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CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

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DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

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ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

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PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

575-B70011 36H79718R0007 01-26-2018 Patricia Gibson 708-786-4987 02-22-2018 2:00 pm CT Dept. of Veterans Affairs National Acquisition Center Building 37 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Hines IL 60141 X X 333318 1000 Employees N/A X VA Medical Center Laundry Facility Building 13 2121 North Avenue Grand Junction CO 81501 Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL/ National Acquisition Center Building 37 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Hines IL 60141

CHIEF, FISCAL DIVISION (901A)

HINES SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER

HINES IL 60141-7005

400 LB. WASHER/EXTRACTOR

EA

X X x x x x

VA797H-17-R-0033

02-22-2018 Patricia Gibson

CONTRACTING OFFICER

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SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

(continuation from Standard Form 1449, block 18A.)

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer Patricia Gibson Dept. of Veterans Affairs National Acquisition Center Building 37 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Hines IL 60141

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

CHIEF, FISCAL DIVISION (901A)

HINES SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER

HINES IL 60141-7005

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

B.2 SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES & DELIVERY

ITEM # 1 – 400/500 LB Washer-extractor:

This will be a single award contract. Offerors are requested to provide an offer on the line item listed below in accordance with the attached Technical Performance Specifications. The line item must be delivered within 90 days after receipt of award. Installation of the equipment shall be within 30 days after delivery of equipment. The trade-in listed must be removed prior to delivery of new equipment. Removal of trade-in equipment shall be the contractor’s responsibility. The item installed must be in accordance with the attached Technical Performance Specifications. Final price should include the cost of each item, installation costs, minus any trade-in value.

Furnish and install new, one (1) each, 400/500 lb. multi pocket washer-extractor with total waste water heat recovery capability. The washer-extractor shall be of the shell and cylinder type. The size (capacity) shall be based on 5.7 pounds of soiled textiles per cubic foot of cylinder volume (gross).

QTY. 1 Unit Price_________________ Total: $______________

Trade-in:

1 each G. A. Braun 200PT-NFG Dryer #1 Trade in Total: $______________

Installation:

Equipment Rigging Plumbing and Pressure Piping work Electrical work Other (Identify) (Include all material and labor necessary for the installation of equipment and any modifications necessary for its connection and proper operation, in offered price for installation)

Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment and installation minus trade-in): $______________

SHIP TO:

VA Medical Center Laundry Facility Bldg 13 2121 North Ave Grand Junction CO 81501

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

EVENT

DELIVERY TIME

Equipment Delivery

90 days after award

Installation

30 days after equipment delivery

Shakedown

2 days after installation

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B.4 LIST OF DELIVERABLES

A. Provided Within 45 Days After Award The contractor is responsible for visiting the site of installation, surveying power and other utility requirements, room dimensions and other physical characteristics of the room necessary for proper room layout and providing the Contracting Officer’s Representative with three (3) complete layout plans and descriptive literature of all equipment. The drawings shall be ¼ inch scale drawings of layout of the textile care processing equipment offered. Drawings shall include adjacent equipment from original as built drawings supplied by the medical center to show that equipment offered will fit into the location or space available.

Contractor(s) will provide final as built drawings at completion of project in AutoCAD electronic format (latest Edition) to the COR.

DRAWING AND ROOM PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

It shall be the responsibility of the contractor(s) to comply with the furnished drawings and/or instructions to provide for the proper installation. Any changes necessary to complete installation caused by incomplete or erroneous drawings and/or instructions furnished shall be the responsibility of the equipment offeror(s).

B. Provided at the Time of Equipment Delivery:

1. The contractor shall supply two operation/service (maintenance) manuals and 2 CD copies with each piece of equipment. As a minimum, the manual(s) shall be bound and identical to the manual(s) provided to the manufacturer's designated field service representative as well as comply with all the requirements in paragraphs (b) through (i) of this section. Sections, headings and section sequence identified in (b) through (i) of this clause are typical and may vary between manufacturers. Variances in the sections, headings and section sequence, however, do not relieve the manufacturer of his/her responsibility in supplying the technical data called for therein.

