Attachment 1 Specification for WalkIn Chamber.pdf

Project: Provide New Walk-in Chambers for Building 004 (3 Walk In Chambers as base, with 3 Additional Chambers as Options

Exercisable at Award)

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The contractor shall provide walk in chambers (3 in base, 3 additional as options each exercisable at time of award) including all labor, equipment, supplies, material, and coordination.

Background: Current walk-in chambers have reached their expected life and need replacement.

Walk-in chamber Requirements

New chambers must include the following features:

1. Commercial grade control systems, plant centric or familiarity with plant growth facility operations

2. Remote monitoring and control/alert capability to make adjustments or respond accordingly.

3. Mechanical light timers

4. Ke2 therm or appropriate

5. Temperature humidity control – capable of two temperatures for day and night simulation, with lights, temperature and humidity

6. Doors: one door per chamber. Doors will be approximately 34 inches by 78 inches “in fitting.”

a. Observation window – approximately 16 inches by 11.5 inches.

b. Lighting: visibility lighting. On/off exterior switch

c. Contractor will ensure that the entry way at the door of the chamber is even or reasonably level with the concrete outside of the chamber.

7. Temperature control range: 15 degrees C to 40 degrees C with a +/- 1 degrees C from setpoint.

8. Refrigeration: Outdoor, air-cooled condensing unit. Refrigeration piping and wiring from chamber to outdoor unit.

a. Refrigerant: in compliance with latest standards.

b. Monitoring: monitor refrigeration system by control system with visual

c. If falls out of temperature or humidity range, then alert is sent to contractor or customer.

9. Airflow: downward air flow or low air flow coils, center mount.

10. Humidity Range: 45 to 60% relative humidity.

11. Exterior dimensions: Each chamber will be approximately 7 feet wide by 11.5 feet deep by 8 feet high.

12. Control panel on front of unit.

13. Exterior Finish: galvanized exterior or manufacturer’s standard, commercial grade, walk-in cooler panels.

14. Alarms: audible and color coded visual alarms. Ability to set absolute alarms for all controlled processes and set process tracking alarms for temperature and humidity.

a. Alarms can be connected to building management system or e-mail.

15. Full year warranty on equipment and installation.

16. Utilities

a. Electrical Service: (Alternative services available, consult factory) 120/208-60Hz, 3 phase.

b. Drain: Floor drain will be outside footprint of cabinet.

c. Humidity System: must be available to introduce humidity inside the chamber.

d. Provided with a U.S. electrical inspection by an inspection authority accredited by OSHA.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

Technical Requirements/Tasks:

1. Furnish and install walk-in chambers in accordance with the requirements above

2. Contactor shall provide start-up report and provide warranty

Government Coordination:

Access to the walk-in chamber areas shall be coordinated with the Location

Monitor

Deliverables / Schedule:

1. Submittals on new growth chambers shall be made to the Government to show the Contractor’s Quality Assurance that the new chambers meet the specifications and requirements for a turnkey installation and operation. Government has up to two weeks to review the Quality Assurance Complete Submittal, and the Contractor has one week for responses to the Government’s review comments.

2. Submittal on Schedule of growth chamber deliveries, and chamber installations with startups

Item No.

Deliverable

Objective

Due

1. Provide and assemble three new walk-in chambers

Replace three walk-in chambers with new walk-in chambers

300 days or earlier after receipt of award

2. Provide and assemble one additional walk-in chamber (Option Exercisable at Time of Award)

Replace one additional walk-in chamber with a new walk-in chamber

300 days or earlier after receipt of award

3. Provide and assemble one additional walk-in chamber (Option Exercisable at Time of Award)

Replace one additional walk-in chamber with a new walk-in chamber

300 days or earlier after receipt of award

4. Provide and assemble one additional walk-in chamber (Option Exercisable at Time of Award)

Replace one additional walk-in chamber with a new walk-in chamber

300 days or earlier after receipt of award

Contractor’s Key Personnel Requirements:

A. On site Superintendent’s name.

B. Operator’s certification or license on equipment that operates over buildings or personnel.

Security Requirements:

All personnel shall have a U.S. photo ID, such as U.S. Driver’s License, or U.S.

passport.

Data Rights:

Not Applicable.

Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards:

Operations and Maintenance Manuals in adobe format.