36C24123Q1152.docx

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

VAMC Providence

830 Chalkstone Avenue Providence RI 02908

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Carissa Sarazin carissa.sarazin@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

215 North Main St

White River Junction, VT 05009

POSTAL CODE

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL

URL DESCRIPTION

AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS

EMAIL DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

This is a Sources Sought notice only. This is not a request for quotes and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. The Government will not provide any reimbursement for responses submitted in response to this Source Sought notice. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

The purpose of this announcement is to perform market research to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 238210, (Electrical Contractors and other wiring installation Contractors) with a size standard of $19m. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office 1 (NCO 1) is seeking to identify any vendor capable of providing a Med Gas Alarm Panel Retrofit at White River Junction VACM per the requirements below. Refer to the Statement of Work (SOW) below for the requested requirement description. The standard shall be of quality; meeting or exceeding those outlined in the SOW.

This Sources Sought notice provides an opportunity for respondents to submit their capability and availability to provide the requirement described below. Vendors are being invited to submit information relative to their potential to fulfill this requirement, in the form of a capability response that addresses the specific requirement identified in this Sources Sought. Information received from this Sources Sought shall be utilized to facilitate the Contracting Officer’s review of the market base, for acquisition planning, size determination, and procurement strategy.

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to provide these services are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by 5:00 PM EST, 14 September 2023. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to Carissa Sarazin at carissa.sarazin@va.gov. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions.

Interested parties should complete the attached Sources Sought Worksheet. Parties may submit additional information related to their capabilities, provided it contains all the requirements contained in the Sources Sought Worksheet. Responses to this Sources Sought shall not exceed 8 pages. In addition, all submissions should be provided electronically in a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.

SAM: Interested parties shall be register in the System for Award Management (SAM) as prescribed in FAR Clause 52.232-33. SAM information can be obtained by accessing the internet at www.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220. Interested parties not registered in SAM will be ineligible to receive a government contract, should a solicitation be issued resulting from this Sources Sought.

VISTA: The VA utilizes VISTA to issue a purchase order and liquidate invoices. Failure to register in VISTA may result in exclusion from the issuance of a VA contract, should a solicitation be issued resulting from this Sources Sought.

Attachment 1 Sources Sought Worksheet

QUALIFICATION INFORMATION:

Company / Institute Name: _______________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________ Point of Contact: _______________________________________________________________ E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________________ Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) #: ___________________________________________________ CAGE Code: __________________________________________________________________ Other available contract vehicles (GSA/FSS/NASA SEWP/ETC): ________________________

SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS:

VIP Verified SDVOSB: (Y / N) VIP Verified VOSB: (Y / N) 8(a): (Y / N) HUBZone: (Y / N) Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business: (Y / N) Women-Owned Small Business: (Y / N) Small Business: (Y / N) NOTE: Respondent claiming SDVOSB and VOSB status shall be registered and Center for Veterans Enterprise (CVE) verified in VetBiz Registry www.vetbiz.gov.

BASED ON THE RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE/MARKET RESEARCH, THIS REQUIREMENT MAY BE SET-ASIDE FOR SDVOSB, VOSB, SMALL BUSINESSES OR PROCURED THROUGH FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.

CAPABILITY STATEMENT:

Provide a brief capability and interest in providing the service as listed in Attachment 2 STATEMENT OF WORK with enough information to determine if your company can meet the requirement. The capabilities statement for this Sources Sought is not a Request for Quotation, Request for Proposal or Invitation for Bid, nor does it restrict the Government to an ultimate acquisition approach, but rather the Government is requesting a short statement regarding the company’s ability to provide the services outlined in the SOW. Any commercial brochures or currently existing marketing material may also be submitted with the capabilities statement. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information solicited. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

Attachment 2

STATEMENT OF WORK

Med Gas Alarm Panel Retrofit Project Scope

1. The White River Junction VA Healthcare System requires the services of a qualified firm to provide services for the retrofit of the Beacon Medaes alarm panel for the Oxygen, Medical Air, Medical Vacuum and Carbon Dioxide system.

2. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occurs because of the Contractor’s fault or negligence.

3. The Contractor shall be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract.

4. Existing Site Conditions. Service will occur within an occupied healthcare facility and be completed in such a way as to minimize impact to staff and patients. All activity will require constant coordination with VA personnel.

5. Work shall be completed in conformance with the time schedule requested by the VA Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Resident Engineer (RE). The Contractor is solely responsible for preparing all necessary regulatory notifications to meet the time schedule.

6. A walk through may be requested by contractors to ensure accuracy of the bid.

Tasks and Requirements General Contractor Requirements

1. Contractor shall retrofit alarm panel Oxygen, Medical Air, Medical Vacuum and Carbon Dioxide behind the OR nurses station in Building 31, second floor.

2. Contractor shall replace the Alarm panel control board, test the board, and preform start up.

3. Contractor shall replace existing Alarm panel with the Beacon Medaes alarm panel, model M3-A10-OAVC.

4. Contractor shall provide a complete set of the final system certification testing results. The certification documentation shall be provided to the COR prior to submitting the request for final inspection.