a. Title Page and Front Matter. The title page shall include the equipment nomenclature, model number, effective date of the manual and the manufacturer's name and address. If the manual applies to a particular version of the equipment only, the title page shall also list that equipment's serial number. Front matter shall consist of the Table of Contents, List of Tables, List of Illustrations and a frontispiece (photograph or line drawing) depicting the equipment.

b. Section I, General Description. This section shall provide a generalized description of the equipment or devices and shall describe its purpose or intended use. Included in this section will be a table listing all pertinent equipment specifications, power requirements, environmental limitations and physical dimensions.

c. Section II, Installation. Section II shall provide pertinent installation information. It shall list all input and output connectors using applicable reference designators and functional names as they appear on the equipment. Included in this listing will be a brief description of the function of each connector along with the connector type. Instructions shall be provided as to the recommended method of repacking the equipment for shipment (packing material, labeling, etc.)

d. Section III, Operation. Section III shall fully describe the operation of the equipment and shall include a listing of each control with a brief description of its function and step-by-step procedures for each operating mode. Procedures shall use the control(s) nomenclature as it appears on the equipment and shall be keyed to one or more illustrations of the equipment. Operating procedures shall include any preoperational checks, calibration adjustments and operation tests. Notes, cautions and warnings shall be set off from the text body so they may easily be recognizable and will draw the attention of the reader. Illustrations should be used wherever possible depicting equipment connections for test, calibration, patient monitoring and measurements. For large, complex and/or highly versatile equipment capable of many operating modes and in other instances where the Operation Section is quite large, operational information may be bound separately in the form of an Operators Manual. The providing of a separate Operators manual does not relieve the supplier of his responsibility for providing the minimum acceptable maintenance data specified herein.

Where applicable, flow charts and narrative descriptions of software shall be provided. If programming is either built-in and/or user modifiable, a complete software listing shall be supplied. Equipment items with software packages shall also include diagnostic routines and sample outputs. Submission information shall be given in the Maintenance Section to identify equipment malfunctions which are software related.

e. Section IV, Principles of Operation. This section shall describe in narrative form the principles of operation of the equipment. Circuitry shall be discussed in sufficient detail to be understood by technicians and engineers who possess a working knowledge of electronics and a general familiarity with the overall application of the devices. The circuit descriptions should start at the overall equipment level and proceed to more detailed circuit descriptions. The overall description shall be keyed to a functional block diagram of the equipment. Circuit descriptions shall be keyed to schematic diagrams discussed in paragraph (i) below. It is recommended that for complex or special circuits, simplified schematics should be included in this section.

f. Section V, Maintenance. The maintenance section shall contain a list of recommended test equipment, special tools, preventive maintenance instructions, including calibration procedures and tools, and corrective information. The list of test equipment shall be that recommended by the manufacturer and shall be designated by manufacturer and model number. Special tools are those items not commercially available or those that are designed specifically for the equipment being supplied. Sufficient data shall be provided to enable their purchase by VA. Preventive maintenance instructions shall consist of those recommended by the manufacturer to preclude unnecessary failures. Procedures and the recommended frequency of performance shall be included for visual inspection, cleaning, lubricating, mechanical adjustments and circuit calibration. Corrective maintenance shall consist of the data necessary to troubleshoot and rectify a problem and shall include procedures for realigning and testing the equipment. Troubleshooting shall include either a list of test points with the applicable voltage levels or waveforms that would be present under a certain prescribed set of conditions, a troubleshooting chart listing the symptom, probable cause and remedy, or a narrative containing sufficient data to enable a test technician or electronics engineer to determine and locate the probable cause of malfunction. Where applicable, program information shall be provided/backup discs provided so that equipment programming can be reprogrammed or reloaded as needed. Data shall also be provided describing the preferred method of repairing or replacing discrete components mounted on printed circuit boards or located in areas where special steps must be followed to disassemble the equipment. Procedures shall be included to realign and test the equipment at the completion of repairs and to restore it to its original operating condition. These procedures shall be supported by the necessary waveforms and voltage levels, and data for selecting matched components. Diagrams, either photographic or line, shall show the location of printed circuit board mounted components.

g. Section VI, Replacement Parts List. The replacement parts list shall list, in alphanumeric order, all electrical/electronic, mechanical and pneumatic components, their description, value and tolerance, true manufacturer and manufacturers' part number.

h. Section VII, Drawings. All wiring and schematic diagrams shall be included. The drawings shall depict the circuitry using standard symbols and shall include the reference designations and component values or type designators. Drawings shall be clear and legible and shall not be engineering or production’s sketches.

