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TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM # 1 – Recessed Soiled and Clean Sides Floor Scales

Furnish and install two (2) each recessed floor scales. One (1) scale shall be installed on the soiled side of the laundry and One (1) recessed scale shall be installed on the clean side of the laundry with a minimum weight capacity of 3000 pounds.

The scales shall calculate pounds to pieces and include a wall mounted storage cabinet with shelves, lockable doors, digital display and color printer. The storage cabinet shall be identified with 2 inch letters. A stand up work-station desk with chair shall be provided at each scale location.

Scales must be capable of displaying and printing to the half (1/2) pound measurements. Color printer(s) shall print date, time of day, gross weight, tare weight, net weight.

Scale system shall include Centralized Data Collection system that shall be located in the Textile Supervisors office. A color printer shall also be provided to print reports.

ITEM # 2 – Soiled Sorting Weight Sling Carts:

Furnish and install seven (7) soiled sorting sling carts on the soiled side of the laundry. The carts shall be provided with battery operated weigh indicator (digital readout in pounds and kilograms) tolerance of +/-2 percent, are required.

a. Micro Processor Digital readouts shall be readable by the soil sorters without leaving the work station.

b. Carts shall be of tubular steel construction.

c. Carts shall be caster mounted for easy movement.

d. Carts shall be capable of supporting 450 pounds each.

e. Carts shall include an easy to read LCD screen powered by six (6) “C” size rechargeable batteries with large numbers and adjustable viewing angle.

f. Carts shall be capable of readout changes between decimal pounds and kilograms by pressing a key.

g. Rechargeable batteries are to be easily removed without tools so carts can be continually used, batteries placed into chargers that shall be provided by the successful contractor.

h. Furnish and install three (3) 3-pack charging Station

ITEM # 3 – Soiled Storage Conveyor with Sorting Accumulator:

Furnish and install one (1) each, automated soiled storage conveyor and soiled sorting accumulator. The soiled storage conveyor/accumulator shall be located on the soiled side of the laundry and include the following:

A. Incline Soil Storage Conveyor: The size of this system will be based on 20 percent of the daily wash system production of 12,000 pounds daily. Calculations representing 500 pounds per productive employee hour will be utilized as the evaluation factor examining the design and operation of these systems.

The storage conveyor shall be designed to prevent any spillage. Storage conveyor shall be equipped with an illuminated (when activated) emergency stop button (colored RED) located within 25 feet of work stations. The conveyor will operate automatically without manual attention.

The storage conveyor shall also have a manual jog button installed. Calculation for flat-belts for textile storage will be based on 7.5 pounds per cubic foot. The incline soiled storage conveyor shall be designed to receive fully loaded soiled textile bags that will be hand loaded and automatically advance linen in increments. A cut out panel will be installed on the loading side of the conveyor to allow easy hand unloading of linen carts.

A cart guard shall be installed at the loading end of the storage conveyor to prevent damage to the conveyor system from carts.

The system shall be designed to allow employees to manually jog textiles on the incline storage conveyor which will convey textiles to the new soiled sorting accumulator. Any angle necessary for the incline storage conveyor shall be such to ensure positive transfer of pieces without tumbling.

The incline storage conveyor shall be designed to prevent pieces of textiles, i.e., wash cloths, towels, sheets, blankets, uniforms, mops, etc., from jamming between the incline storage conveyor to the soiled sorting accumulator.

B. Soil Storage/Sorting Accumulator:

Furnish and install one (1) each, automated soiled sorting accumulator. The soiled sorting accumulator shall be located on the soiled side of the laundry and include the following:

a. The soiled sorting accumulator shall be designed to prevent any spillage. Storage conveyor shall be equipped with an illuminated (when activated) emergency stop button (colored RED) located within 25 feet of work stations. The conveyor will operate automatically without manual attention.

b. The sorting accumulator shall be designed to receive bulk quantities of soiled textiles from the soiled storage conveyor. The working height of the conveyor shall be adjustable and designed to prevent spillage. The sorting accumulator shall be equipped with illuminated (when activated) emergency stop buttons (colored RED) located within 25 feet of work stations.

c. The sorting accumulator shall include adjustable speed controls, positioned to allow for operator control without leaving the work station. The accumulator shall be designed with sides to prevent textiles from dropping to the floor at the end of the conveyor.

d. A trash receptacle shall be incorporated in the work station vicinity of the sorting accumulator to collect trash from the accumulator.

e. The accumulator shall be equipped with, one (1) five (5) quart sharps container/receptacle for sharps.

f. The work floor area of the soiled sorting accumulator shall be covered with a 1/4 inch slip resistant, non-corroding, rubberized with urethane coating, anti-fatigue surface with color coded safety lanes.

g. The soiled accumulator shall have an hour meter installed on the control panel to show actual run time of the equipment for maintenance.

h. The soiled sorting accumulator shall have lock-out and tag-out instructions permanently attached to the equipment. Lock-out and tag-out devices shall be supplied by the contractor.

