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Solicitation number: 36C24422B0009
Issued by: Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Veterans Integrated Service Network 4

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This solicitation is for lower medical gas zone valves at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center in Pennsylvania. The scope of work includes supplying all labor, materials, tools and equipment to correct deficiencies in the medical gas system, including installing new medical gas zone valves and alarms for the oncology ward. The contractor must meet all requirements of NFPA 99 and coordinate all work with the COR. The bid due date was extended to September 7, 2022. Relevant products and services include new medical gas zone valve boxes, reconfiguring existing piping, and replacing specified area alarms.

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(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer) 08-26-2022 693-18-103 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Wilkes-Barre VAMC Acquisitions (049E) 1111 East End Blvd Wilkes-Barre PA 18711 00244 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 4 Wilkes-Barre VAMC Acquisitions (049E) 1111 East End Blvd Wilkes-Barre PA 18711 To all Offerors/Bidders

36C24422B0009 08-01-2022

X X X ** HOUR & DATE for Receipt of Offers is EXTENDED to: September 7, 4:00 PM

X The purpose of this modification is to amend the Scope of Work and extend the bid due date.

Scot Plank Contracting Officer

STATEMENT OF WORK

LOWER MEDICAL GAS ZONE VALVES

PROJECT# 693-18-103

1. General:

a. The scope of work shall generally consist of, but not necessarily be limited to, providing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, permits, testing, and reports required to correct deficiencies related to the medical gas system at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. Any work determined by the COR as having a significant impact on the daily operations of the facility shall be conducted on an after-hours schedule. All work shall be performed in accordance with VA Master Specifications. All federal, state, and local code/regulations/standards shall be followed.

b. All work shall be performed by a qualified contractor and conform to NFPA 99 standards.

c. The scope of work is intended to describe the project in general. The contractor shall abide by all Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) guidelines when performing this project.

d. The contractor shall follow all federal, state, and local codes, regulations, and standards, and all work shall be performed during normal business hours 7:00AM to 4:30PM Monday to Friday excluding national holidays. The work shall be coordinated through the designated Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

2. Oncology Medical Gas Zone Valves:

a. The contractor shall supply and install new medical gas zone valves and alarms for medical gas supply to the Oncology ward on the 4th Floor of Building 27. Work shall be in accordance with attached medical gas valve box detail and Specification 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities.

b. New medical gas zone valve box shall be installed in Corridor C4-6.

c. Shutdown of existing medical gas supply lines shall be coordinated with COR a minimum of 14 days prior to shut down.

d. Contractor shall be responsible for constructing ICRA barrier around the affected areas.

e. Existing valve box and alarms shall be removed from service and turned over to VA. Wall shall be patched and re-painted, and all piping shall be re-configured to flow from new valve box.

3. Waste Anesthesia Gas Oil-less Rotary Claw Vacuum System:

a. Work shall be in accordance with detail and Specification 22 62 00 2.13 Vacuum Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities.

b. Dry Running oil less Rotary Claw Medical Vacuum system

c. System shall be fully NFPA 99 compliant for use in medical vacuum and WAGD applications

d. Horizontal 120 gal. tank mounted constructed to ASME standards rated for full vacuum

e. Duplex 3 HP

f. Line voltage: 460 Volt, 3PH, 60 HZ

g. Control Voltage: 115 Volt, 1 PH, 60 HZ

h. Single stage and Air cooled

i. 23 SCFM @ 19” Hg

j. Pump assembly shall also include a 5-micron particulate inlet vacuum filter, vacuum regulator/ relief valve and exhaust silencer.

k. System shall include check valves, pump isolation valves, pump isolation valves, a source isolation valve and flexible connectors

l. Local audible alarm with visual indicator will remain until fault has been cleared and reset button actuated

m. Dry contacts furnished for remote (master) alarm signals

n. Unit will be modularly assembled to allow installation

o. Vacuum system will be factory tested prior to shipment

p. Supply Factory start up and commissioning, all reports will be turned over to COR

q. Provide 2-year factory warranty

r. Provide Demonstration and training per Specification 22 62 00 3.6 A and B

4. Waste Anesthesia Gas Alarms:

a. The following local level alarms shall have a redundant signal run to the master alarm panel in the boiler house:

· “WAGD Low”

· “WAGD Pump in Use”

5. Medical Gas Area Alarms:

a. Contractor shall replace the medical gas area alarms in the following locations:

· C5-76 – Stress Lab

· C5-60 – 5 West

· 4 West GI Lab

· 4 West SPU

· 2nd Floor Nuclear Medicine

· 2nd Floor X-Ray

· 1st Floor Dental

b. New area alarms shall be supplied and installed in accordance with Specification 22 63 00 Gas Systems for Laboratory and Healthcare Facilities and NFPA 99.