C. Provided at the Time of Installation:

1. The contractor shall submit a listing of consumables used by the equipment by part number and quantity to the COR after installation.

2. The contractor shall submit a list of the training materials and training video’s to be provided to the COR prior to commencement of training.

1. Provided at the Time of the Initial Inspection:

1. The contractor shall include two (2) copies of the equipment manufacturer’s written procedures for lock-out and tag-out and Permit Required Confined Space (PRCS) requirements for all industrial equipment offered. As a minimum, the procedures (s) shall be bound in a book/binder for the manager’s use in training maintenance employees.

1. The contractor shall supply a lockable lock-out/tag-out cabinet with devices for each piece of equipment offered. All lock-out / tag-out and locations shall be marked and identified on the machine with instructions on lock-out procedures for the equipment offered. These instructions/procedures shall be permanently mounted on each piece of equipment. Lock-out / tag-out procedures include all sources of stored energy, including but not limited to: electrical, gas, water, steam, air, hydraulic etc. Relief valves shall be installed for lock-out / tag-out locations to relieve residual air etc.

1. Number and nomenclature will separately identify all equipment with no less than 2-inch numbers and letters. Each piece of equipment will be separately identified. Example: Dryer Number 1; Dryer Number 2. The equipment offered shall be made compatible to meet production requirements specified in performance specifications. Connections to VA supplied utilities shall be successful offeror’s responsibility. Penetrations in floors, walls and ceilings not utilized will be filled with existing floor; wall and ceiling like material. All braces, pipes, conduit and duct work that will not be reutilized shall be removed back to the source.

1. Technical certificates of compliance (applicable to the item of equipment furnished) shall be submitted at the time and place of inspection.

Note: As applicable, the textile care processing system will be performance tested in accordance with the referenced specifications, codes, standards and VA performance/production testing requirements specified in "Technical Specifications". Performance and production testing will be conducted by VA after installation and a contractor’s 2 workday shakedown of the equipment is completed. The shakedown occurs after all equipment has been installed. At this time, the contractor ensures the facility staff understands the operations of the equipment and that it is running properly. This occurs within 30 days of equipment installation. Inspection will be conducted by VA after installation and shakedown is completed.

1. The contractor shall submit a list of preventive maintenance for the system offered which shall be performed during the guarantee period. The contractor shall describe the frequency and duration of downtime required for scheduled preventive maintenance to the COR after installation.

1. The contractor shall supply the VA site personnel with a list of recommended spare parts for each and every piece of equipment plus expendables for one (1) month’s operation at acceptance.

1. Contractor shall provide two (2) valve lists on typed plastic coated cards, sized 8-1/2 inch X 11 inch showing tag number, valve type, valve function and location area of valve for each service or system to the designated COR and inspectors.

B.5 STATEMENT OF WORK

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1. Project Special Requirements………………………………………………………………………….08

1. General Installation Requirements………………………………..………...……………………….………08

This acquisition covers the acquisition, furnishing and installation of one (1) 400/500LB washer/extractor. Installation includes electrical, water connections, air, gas and insulation of duct work and piping of equipment within an existing textile care processing facility located at:

VA Medical Center Laundry Facility Bldg 13 2121 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501

Any changes to the building, to accommodate performance of the equipment will be the responsibility of the contractor and requires prior approval from the Contracting Officer. The contractor will be responsible for installation of new equipment and placement of saved existing equipment within the new floor plan of the facility.

The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, equipment, tools, safety, hoisting and supplies necessary to meet the terms and conditions of this contract in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). This SOW includes delivery, installation and training of new laundry equipment at the VA Medical Center, Grand Junction, CO, in conformance with the specifications provided. All items provided by the contractor shall be new. Upon completion of installation, Equipment Management Specialists, from Environmental Programs Service, Department of Veteran Affairs Central Office (VACO), will inspect the installation, equipment and production testing of the newly installed equipment.

Equipment and materials shall be suitable for installation in available space, arranged for safe, efficient, and convenient operation and maintenance (Ref. OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and NFPA) and, if applicable with referenced specifications to include a summary of routine preventative maintenance for each piece of equipment.