5. Contractor shall use employees who hold an ASSE 6010 series license, the third party inspector shall possess an ASSE 6020 series license as well.

6. Contractor shall abide by all the requirements of the attached Master Construction Medical Gas Agreement.

Period of Performance Contractor shall perform the work within two months of contract award date.

Work Schedule

1. Normal working hours are from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

2. Work Performed After Hours: Work may be performed after hours; COR shall have a 48-hour notice before work is to be done.

3. To maintain schedule, work performed over the weekend, may be allowed. Contractor to coordinate these efforts with VA COR with a minimum 48-hour notice.

Privacy Statement Information Security: The C&A requirements do not apply; a Security Accreditation Package is not required. Incidental exposure to protected health information may occur from accessing the work site. Staff will follow all Privacy & Security policies and procedures.

Attachment 1 - Infection Control Risk Assessment

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Adobe Acrobat Document

Pre-Construction Risk Assessment

Infection Control / Safety Construction Permit

Project Number:

Yes No

Location of Construction:

Project COR:

Project Start Date:

If so, these departments must be notified.

The following must be addressed and put in place prior to any construction activities:

• Separation wall must be constructed prior to project beginning, or secure an existing barrier. Put signs on doors into construction area “Construction area – Do Not Enter”.

• Fire protection systems must remain intact.

• Provide extra fire extinguishers in the work areas.

• Maintain exit lights in work area.

• Maintain negative air in construction area (24/7) through duration of project when necessary.

• There cannot be any return air from within the construction area to the rest of the building.

• Ensure public exiting does not go through the construction area.

• Maintain daily logs, daily hot work permits, daily confined entry permit, etc.

• Place sticky mats at doors exiting construction area.

• All debris must be removed by covered cart on a daily basis.

• Maintain clean and orderly work area on a daily basis.

How are you going to reduce the noise or vibration to an acceptable level?

Will there be a Confined Space Entry required on this project? If so, MCM 138-29, Confined Space Entry policy must be followed.

Will there be hot work on this project? If so, FMS Memorandum FMS -14, Hot Work Operations must be followed. A hot work permit must be approved by Safety Manager or designated Competent Person (CP) for the project and posted at the job site. All hot work must have a fire watch assigned to each area while the hot work is being performed.

Is asbestos abatement required on this job? If so, the MCM 00-19, Asbestos control Program and MCM 138-13, Asbestos Management Plan must be followed. Notify Safety, the Industrial Hygienist, the AFGE representative, and the Maintenance Supervisor prior to abatement.

Are fumes and odors present? If so, how will fumes and odors be controlled? MSDS sheets are required.

Will there be noise or vibration generated that will impact a department adjacent to, above, or below the construction zone?

Are any of the following environmental hazards present?

Contractor:

Superintendent:

Estimated Duration:

Permit Expire Date:

Telephone:

Description of Project:

Will work be done in a sterile area? If so, how are you going to maintain sterile atmosphere in work area and access to and from work area?

Is supply duct to area closed? Is HEPA filtration unit in place and functioning?

NoYes

Are Emergency Procedures in place and posted on each job site for accidental events that could greatly impact Patient Care or Life Safety to the facility? If NO, explain.

Fire detection, alarm, or sprinkler, off site notification affected by construction

Other

HVAC

Fire door deficiency Egress route or exit altered, blocked or redirected

Negative airflow ventilation and filtration in place and assessed for effectiveness.

Will dust be generated during this project? If yes explain location of and plan for interim dust barriers.

Will any of the following systems be out of service at any time during the project? If so, Interim Life Safety

Measures must be implemented.

Air Quality and Infection Control: The construction activity types are defined by the amount of dust that is generated, the duration of the activity, and the amount of shared HVAC systems. The Maintenance

Supervisor or COR shall direct questions to Infection Control and/or Safety Manager.

Additional Safety Concerns:

Will debris removal be necessary? If yes, explain the plan for debris removal and dust control.

Will construction project affect traffic in the area? If yes explain actions taken to minimize problems.

Exit lights taken out of service or redirected

Will construction affect exit routes from occupied areas adjacent to the construction site?

.Will work be conducted above the ceiling? Contact VAFD/COR (or designee) for pre/post-work inspections.

TYPE “C”

II

III

III/IV

Access to chase spaces. Installation of telephone and computer cabling.

Type C: Any work that generates a moderate to high level of dust or requires demolition or removal of any fixed building components and assemblies or new construction.

Small scale removal of ceiling tiles for visual inspection or minor installation.

TYPE A: Inspections and Non-Invasive Activities or Small Scale, Short Duration Activities.

Type B: Small Scale, Short Duration Activities that create minimal dust.

Wall covering, electrical trim work, minor plumbing, and activities that do not generate dust or require cutting of walls – describe work to be done.

Painting (but not sanding).

Sanding or cutting of walls or ceiling where dust migration can be controlled.

I

ACT, CLC

Radiology/Nuclear Med Respiratory Therapy Physical Therapy Outpatient Clinics Pharmacy Food Service

Removal of floor coverings ceiling tiles casework. Describe:

Sanding of walls for painting or wall covering.