Bidders are encouraged to offer alternate soil sorting systems that would be advantageous to the government.

ITEM # 4 – 700/800 Pound Production Washer Extractor

Furnish and install new, one (1) each, 700/800 lb. multi pocket washer-extractor with total waste water heat recovery capability. The washer-extractor shall be of the shell and cylinder type. Washer shall be sling loaded from the existing Gardner soiled monorail system. Any changes to the soiled monorail system to sling load the washer shall be the responsibility of the successful contractor.

The washer-extractor shall be designed for sling loading and unloading with a minimum amount of effort from employees. Washer-extractor shall be capable of being loaded without any spillage. Loading chutes, if required for loading washer without spillage, shall be stainless steel materials and portable with locking casters and a chute. Above the washer-extractor, the successful contractor shall provide provisions to remove washer motors for maintenance.

The existing concrete washer loading platform shall be removed. If applicable to the new washers offered, a new washer loading platform(s) shall be easily accessible by stairs on one side and a ramp on the other side to allow for carts to be moved easily in front of the washer-extractor loading stations and include rigid/sturdy safety handrail(s).

The steps, ramp, and platforms on the washer loading platforms, shall be steel plate and covered with a minimum ½ inch slip resistant, non-corroding, rubberized/urethane coated, anti-fatigue surface with color coded safety lanes.

The washer loading platform(s) shall be elevated and include sufficient work areas, allowing space for washer loading operation.

Any and all new monorail spurs that are required for sling loading the washer extractors shall be the responsibility of the successful contractor.

Ordering Data (washer-extractor):

2. Successful contractor shall interface existing Class I - Liquid Supply System. The successful contractor shall supply a chemical manifold with installed equipment for the dispensing of seven (7) types of chemicals followed by a fresh water flush capability. Pipe and connections shall be furnished by the successful contractor for utilizing the liquid supply system.

3. Water level sight glass is required.

4. Anti-vibration protection is required.

5. Divided cylinder machine shall be provided with automatic jog/inching or positioning in addition to manual inching provisions.

6. The washer-extractor shall have a beacon rotary LED light (colored amber) on both the soil side and clean side identifying end of wash cycle for the hearing impaired. Washer shall also have an audible alarm to indicate when wash cycle has ended.

7. Automatic cycle control shall be touch screen/microprocessor type.

8. Balancing of load prior to extraction is required.

9. Manual dry supply tank with automatic fresh water flush connected to the washer shall be provided by the successful contractor.

10. Washer-extractor shall be equipped with an illuminated emergency stop button when activated on both the soiled and clean sides. A yellow back ground with legend shall also be provided. Normal stop and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red.

11. An easily accessible titration valve shall be installed on the washer for testing/sampling of wash water.

12. Washer-extractor shall be exhausted to the outside atmosphere. Molded flexible hose shall be used and connected to the washer-extractor for exhausting the washer to CPVC exhaust piping. All exhaust piping shall be new.

13. Unit shall have thermostatically controlled automatic steam injection.

14. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

15. Water reuse required.

16. Provide and install a 4-Plex GFI receptacle outlet for the 700/800 LB. washer for mechanics use.

17. Provide and install an airline with quick disconnect at equipment location for mechanics use.

18. Connection points for water, steam and compressed air shall be new from the existing main utility piping located on the soiled side wall one (1) foot above floor level. The successful contractor shall also provide new branch valving and isolation valves at the equipment location.

19. The washer-extractor shall be installed within a new staph barrier wall and shall have new staph barrier boots installed by the successful contractor. Any penetrations through the staph barrier wall will be sealed with like material.

20. A protect key lock-out feature shall be provided by the successful contractor to prevent programming and removal of accumulated data by unauthorized personnel. Two (2) equipment thumb drives shall be provided with the washer with back-up programming in case washer controls malfunction and programs need to be reloaded.

21. Washer-extractor shall be equipped with a color touch screen control and capable of being programmed for wash loads through the latest version of Wash System controls offered. Wash System controls offered shall include all optional programs offered and shall also include Microsoft Office that includes Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint version 10. If wash system control offered cannot support Microsoft office, a separate computer system shall be furnished for producing production reports on wash loads.