SECTION 22 62 00

VACUUM 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 Vacuum Systems: This section describes the labor, equipment, and services necessary for and incidental to the installation of piped medical vacuum systems and medical vacuum and waste anesthesia gas disposal systems (WAGD). Medical vacuum and WAGD systems shall be installed started, tested, and ready for use. The scope of work shall include all necessary piping, fittings, valves, cabinets, station outlets and inlets, rough ins, ceiling services, gages, alarms including low voltage wiring, vacuum pumps, electric motors and starters, receivers, and all necessary parts, accessories, connections and equipment for a complete and operational system. // Match existing station inlet terminal connections. //
B.	The contractor shall provide all elements and accessories required for a complete system according to the most recent edition of NFPA 99, Gas and Vacuum Systems.
C.	All necessary connections to owner furnished equipment shall be made as indicated on the contract documents. A separate construction isolation valve shall be made at the point of connection to an existing vacuum system.
D.	Electrical power and control wiring for vacuum pump(s), WAGD Producer(s), ceiling columns, alarms wiring from equipment to alarm panels, and modular accessories associated with the system(s) shall be included.
E.	Pressure testing, cross connection testing and final testing per NFPA 99 shall be performed.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: In most cases, the Medical Center will place the third party verify under a separate contract. If Contractor will retain Verifier, use the following paragraph.

//F. The contractor shall retain a qualified third party medical vacuum verifier acceptable to the engineer of record and VA to perform and attest to final verification of the systems. The contractor shall make all corrections as determined by this third party verifier, including additional testing if necessary to attain full and unqualified certification at no additional time or cost to the Government.// SPEC WRITER NOTE: OR if VA will retain Verifier, use the following paragraph.

//G.	Coordinate with owner retained verifier for final verification of the systems. Make corrections as required, including additional testing if necessary to attain full certification. //
H.	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.//
L.	Section 22 63 00, GAS SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES: Laboratory and healthcare gases and vacuum alarms.
M.	SECTION 22 63 00, GAS SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES: Laboratory and healthcare gas piping and equipment.

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

N.	Section 23 09 23, DIRECT-DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HVAC: Alarm interface with BAS.
O.	Section 26 05 19, LOW-VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES: Control wiring.
P.	Section 26 05 33, RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Conduit.
Q.	Section 26 27 26, WIRING DEVICES: Electrical wiring and accessories.
R.	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 test 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 Code -

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-AMD1	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):
P-9-2008	The Inert Gases: Argon, Nitrogen, and Helium
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):
70-2014	National Electrical Code
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.	Information and material submitted under this section shall be marked “SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 22 62 00, VACUUM SYSTEMS FOR LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE FACILITIES”, with applicable paragraph identification.
C.	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.	Complete specifications for the product intended to be installed, dimensional drawings, and wiring schematics.
2.	Package drawing indicating package style, dimensions when complete, method of disassembly and sizes of subsections for rigging and installation.
3.	Piping.
4.	Valves.
5.	Inlet and outlet cocks
6.	Valve cabinets.
7.	Gages.
8.	Station inlets, and rough in assemblies.
9.	Ceiling services.
10.	Alarm controls and panels.
11.	Vacuum switches.
12.	Vacuum bottle brackets.
13.	Vacuum pump systems (Provide certified pump test data at startup):
a.	Pumps: Manufacturer and model.
b.	Pump performance curves.
c.	Pump operating speed (RPM).
d.	Capacity: Free air exhaust from 65 and 80 kPa (19 and 24 inches Hg) gage vacuum (L/s) (SCFM).
e.	Capacity: Expanded air capacity at 65 and 80 kPa (19 and 24 inches Hg) gage vacuum (L/s) (SCFM).
f.	Type of bearing in pump.
g.	Type of lubrication.
h.	Type and adjustment of drive.
i.	Electric motors: Manufacturer, frame and type.
j.	Speed of motors (RPM).
k.	Current characteristics and horsepower of motors.
l.	Receiver capacity and rating.
m.	Silencers: Manufacturer, type and model.
D.	Station Inlets: A letter from manufacturer shall be submitted stating that inlets are designed and manufactured to comply with NFPA 99. Inlet shall bear label of approval as an assembly, of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., or Associated Factory Mutual Research Corporation.
E.	Certification: The completed systems have been installed, tested, purged and analyzed in accordance with the requirements of this specification. Certification shall be submitted to COR.
F.	A notarized affidavit from the verifier stating that the verifier undertakes to verify this project and thus agrees to disqualify themselves from supplying any equipment which shall be included in the scope of their verification. No verifier who supplies equipment shall be permitted to verify that equipment. Statement declaring that the vacuum system manufacturer has no fiduciary interest in the verifier and that the verifier is not an agent or representative of the vacuum system manufacturer. Statement declaring that the contractor has no fiduciary interest in the third party verifier and that the third party verifier has no fiduciary interest in the contractor.
//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.//