A. Project Special Requirements:

1. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment and layout/installation services necessary for the installation of new dryers at the VA laundry in Grand Junction, CO.

2. All valves within the layout of the laundry and equipment shall be ball valves with the appropriate ratings where possible.

B. General Installation Requirements

1. Existing utilities shall be utilized to meet the performance requirements of this specification. Connection points for ALL equipment shall be new from existing utility panels and headers to the new equipment and relocated equipment. Electrical service shall be new from the existing electrical panels to the new and relocated equipment.

3. Utilities will be provided (water, electric and air located within the textile facility). Should additional utilities be required, these shall be the responsibility of the contractor. Utilities are electric, gas, water and air.It will be the contractor’s responsibility to connect their supply lines within the laundry.

4. All exposed utility/motors /air piping systems and motors that are exposed to floor traffic shall be appropriately guarded and protected.

5. The contractor shall furnish all labor and materials necessary for storage and installation of new equipment. Installation shall include, but is not limited to:

a. All mounting holes shall be utilized for anchoring equipment.

b. Any and all penetrations of walls, ceilings and floors for the installation or removal of electrical conduit, pipes, ductwork, liquid supply lines, communication wiring, etc. shall be sealed with a fire retardant material and shall match existing materials on both sides of the penetration. (e.g., concrete, wallboard, etc.).

c. If required for offered equipment, structural alterations to the building/staph barrier floor will be the responsibility of the contractor and must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

d. Contractor shall be responsible for all control wiring including disconnects interconnections, and conduit. Interconnecting consists of all control wiring, all ductwork, interconnecting pieces of equipment and outside vents, all airlines, and all connections from VA supplied utilities.

e. All installation and/or modifications of utilities and building structures, as required, shall match existing materials.

f. All pipes, vents, drains, electrical boxes, ductwork, and conduit shall be new.

g. All pipes and ductwork shall be insulated. All conduits, air pipes and vents shall be in accordance with list below. All insulation shall be wrapped with PVC plastic as indicated below. PVC covering shall be a minimum .020 thickness. Flow markings and identification of all pipes, vents, ductwork and airlines to equipment shall be appropriately marked with a minimum of two (2) inch letters. Spray-painting stencils is not acceptable.

Air Piping Copper Piping – painted white with identification and flow markings Air Intake Ductwork: Safety White (identification and flow markings) Large Dryer Air Exhaust Ductwork: White Textured Aluminum (identification & flow markings) Small Dryer Air Exhaust Ductwork: Safety White PVC identification & flow markings) Hot Water Piping: Safety White (identification and flow markings) Tempered Water Piping Safety White (identification and flow markings) Reuse Water: Safety White (identification and flow markings) Soft Water : Safety White (identification and flow markings) Vent pipe: Painted Flat Black (identification and flow markings) Gas Piping: Painted Yellow (identification and flow markings) Drain Line: Painted Flat Black (identification and flow markings) Domestic water: Safety White (identification and flow markings) High Pressure Steam: Safety White (identification and flow markings) Condensate Return: Safety White (identification and flow markings) Medium Pressure Steam: Safety White (identification and flow markings) Fire Suppression Piping: Bright Red PVC (identification and flow markings) Outside exposed ductwork: Galvanized and sealed weather-proofed to protect from the environment.

All conduits Not painted

h. Installation of piping, sleeves, inserts, hangers and equipment for this project shall be in accordance with approved design drawings. Locate drains, piping, sleeves, inserts, hangers and equipment out of the way of windows, doors, openings, light outlets and other services and utilities. All piping shall be installed so as to comply with accepted national and local plumbing practices.

i. Holes through concrete and masonry shall be cut with diamond core or concrete saw.

j. Hole locations shall not adversely affect strength of structural sections such as ribs or beams. Repair of interior and exterior concrete services of existing drain troughs is required.

k. Holes shall be laid out in advance for review by appropriate medical center personnel.

l. If necessary to drill through structural sections, Engineering shall be contacted to determine the proper location.

m. Install gauges, thermometers, valves and other mechanical and electrical devices with due regard for ease of reading, operating and maintaining. Servicing shall not require dismantling of adjacent equipment, electric or pipe work.