22. Furnish and install new aluminum diamond plate trench covers under the washer and both sides of the new washer for drains and access to the trench for cleaning.

23. An hour meter shall be installed on the washer that will show actual hours of run time of the washer for maintenance. Hour meter shall be installed on the front control panel.

24. A water hose bib shall be installed between the washer-extractors and connected to a retractable hose that will reach around the washer for cleaning the trenches and areas around the washers. New stainless steel trench screens shall also be provided by the successful contractor.

25. Washer-extractors shall be capable of being programmed for each category of textiles. Each program shall be listed on a printed card (laminated) or paper (laminated) showing the programmed washer programs. Example – Program 1 – Re-wash – Micro Mops – 130 degrees – Wash time 35 minutes on a laminated card or paper and attached to the dryer for the employees use.

26. External Equipment/Motor Protection Filters are to be provided for all air intakes to include but not limited to 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 will 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.

27. The successful contractor shall supply lock-out/tag-out devices for each piece of equipment offered. All lock-out / tag-out and Confined Space (CS) locations shall be marked and identified on the machine with instructions on lock-out or confined space (CS) 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, air, hydraulic etc. Relief valves shall be installed for lock-out / tag-out locations to relieve residual air etc.

ITEM # 5 – 400/500 Pound Production Washer Extractor

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. Washer shall be sling loaded from the existing Gardner soiled monorail system. Any changes to the soiled monorail system to sling load the washer shall be the responsibility of the successful contractor.

The washer-extractor shall be designed for sling loading and unloading with a minimum amount of effort from employees. Washer-extractor shall be capable of being loaded without any spillage. Loading chutes, if required for loading washer without spillage, shall be stainless steel materials and portable with locking casters and a chute. Above the washer-extractor, the successful contractor shall provide provisions to remove washer motors for maintenance.

The existing concrete washer loading platform shall be removed. If applicable to the new washers offered, a new washer loading platform(s) shall be easily accessible by stairs on one side and a ramp on the other side to allow for carts to be moved easily in front of the washer-extractor loading stations and include rigid/sturdy safety handrail(s).

The steps, ramp, and platforms on the washer loading platforms, shall be steel plate and covered with a minimum ½ inch slip resistant, non-corroding, rubberized/urethane coated, anti-fatigue surface with color coded safety lanes.

The washer loading platform(s) shall be elevated and include sufficient work areas, allowing space for washer loading operation.

Any and all new monorail spurs that are required for sling loading the washer extractors shall be the responsibility of the successful contractor.

Ordering Data (washer-extractor):

2. Successful contractor shall interface existing Class I - Liquid Supply System. The successful contractor shall supply a chemical manifold with installed equipment for the dispensing of seven (7) types of chemicals followed by a fresh water flush capability. Pipe and connections shall be furnished by the successful contractor for utilizing the liquid supply system.

3. Water level sight glass is required.

4. Anti-vibration protection is required.

5. Divided cylinder machine shall be provided with automatic jog/inching or positioning in addition to manual inching provisions.

6. The washer-extractor shall have a beacon rotary LED light (colored amber) on both the soil side and clean side identifying end of wash cycle for the hearing impaired. Washer shall also have an audible alarm to indicate when wash cycle has ended.

7. Automatic cycle control shall be touch screen/microprocessor type.

8. Balancing of load prior to extraction is required.

9. Manual dry supply tank with automatic fresh water flush connected to the washer shall be provided by the successful contractor.

10. Washer-extractor shall be equipped with an illuminated emergency stop button when activated on both the soiled and clean sides. A yellow back ground with legend shall also be provided. Normal stop and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red.

11. An easily accessible titration valve shall be installed on the washer for testing/sampling of wash water.

12. Washer-extractor shall be exhausted to the outside atmosphere. Molded flexible hose shall be used and connected to the washer-extractor for exhausting the washer to CPVC exhaust piping. All exhaust piping shall be new.

13. Unit shall have thermostatically controlled automatic steam injection.

14. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

15. Water reuse required.

16. Provide and install a 4-Plex GFI receptacle outlet for the 400/500 LB. washer for mechanics use.

17. Provide and install an airline with quick disconnect at equipment location for mechanics use.

18. Connection points for water, steam and compressed air shall be new from the existing main utility piping located on the soiled side wall one (1) foot above floor level. The successful contractor shall also provide new branch valving and isolation valves at the equipment location.

19. The washer-extractor shall be installed within a new staph barrier wall and shall have new staph barrier boots installed by the successful contractor. Any penetrations through the staph barrier wall will be sealed with like material.