Office areas Lobbies Public corridors Elevators Canteen Retail Store

Group 1

Lowest

Group 2

Medium

II

IIIGroup 3

CLASS I

1. Execute work by methods to minimize raising dust from construction operations.

2. Immediately replace any ceiling tile displaced for visual inspection.

CLASS II

1. Notify staff in the immediate area.

2. Provide active means to prevent air-borne dust from dispersing in atmosphere.

3. Water mist work surfaces to control dust while cutting.

4. Seal unused doors with duct tape.

5. Block off and seal air vents.

6. Place dust mat at entrance/exit of work area.

7. Contain construction waste before and during transport in tightly covered containers.

8. Upon completion, wipe work surfaces with disinfectant, wet mop and/or vacuum with HEPA filtered vacuum before leaving work area; and remove isolation of HVAC system.

Group 2

Activity where high levels of dust are generated and cannot be completed with a single work shift.

Major cabling activities.

Minor ductwork or electrical work above ceilings.

New wall construction.

Cutting of walls or ceiling. Describe:

Group 3

High

Ambulatory Surgery Intensive Care Units Laboratories SPD Storage/Sterilization TB Negative Pressure Isolation Rooms

TYPE “B”

CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY TYPE →

INFECTION CONTROL RISK GROUP ↓

Group 1

Contact Infection Control for assessment of any area not listed above.

TYPE “A”

Project COR:

Contracting Supervisor: Safety Manager

Approval:

Infection Prevention Representative

Approval:

CLASS III/IV

1. Obtain Safety/Infection Control concurrence before construction begins.

2. Complete all critical barriers, i.e. sheetrock, fire rated plywood or plastic, to seal from non-work area before construction begins.

3. Isolate HVAC system in area and maintain negative air pressure within work site utilizing HEPA equipped air filtration units.

4. Contain construction waste before and during transport in tightly covered containers.

5. Seal holes, pipes, conduits, punctures, etc. appropriately.

6. Place dust mat at entrance and exit of work area. Replace as needed. Personnel required to ensure shoes are not tracking when leaving the work site.

7. Upon completion, do not remove barriers from work area until completed project is thoroughly cleaned by FMS and inspected by Safety and Infection Control.

AFTER WORK IS COMPLETED:

8. Remove barrier materials carefully to minimize spreading of dirt and debris associated with construction.

9. Remove isolation of HVAC system.

Additional Requirements or Concerns:

SIGNATURES:

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Description of Project:

If so these departments must be notified_2:

How are you going to reduce the noise or vibration to an acceptable level:

Are fumes and odors present If so how will fumes and odors be controlled MSDS sheets are required:

Will construction affect exit routes from occupied areas adjacent to the construction site Explain may require Interim Life Safety Measures:

Will construction project affect traffic in the area If yes explain actions taken to minimize problems:

Are Emergency Procedures in place and posted on each job site for accidental events that could greatly impact Patient Care or Life Safety to the facility If NO explain:

Will dust be generated during this project If yes explain location of and plan for interim dust barriers:

Will debris removal be necessary If yes explain the plan for debris removal and dust control:

Will work be done in a sterile area If so how are you going to maintain sterile atmosphere in work area and access to and from work area:

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Cutting of walls or ceiling Describe:

Additional Requirement or Concerns: TB Risk Assessment: Consider baseline TB testing for construction workers if contact with TB is anticipated (shared air space, contact with clinical specimens). Baseline testing indicated?

Any newly installed piping and distribution system components are flushed of debris and disinfected prior to being placed into service. Piping/components must be cleaned and protected from contamination prior to and during installation. Documentation of flushing and disinfection must be maintained.

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Contractor:

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Med Gas Master Construction..docx 05-01-23

SECTION 22 63 00

GAS SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

SPEC WRITER NOTES:

1. Delete between // // if not applicable to project. Also delete any other item or paragraph not applicable in the section and renumber the paragraphs.

2. References to pressure in this section are gage pressure unless otherwise noted.

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

A. Central Laboratory and Healthcare Gas Systems: Consisting of oxygen, nitrous oxide, nitrogen, and compressed air services; complete, ready for operation, including all necessary piping, fittings, valves, cabinets, station outlets, roughins, ceiling services, gages, alarms including low voltage wiring, nitrogen control panels, cylinder manifolds, air compressors, electric motors and starters, air dryers, filters, pressure regulators, dew point monitor, carbon monoxide monitor and all necessary parts, accessories, connections and equipment. //Match existing station outlet and inlet terminal connections. //

//B. Oxygen System: Ready for connection to outside bulk supply tank, but not including tank.//

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Provide the following if the VAMC is to purchase the bulk oxygen tank and accessories.

//C. Oxygen System: Provide bulk oxygen system consisting of primary liquid tank, reserve liquid tank, vaporizers, alarms including all low voltage wiring, and automatic controls including all interconnecting control and power wiring. Connect to bulk supply main at outside bulk tank farm. //

D. Nitrous Oxide and Nitrogen Systems: Ready for connection to cylinders, but not including cylinders.

E. Supply Lines Outside of Building (including PVC protective pipe): As specified in this Section.

F. Laboratory and healthcare gas system alarm wiring from equipment to alarm panels.

G. A complete listing of all acronyms and abbreviations are included in Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

B. Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

C. Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

//D. Section 01 91 00, GENERAL COMMISSIONING REQUIREMENTS.//

E. Section 07 84 00, FIRESTOPPING: Sealing around pipe penetrations to maintain the integrity of time rated construction.

F. Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS: Sealing around pipe penetrations through the floor to prevent moisture migration.

G. Section 10 25 13, PATIENT BED SERVICE WALLS: Prefabricated bedside patient units (PBPU).

//H. Section 13 05 41, SEISMIC RESTRAINT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS: Seismic Restraint.//

I. Section 22 05 11, COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR PLUMBING: General requirements and items common to more than one section of Division 22.

J. Section 22 05 12, GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT: Electric motors.

//K. SECTION 22 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS: Requirements for commissioning, systems readiness checklist, and training.//

L. SECTION 22 62 00, VACUUM SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES: Vacuum Piping and Equipment.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Delete the following paragraph if BAS is not included on project.

M. Section 23 09 23, DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC: Alarm interface with BAS.

N. Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES: Control wiring.

O. Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Conduit.

P. Section 26 27 26, WIRING DEVICES: Electrical wiring and accessories.

Q. Section 26 29 11, MOTOR CONTROLLERS: Motor starters.

1.3 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Make material requirements agree with applicable requirements specified in the referenced Applicable Publications. Update and specify, in both, that which applies to the project.

B. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME):

A13.1-2007 (R2013) Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems

B16.15-2013 Cast Copper Alloy Threaded Fittings: Classes 125 and 250

B16.22-2013 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder-Joint Pressure Fittings

B16.50-2013 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Braze-Joint Pressure Fittings

B40.100-2013 Pressure Gauges and Gauge Attachments

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

BPVC Section VIII-2015 Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels, Division I

BPVC Section IX-2015 Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications

C. American Society of Sanitary Engineers (ASSE):

6000 Series-2012 Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Personnel

D. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

B43-2014 Standard Specification for Seamless Red Brass Pipe, Standard Sizes

B687-1999 (2011) Standard Specification for Brass, Copper, and Chromium-Plated Pipe Nipples

B819-2000 (R2011) Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Medical Gas Systems

D1785-2012 Standard Specification for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, and 120

E. American Welding Society (AWS):

A5.8M/A5.8-2011 Specification for Filler Metals for Brazing and Braze Welding

B2.2/B2.2M-2010 Specification for Brazing Procedure and Performance Qualification

F. Compressed Gas Association (CGA):

C-9-2013 Standard Color Marking of Compressed Gas Containers for Medical Use

G-4.1-2009 Cleaning Equipment for Oxygen Service

G-10.1-2008 Commodity Specification for Nitrogen

P-9-2008 The Inert Gases: Argon, Nitrogen, and Helium

V-1-2013 Standard for Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet Connections

G. Manufacturing Standardization Society (MSS):

SP-72-2010a Ball Valves With Flanged or Butt-Welding Ends For General Service

SP-110-2010 Ball Valves Threaded, Socket-Welding, Solder Joint, Grooved and Flared Ends

H. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):

ICS 6-1993 (R2001, R2006) Industrial Control and Systems Enclosures

I. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

99-2015 Health Care Facilities Code

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Submittals, including number of required copies, shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

B. Medical Gas Partnering and Quality Control Plan

1. Identifies all stakeholders early in the project to partner together and develop a communication strategy that is productive and effective.

2. Requires the 3 Phases of Quality Control

a. Preparatory Phase – review contract requirements and necessary communication before execution of each portion of work.

b. Initial Phase – Ensure the employees completing the work are qualified and executing as expected

c. Follow Up Phase – Check in on the work repeatedly to ensure continued compliance

3. Provides installer certifications for approval,

4. Provides Verifiers Credentials for approval

5. Provides Certifiers Credentials for approval

6. Includes all Quality control processes, procedures and daily documentation to be used during installation.

7. Outlines a process that clearly documents and demonstrates a nitrogen atmosphere is obtained and maintained within the piping throughout the installation process until final certification and activation.

8. Outlines post installation/precertification blowdown procedures to ensure a sufficient volume and velocity of gas is expelled to carry any particulate through the entire system during the blowdown/white rag test. This test shall be witnessed by the COR and appropriate stakeholders.

C. Information and material submitted under this section shall be marked “SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 22 63 00, GAS SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES”, with applicable paragraph identification.

D. Manufacturer's Literature and Data including: Full item description and optional features and accessories. Include dimensions, weights, materials, applications, standard compliance, model numbers, size, and capacity.