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A.	Contractor shall include with submittals an affidavit attesting to compliance with all relevant paragraphs of NFPA 99 most recent edition. Personnel assembling medical vacuum and WAGD system shall meet NFPA 99 5.1.10.11.10 “Qualification of Installers” and hold medical gas endorsements as under ASSE Standard Series 6000. The Contractor shall, on company letterhead, furnish documentation attesting that all installed piping materials were purchased cleaned and complied with the requirements of NFPA 99 5.1.10.1 and 5.1.10.2. Electrical Control systems and Medical vacuum Alarms are to be UL listed as assemblies with label affixed. Medical vacuum and WAGD controls are to be wired in accordance with NEC.
B.	Equipment Installer: The equipment installer shall provide documentation proving that the personnel installing the equipment meet the standards set by ASSE Standard Series 6000. Show technical qualifications and previous experience in installing medical gas equipment on three similar projects. Submit names, phone numbers, and addresses of referenced projects. The equipment installer shall perform the following coordination functions:
1.	Coordinate with other trades to ensure timely installations and avoid conflicts and interferences.
2.	Coordinate and field verify with the metal stud partition installer and/or mason to ensure anchors, sleeves and similar items are provided in sufficient time to avoid delays; chases and openings are properly sized and prepared.
3.	Coordinate with VA to ensure medical vacuum inlets, whether owner supplied or contractor supplied, in walls, ceiling and all equipment is provided by the same Medical Vacuum Equipment Manufacturer satisfactory to the owner.
4.	The contractor shall coordinate with the Medical Vacuum System. Verifier to deliver a complete, operational, and tested medical gas installation ready for owner’s use.
C.	Equipment Supplier: The Equipment supplier shall demonstrate evidence of installing equivalent product at three installations similar to this project that has been in satisfactory and efficient operation for three years. Names, phone numbers, and addresses where the product is installed shall be submitted for verification.
D.	Medical Gas System Testing Organization: The Medical vacuum verifier shall show documentation proving that the medical gas verifier meets the standards set by ASSE Standard Series 6000. The testing shall be conducted by a party technically competent and experienced in the field of medical gas pipeline testing. Such testing shall be performed by a third party testing company independent of the installing and general contractor.
E.	Names of three projects where testing of vacuum systems has been performed by the testing agency shall be provided. 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 shall be included in the documentation.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Design Engineer shall coordinate with COR amount of time required to allow shutdown.

F.	The testing agency's detailed procedure shall be followed in the testing of this project and submitted to COR 10 working days prior to testing. In the testing agency’s procedure documentation, 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, data on test methods, types of equipment to be used, calibration sources and method references shall be submitted.
G.	Installation and Startup: The manufacturer shall provide factory authorized representatives to review the installation and perform the initial startup of the system. The factory authorized representatives shall submit a report to the COR and to the Contractor. The Contractor shall make all corrections identified by the factory authorized representative at no additional cost or time to the Government.
H.	Certification: The Final inspection 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 allowed by this specification.
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 MAINTENANCE SUPPORT

A. The medical vacuum equipment manufacturer shall demonstrate a national factory direct service capability able to perform major overhauls. The medical vacuum equipment manufacturer shall provide factory direct preventative maintenance contract. The medical vacuum equipment manufacturer shall provide formal maintenance training courses. See paragraph “Demonstration and Training” for additional requirements for training. Servicer shall be no more than 100 miles away, be capable of responding within 4 hours, and provide certified personnel to perform all work.