20. A protect key lock-out feature shall be provided by the successful contractor to prevent programming and removal of accumulated data by unauthorized personnel. Two (2) equipment thumb drives shall be provided with the washer with back-up programming in case washer controls malfunction and programs need to be reloaded.

21. Washer-extractor shall be equipped with a color touch screen control and capable of being programmed for wash loads through the latest version of Wash System controls offered. Wash System controls offered shall include all optional programs offered and shall also include Microsoft Office that includes Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint version 10. If wash system control offered cannot support Microsoft office, a separate computer system shall be furnished for producing production reports on wash loads.

22. Furnish and install new aluminum diamond plate trench covers under the washer and both sides of the new washer for drains and access to the trench for cleaning.

23. An hour meter shall be installed on the washer that will show actual hours of run time of the washer for maintenance. Hour meter shall be installed on the front control panel.

24. A water hose bib shall be installed between the washer-extractors and connected to a retractable hose that will reach around the washer for cleaning the trenches and areas around the washers. New stainless steel trench screens shall also be provided by the successful contractor.

25. Washer-extractors shall be capable of being programmed for each category of textiles. Each program shall be listed on a printed card (laminated) or paper (laminated) showing the programmed washer programs. Example – Program 1 – Re-wash – Micro Mops – 130 degrees – Wash time 35 minutes on a laminated card or paper and attached to the dryer for the employees use.

26. External Equipment/Motor Protection Filters are to be provided for all air intakes to include but not limited to 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 will 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.

27. The successful contractor shall supply lock-out/tag-out devices for each piece of equipment offered. All lock-out / tag-out and Confined Space (CS) locations shall be marked and identified on the machine with instructions on lock-out or confined space (CS) 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, air, hydraulic etc. Relief valves shall be installed for lock-out / tag-out locations to relieve residual air etc.

ITEM # 6 – 200/300 Pound Production Washer Extractor

Furnish and install new, one (1) each, 200/300 lb. multi pocket washer-extractor with total waste water heat recovery capability. The washer-extractor shall be of the shell and cylinder type. Washer shall be sling loaded from the existing Gardner soiled monorail system. Any changes to the soiled monorail system to sling load the washer shall be the responsibility of the successful contractor.

The washer-extractor shall be designed for sling loading and unloading with a minimum amount of effort from employees. Washer-extractor shall be capable of being loaded without any spillage. Loading chutes, if required for loading washer without spillage, shall be stainless steel materials and portable with locking casters and a chute. Above the washer-extractor, the successful contractor shall provide provisions to remove washer motors for maintenance.

The existing concrete washer loading platform shall be removed. If applicable to the new washers offered, a new washer loading platform(s) shall be easily accessible by stairs on one side and a ramp on the other side to allow for carts to be moved easily in front of the washer-extractor loading stations and include rigid/sturdy safety handrail(s).

The steps, ramp, and platforms on the washer loading platforms, shall be steel plate and covered with a minimum ½ inch slip resistant, non-corroding, rubberized/urethane coated, anti-fatigue surface with color coded safety lanes.

The washer loading platform(s) shall be elevated and include sufficient work areas, allowing space for washer loading operation.

Any and all new monorail spurs that are required for sling loading the washer extractors shall be the responsibility of the successful contractor.

Ordering Data (washer-extractor):

2. Successful contractor shall interface existing Class I - Liquid Supply System. The successful contractor shall supply a chemical manifold with installed equipment for the dispensing of seven (7) types of chemicals followed by a fresh water flush capability. Pipe and connections shall be furnished by the successful contractor for utilizing the liquid supply system.

3. Water level sight glass is required.

4. Anti-vibration protection is required.

5. Divided cylinder machine shall be provided with automatic jog/inching or positioning in addition to manual inching provisions.

6. The washer-extractor shall have a beacon rotary LED light (colored amber) on both the soil side and clean side identifying end of wash cycle for the hearing impaired. Washer shall also have an audible alarm to indicate when wash cycle has ended.

7. Automatic cycle control shall be touch screen/microprocessor type.

8. Balancing of load prior to extraction is required.

9. Manual dry supply tank with automatic fresh water flush connected to the washer shall be provided by the successful contractor.

10. Washer-extractor shall be equipped with an illuminated emergency stop button when activated on both the soiled and clean sides. A yellow back ground with legend shall also be provided. Normal stop and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red.