n. Valve Tags: Furnish and install valve tags on all air, thermal connection valves and water valves on equipment and connection points of the washer. Tags shall be engraved, black filled numbers and letters not less than ½ inch high for number designation and not less than ¼ inch for service designation on 19 gauge 1-1/2 inch round brass disc; tags shall be attached with brass hooks or brass chain.

o. Steam Trap Tags: Furnish and install all steam trap tags on equipment and connection points of the textile care processing equipment. Tags shall be engraved, black filled numbers and letters not less than ½ inch high for number designation and not less than ¼ inch for service designation on 19 gauge 1-1/2 inch round brass disc; tags shall be attached with brass hooks or brass chain.

p. Equipment, motors, piping, vent/ductwork and any other components or materials shall be protected against physical damage from carts by guardrails.

q. Damaged equipment frame, doors, panels, cylinder, cylinder panels, control box etc. shall be placed in operating condition or returned to source of supply for repair or replacement, as determined by the inspectors or contracting officer.

r. External Equipment/Motor Protection Filters are to be provided for all air intakes to include but not limited to dryers, washers, electronic boxes, mechanical equipment, etc., Where ever air intakes are located. These are used as a primary pre-filtration defense to help prevent damage and extensive maintenance that large volumes of lint/debris can cause. They are to fit all air intakes, motors etc. and be made of three-dimensional electrostatic media and encased in a 1/8"-3/8" rigid magnetic galvanized steel frame and contain 2 layers of polypropylene media. The media must not shed fibers, absorb moisture or promote bacterial growth; the filter should be designed for UV protected, and stands up to extreme outdoor or indoor exposure, corrosive chemicals, high velocity air flow, as well as industrial cleaning and maintenance handling.

6. Site Specific Installation requirements:

a. Plumbing:

1) Grooved or mechanical fittings allowed on piping.

2) Valves less than or equal to 2” dia. shall be ball valves; greater than 2” shall be butterfly.

3) PVC piping allowed unless buried and pre-approved by the COR

4) Always install dense insulation inserts and saddles at hanger supports.

b. Electrical:

1) Use NO conduit less than ¾” in diameter

2) Panels are to be labeled for all circuits and identify each with its feed.

3) No flex conduit allowed unless for lighting only (lighting whips cannot exceed 3’ in length).

4) No compression fittings allowed.

5) Always supply grounding kits with VFDs.

c. HVAC:

1) No internally insulated duct allowed

2) No turning vanes allowed in exhaust or return ductwork

3) Maximum length of flexible ducting is 4’

4) No ‘egg crate’ or perforated diffusers or grilles allowed

5) “Spriovent” type air filter/separators are preferred

7. The facility has verified that a minimum clearance of 36 inches between moving parts and fixed objects and 24 inches between non-moving parts and fixed objects is required.

8. Belts, chains, pulleys, couplings, motor shafts, gears or other moving parts shall be fully guarded in accordance with OSHA 1910.219. Guard parts shall be rigid and suitably secured and be readily removable without disassembling the guarded unit. End caps shall be installed on all roller shafts.

9. The contractor shall supply the lockout tag-out devices for each piece of equipment. The contractor shall provide lock-out tag-out boxes/kits for all devices supplied. All lock-out/tag-out locations shall be marked and identified on the machine with instructions on lock-out procedures for the equipment. Lock-out / Tag-out procedures shall be permanently mounted to each piece of equipment to include all gas, electrical, air, steam, condensate and hydraulic etc. Pressure relief valves shall be installed for lock-out / tag-out procedures.

10. Number and nomenclature must separately identify all equipment with no less than 2-inch numbers and letters with separate identification on each piece of equipment or component. Example: Tunnel Washer Number 1, Dryer Number 1.

11. All equipment shall be made compatible to form an automated and semi-automated system meeting production requirements.

12. The VA reserves the right to conduct preliminary inspections after 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of installation before the project is completed. These inspections are normally conducted for large projects by Equipment Management Specialists (EMS). The contractor shall inform EMS of their installation progress, within 30 days of each phase of progress. Based on their progress at the above intervals, an inspection will be scheduled and EMS will be on site to conduct the inspection.

