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RFI questions for Medical Gas System Upgrade (402-23-102)

Q: ASSE 6020 inspectors and ASSE 6010 licensed Medical Gas Installers will be required for this contract per NFPA 99 requirements, but we do not see this requirement called out.

A:

Per SOW page 1 “Work is to be performed by licensed ASSE 6010 Medical Gas System Installers and ASSE 6040 Medical Gas System Maintenance Personnel. Third party inspection, testing and verification are mandatory for medical gas work and will be performed by licensed ASSE 6020 Medical Gas Inspectors and ASSE 6030 Medical Gas Verifiers.”

Q: Will the facility be requiring the contractor to supply and install a temporary medical air system(s) for both of the existing units while the new systems are being installed?

A:

· For B200 Med-Air, there cannot be an interruption in service, so yes temp med air will be needed.

· For B207, the end users can go without medical air for 1 day. If service interruption will exceed 1 day, temp services will need to be provided.

· Please note systems to reduce downtime new systems do not need to be installed in the exact same locations as old systems. Existing open real-estate in mechanical rooms can be used for install of new systems, then swap over services from old to new. Old systems must be demoed.

Q: Will the facility be requiring the contractor to supply and install a temporary vacuum system for the existing unit while the new system is installed?

A:

· For B200 Med-Vacuum, there cannot be an interruption in service, so yes temp vacuum will be needed.

· For B207, the end users can go without medical vacuum for 1 day. If service interruption will exceed 1 day, temp services will need to be provided.

· Please note systems to reduce downtime new systems do not need to be installed in the exact same locations as old systems. Existing open real-estate in mechanical rooms can be used for install of new systems, then swap over services from old to new. Old systems must be demoed.

Q: Will the pressure indicator addition to the oxygen pressure switch require a temporary shutdown for the oxygen system? If so, is the contractor required to provide a backfeed for the system?

A:

· Shutdown will be required. No need for back feed.

Q: Can the facility provide information for appropriate sizing regarding the medical air compressor and the vacuum pumps?

A:

· Per the scope “Contractor is responsible for confirming all equipment installed is appropriately sized for existing needs and any planned future expansions”

· FYSA, the new Specialty Care Addition used existing med air/vacuum and oxygen systems placing an additional burden on the systems in place. Current Med Air Compressor is sized @ 2 duplex units each with 54.2 SCFM @100 psig, 15 HP compressor. Specialty Care Addition added 84 outlets @ 25lpm/outlet.

· There has been no change in demand in B207.

Q: In the event a temporary compressor or vacuum system is not required will the facility require a temporary back-feed set up and portable suction units? If so, who is responsible for the back-feed procedure and the suction units?

A: No

Q: The Nitrous Oxide location (Room/Structure) is out of compliance per the inspection report. Does the contract require the manifold location to be upgraded to comply with current code? The SOW mentions the N2O system and refers to the deficiencies page.

A:

· SOW for this contract requires corrections for only deficiencies noted in the WG Frank report. See Section 4 (Summary Compliance Deficiencies), #6. (Nitrous Oxide Manifold)

Q: Will back-feed procedures be required for zone valve replacements? If so, who is responsible for the set-up and procedures?

A: No