11. An easily accessible titration valve shall be installed on the washer for testing/sampling of wash water.

12. Washer-extractor shall be exhausted to the outside atmosphere. Molded flexible hose shall be used and connected to the washer-extractor for exhausting the washer to CPVC exhaust piping. All exhaust piping shall be new.

13. Unit shall have thermostatically controlled automatic steam injection.

14. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

15. Water reuse required.

16. Provide and install a 4-Plex GFI receptacle outlet for the 200/300 LB. washer for mechanics use.

17. Provide and install an airline with quick disconnect at equipment location for mechanics use.

18. Connection points for water, steam and compressed air shall be new from the existing main utility piping located on the soiled side wall one (1) foot above floor level. The successful contractor shall also provide new branch valving and isolation valves at the equipment location.

19. The washer-extractor shall be installed within a new staph barrier wall and shall have new staph barrier boots installed by the successful contractor. Any penetrations through the staph barrier wall will be sealed with like material.

20. A protect key lock-out feature shall be provided by the successful contractor to prevent programming and removal of accumulated data by unauthorized personnel. Two (2) equipment thumb drives shall be provided with the washer with back-up programming in case washer controls malfunction and programs need to be reloaded.

21. Washer-extractor shall be equipped with a color touch screen control and capable of being programmed for wash loads through the latest version of Wash System controls offered. Wash System controls offered shall include all optional programs offered and shall also include Microsoft Office that includes Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint version 10. If wash system control offered cannot support Microsoft office, a separate computer system shall be furnished for producing production reports on wash loads.

22. Furnish and install new aluminum diamond plate trench covers under the washer and both sides of the new washer for drains and access to the trench for cleaning.

23. An hour meter shall be installed on the washer that will show actual hours of run time of the washer for maintenance. Hour meter shall be installed on the front control panel.

24. A water hose bib shall be installed between the washer-extractors and connected to a retractable hose that will reach around the washer for cleaning the trenches and areas around the washers. New stainless steel trench screens shall also be provided by the successful contractor.

25. Washer-extractors shall be capable of being programmed for each category of textiles. Each program shall be listed on a printed card (laminated) or paper (laminated) showing the programmed washer programs. Example – Program 1 – Re-wash – Micro Mops – 130 degrees – Wash time 35 minutes on a laminated card or paper and attached to the dryer for the employees use.

26. External Equipment/Motor Protection Filters are to be provided for all air intakes to include but not limited to 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 will 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.

27. The successful contractor shall supply lock-out/tag-out devices for each piece of equipment offered. All lock-out / tag-out and Confined Space (CS) locations shall be marked and identified on the machine with instructions on lock-out or confined space (CS) 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, air, hydraulic etc. Relief valves shall be installed for lock-out / tag-out locations to relieve residual air etc.

ITEM # 7 – Production Washers Wash System Controls

Furnish and install one (1) wash system control system that will connect to each new production washer extractor and non-production washers (if applicable to equipment offered) as part of one central control. The wash system controls shall be with COLOR screen display. System shall be capable of programming wash and chemical formulas and reviewing the systems operations from the textile care manager’s office and shall also have a color laser printer for printing all activities and reports.

1 All controls shall be solid state of the matrix variety.

2 The central control system shall be capable of monitoring and managing all aspects of wash system production and non-production machines. All washers shall be connected to the central wash system, i.e., chemical formulas and wash loads.

3 The system shall incorporate all options and programs offered with the manufacturer’s wash systems controls and shall allow for both visual and actual print-out of data. A color laser printer shall also be provided to print reports and data. The system shall be programmed by keyboard and monitor average load and unload time and actual productivity, (production and non-production washers) i.e., pounds produced. The system shall also include Microsoft Office professional that includes Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for writing reports and spread sheets. If wash system control offered cannot support Microsoft office, a separate computer system shall be furnished for producing production reports on wash loads.

4. The system shall assist management concerning water supply and potential chemical imbalance.

5. The system shall be capable of programming 40 formulas for wash systems offered.

6. Chemical measures shall be capable of converting to metric systems.

7. The wash system controls shall be Windows based easy to follow and interface software. Display all pertinent operational information in LIVE operation as it occurs for the following:

a. Formulas.

b. Weights and customer identity of each wash loads.

c. Furnish and install an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) minimum 2 hour back-up.

d. All electrical components and wiring must be UL labeled

e. Electrical requirement: 120v/60cy/3ph

ITEM # 8 – Production Washers Staph Barrier:

Furnish and install a new glass staph barrier wall (demo the old). The new glass wall shall be designed around the new washer extractors on the unloading side. Both the front and side portions of the staph barrier wall is to be replaced.

