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TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Item #1 – Non-Recessed Floor Scales

Q1 – What is the minimum size of the weigh scale platform, 48”W x 60”L?

Answer – The minimum size weigh scale platform is 48” W x 60”L

Q2 – Is the successful bidder required to demolish the existing steel coping as part of infilling the scale pit located in the clean area?

Answer – Yes. The successful bidder is required to demolish the existing steel coping as part of infilling the scale pit located in the clean area.

2. Item #2 – Automated Soiled Storage/Sorting System

Q1 – Para h. (p.3) Sorting Platform: Are 3-1/2" tall toe boards required on all open sides of the platform (excluding openings); and must platform comply with OSHA Std. 1910 Subpart D: Walking Working Surfaces?

Answer – Yes. The Sorting Platform is required to have a 3-1/2" tall toe boards on all open sides of the platform (excluding openings); and the platform comply with OSHA Std. 1910 Subpart D: Walking Working Surfaces

Q2 – Is it a requirement to provide removable guard covers on the underside of the conveyors for safety?

Answer – Yes. Removable guard covers on the underside of ALL conveyors is required for safety.

3. Item #3 – Automated Soil Storage/Monorail System

Q1 – Is provision of automatic sling pairing prior to classified storage a requirement?

Answer – Yes. Automatic sling pairing prior to classified storage is a requirement.

Q2 – Is it a requirement to indicate the location(s) of the “full soil slings in storage” on the proposal layout to confirm system offered meets the minimum classified storage specification?

Answer – Yes. It is a requirement to indicate the location(s) of the “full soil slings in storage” on the proposal layout to confirm system offered meets the minimum classified storage specification.

Q3 – Is it a requirement to indicate the location of the designated Empty Bag Storage System on the proposal layout to confirm where empty sling assemblies will be stored when the monorail system is completely emptied?

Answer – Yes. – It is a requirement to indicate the location of the designated Empty Bag Storage System on the proposal layout to confirm where empty sling assemblies will be stored when the monorail system is completely emptied

4. Item #4 – Process Water & Air Compressor Systems

Q1 – Water Softener System, Para. E.1 (p.11) – Is it a requirement that the softener mineral tanks be ASME code type? Past installations have required code tanks.

Answer – Yes. It is a requirement that the softener mineral tanks be ASME code type.

Q2 – Is a new automatic oil & water condensate separator treatment device properly sized required to be furnished and installed as part of the air compressor system?

Answer – Yes. A new automatic oil & water condensate separator treatment device properly sized is required to be furnished and installed as part of the air compressor system.

Q3 – Mechanical Room Ventilation, Para J.1 (p.15) – As with past solicitations that included HVAC mechanical space ventilation, is it a requirement for bidders to include room ventilation engineering design calculations with their technical proposal?

Answer – Yes. It is a requirement for bidders to include room ventilation engineering design calculations with their technical proposal.

5. Item #5 – Energy Monitoring System

Q1 – Is it a requirement to include the descriptive literature and specifications including brand & model number in the technical proposal for all proposed metering devices?

Answer – Yes. It is a requirement to include the descriptive literature and specifications including brand & model number in the technical proposal for all proposed metering devices.

Q2 – Specification references providing real time utility and event measurement for air. This plant utility is generated utilizing an air compressor system powered by electric. Confirm the energy monitoring system by way of measuring the Laundry main electric indirectly incorporates the air utility, eliminating the requirement to separately measure compressed air.

Answer – The energy monitoring system by way of measuring the Laundry main electric indirectly incorporates the air utility, eliminating the requirement to separately measure compressed air.

6. Item #6 – C.W.E.S.

Q1 – Para 3.b (p.17) Reconfirm the CWES production requirement is 26,600 (dry weight pounds) per day, 3,800 dry pounds per hour matching the specified 26,600 lbs. per day soil sorting and CWES drying production requirements; not 22,600 pounds per day as stated in Amendment 002.

Answer – Yes – Confirmed. The CWES production requirement is 26,600 (dry weight pounds) per day, 3,800 dry pounds per hour matching the specified 26,600 lbs. per day soil sorting and CWES drying production requirements

Q2 – What is the minimum required method/means to provide optimum combustion conditions for the new CWES production dryers? Past installations have required a new insulated/PVC jacketed outside supply air duct with damper extended to the dryer combustion burner assembly; with a motorized damper control interconnected to the ironer control.

Answer – The minimum requirement is a new insulated/PVC jacketed outside supply air duct with damper extended to the dryer combustion burner assembly; with a motorized damper control interconnected to the ironer control.

Q3 – Confirm reference to Textile Manager’s Office means the Office (Room 102) located in the Laundry B13.

