the specific needs of each organization
• Best-in-class products and services – Proven supplier with strong resources and capabilities
• FREE KONE Care Emergency Phone Monitoring – An important code-required safety feature
• FREE KONE Online and Mobile - Web-Based Reporting System - Provides transparency and efficiency

An airport serving more than 22 million passengers per year – including more than 1 million traveling internationally – is one of the busiest single-runway airports in the world. In that high-volume environment, efficient vertical transportation is the key to customer satisfaction.

When this airport announced plans for a major redevelopment, it looked to KONE's cooperative contract with OMNIA Partners to generate savings and efficiencies. Working with KONE to establish the most appropriate method for procurement of products and services, the airport found a new avenue for negotiation and saved the administrative time and expense associated with resoliciting the contract.

Introducing KONE Care™

KONE Care is a customizable maintenance program designed to keep your elevators and escalators at peak performance. No matter where you purchased your equipment, we've got a plan to fit your building’s needs.

More than one third of the world's elevators and escalators are over 20 years old. In that time frame, even the best maintained equipment could fall short of expectations.

The purpose of KONE modernization solutions is quite simple: to increase the value of your asset by keeping the elevators and escalators running safely and reliably for the lifetime of your building.

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Is it New or is it EcoMod^®? It's Both.

If your aging escalators are causing increased repair costs, down time, safety concerns, or rider complaints, it’s probably time to consider installing new equipment. When that time arrives, it’s important to know that you have options!

When you’re ready to end the break-fix-repeat cycle, KONE KNOWS there’s more than one way to get the job done:

• You can endure the disruption and additional costs of a complete replacement project, including removal of the old truss.
• Or you can choose complete modernization with KONE’s award-winning EcoMod solutions.

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Safety

Elevator and escalator users have a responsibility when using the equipment to use the equipment in a safe manner. For example, children should be properly supervised when using both elevators and escalators, and large items such as baby strollers, heavy luggage, or shopping carts should not be transported on escalators. Below are some helpful tips. 

In some cases, simple and fast checks are enough to put the elevator back into operation and could save you from what might have otherwise been an additional charge. Before placing a call to the KONE Customer Care Center, please check the following items:

• Is the Stop button activated?
• Are all key switches in the normal 'run' position?
• Is the Independent Service switch in the 'on' position?
• Is the elevator on Fireman Service?
• Is there an object (gum, paper, etc.) obstructing the infrared door detector or photo eye?
• Wipe down the infrared door detector or photo eye with a dry cloth.
• Is there an object (screw, coin, etc.) in the door sill or track, preventing the door from closing?
• Are the doors properly closed at all floors?
• Is the machine room dry and at normal room temperature?
• For hydraulic elevators, run the car several times to heat up the oil in the power unit and ensure correct operation.

If your equipment is not operational after checking the above items, place a service call with the KONE Customer Care Center.

Emergency Preparedness

As we near the height of storms/hurricane season, building managers must understand what's at risk if they don't take the necessary safety precautions with their elevators. If your building is in the storm/hurricane danger zone along the coasts, you don't want to put passengers in unnecessary danger in your elevators following a natural disaster. On top of that, taking precautionary care of elevators can prevent significant damage and avoid costly repairs.

KONE has developed a before, during, and after safety checklist to follow in preparation for a storm/hurricane. For example, before a hurricane, it is important to check all sump pumps, float switches, and alarms in elevator pits. During a hurricane, elevators should be parked at the top floor of the hoistway, with the main breaker switched off. After the storm, inspect every part of the elevator for water, and don't turn it on if water is found. Visit our blog to view the entire checklist.

KONE’s elevator solutions are designed with effectiveness at the forefront, not only to provide the best people flow in and around buildings, but to have a lasting positive impact on building value and business performance. Our elevators, escalators, monitoring and access control systems, are designed to go beyond the need to simply move people.

Twenty years ago, we pioneered the revolutionary machine room-less elevator. The renewed KONE MonoSpace® machine room-less elevator combines our proven eco-efficient technology with ride-comfort and design innovations. Our goal is to create a user experience that both adds value to a building and maximizes comfort and safety for passengers.

 Our renewed solution has a number of eco-efficient features and options.

• Enhanced KONE EcoDisc® hoisting machinery makes elevator operation more energy efficient than ever.
• Eco-efficient regenerative drive technology recycles energy for immediate reuse within a building and can cut elevator energy consumption by up to 20%.
• Modern LED lighting is up to 80% more efficient and lasts up to 10 times longer than halogen lighting.
• Advanced standby solutions cut energy consumption by powering down the equipment when it’s not in use.