1. Washer extractors shall be installed within a new glass staph barrier wall. The successful bidder is responsible for design and installation of the staph barrier wall.

2. The floor up (minimum 9 feet 6 inches) shall be supported by structural glazed steel with rust resistant finish, shall be constructed of a Type 1, glass, laminated. Above the 9 feet 6 inches shall be constructed of water and fire resistant dry wall (minimum 5/8 inch thick), and painted.

3. The bottom portion of the staph barrier wall shall be solid colored panels with a guard installed to protect the wall from damage from laundry carts.

4. Fabricate 5/16 inch thick units of two panes of 1/8 inch thick glass laminated together with a .06 inch thick vinyl interlay.

5. Staph barrier wall materials above the bottom of the roof trusses shall be constructed of water and fire resistant dry wall (minimum 5/8 inch thick), and painted.

6. The existing soiled/clean door shall remain.

7. The wall containing the liquid supply pumps, storage barrels and eye wash station shall remain as is. The bottom portion from the staph barrier wall where the chemical tanks are located shall be solid panels from the floor to the height of the storage barrels.

8. The area of the soiled side lift station located in front of the staph barrier wall shall be solid panels from the floor to the ceiling.

9. A negative atmosphere shall be maintained in the soiled area of the textile care processing system. A complete air seal shall be established between the soiled and clean areas of the textile care processing system.

ITEM # 9 – 400/500 Pound Steam Heated Drying and Conditioning Tumbler and External Dry Type Lint Collection System

Furnish and install one (1) each 400/500 pound steam heated dryers with external lint collection. The dryers shall have a color touch screen controls. The cylinder size (rated capacity) shall be 400/500 pounds, based upon a maximum 2.96 pounds per cubic foot of cylinder space. Dryer shall be capable of being sling loaded from an existing Gardner monorail system. Any changes to the monorail that loads the dryer shall be the responsibility of the successful contractor.

The types of textiles processed are normal hospital linen, sheets, pillowcases, bath blankets, thermal blankets, towels, wash cloths, patients clothing, uniforms and surgical linens. All air intake and exhaust duct work shall be new. Any roof penetrations either new or existing shall be the responsibility of the successful contractor. All new air intake and exhaust ductwork that must penetrate the new roof must be coordinated with the roofing contractor to maintain the warranty of the roof. All roof work shall be in compliance with Roofing Codes. No dryer will be considered acceptable if loading ramps are required for loading.

Any relocation of monorail lift stations and redesign of the overhead monorail for the loading of the dryer is the responsibility of the successful contractor.

1. Unit shall be a drying and conditioning tumbler, pass-thru laundry, commercial type,

2. Commercial preservation, packaging and packing against damage required.

3. Furnish and install new 480 volt power disconnect boxes for the new dryer. Install a red warning indicator and a lock-on device on the handle of the branch circuit breaker for the power supply circuit for the washers to within six (6) feet of the floor. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

4. Dryer shall have a color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics.

5. Tumbler shall be provided with removable cylinder panels. These panels shall be provided with protective non-stick cylinder coating providing 3000-production hour guarantee.

6. Reversing and non-reversing required.

7. Tumbler shall be STEAM heated.

8. A light to designate that tumbler is in operation is required.

9. Dryer shall be equipped with heavy duty drive and support wheels.

10. Dryer shall be equipped with a color touch screen for time and temperature.

11. The tumbler shall be exhausted to the outside atmosphere. All ductwork shall be galvanized steel and new to the roof.

12. A blow-down device will be installed within the dryer location. A minimum 1 each) and shall be capable of reaching around the new and existing dryers. This device shall include:

a. A gauged air pressure regulator, with quick disconnect, capable of regulating air pressure from 0 PSI to 30 PSI.

b. Minimum 50 foot length of heavy duty, reinforced non-kink air hose on an automatic retractable reel.

c. Trigger operated air nozzle with any necessary extensions for reaching hard to reach areas.

d. Locations of the blow down device(s) shall be depicted on drawings.

13. Tumbler's air intake and exhaust air shall be derived and directed to and from the outside of the laundry building atmosphere.

14. Drying and conditioning tumblers shall have a beacon rotary LED light (colored Amber) identifying end of drying cycle for the hearing impaired. Dryer shall also have an audible alarm to indicate when drying cycle has ended.

15. Dryer shall be equipped with excess temperature sprinkler protection. The dryers sprinkler protection system shall be connected to the building fire alarm system.