1. Piping.

2. Valves.

3. Inlet and outlet cocks

4. Valve cabinets.

5. Gages.

6. Station outlets and roughin assemblies.

7. Ceiling services.

8. Alarm controls and panels.

9. Pressure Switches.

10. Nitrogen control panels.

11. Manifolds.

12. Air compressor systems (Provide certified compressor test data at startup.):

a. Compressors: Manufacturer and model.

b. Characteristic performance curves.

c. Compressor operating speed (RPM).

d. Capacity: Free air delivered at indicated pressure (L/s) (SCFM).

e. Type of bearing in compressor.

f. Type of lubrication.

g. Type and adjustment of drive.

h. Electric motors: Manufacturer, frame and type.

i. Speed of motors (RPM).

j. Current characteristics and horsepower of motors.

k. Receiver capacity and rating.

l. Air silencer: Manufacturer, type and model.

m. Air filters: Manufacturer, type, model and capacity.

n. Pressure regulators: Manufacturer and capacity.

o. Dew point monitor: Manufacturer, type and model.

p. Air dryers: Manufacturer, type, model and capacity (L/s) (SCFM).

q. Carbon monoxide monitor manufacturer, type and model.

r. Aftercoolers.

E. Station Outlets: Submit letter from manufacturer stating that outlets are designed and manufactured to comply with NFPA 99. Outlet shall bear label of approval as an assembly, of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., or Associated Factory Mutual Research Corporation.

F. Certification: The completed systems have been installed, tested, purged, analyzed and verified in accordance with the requirements of this specification. Certification shall be submitted to COR.

G. //Completed System Readiness Checklist provided by the CxA and completed by the contractor, signed by a qualified technician and dated on the date of completion, in accordance with the requirements of Section 22 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS.//

H. //Submit training plans and instructor qualifications in accordance with the requirements of Section 22 08 00, COMMISSIONING OF PLUMBING SYSTEMS.//

I. Submit one physical sample of a typical brazed joint for each approved installer to be compared against their installed work as a Quality assurance measure.

J. Documentation of conditions while work is performed

1. Daily reports, photos, uncapped piping, nitrogen pressures, Oxygen concentrations and all preapproved Pipefitter's names and all locations brazed by that individual each workday etc.

2. All copies of verification reports documenting compliance with NFPA99 during construction.

3. Delivery tickets for nitrogen gas deliveries.

4. Installation equipment calibration certificates.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Materials and Installation: In accordance with NFPA 99 and as specified.

B. Equipment Installer: Show technical qualifications and previous experience in installing laboratory and healthcare equipment on three similar projects. Submit names, phone numbers, and addresses of referenced projects. Installers shall meet the qualifications of ASSE Standard Series 6000.

C. Equipment Supplier: Provide evidence of equivalent product installed at three installations similar to this project that has been in satisfactory and efficient operation for three years. Submit names, phone numbers, and addresses where the product is installed.

D. Laboratory and healthcare System Testing Organization: The testing shall be conducted by a party technically competent and experienced in the field of laboratory and healthcare pipeline testing. Testing and systems verification shall be performed by personnel meeting the qualifications of ASSE Standard Series 6000. Such testing shall be performed by a party other than the installing contractor.

E. Provide the names of three projects where testing of medical or laboratory gases systems has been performed by the testing agency. Include the name of the project, names of such persons at that project who supervised the work for the project owner, or who accepted the report for the project owner, and a written statement that the projects listed required work of similar scope to that set forth in this specification.

F. Submit the testing agency's detailed procedure which shall be followed in the testing of this project. Include details of the testing sequence, procedures for cross connection tests, outlet function tests, alarm tests, purity tests, etc., as required by this specification. For purity test procedures, include data on test methods, types of equipment to be used, calibration sources and method references.

G. Certification: Provide COR documentation 10 working days prior to submitting request for final inspection to include all test results, the names of individuals performing work for the testing agency on this project, detailed procedures followed for all tests, and certification that all results of tests were within limits allowed by this specification.

H. “Hot taps” are prohibited for operating medical oxygen systems. Methods for connection and extension of active and pressurized medical gas systems without subsequent medical gas testing and verification are prohibited.

I. Bio-Based Materials: For products designated by the USDA’s Bio-Preferred Program, provide products that meet or exceed USDA recommendations for bio-based content, so long as products meet all performance requirements in this specifications section. For more information regarding the product categories covered by the Bio-Preferred Program, visit http://www.biopreferred.gov.

1.6 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Coordinate O&M Manual requirements with Section 01 00 00, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. O&M manuals shall be submitted for content review as part of the close-out documents.

A. Submit manufacturer’s literature and data updated to include submittal review comments and any equipment substitutions.

B. Submit operation and maintenance data updated to include submittal review comments, substitutions and construction revisions shall be // in electronic version on compact disc or DVD // inserted into a three ring binder. All aspects of system operation and maintenance procedures, including piping isometrics, wiring diagrams of all circuits, a written description of system design, control logic, and sequence of operation shall be included in the operation and maintenance manual. The operations and maintenance manual shall include troubleshooting techniques and procedures for emergency situations. Notes on all special systems or devices such as damper and door closure interlocks shall be included. A List of recommended spare parts (manufacturer, model number, and quantity) shall be furnished. Information explaining any special knowledge or tools the owner will be required to employ shall be inserted into the As-Built documentation.

C. The installing contractor shall maintain as-built drawings of each completed phase for verification; and, shall provide the complete set at the time of final systems certification testing. As-built drawings are to be provided, and a copy of them in Auto-CAD version //____// provided on compact disk or DVD. Should the installing contractor engage the testing company to provide as-built or any portion thereof, it shall not be deemed a conflict of interest or breach of the ‘third party testing company’ requirement.

