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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION # 1 – LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS

December 9, 2019

B-2 SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES & DELIVERY:

1. ITEM #6 – 200/300-lb. Washer Extractor

Q1 – Confirm Qty. two (2) existing Washex side loading washer extractors are being traded-in. Two machines exist, Schedule lists Qty. 1.

Answer – Yes, two existing WashEx side loading washer extractors are being traded in.

B-3 STATEMENT OF WORK:

Project Special Requirements:

1. Para. #2 (p.19) Specification states “All new utilities, water, gas, steam, condensate,... air shall be new and connected from the mechanical room.

Q1 – Confirm installation includes complete demolition and replacement from the basement mechanical room of the existing:

i) Equipment natural gas piping system including venting

ii) Equipment 125-psi high pressure steam supply & return piping system

iii) Equipment soft cold, hot & tempered process water piping systems

iv) All compressed air headers & branch piping for new equipment from the new compressed air system

Answer – Yes. Installation includes complete demolition and replacement from the basement mechanical room of the existing:

i) Equipment natural gas piping system including venting

ii) Equipment 125-psi high pressure steam supply & return piping system

iii) Equipment soft cold, hot & tempered process water piping systems

iv) All compressed air headers & branch piping for new equipment from the new compressed air system

2. Para #2 (p.19) Specification states “Electrical shall be connected to the nearest electrical panel and shall be new.

Q1 – Confirm new electrical means the complete installation of new branch circuits from existing electrical panels to new equipment including new conduit & wire; and where applicable, new circuit breaker(s)

Answer – Yes. New electrical means the complete installation of new branch circuits from existing electrical panels to new equipment including new conduit & wire; and where applicable, new circuit breaker(s)

Q2 – Confirm if new electrical installation materials (conduit & fitting types) are to match existing materials

Answer – Yes. New electrical installation materials (conduit & fitting types) are to match existing materials

Q3 – Confirm all new low voltage communication & data wiring/cabling (except monorail control cabling) is to be installed in electro metallic tubing (EMT) type conduit, ¾” (min)

Answer – Yes. All new low voltage communication & data wiring/cabling (except monorail control cabling) is to be installed in electro metallic tubing (EMT) type conduit, ¾” (min)

3. Para. #3 (p.19) references the offeror is responsible for “cleaning & repairing all existing pit/trenches including chemical and drain trenches. All trenches, floor openings including chemical trenches shall be covered with new aluminum diamond plate covers with means of lifting for inspection.

Q1 - Confirm work is limited to the existing production and non-production washing system chemical and drain trenches & connecting under slab drain piping, cart wash drain piping, the existing waste water sump pit located in the basement mechanical room and discharge drain pipe to sewer; as well as, the sewer discharge drain piping for the existing water softening system.

Answer – Yes. Work is limited to the existing production and non-production washing system chemical and drain trenches & connecting under slab drain piping, cart wash drain piping, the existing waste water sump pit located in the basement mechanical room and discharge drain pipe to sewer; as well as, the sewer discharge drain piping for the existing water softening system.

Q2 – Confirm cleaning & repairing trenches and pits means pressure washing clean all exposed surfaces and applying resinous epoxy-type seal coating to protect exposed concrete surfaces

Answer – Yes. Cleaning & repairing trenches and pits means pressure washing clean all exposed surfaces and applying resinous epoxy-type seal coating to protect exposed concrete surfaces

Q3 – Concerning existing drain/chemical trenches that are not reutilized, confirm if all steel coping frames are to be removed and trenches are to be infilled flush with finish floor ready to receive future new flooring system (by others)

Answer – Yes. All existing drain/chemical trenches that are not reutilized, shall have all steel coping frames removed and trenches are to be infilled flush with finish floor ready to receive future new flooring system (by others).

Q4 – Is jet pressure cleaning of the existing under floor trench drain piping to be performed by the offeror, or will the VA perform this work to ensure proper draining?

Answer – Jet pressure cleaning of the existing under floor trench drain piping to be performed by the offeror to ensure proper draining.

4.Existing Chemical Supply Areas:

Q1 – The existing bulk chemical tanks & piping located on the second level (Room 203) appear to have been possibly placed out of service. Does the VA intend to operate a bulk chemical storage system in the existing curbed chemical area when the Laundry reopens? If yes, may the offeror relocate these tanks and interconnecting piping to an alternate location that accommodates the new laundry system? If, no, may these existing bulk tanks and associated piping be demolished?

Answer –Yes, we do intend to use bulk and yes, they may be relocated.

Q2 –The concrete floor surface within the existing chemical supply area (approx. 270 sq. ft.) located on the first level (Room 113) is deteriorated; and the 5”H concrete curbing no longer provides effective spill containment. It is recommended the VA consider including repairing/replacing the chemical supply area as part of the above drain/chemical trench repair scope of work to provide a new spill containment area that meets applicable VA regulations. Consideration may be given to including new 120v/1ph/60cy power circuit, hot & cold water supply, new compressed air supply, new emergency eye wash/shower station and new overhead conduits extended from the chemical area to each washer control panel for interconnecting pump control cables (by VA chemical vendor). Chemical area floor and curb should be epoxy seal coated to protect concrete

Answer – Yes, include in scope of work.

5. Existing central vacuum system:

Q1 – Is it a requirement to rework/relocate existing vacuum piping and reinstall any inlet valves necessary to accommodate new equipment installation, or is the VA performing this work?

Answer – Yes. It is a requirement to rework/relocate existing vacuum piping and reinstall any inlet valves necessary to accommodate new equipment installation

6. Trade-in existing White soil and clean conveyor & monorail systems: Specifications require removal of the overhead monorail systems being traded in.