13. Equipment shall be furnished complete in all details and shall be of such material, design, finish, performance and durability to conform in all respects to the standards of mechanical and electrical workmanship. Installation shall conform to standards of workmanship and safety codes. Any additional electrical service that may be required shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

14. The contractor shall provide any protective methodology or devices necessary to protect the entire system from:

1. Damage due to electrical power problems, including brownouts, emergency power interruptions, electrical surges, sags and electrical storms.

1. Data loss due to electrical power problems. For all computer systems/controls an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) shall be supplied. UPS shall have a minimum 2 hour energy back-up supply.

1. The contractor of the new equipment shall supply back-up system controls software for operations. Backup programs shall be supplied to the VAMC Grand Junction, CO facility in case of program loss.

15. Contractor has the responsibility of visiting the installation site and surveying planned utility systems to determine if the systems are adequate for operation of the offered textile care processing system.

16. All electrical wiring and connections shall be new and installed in new ¾ inch conduit.

17. All piping (steam, condensate water and air) that is not being utilized for laundry operations for the supplied equipment in the laundry shall be removed.

18. The textile facility will not be closed during the project.

19. TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS

The supplies or equipment required by this request for proposal must conform to the standards of the following:

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA): 2014 Edition

All motors shall be Premium E or better.

All National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes and Standards 2017 Edition): The contractor shall comply with ALL NFPA Codes and Standards:

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) : 2012 Edition) Z8.1-1972 Safety Requirements for Commercial Laundry and Dry Cleaning Operations.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) : 29 CFR 1910 (2014 Edition). Belts, chains, pulleys, couplings, motor shafts, gears or other moving parts shall be fully guarded in accordance with OSHA 1910.219. Guard parts shall be rigid and suitably secured and be readily removable without disassembling the guarded unit.

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA) (2010 Edition).

CITY, COUNTY, STATE , VA AND NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL, FIRE AND SAFETY REGULATIONS/STANDARDS and Federal Unified Facility Guidelines Specifications

Air Moving and Conditioning Association, Inc. (AMCA), Standards (2009 Edition):

Sheet Metal Contractors National Association, Inc. Publication (2010 Edition): HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal & Flexible.

20. SEAL, LABEL OR STAMP APPROVAL

0. Where an item of equipment or appliance shall conform to requirements of a referenced agency, conformance shall be evidenced by attachment of seal, label or stamp to such item. Seal, label or stamp of Underwriter's Laboratories, Factory Mutual Laboratories, American Gas Association Laboratories, ASME, or suitable nationally recognized testing laboratory listed by National Fire Protection Association, Boston, Massachusetts, will be accepted as evidence that item furnished conforms to the standards.

0. The contractor shall be required to submit proof that the item(s) he/she furnishes conforms to this requirement. This proof may be in the form of a label or seal affixed to the equipment or supplies, warranting that they have been tested in accordance with and conform to the specified standards. The seal or label of any nationally recognized laboratory such as those listed by the National Fire Protection Association, Boston, Massachusetts, in the current edition of their publication "Research on Fire," is acceptable. Proof may also be furnished in the form of a certificate from one of these laboratories certifying that the item(s) furnished have been tested in accordance with and conform to the specified standards.

21. MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS

Materials and equipment furnished shall be of current production by manufacturers regularly engaged in the manufacture of such items. Manufacturers of equipment assemblies which include components made by others shall assume complete responsibility for the final assembled unit and operation of the system or systems. All components of an assembled unit need not be products of the same manufacturer. Constituent parts which are alike shall be the product of a single manufacturer. Components shall be compatible with each other and with the total assembled unit for the intended service. Moving parts of any element of equipment of the unit normally requiring lubrication shall have means provided for such lubrication and shall be lubricated at factory prior to delivery. Factory wiring shall be identified on the equipment being furnished and on all wiring diagrams.

22. SAFETY STANDARDS

Design, manufacture, and installation of the textile care processing system shall meet requirements of "Safety Code For Laundry Machinery And Operations:" ANSI Z8-1.

23. MOTORS AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

Provide electrical components including motors; disconnect switches, emergency stop buttons, motor controllers, motor control devices and electrical circuits and connections. Electrical equipment in hazardous locations shall be explosion-proof. The contractor shall provide all electrical wiring, conduit and all electrical devices, controls, cutouts, etc., necessary for the installation and operation of complete systems and equipment furnished. All equipment shall be grounded by green conductors in lieu of conduit ground system. Motors shall be of energy efficient design having a power factor of Premium E or greater.