1.7 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 shall 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 GENERAL PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

A. A single Medical Vacuum Equipment Manufacturer shall supply the medical vacuum system(s) and equipment to include outlets, valves and gauges, valve boxes, alarm panels, manifolds, medical air, instrument air, vacuum and WAGD sources.

2.2 PIPING

A.	Copper Tubing: Copper tubing shall be type "K" or "L", 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. The copper tubing size designated reflects nominal inside diameter. All tubing and fittings shall be labeled "ACR/OXY", "OXY", "OXY/MED", "ACR/MED", or "MED".
B.	Brazing Alloy: The brazing alloy shall comply with AWS A5.8M/A5.8, Classification BCuP, greater than 538 degrees C (1000 degrees F) melting temperature. Flux shall be strictly prohibited for copper to copper connections.
C.	Screw Joints: Screw joints shall use polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) tape.
D.	Use only copper or stainless steel pipes for discharge from vacuum product (exhaust pipes).
E.	Memory metal couplings shall have temperature and pressure ratings not less than that of a brazed joint.
F.	Piping identification labels shall be applied at time of installation in accordance with NFPA 99. Supplementary color identification shall be 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.

2.3 EXPOSED LABORATORY AND HEALTHCARE VACUUM PIPING

A.	Finished Room: Use iron pipe size (IPS) chrome plated brass or stainless steel piping for exposed laboratory and healthcare vacuum 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 (2-1/2 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.

2.4 VALVES

A.	Ball: Ball valves shall be in line, other than zone valves in cabinets.
1.	65 mm or DN65 (2-1/2 inches) and less: Ball valves shall be bronze/ brass body, MSS SP-72 and MSS SP-110, Type II, Class 150, Style 1, with tubing extensions for brazed connections, full ported, three piece or double union end connections, Teflon seat seals, full flow, 4138 kPa (600 psig) WOG minimum working pressure, with locking type handle.
2.	75 mm or DN75 to 100 mm or DN100 (3 to 4 inches): Ball valves shall be bronze/ brass body, MSS SP-72 and MSS SP-110, Type II, Class 150, Style 1 with tubing extensions brazed to flanges, full ported, three piece, double seal, Teflon seals, full flow, 4138 kPa (600 psig) WOG minimum working pressure, with locking type handle.
B.	Check:
1.	75 mm or DN75 (3 inches) and less: Check valves shall be brass and bronze 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 body, 2758 kPa (400 psig) WOG minimum working pressure.
2.	100 mm or DN100 (4 inches) and greater: Check valves shall be iron body, bronze trim, swing type, vertical or horizontal installation, flange connection, 1035 kPa (150 psig) WSP with flow direction arrow permanently cast into body.
C.	Zone valve in cabinet shall be ball valve with 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, non-shock gas working pressure or vacuum service to 100 kPa (29.5 inches Hg), blowout proof stem, one quarter turn of handle to completely open or close. Tubing extensions, factory brazed, pressure tested, cleaned for oxygen service shall be provided. A 3.2 mm (1/8 inch) NPT gauge port shall be provided 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 stick on labels. Valves shall be 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.

MEDICAL VACUUM

Black letters on white background

WHITE

Evacuation (Waste Gas)