D. Certification documentation shall be provided to COR 10 working days prior to submitting the request for final inspection. The documentation shall include all test results, the names of individuals performing work for the testing agency on this project, detailed procedures followed for all tests, and certification that all results of tests were within limits specified.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PIPING AND FITTINGS

A. Copper Tubing: Type "K", ASTM B819, seamless copper tube, hard drawn temper, with wrought copper fittings conforming to ASME B16.22 or brazing fittings complying with ASME B16.50. Size designated reflecting nominal inside diameter. All tubing and fittings shall be labeled "ACR/OXY", "OXY", "OXY/MED", "ACR/MED", or "MED".

B. Brazing Alloy: AWS A5.8M/A5.8, Classification BCuP, greater than 538 degrees C (1000 degrees F) melting temperature. Flux is strictly prohibited for coppertocopper connections.

C. Threaded Joints: Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) tape.

D. Underground Protective Pipe: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), ASTM D1785, Schedule 80.

E. Memory metal couplings: Temperature and pressure rating shall not be less than that of a brazed joint in accordance with NFPA 99, paragraph 5.1.10.6.1.

F. Apply piping identification labels at the time of installation in accordance with NFPA 99. Apply supplementary color identification in accordance with CGA Pamphlet C-9.

G. Special Fittings: The following special fittings shall be permitted to be used in lieu of brazed joints:

1. Memory-metal couplings having temperature and pressure ratings joints not less than that of a brazed joint.

2. Listed or approved metallic gas tube fittings that, when made up, provide a permanent joint having the mechanical, thermal, and sealing integrity of a brazed joint.

3. Dielectric fittings where required by the manufacturer of special medical equipment to electrically isolate the equipment from the piping distribution system.

4. Axially swaged, elastic strain preload fittings providing metal to metal seal having pressure and temperature ratings not less than that of a brazed joint and when complete are permanent and non-separable.

2.2 EXPOSED LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE GASES PIPING

A. Finished Room: Use iron pipe size (IPS) chrome plated brass or stainless steel piping for exposed laboratory and healthcare gas piping connecting fixtures, casework, cabinets, equipment and reagent racks when not concealed by apron including those furnished by the Government or specified in other sections.

1. Pipe: ASTM B43, standard weight.

2. Fittings: Fittings shall comply with ASME B16.15 cast bronze threaded fittings with chrome finish (125 and 250 psig Classes).

3. Nipples: Nipples shall comply with ASTM B687, chromium-plated.

4. Unions: Unions shall comply with MSS SP-72, MSS SP-110, brass or bronze with chrome finish. Unions 65 mm (21/2 inches) and greater shall be flange type with approved gaskets.

5. Valves: Valves shall comply with MSS SP-72, MSS SP-110, brass or bronze with chrome finish.

2.3 VALVES

A. Ball: In-line, other than zone valves in cabinets:

1. 75 mm (3 inches) and smaller: Bronze/ brass body, MSS SP-72, MSS SP110, Type II, Class 150, Style 1, with tubing extensions for brazed connections, full port, threepiece or double union end connections, Teflon seat seals, full flow, 4138 kPa (600 psig) WOG minimum working pressure, with locking type handle, cleaned for oxygen use and labeled for intended service.

2. 75 to 100 mm (3 to 4 inches): Bronze/ brass body, MSS SP-72 MSS SP110, Type II, Class 150, Style 1 with tubing extensions brazed to flanges, full port, three piece, double seal, Teflon seals, full flow, 4138 kPa (600 psig) WOG minimum working pressure, with locking type handle, cleaned for oxygen use and labeled for intended service.

B. Check:

1. 75 mm (3 inches) and smaller: Bronze/brass body, straight through design for minimum pressure drop, spring loaded, self-aligning with Teflon cone seat, vibration free, silent operation, supplied NPT female threads at each end with flow direction arrow permanently cast into, cleaned for oxygen use and labeled for intended service, 2758 kPa (400 psig) WOG minimum working pressure.

2. 100 mm (4 inches) and larger: Iron body, bronze trim, swing type, vertical or horizontal installation, flange connection, with flow direction arrow permanently cast into, cleaned for oxygen use and labeled for intended service, 1035 kPa (150 psig) WSP.

C. Zone Valve in Cabinet: Ball valve, bronze/ brass body, double seal, three piece or double union end connections, replaceable Teflon seat seals, Teflon stem seal, 4138 kPa (600 psig) WOG, cold, nonshock gas working pressure service to 100 kPa (29 inches Hg), cleaned for oxygen use and labeled for intended service, blowout proof stem, one quarter turn of handle to completely open or close. Provide tubing extensions factory brazed, and pressure tested. Provide 3.2 mm (1/8 inch) NPT gauge port for a 50 mm (2 inch) diameter monitoring gauge downstream of the shut off valve. Zone valves shall be securely attached to the cabinet and provided with type “K” copper tube extensions for making connection to system piping outside the cabinet. Zone valves shall be products of one manufacturer, and uniform throughout in pattern, overall size and appearance. Trim with color coded plastic inserts or color coded stickon labels. Install valves in cabinets such that cover window cannot be in place when any valve is in the closed position. Color coding for identification plates and labels is as follows:

SERVICE LABEL

IDENTIFICATION COLORS

MFG. STD. CLR.