A smooth and quiet ride -  the KONE MonoSpace® elevator solution is designed to deliver industry-leading ride comfort year after year.

• Every elevator we install complies with our strict ride-comfort standards.
• Enhanced machinery and brakes ensure smooth acceleration and deceleration, accurate leveling, and a quiet, comfortable ride.
• Optimized hoisting system cuts noise and vibration inside the car for remarkably quiet operation.
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KONE Elevator Offering:

Learn more about our design tools, planning consultation support and professional project management.

How do I convert my current agreement to the new City of Kansas City agreement? 
Please contact KONE by:

1. Completing the Contact Us form or
2. Sending an e-mail to OMNIAPartners@kone.com

How do I  place an order with KONE?

• You must be a registered participant to utilize the contract. If not, please Register to Participate. 
• To order once registered, send an email to OMNIAPartners@kone.com or call (877) 276-8691. 
• Your request will be forwarded to Kone’s National Account Team for follow-up within 48 hours.

How do I know KONE can properly support all of my different types of equipment? 
KONE currently maintains over 140,000 units in North America. Over 60% of these units were originally manufactured by other companies. Elevators, escalators, power walks, dumbwaiters, handicap lifts and wheelchair lifts are the major products serviced. KONE has a national technical support and training program for non-KONE equipment. If there is a serviceability issue which prevents KONE from being able to properly support a piece of equipment, they will explain the circumstances and politely decline.

Can KONE obtain parts for my equipment? (We have some very old units.) 
KONE Spares serves as the national distribution center for the necessary maintenance and repair parts used by KONE Branch Offices. Spares is dedicated to providing parts for all makes, models and ages of vertical transportation equipment. As an independent division of KONE, they have established purchasing relationships with all the major manufacturers as well as dozens of independent suppliers to the industry. They stock thousands of parts ready to ship immediately. If there is a concern about parts availability, this will be identified during the survey process.

What happens if I have special or unique terms & conditions that are mandated to be included in my contract by our legal staff? 
By utilizing the contract terms in place, the cycle time for contract approval is reduced dramatically. When public agencies have a need for special terms and conditions, we will address these on a case by case basis.

What if my elevators and escalators will be coming off of existing contracts on different dates? 
Multiple or staggered contract dates are not a problem. We are happy to survey and contract for the units that are available now and add units when the current contract expires. This can also be streamlined by using a simple one page rider (Exhibit 4) to add equipment to the existing contract without changing the terms and conditions that have already been established.

What if we have a unit that is removed or taken out of service or if we sell a building and have to take units off the contract? 
This is not a problem. We know circumstances will change over the course of a contract and units can be added or deleted from the contract for reasons such as modernization, building closures, unit decommissioning or units that are no longer used. We can also assist with proper and code required decommissioning if needed. This process can be completed by utilizing Exhibit 4.

Can KONE provide additional services for my capital expenditures needs or does the contract just apply to maintenance? 
It applies to maintenance, repair, modernization and new construction for all vertical transportation equipment. These scopes are detailed in the master contract and available to public agencies regardless of whether they currently have an active maintenance contract in place with KONE. These services can be utilized on a project basis (individualized/separate) without further commitment from the public agency on other services.

I noticed that the City of Kansas City agreement has specific MBE/WBE requirements. Do we have to include similar requirements for my contract? 
No, this is specific to the City of KC agreement. It will be up to each public agency to determine if certain requirements such as MBE/WBE are to be included in their agreement.

Why should I consider using KONE for elevator services under this contract? Through this program, you receive the following benefits:

• Eliminate costly, time-consuming RFP processes for maintenance, repair, modernization and new construction
• OMNIA Partners contract includes discounted billing rates
• Each agency maintains control and quality of the purchasing process, which allows flexibility to meet their specific needs
• New contract term establishes a strategic partnership with each public agency that will provide stability and confidence during the life of the contract

Can you explain KONE’s pricing structure? 
Elevator maintenance and repair is unique for each customer, so pricing is dramatically affected by age, condition, environment, duty, scope and density. KONE’s commitment is to provide the best value solution after having a full understanding of these conditions and the budgetary needs of the Public Agency. 

KONE professionals will perform a no cost no obligation survey of your facilities to determine the most appropriate service program to enhance the operation and dependability of your equipment. We will then consult with your team to understand any unique circumstances or special needs so we can develop a value-based proposal that includes options for short- and long-term considerations to provide or enhance safety, reliability, performance, and protect the integrity of your equipment. 

National labor rates and material markups are identified in Exhibit 3 of the Master Contract.