White letters on violet background

VIOLET

2.5 VALVE CABINETS

A.	Valve cabinets shall be flush mounted, commercially available item for use with medical gas services, constructed from steel not lighter than 1.3 mm (18 gage) steel or extruded aluminum not lighter than 1.9 mm (14 gage). The valve cabinets shall be rigidly assembled, of adequate size to accommodate all valve(s) and fittings indicated. Holes shall be predrilled to receive pipe connections. These pipe connections shall be made outside of the valve box. Anchors shall be provided to secure cabinet to wall construction. Openings in cabinet shall be sealed to be dust tight. Bottom of cabinet shall be located 1375 mm (4 foot 6 inches) above finished floor.
B.	Engraved rigid plastic identification plate shall be mounted on the wall above or adjacent to the cabinet. Color code identification plate to match gas identification colors as indicated above. Identification plate shall be clearly visible at all times. Inscriptions shall be provided on plate to read in substance: "VALVE CONTROL SUPPLY TO ROOMS." The final wording shall be approved by the COR or VA facility.
C.	Cover plate: The cover plate shall be fabricated from 1.3 mm (18 gage) sheet metal with satin chromed finish, extruded anodized aluminum, or 0.85 mm (22 gage) stainless steel. A cover window shall be provided of replaceable plastic, with a corrosion resistant device or lever secured to window for emergency window removal. The following shall be permanently painted or stenciled on window: "FOR EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF VALVES ONLY, SHUT-OFF VALVES FOR PIPED GASES", or equivalent wording. The valve cabinet shall be configured such that it is not possible to install window with any valve in the closed position. Each valve shall have a pressure gauge upstream of valve and this pressure gage shall be inside valve box.
D.	Cabinets and isolation valves shall be located and piped as shown on the contract documents, and at a minimum, so as to allow the isolation of each smoke compartment separately. Each cabinet shall serve no more than one smoke compartment.

2.6 GAGES

A.	Vacuum Gages:
1.	For vacuum line adjacent to source equipment the vacuum gages shall comply with ASME B40.100, vacuum gage type, size 115 mm (4-1/2 inches), gage listed for vacuum, accurate to within 2-1/2 percent, with metal case. The vacuum gage range shall be 0 to 100 kPa (0 to 29.5 inches Hg). Dial graduations and figures shall be black on a white background, or white on a black background. Label shall be for vacuum service. A gage cock shall be installed. Dual scale gages shall be installed for vacuum system.
2.	For vacuum service upstream of main shut-off valve: A 40 mm (1-1/2 inches) diameter gage shall be provided with steel case, bourdon tube and brass movement, dial range 0 to 100 kPa (0 to 29.5 inches Hg). Dual scale gages shall be provided for vacuum system.

//2.7 STATION INLETS

A.	Vacuum Station inlets:
1.	Station inlets shall be for designated service, consisting of a quick coupler, quick disconnect type with inlet supply tube.
2.	The outlet station shall be made, cleaned, and packaged to NFPA 99 standards and shall be UL listed and CSA certified.
3.	A coupler shall be provided that is non-interchangeable with other services, and leak proof under three times normal working pressure.
4.	Each station inlet shall be equipped with an automatic valve to conform with NFPA 99. Valves shall be placed in the assembly to provide easy access after installation for servicing and replacement, and to facilitate line blow-out, purging, and testing.
5.	Each inlet shall be securely fastened to structure and provide each with a capped stub length of 7 mm (1/4 inches) (10 mm outside diameter) (3/8 inches outside diameter) tubing for connection to supply tubing. Stub tubing shall be labeled for appropriate service. Rough in shall be indexed and gas specified latch valve with non-interchangeable safety keying with color coded gas service identification.
6.	Rough-in kits and test plugs for PBPU shall be furnished under this specification but installed by manufacturer of PBPU before initial test specified herein.
7.	Completion kits (valve body and face plate) shall be installed for the remainder of required tests.
B.	For Ceiling Hose Drops:
1.	Brass, stainless steel or chromed metal non-interchangeable DISS connections for appropriate service to conform with CGA V-5.
2.	Hose assemblies shall be furnished for all ceiling stations for the finished ceiling height as indicated on the contract drawings. Each hose shall be provided with a heavy chain type dual retractor for vacuum. Retractors made of stainless steel are prohibited. An extra 450 mm (18 inches) of hose length shall be provided for retractors.
3.	Each station inlet shall be equipped with an automatic valve to conform with NFPA 99. Valves shall be placed in the assembly to provide easy access after installation, for servicing and replacement, and to facilitate line blow-out, purging, and testing.
//4.	Each inlet shall be securely fastened to structure and provide each with a capped stub length of 7 mm (1/4 inches) (10 mm (3/8 inches) outside diameter) tubing for connection to supply tubing. Stub tubing shall be labeled for appropriate service for the installation. The installation shall be adjusted to compensate for variations in plaster or cover thickness. //