OXYGEN

White letters on green background

GREEN

NITROUS OXIDE

White letters on blue background

BLUE

NITROGEN

White letters on black background

BLACK

MEDICAL AIR

Black letters on yellow background

YELLOW

CARBON DIOXIDE

Black or white letters on gray background

GRAY

2.4 VALVE CABINETS

A. Flush mounted commercially available item for use with laboratory and healthcare services, not lighter than 1.3 mm (18 gage) steel or 1.9 mm (14 gage) extruded aluminum, rigidly assembled, of adequate size to accommodate valve(s) and fittings. Punch or drill sides to receive tubing. Provide anchors to secure cabinet to wall construction. Seal openings in cabinet to be dust tight. Locate bottom of cabinet 1375 mm (4 feet 6 inches) above finished floor.

B. Mount engraved rigid plastic identification plate on wall above or adjacent to cabinet. Color code identification plate to match gas identification colors as indicated above. Identification plate shall be clearly visible at all times. Provide inscriptions on plate to read in substance: "VALVE CONTROL SUPPLY TO ROOMS."

C. Cover plate: Fabricate from 1.3 mm (18 gage) sheet metal with satin chromed finish, extruded anodized aluminum, or 0.85 mm (22 gage) stainless steel. Provide cover window of replaceable plastic, with a corrosion resistant device or lever secured to window for emergency window removal. Permanently paint or stencil on window: CAUTION-CLOSE ONLY IN EMERGENCY, SHUTOFF VALVES FOR PIPED GASES", or equivalent wording. Configure such that it is not possible to install window with any valve in the closed position. Each valve shall have gauge upstream of valve inside valve box.

D. Cabinets and isolation valves shall be located and piped as shown on drawings, and at a minimum, so as to allow the isolation of each smoke compartment separately. No cabinet shall serve more than one smoke compartment.

2.5 GAGES

A. Pressure Gages: Includes gages temporarily supplied for testing purposes.

1. For line pressure use adjacent to source equipment: ASME B40.1, pressure gage, single, size 115 mm (41/2 inches), for compressed air, nitrogen and oxygen, accurate to within 2 percent, with metal case. Range shall be two times operating pressure. Dial graduations and figures shall be black on a white background, or white on a black background. Gage shall be cleaned for oxygen use, labeled for appropriate service, and marked "USE NO OIL". Install with gage cock.

2. For all services downstream of main shutoff valve: Manufactured for oxygen use, labeled for the appropriate service and marked "USE NO OIL", 40 mm (11/2 inch) diameter gage with dial range 1 to 690 kPa (1 to 100 psig) for air service // , and // 1 to 690 kPa (1 to 100 psig) // 1 to 2050 kPa (1 to 297 psig) // for [insert special gas here] service // .

//2.6 STATION OUTLETS

A. For all services except ceiling hose drops and nitrogen system: For designated service, consisting of a quick coupler and inlet supply tube. Provide coupler that is non-interchangeable with other services, and leak proof under three times the normal working pressure. Equip each station outlet with an automatic valve and a secondary check valve to conform with NFPA 99. Equip each station inlet with an automatic valve to conform with NFPA 99. Place valves in the assembly to provide easy access after installation for servicing and replacement, and to facilitate line blow-out, purging, and testing. Fasten each outlet and inlet securely to rough-in to prevent floating and provide each with a capped stub length of 6 mm (1/4-inch) (10 mm outside diameter) (3/8-inch outside diameter) tubing for connection to supply. Identification of each gas service shall be permanently cast into the back plate and shall be visible through a transparent plastic guard. Label stub tubing for appropriate service. Rough-in kits and test plugs for PBPU are furnished under this specification but installed by manufacturer of PBPU before initial test specified herein. Install completion kits (valve body and face plate) for the remainder of required tests.

B. For Ceiling Hose Drops and Nitrogen Service: Brass, stainless steel or chromed metal noninterchangeable DISS connections for appropriate service to conform with CGA V5. Equip each station outlet with an automatic valve and a secondary check valve to conform with NFPA 99. Equip each station inlet with an automatic valve to conform with NFPA 99. Place valves in the assembly to provide easy access after installation, for servicing and replacement, and to facilitate line blow-out, purging, and testing. Fasten each outlet and inlet securely to rough-in to prevent floating, and provide each with a capped stub length of 6 mm (1/4-inch) (10 mm (3/8-inch) outside diameter) tubing for connection to supply. Label stub tubing for appropriate service. Adjust to compensate for variations in plaster or cover thickness. //

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use the following paragraph if DISS connection outlets are to be furnished. To be used only to match existing during renovations.