Answer – Yes. The Textile Managers Office is office 102, Laundry B13.

7. Item #7 – 250/300 lb. Non-Production Washer Extractor Q1 – Para. 1.q (p.28) Confirm reference to “water recycling is required” is a typo, and should instead state “Water reuse is required.”

Answer – Yes. “Water recycling is NOT required” this was a typo, and should instead state “Water reuse is required.”

8. Item #10 – Semi-Automated Clean Side Monorail System

Q1 – Is it a requirement to indicate the location(s) of the “full clean slings in storage” on the proposal layout to confirm system offered meets the minimum classified storage specification?

Answer – Yes. It is a requirement to indicate the location(s) of the “full clean slings in storage” on the proposal layout to confirm system offered meets the minimum classified storage specification.

9. Item #11 – 200/300 Lb. Non-Production Dryer

Q1 – Will the VA accept a two-door, pass-through type dryer with one way tilting for the purposes of improved workflow since available floor space is limited?

Answer – Yes. The VA will accept a two-door, pass-through type dryer with one way tilting for the purposes of improved workflow since available floor space is limited.

Q2 – What is the minimum required method/means to provide optimum combustion conditions for the new non-production dryer? Past installations have required a new insulated/PVC jacketed outside supply air duct with damper extended to the dryer combustion burner assembly; with a motorized damper control interconnected to the ironer control.

Answer – New insulated/PVC jacketed outside supply air duct with damper extended to the dryer combustion burner assembly; with a motorized damper control interconnected to the ironer control is required.

10. Item #12 – Flatwork Sheet Separator

Q1 – Para. 2. (p.37) Confirm if machine capacity should match flatwork ironing system 900 sheets per hour or remain 1080 sheets per hour.

Answer – The flat sheet separator capacity should match the flatwork ironing system 900 sheets per hour.

Q2 – Para. 18 (p.41) In addition to the second set of roll pads, does the VA also require additional feed ribbon tapes?

Answer – Yes. Furnish 400 yards Nomex feed ribbon tapes for the Thermal Fluid Ironer.

Q3 – Para. 11.j (p.43) What is the minimum design requirement for the new ironer combustion positive pressure vent/flue systems? Past installations have required pre-fabricated U.L. Listed gas-tight, double wall flue systems having a 304 stainless steel inner liner and an aluminized steel jacket with 1” thick ceramic fiber insulation between the inner and outer jacket and a drain provided to collect condensation and be installed in compliance with VA Construction Specification Section 15400 Breeching, Chimney & Stacks.

Answer – As in past projects, it is required to install pre-fabricated U.L. Listed gas-tight, double wall flue systems having a 304 stainless steel inner liner and an aluminized steel jacket with 1” thick ceramic fiber insulation between the inner and outer jacket and a drain provided to collect condensation and be installed in compliance with VA Specifications Section 15400 Breeching, Chimney & Stacks.

Q4 – Para 12.a.2 (p.44) Is a small piece accumulator to catch small pieces required on the four-lane folder crossfolder?

Answer – NO. It is not a requirement for a small piece accumulator to catch small pieces required on the four-lane folder cross folder

Q5 – Para 22 (p.45) Confirm the minimum thickness of the clear Lucite side panels is 3/8 inch for the folder & stacker; as well as, the small piece folders (Item 17).

Answer – Yes. The minimum thickness of the clear Lucite side panels is 3/8 inch for the Spreader feeder, folder cross folder & stacker; as well as, the small piece folders (Item 17). It is also a requirement to install minimum thickness of the clear Lucite side panels 3/8 inch for the electrical cabinet (s) of the Thermal Fluid Ironer.

11. Item #18 – Side Clean Takeaway Conveyor

Q1 – Confirm if directional conveying turns are to be accomplished utilizing power turn conveyors.

Answer – Yes, Confirmed. Any directional conveying turns are to be accomplished utilizing power turn conveyors.

Q2 – Is it a requirement to provide removable guard covers on the underside of the conveyors for safety?

Answer – Yes. Removable guard covers on the underside of ALL conveyors is required for safety.

12. Item #21 – Lint Blow Down Fans

Q1 – If fans having greater service capability than the specified 3000 CFM rating are offered, will the VA accept a system having less than twenty (20) fans?

Answer – Yes. VA will accept a system having less than twenty fans if coverage of the facility can be accomplished with fewer fans.

Q2 – Are separate three-phase power disconnect switches required for each fan unit?

Answer –Yes. Separate three-phase power disconnect switches are required for each fan unit.

13. Item # 22 – Industrial Laundry Plant Management System:

Q1 – Is it a requirement to provide individual production readers at each production locations for employees to sign in to.

Answer – Yes. It is a requirement to have individual production readers at each production location for employees to sign into.