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

//2.8 STATION INLETS

A.	Vacuum Station Inlets:
1.	Station inlets shall be brass, stainless steel, or chromed metal non-interchangeable DISS connections for appropriate service to conform with CGA V-5.
2.	The outlet station shall be made, cleaned, and packaged to NFPA 99 standards and shall be UL listed and CSA certified.
3.	A coupler shall be provided that is non-interchangeable with other services, and leak proof under three times normal working pressure. Threaded DISS connector shall be per CGA standards
4.	Each station inlet shall be equipped with an automatic valve to conform with NFPA 99. Valves shall be placed in the assembly to provide easy access after installation for servicing and replacement, and to facilitate line blow-out, purging, and testing.
5.	Each inlet shall be securely fastened to structure and provide each with a capped stub length of 7 mm (1/4 inch) 10 mm outside diameter (3/8 inch outside diameter) tubing for connection to supply tubing. Stub tubing shall be labeled for appropriate service. Rough in shall be indexed and gas specified latch valve with non-interchangeable safety keying with color coded gas service identification.
6.	Rough-in kits and test plugs for PBPU shall be furnished under this specification but installed by manufacturer of PBPU before initial test specified herein.
7.	Completion kits (valve body and face plate) shall be installed for the remainder of required tests.//

2.9 STATION INLET ROUGHIN

A.	Station inlet rough in shall be flush mounted, and protected against corrosion. Rough in shall be anchored securely to unit or wall construction.
B.	The modular cover plate shall be constructed from die cast plate, two piece 0.85 mm (22 gage) stainless steel or 1.6 mm (16 gage) chromium plated metal, secured to rough in with stainless steel or chromium plated countersunk screws. The latch mechanism shall be designed for one handed, single thrust mounting and one handed fingertip release of secondary equipment.
C.	Cover Plate for PBPU shall be one piece with construction and material as indicated for modular cover plate.
D.	Permanent, metal or plastic, identification plates shall be provided securely fastened at each inlet opening, with inscription for appropriate service using color coded letters and background. Metal plates shall have letters embossed on baked on enamel background. Color coding for identification plates is as follows:
	SERVICE LABEL
	IDENTIFICATION PLATE COLORS

MEDICAL VACUUM

Black letters on white background

EVACUATION

(Waste Gas) White letters on violet background

2.10 CEILING SERVICES

A.	Column accessories: Each utility column shall be equipped with flush type quick coupler vacuum service station inlets as specified under paragraph “Station Inlets”. The following inlets, mounted on the utility column shall be provided: three medical vacuum and one anesthesia evacuation.
B.	Ceiling Mounted Station Inlets shall be equipped as specified under paragraph “Station Inlets”. The station inlets shall be flush mount on ceiling and provide with hose tubing drops and retractors. Male thread DISS connection shall be extended through ceiling plate.
1.	Hoses: Conductive, neoprene tubing hoses, color coded for appropriate service shall be capable of, dropping to within 1425 mm (4 feet 8 inches) from floor, with upper end of hose having female DISS connection with nut, easily finger tightened to ceiling inlet, and lower end of hose having DISS connection quick. Color coding for hoses is as follows:
	SERVICE
	HOSE COLOR

VACUUM

White

EVACUATION (Waste Gas)

Violet

2.	Rough-in shall be standard metal single gang, interchangeable, sectional or one piece, securely anchored to ceiling runner channels Ceiling plate shall be die cast plate, 0.85 mm (22 gage) stainless steel or 1.6 mm (16 gage) chromium plated metal. Identification plate shall be attached as specified in paragraph “Station Inlet Rough-In” to ceiling plate and attached adjacent to each inlet.
3.	Hose retractor kit: The hose retractor kits shall be chrome plated, spring loaded assembly. Hose clamps shall have stainless steel sash chain; to automatically withdraw hose assembly a minimum of 508 mm (20 inches) from fully extended position of 1425 mm (4 feet 8 inches) to 1930 mm (6 feet 4 inches) above finished floor.