//2.7 STATION OUTLETS

A. For all services: Brass, stainless steel or chromed metal noninterchangeable DISS connections for appropriate service to conform with CGA V-5. Equip each station outlet with an automatic valve and a secondary check valve to conform with NFPA 99. Equip each station inlet with an automatic valve to conform with NFPA 99. Place valves in the assembly to provide easy access after installation, for servicing and replacement, and to facilitate line blow-out, purging, and testing. Fasten each outlet securely to outlet rough-in to prevent floating, and provide each outlet with a capped stub length of 6 mm (1/4-inch) (10 mm (3/8-inch) outside diameter) tubing for connection to supply. Label stub tubing for appropriate service. Adjustable to compensate for variations in plaster or cover thickness. Rough-in kits and test plugs for PBPU are furnished under this specification but installed by manufacturer of PBPU before initial tests specified herein. Install outlet completion kits (valve body and face plate) for the remainder of required tests. //

2.8 STATION OUTLET ROUGHIN

A. Anchor flush mounted rough-in securely to unit or wall construction.

B. Modular Cover Plate: Die cast back plate, twopiece 0.85 mm (22 gage) stainless steel or 1.6 mm (16 gage) chromium plated metal, with mounting flanges on all four sides, secured to roughin with stainless steel or chromium plated countersunk screws.

C. Cover Plate for PBPU: Onepiece with construction and material as indicated for modular cover plate.

D. Provide permanent, metal or plastic, identification plates securely fastened at each outlet and inlet opening, with inscription for appropriate service using color coded letters and background. Metal plates shall have letters embossed on bakedon enamel background. Color coding for identification plates is as follows:

SERVICE LABEL

IDENTIFICATION PLATE COLORS

OXYGEN

White letters on green background and vice versa

NITROUS OXIDE

White letters on blue background

NITROGEN

White letters on black background

MEDICAL AIR

Black letters on yellow

CARBON DIOXIDE

White letters on gray background

2.9 CEILING SERVICES

A. Column Accessories:

1. Equip each utility column with flush type quick coupler gas service station outlets, except nitrogen outlets shall be DISS, as specified under paragraph “Station Outlets”. Provide the following outlets, mounted on the utility column: two oxygen, one nitrous oxide, one nitrogen, one medical air, and one carbon dioxide, unless otherwise noted.

2. Provide one 48 mm by 75 mm (1-7/8 inches by 3 inches) blank and face plate for future installation of mass spectrometer inlet tubing and wiring.

3. Provide spacing to allow for future installation of up to three monitoring receptacles.

4. Provide four single, NEMA 520R, hospital grade receptacles rated at 20 amps, 125 volts, 2 pole, 3 wire; two grounding receptacles. Coordinate with Section 26 27 26, WIRING DEVICES.

5. Equip column with four I.V. hooks.

6. Provide one 48 mm by 75 mm (1-7/8 inches x 3 inches) blank face plate for computer connection.

B. Articulating Utility Column:

1. Pendent: Articulating arm and head constructed of lightweight aluminum alloy castings enclosed in high impact, flame retardant (UL 94 V-O) dress shrouds. Arm shall have a minimum of 508 mm (20 inch) vertical range of motion and a horizontal swing of 5.67 RAD (330 degrees), adjustable in .26 RAD (15 degree) increments. Head shall have a minimum rotation of 5.76 RAD (330 degrees) adjustable in .26 RAD (15 degree) increments. Minimum reach of the arm from ceiling pivot to head pivot is 889 mm (37 inches). The total reach of the pendant with head perpendicular to the arm axis is 1450 mm (57 inches). Vertical motion shall be achieved by 93 watts (1/8 hp) induction motor. Driven linear motion is by hand control contained in housing. Pneumatic driven unit shall consist of a pneumatic cylinder, duplex regulating valve, pressure gauge, filter, pressure relief valve, master control valve and lubricator/muffler. The entire vertical motor mechanism within unit shall be furnished and pre-installed. The weight capacity of head shelf shall be 79 kg (175 pounds) of weight mounted onto integral shelf or 57 kg (125 pounds) if the optional monitor mount is used. Nitrogen control system shall be integral with the unit with internal regulators mounted in the dispensing head. Factory assembled and tested. Provide with complete protective cover for the duration of construction.

2. Ceiling Support: Provide manufacturers standard anchoring device for pendant. Provide all required hardware to support pendent from the building structure.

C. Retractable Utility Column: Column: Upper section for rigid mounting at dropceiling level, and counterbalanced telescoping lower section capable of being extended and retracted minimum 450 mm (18 inches). Provide failproof stops to prevent the underside from extending lower than 1675 mm (5 feet 6 inches) above finished floor. Equip with combination handle and release lever to allow the lower telescoping section to be positively locked in any position from fully extended to fully retracted. Construct vertical sections with 1 mm (20 gage) stainless steel and bottom plate with 1.9 mm (14 gage) stainless steel. Welded seams shall be ground smooth for seamless appearance. Except for the escutcheon which may be extruded aluminum, exposed surfaces shall be NAAMM Number 4 satin finish stainless steel. Provide access panels to allow inspection of interior column fittings. Nitrogen control system shall be integral with the unit with internal regulators mounted in the dispensing head. Factory assembled and tested. Provide with complete protective cover for the duration of construction.

D. Ceiling Mounted Station Outlets: As specified under…