24. MOTOR INSTALLATION

Installation shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC). (2014 Edition)

25. CONDUITS, FITTINGS, AND ELECTRICAL WIRE

All electrical installations shall conform to requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC). (2014 Edition)

a. All electrical wire shall be copper, heat resistant grade, thermoplastic insulated. Control wiring shall be (stranded) THHN/THWN or equal. Intermediate wall conduit is required. Provide conduit trapeze hangers.

b. All power wiring shall have a minimum conduit size of 3/4 inch in diameter. Color coding of all wiring shall be in accordance with established VA medical center criteria.

c. All low voltage communication wire used for data management systems, liquid supply systems and intercoms shall be installed in ENT, minimum 1/2 inch diameter protective conduit. Wire nuts shall not be used for any connections.

26. ELECTRICAL WIRING

Wiring shall not be cut, abraded, nor have excessive insulation stripped, and shall be properly and tightly joined at terminals.

a. Wire nuts shall not be used and solder-less connectors shall have insulation grip. Wiring shall have adequate slack to provide strain relief. Wire nuts are only acceptable for electrical installation of motors.

b. Wiring shall be provided between motors, controllers, timers, push buttons, starters and limit switches installed on or within the equipment and shall be done with materials specified as applicable, except liquid tight flexible conduit shall be used where required for belt adjustment by moving a motor or for vibration isolation. No more than two (2) feet in length.

c. All wiring shall terminate in connection boxes with provisions for connections beyond the machine; each conductor shall be identified by a different color.

27. CONTROL, COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL WIRING INSTALLATION

a. Install wiring and connect to perform the functions intended.

b. Install a separate power supply circuit for each system so the malfunctions in any system will not affect other systems.

c. All communication wiring for computers, liquid supply systems shall be installed in ENT flexible conduit. Wash system controls, dryer controls etc shall be installed in EMT conduit.

28. CONTROL, COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION

a. Install a permanent wire marker on each wire at each termination.

b. Identifying numbers and letters on the wire markers shall correspond to those on the wiring diagrams used for installing the systems.

c. Wire markers shall retain their markings after cleaning.

d. In each manhole and handhold, install embossed brass tags to identify the system serviced and its function.

e. All communication wiring (liquid supply system, textile management system etc) shall be installed in ENT flexible conduit

29. ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION

a. Nameplates – Required for all new equipment – shall be centered on device, cover plate, or enclosure.

(1) Use designations defined in the contract documents. Indicate loads served using designations from electrical schedules and designations from the trade furnishing the equipment served.

(2) Lettering shall include the name of equipment, including the textile care processing equipment, the specific unit number, and any reference to ON/OFF or other instructions that are applicable.

(3) All labeling shall be on laminated plastic nameplates.

(4) Nameplates shall be laminated phenolic with a Blue surface and white core. Use 1/16 inch thick material for plates up to 2 inch X 4 inch. For larger sizes, use 1/8 inch thick material.

(5) Nameplates shall be installed with screws on equipment and panels.

30. PRODUCTS

a. Receptacles

(1) General: All receptacles shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

a) Mounting screws, mounting strap and terminal screws shall be brass or a copper alloy metal.

b) Receptacles shall have provisions for back wiring from four (minimum) separate wiring holes and side wiring from four captivity held binding screws.

b. GFI Four-plex receptacles shall be single phase, 20 ampere, 120 volts, 2-pole, 3-wire, NEMA 5-2OR. The duplex type shall have break-off feature for two circuit operation. The ungrounded pole of each receptacle shall be provided with a separate terminal.

(1) Bodies shall be white in color.

(2) Four-plex Receptacles with Ground Fault Interrupter: Shall be an integral unit suitable for mounting in a standard outlet box.

a) Ground fault interrupter shall consist of a differential current transformer, solid state sensing circuitry and a circuit interrupter switch. It shall be rated for operation on a 160 Hz, 120 volt, 20 ampere branch circuit. Device shall have nominal sensitivity to ground leakage current of five milliamperes and shall function to interrupt the current supply for any value of ground leakage current above five milliamperes on the load side of the device. Device shall have a minimum nominal tripping time of 1/30th of a second.

b) Receptacles 20, 30 and 50 ampere, 250 volt: Shall be complete with appropriate cord grip plug.

c) Weatherproof Receptacles: Shall consist of a duplex receptacle, mounted in box with gasket, weatherproof, cast metal cover plate and cap over each receptacle opening. The cap shall be permanently attached to the cover plate by a spring hinged flap. The weatherproof integrity shall not be affected when heavy duty specification or hospital grade attachment plug caps are inserted. Cover plates on outlet boxes mounted flush in the wall shall be gasket to the wall in a watertight manner.