2.11 VACUUM SWITCHES

A. Vacuum switches shall be general purpose, contact or mercury type, allowing both high and low set points, with contact type provided with a protective dust cover. The vacuum switch shall have an adjustable range set by inside or outside adjustment. Vacuum switches shall activate when indicated by alarm requirements. One orifice nipple (or DISS demand check valve) shall be used for each sensor switch.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: If no special cylinder gases are included on the project, delete the following paragraph.

2.12 VACUUM BOTTLE BRACKET

A. Vacuum bottle bracket shall be single plate of one piece, 0.85 mm (22 gage) stainless steel or 1.6 mm (16 gage) chromium plated metal or aluminum, finish matching cover of adjoining vacuum inlet. All components shall be of same material as plate and assembly and anchored securely to structure. The bracket shall be provided and plastic vacuum bottle holder for each vacuum wall inlet.

2.13 LABORATORY VACUUM SYSTEMS

A. // Duplex // Triplex // Multiplex // vacuum system. Factory assembled, piped and wired components shall include:”

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use one of the following paragraphs for vacuum pump. The first technology presented is the older liquid ring type, still available and used in many medical centers.

//1. The vacuum pumps shall be oil free, single stage, positive displacement, and non-pulsating liquid ring type. The vacuum pump shall be fitting with mechanical seals. Each vacuum pump shall be all iron construction with bronze or stainless steel rotor and carbon steel shaft. The vacuum pump design shall not require more than annual maintenance intervals. Fresh seal water shall be minimal under operation and shall include a reservoir of sufficient capacity for 96 hours of operation without a fresh water supply. // SPEC WRITER NOTE: The next technology choice is oil lubricated rotary vane vacuum pump.

//2.	The vacuum pumps shall be oil rotary vane type with dynamically balanced multi vane design with heavy duty aluminum alloy vanes for maximum heat dissipation. The minimum vane life shall be 50,000 operation hours. The oil recirculation design shall be differential pressure type with full recirculation and multistage exhaust oil separation rated at not less than 99.998 percent efficiency. Each vacuum pump shall be provided with an oil non return valve, filter change indicator for exhaust oil separation filters, and high discharge temperature switch. Service to the oil lubrication system filters shall not require disconnection of the exhaust piping. The oil lubrication system shall be enclosed in one module to minimize oil leaks. Vacuum pumps that have exterior piping for oil lubrication are prohibited. Vacuum pumps requiring separate electrical motors for oil cooling are prohibited. Rubber hose flexible connections and hose clamps are prohibited.
3.	Provide completely dry pumps equipped with self-lubricating carbon/graphite vanes. Bearings shall be lubricated and sealed. No oil is permitted in any pump. Each pump is completely air-cooled and has absolutely no water requirement. Each pump is fitted with a 5 micron inlet filter and is equipped with a vacuum relief valve, check valve to prevent backflow through off-cycle units, flexible connector, isolation valve, and vibration isolators at each mounting location. //
//B.	The vacuum pumps shall be regenerative, dynamic type employing four stages of compression. The internal construction shall be absolutely friction-free and non-contacting with rotor turning freely in the housing. Each vacuum pump shall have four bearing points which require lubrication not more often than twice annually. Each vacuum pump shall be completely dry with no oil or other sealants anywhere inside the vacuum pump. Wearing vanes are prohibited. Vacuum pumps with non-contacting air ends driven by lubricated gear sets requiring oil seals between the oil chamber and compression chamber are prohibited. Each vacuum pump shall be equipped with a high exhaust temperature shutdown and alarm.
1.	The vacuum pumps shall be non-contacting claw style rotary design. The internal construction shall be friction free and require no sealants. Each pump shall be air-cooled and continuous duty rated. Each vacuum pump shall be provided with a single lubricated gearbox requiring an oil change not more often than 5,000 operating hours. Each vacuum pump shall be equipped with an exhaust silencer. Each pump shall be equipped with a high vacuum shutdown, a high temperature shutdown, and remote and local alarms. The lubricant supplied shall be inert with oxygen and the vacuum pump shall be factor cleaned for oxygen service.//
C.	Each pump shall be directly connected to an induction motor, opendripproof, factory wound for 3 phase, 60 Hz, AC voltage as indicated on contract drawings. The motor shall be as specified in Section, 22 05 12, GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT.
//D.	For liquid ring vacuum pumps, each pump shall be mounted on a base plate above an aluminum evaporative cooling reservoir to allow for heat dissipation. Equip reservoir with a water level valve and gauge glass. Other type heat exchangers are prohibited. This allows for water recirculation and a water reservoir for 48 hours without any purge city water.//
E.	A welded steel receiver tank shall be provided with gauge glass, relief valve and vacuum gauge. The receiver tank shall carry ASME Code, Stamp, and Certificate. The receiver tank shall be hot dip galvanized inside and out. The receiver tank shall not be used as a catch tank where a bio-hazard could develop. Any carryover of foreign materials such as liquids or tissue shall be intercepted at the inlet of the vacuum pump with filtration and discharged to sanitary sewer drain.
F.	The following accessories shall be factory piped in all brass piping and pre-wired to ensure proper operation of each vacuum unit:
1.	Solenoid valves with manual bypass.
2.	Strainers.
3.	Anti-siphon fitting.
4.	1 GPM flow control valves for liquid ring vacuum pumps.
5.	Inlet check valves suitable for vacuum service.
6.	Shut-off valves.
7.	Vacuum relief valve.
8.	Gage glass on reservoir tank and receiver tank.
G.	Control: For control of the unit, the following shall be included in a NEMA 12 pre-wired control panel factory mounted on the receiver. Panel shall be equipped with HOA switches and indicating lights along with the following:
1.	Combination circuit breaker type magnetic across-the-line starters to provide overload and under voltage protection.
2.	115 volt control transformers.
3.	Minimum run timers.
4.	Vacuum switches factory mounted and preset.
5.	Electric time alternator circuit to automatically switch the operation of each pump.
6.	Audible and visual alarm circuit with silence and reset button to activate when a pump starts out of sequence.
7.	Vibration isolators and flexible connections are supplied loose for field installation.
H.	The vacuum pumps shall be individually tested and test results shall be submitted to the COR.