16. A flow alarm valve shall be installed in the fire suppression system and connected to a rotary beacon LED light (colored red) and audible alarm, to be located on the dryer, to indicate if a fire exists in the dryer. Dryers shall be connected to the facilities existing fire suppression/alarm system located in the building to alert officials of a fire. Dryers shall be connected to a dedicated domestic water supply pipe with tamper proof valves. A backflow preventer shall be installed on the dedicated domestic water supply piping for the fire suppression system 6-inches or less of the main water header. A maintenance valve located at a convenient (floor level) easily accessible location shall also be installed for each dryer for draining standing water supply within the fire suppression piping without activating the flow alarm.

17. Normal stop push buttons and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button with yellow background and legends shall be installed on the drying conditioning tumblers.

18. Drying conditioning tumbler shall be equipped with lockout/tag out for servicing and maintenance of equipment. Tags and locks shall be provided by the successful contractor. All lock-out / tag-out locations shall be marked and identified on the machine with instructions on lock-out procedures for the equipment offered. Lock-out / Tag-out procedures include all electrical, air, water, steam, hydraulic etc. Relief valves shall be installed for lock-out / tag-out procedures to release stored/residual energy.

19. Air intake and exhaust ductwork shall have easily accessible large hinged access panels installed at each bend for easy clean-out and manual firefighting both inside and outside the building.

20. Ductwork located outside the building shall be new, cylindrical and shall be galvanized and sealed water tight, identified and have directional flow markings installed. All ductwork located outside shall be installed for hurricane protection and lightning protection.

21. Air intake ductwork located inside the building shall be insulated, wrapped with PVC plastic jacketing, identified and have directional flow markings installed. The exhaust ductwork shall be insulated and wrapped with white aluminum from the dryer connection point up three (3) feet and transitions to PVC plastic jacketing identified and have directional flow markings installed.

22. No ductwork, air intake or exhaust, for any of the new equipment shall be installed using screws or rivets that penetrate into the ductwork. The inside of all duct work, both air intake and exhaust shall be smooth so that lint will not build up or collect inside the duct work.

23. Dryers shall be equipped with two way tilting for loading and unloading of textiles.

24. Dryers shall be designed/equipped to prevent placement of objects under the tilting portion of the dryer.

25. Dryers shall be capable of being sling loaded from the existing Gardner monorail system. The successful contractor shall be responsible to install any additional monorail or spurs, elevation or de-elevation device(s) to make the new dryer’s capable of being sling loaded.

26. Dryers shall be equipped with a manual override device to permit opening of the dryer door in case of a power failure.

27. Dryers shall be equipped with excess temperature cutout switches or relays and operating temperature controls.

28. Ductwork configuration shall meet the manufacturers recommended size and be cylindrical in design.

29. Provide 4-Plex receptacle at the dryer location for mechanics use.

30. An hour meter shall be installed on the dryer that will show actual hours of run time of the dryer.

31. External Equipment/Motor Protection Filters are to be provided for all air intakes to include but not limited to 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 will 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.

Existing Waste Managed Automated Lint Collection System:

a. Dryer exhaust shall be connected to the existing Energetics Dry Type lint collector located on the roof of the laundry.

b. Seal lint collector and duct work weather tight and label accordingly.

c. Seal coat new galvanized dryer make-up air ducts and galvanized lint filter storm hoods. Label accordingly.

d. Dryer air makeup ductwork and exhaust ductwork shall be secured for hurricane conditions.

e. Lint collectors shall be equipped with lockout/tag out for servicing and maintenance of equipment. Tags and locks shall be provided by the successful contractor. All lock-out / tag-out locations shall be marked and identified on the machine with instructions on lock-out procedures for the equipment offered. Lock-out / Tag-out procedures include all electrical, air, natural gas, water, steam, hydraulic etc. Relief valves shall be installed for lock-out / tag-out procedures.

f. If offered, External lint collectors, external to the dryers and duct work, located in the laundry shall be insulated, wrapped in textured white aluminum, identified and have directional flow markings installed.

Bidders are encouraged to offer alternate lint collection systems that would be advantageous to the government.

ITEM # 10 – 80/85 Pound Non-Production Washer Extractors with Steam Injection

Furnish and install new two (2) each, front-loading hard mount washer-extractors on the clean side of the laundry. The washer-extractors shall be of the shell and cylinder type.