(3) Wall Plates:

a) Wall plates for switches and receptacles shall be as specified by the COR for special decor. Oversize plates will not be acceptable.

b) Color shall be white unless otherwise specified.

c) Standard NEMA design, so that products of different manufacturers must be interchangeable.

d) For receptacles or switches mounted adjacent to each other, wall plates shall be common for each group of receptacles or switches.

e) Provide 4-Plex receptacle at each equipment location for mechanics use.

f) Marking Pen Labeling: Use for all junction and outlet boxes or portions of junction boxes with power wiring, communication systems, pull and junction boxes, and conduit installed for future use. For all boxes with power wiring, indicate appropriate panel and circuit number(s) where applicable, etc.. Label inside covers in finished areas and outside covers in unfinished areas. Use permanent, waterproof, quick drying marking pen.

g) Label Tapes: Label each conductor at origin and destination points and at all junction boxes where two or more feeder or control circuits are present. Identify with branch circuit or feeder number for power and lighting circuits, and with control conductors, number as indicated on schematic and interconnection diagrams or equipment manufacturer's drawings for control wiring. Use cloth, plastic, split sleeve or tubing type wire and cable label markers.

h) Provide additional lighting above Tunnel Washers and washer extractors for maintenance.

31. TRAPS

Provide traps on all sanitary branch waste connections from fixtures or equipment not provided with traps. Exposed brass shall be polished brass chromium plated with nipple and set screw escutcheons. Concealed traps may be rough cast brass. Slip joints are not permitted on sewer side of trap. Traps shall correspond to fittings on cast iron soil pipe or steel pipe respectively, and size shall be as required by connected service or fixture.

32. BACK FLOW PREVENTERS

Provide a back flow prevention device at any point in the plumbing system where the potable water supply comes in contact with a potential source of contamination. Device shall be certified by the American Society of Sanitary Engineers. Listed below is a partial list of connection to the potable water system which shall be protected against back flow or back siphonage:

a. Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker:

(1) Hose bibs and sinks with threaded outlets.

33. SHOCK OR WATER HAMMER ARRESTORS

PDI-WH-201, ASSE 1010, or ANSI A112.26.1, size as required. Units shall be the standard factory prefabricated products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of such devices.

34. INSTALLATION

Shall comply with the National Standard Plumbing Code (2015) and the following:

a. General:

(1) Install branch piping for water, waste and gas (if applicable), from the respective piping systems and connect to all fixtures, valves, cocks, outlets, casework, cabinets and equipment.

(2) Install trim and fittings provided with casework, cabinets, and laboratory equipment, but not installed at point of fabrications.

(3) Pipe shall be round and straight. Cutting shall be done with proper tools. Pipe, except for plastic and glass, shall be reamed to full size after cutting.

(4) All pipe runs shall be laid out to avoid interference with other work.

(5) Install valves with stem in horizontal position whenever possible. All valves shall be easily accessible.

(6) Piping shall conform to the following:

a) Waste, Storm Water Drain and Vent: Drain to main stack as follows:

(7) Exhaust Vent: Extend exhaust vents separately through roof. Sanitary vents shall not connect to exhaust vents.

(8) Domestic Water:

a) Where possible, grade all lines to facilitate drainage. Provide drain valves at bottom of risers. All unnecessary traps in circulating lines shall be avoided.

b) Connect branch lines at bottom of main serving fixtures below and pitch down so that main may be drained through fixture. Connect branch lines to top of main serving only fixtures located on floor above.

35. PREFABRICATED ROOF CURBS

Galvanized steel or extruded aluminum 12 inches overall height, continuous welded corner seams, treated wood nailer, 1-1/2 inch thick, 3 pound density rigid mineral fiberboard insulation…