2.14 MEDICAL VACUUM SYSTEMS

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Provide a schedule on the drawings for the vacuum system.

A.	Provide a complete medical vacuum package, complying with NFPA 99 in all respects, as specified and scheduled in the contract documents. All components shall be factory packaged (pre-wired and pre-piped), on a steel base, or tank mounted. All package piping shall be type “L” or type “K” rigid copper. Provide discharge separator/silencer.
B.	All components shall be //duplex// //triplex// //multiplex// and valved (or check valved as permitted NFPA 99) to allow service to any component without interrupting vacuum service to the facility during any maintenance operation or any condition of single fault failure. The design load shall be met with the largest single unit out of service. Each pump exhaust shall be isolated by a union fitting permitting capping for service removal.
C.	A complete and operational plant (source equipment) shall be furnished consisting of pumps, receiver and controls capable of providing the scheduled capacity with one pump out of service. All capacities shall be indicated in SCFM at 483 mm (19 inches Hg) and 600 mm (24 inches Hg).
D.	System shall be completely factory assembled, requiring only interconnection between modules on site. Systems requiring on site assembly other than interconnection are prohibited (replacement of components removed for shipping is permitted).
E.	Motor and Starter: Maximum 40 degrees C (104 degrees F) ambient temperature rise, close coupled to a NEMA rated, High Efficiency, TEFC motor with a service factor of 1.15, ball bearings, for operation with current, voltage, phase and cycle specified in Section 22 05 12, GENERAL MOTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR PLUMBING EQUIPMENT. Motor shall be of such capacity that brake horsepower required by driver equipment at normal rated capacity will not exceed nameplate rating of the motor. Provide each motor with automatic, fully enclosed, magnetic starter of type specified in Section 26 29 11, MOTOR CONTROLLERS.
F.	Each pump shall include inlet and outlet flex connectors supplied by the medical vacuum equipment manufacturer.
G.	Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) or Direct Digital Controls (DDC) can be used to implement operating logic. Controls shall have integral memory and EPROM backup. Controls shall control the automatic alternation lead-lag of the vacuum pumps with provisions for simultaneous operation if required, and automatic activation of reserve or lag unit if required. A lag alarm on control cabinet and contacts for the master alarm shall be provided.
H.	The complete control system and all electrical components shall be NEMA ICS 6, Type 12 and UL labeled. The control system shall provide:

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