The washer-extractors shall be designed for hand loading and unloading with a minimum amount of effort from employees. The washer extractor will not be used to meet production requirements. However, it will be interfaced with the liquid supply injection system and central washer controls as the production washers. (If applicable)

1. Furnish and install new 480 volt power disconnect boxes for the new washers. Install a red warning indicator and a lock-on device on the handle of the branch circuit breaker for the power supply circuit for the washers to within six (6) feet of the floor. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

2. Unit shall have thermostatically controlled automatic steam injection.

3. Utility connections shall be derived from the water header on the clean side of the laundry.

4. Washers shall have a single motor inverter drive.

5. Regardless of supplier, a Class 1 - Liquid supply system will be interfaced for the dispensing of eight (8) types of chemicals followed by a fresh water flush capability.

6. A door shall be provided with a window of heat-treated glass capable of resisting high mechanical and thermal shock.

7. Automatic thermal overflow cool down required.

8. Pipe and connections/manifolds are to be furnished for utilizing a liquid supply system by the successful contractor.

9. Washers shall have a color touch screen controls. Washers shall be capable of being programmed for each category of textiles. Each program shall be listed on a printed card or paper (laminated) showing the programmed washer programs. Example – Program 1 – Re-wash – Micro Mops – 130 degrees – Wash time 35 minutes on a laminated card or paper and attached to the dryer for the employees use. Other washer controllers shall be considered.

10. Machines shall be equipped with an illuminating when activated emergency stop button. Emergency stop buttons shall have yellow background with legend. Normal stop and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red.

11. Steam injection is required.

12. Provide 4-Plex (120v) GFI receptacles at each equipment location for mechanics use.

13. Balancing of load prior to extraction is required.

14. Washer-extractors shall be exhausted to the outside of the building using CPVC piping.

15. An hour meter shall be installed on the washer that will show actual hours of run time of the washers.

16. An airline shall also be installed with a quick disconnect for the mechanics use.

17. Washer extractor shall have a beacon LED rotary light (colored Amber) identifying end of wash cycle for the hearing impaired. Washers shall also have an audible alarm to indicate when the wash cycle has ended. Rotary lights will not turn off until the loading/unloading door is opened.

18. Non-production washers shall be connected to the central washer control system with all the options offered (If applicable). The central control system shall be capable of monitoring and managing all aspects of all wash systems (production and non-production washers)

19. External Equipment/Motor Protection Filters are to be provided for all air intakes to include but not limited to 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 will 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.

20. Washers shall be equipped with lockout/tag out for servicing and maintenance of equipment. Tags and locks shall be provided by the successful contractor. All lock-out / tag-out locations shall be marked and identified on the machine with instructions on lock-out procedures for the equipment offered. Lock-out / Tag-out procedures include all electrical, air, natural gas, water, steam, hydraulic etc. Relief valves shall be installed for lock-out / tag-out procedures.

ITEM # 11 – Medium Production Combination Spreader Feeding Machine :

Furnish and install one (1) each – clip or clipless spreader feeding machine. Spreader feeder shall be capable of meeting ironer production requirements.

The spreader feeder machine shall have a color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics. The spreader feeder machine shall be connected to an existing Braun flatwork ironer and shall be electrically inter-locked. The spreader feeder machine shall be tested as a system including the existing flatwork ironer and new folder cross folder. Any changes to the existing Braun flatwork ironer to make a complete flatwork ironer system are the responsibility of the successful contractor. The entire system shall be electrically inter-locked for emergency stop buttons, waxing programs etc.

1. Combination spreader feeding machine shall be capable of producing 900 sheets per hour, 900 pillowcases per hour, 900 (36 inches X 36 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour, 900 (24 inches X 24 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour.

2. Automatic combination spreader feeding machine shall be capable of feeding large pieces through the feeding device into the flatwork ironer.

3. Electrical characteristics - 208 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

4. Spreader feeding machines shall be installed leveled and have a leveling device installed on the machine.

5. Spreader-feeding machines shall be equipped with four (4) lockable casters.

6. Spreader feeding machines shall have a color touch screen controls and have an adjustable speed control installed that is capable of adjusting and synchronizing the speeds of the spreader feeding machine, flatwork ironer, and folder cross folder and stacker from one location.

7. Each loading station shall be equipped with a counter to determine the number of sheets being processed.

8. The machine shall be provided with quality grading controls mounted at each station and shall operate in conjunction with grading controls provided with the new folder-cross folder. The quality grading controls will be for tears and stains.

9. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button (colored RED) inter-locked with the entire ironing system and when activated shall render the entire ironing system inoperable. Yellow background with legends shall also be installed. The spreader feeder machine shall also be equipped with a normal stop button colored Red. All operational and functional buttons/switches shall be labeled as to the function of the button or switch.

10. Safety micro switches shall be installed on all doors of the spreader feeding machine so…