Q1 - Is it a requirement to demolish and remove all components including the supplemental supports, steel hanging supports & mechanical attachments from building beams/columns, all bracing, floor supports complete in all respects, and patch/paint where attachments are removed?

Answer – Yes. It is a requirement to demolish and remove all components including the supplemental supports, steel hanging supports & mechanical attachments from building beams/columns, all bracing, floor supports complete in all respects, and patch/paint where attachments are removed

Q2 – Is it a requirement to demolish all power circuits serving the monorail systems back to the respective subpanels; as well as, completely demolish all monorail interconnection control wiring & raceways?

Answer – Yes. – It is a requirement to demolish all power circuits serving the monorail systems back to the respective subpanels; as well as, completely demolish all monorail interconnection control wiring & raceways

7. Existing soil & clean area modular offices:

Q1 – There is a modular office located in southwest corner within the soiled area on the second level that appears to be out of service and unoccupied. May this office be relocated for future use or may it be demolished is no longer required?

Answer – It may be relocated for future use but would require electrical and data be moved with it.

Q2 – There is a modular office (Room 112) located in clean area on the first level that appears to be unoccupied. May this office be relocated for future use or may it be demolished if no longer required?

Answer – It may be relocated for future use but would require electrical and data be moved with it.

8. Ongoing Laundry B153 Infrastructure Renovation Work Project 589A6-18-903:

Q1 – Will the ongoing infrastructure renovation project work be completed prior to the start of the laundry equipment system 140-day installation period?

Answer – Yes

9. Laundry B153 HVAC Airflow Supply & Exhaust Air Design & Air Balancing – The newly installed Air Handling System AHU-1 & AHU-2 have individual CFM capabilities for equipment related make-up air requirements designed for the existing laundry system being traded-in. The new laundry system specified includes new washing, drying & finishing equipment having air flow requirements that may exceed the HVAC system capabilities. VA may consider requiring bidders to include their proposed “equipment system” mechanical airflow design information in their technical proposals to verify the existing HVAC system can accommodate the proposed equipment system.

Answer – Yes. – VA requires bidders to include in their proposed “equipment system” mechanical airflow design information in their technical proposals to verify the existing HVAC system can accommodate the proposed equipment system.

Q1 –If additional building HVAC make-up supply air is required to accommodate the new equipment system, is the offeror responsible for providing the required air volume; or will the VA modify the existing HVAC system?

Answer – Yes. If additional building HVAC make-up supply air is required to accommodate the new equipment system, it is the offerors responsible for providing the required air volume.

Q2 – If the building HVAC supply air & exhaust air volume requirements are changed by the installation of the new equipment system, is the offeror required to perform the test & balance work and reset the building HVAC system; or will the VA perform this work?

Answer – Yes. If the building HVAC supply air & exhaust air volume requirements are changed by the installation of the new equipment system, it is the offeror responsibility to perform the test & balance work and reset the building HVAC system

General Installation Requirements:

1. Para. #17 (p.25) Specification states “The textile facility will be closed during the project for no more than 90 days.

Q1 – Stated 90-day closure conflicts with 140-day installation period specified in Section B2. Please clarify how long laundry will be closed.

Answer – This was a typographical error. The laundry will be closed for the 140-dayinstallation period.

Q2 – What are the working hours & work days of the week the offeror will be allowed to perform installation activity within Laundry B153?

Answer – available 24/7

Q3 – Will the VA be conducting any operations or construction within B153 during the 140-day installation period?

Answer – No

Q4 – If VA personnel/contractors will need regular access to Laundry B153 during designated installation work hours, will the VA require the offeror to provide security, construction barriers, temporary walls/doorways, lighted exit signage, etc. to separate the installation work area(s)?

Answer – No

2. Back Flow Preventers (p.30)

Q1 – What is the minimum specification for the backflow preventer device required for Item #10 water source, reduced pressure principal-type with bronze body, double check valves, shut-off valves, test cocks, and y-strainer?

Answer – The minimum requirement for back-flow preventer device is water source, reduced pressure principal-type with bronze body, double check valves, shut-off valves, test cocks, and y-strainer

Q2 – Is the offeror required to submit a testing certificate for each new backflow preventer installed, or will the VA perform the testing?

Answer – It is the offerors responsibility to submit a testing certificate for each new backflow preventer installed.

3. Shock or Water Hammer Arrestors (p.30)

Q1 – Are new arrestor assemblies required to be installed at each process water inlet point of connection to new equipment to control water hammering?

Answer – Yes. New arrestor assemblies are required to be installed at each process water inlet point of connection to new equipment to control water hammering.

4. Plumbing: Water Piping & Air Piping (p.33) - within the laundry building, grooved and mechanical fittings are present on piping. Many machines typically have such type fittings

Q1 - Is copper tubing and schedule 10 stainless steel tubing with rolled-type, mechanical-type press fit fittings permissible for installing new process water piping systems?

Answer – Yes. Copper tubing and schedule 10 stainless steel tubing with rolled-type, mechanical-type press fit fittings are permissible for installing new process water piping systems

Q2 - Are copper press-fit type pipe fittings permitted for compressed air copper piping?

Answer – Yes. Copper press-fit type pipe fittings are permitted for compressed air copper piping.

5. Is PVC/CPVC piping with solvent-welded fittings permitted for exposed, above-grade washer vents, water tank vents, and washer drains?

Answer – Yes. PVC/CPVC piping with solvent-welded fittings are permitted for exposed, above-grade washer vents, water tank vents, and washer drains.

6. Existing building sprinkler system with quick release heads and fire alarm system

Q1 - Is it a requirement that any modifications to the existing automatic sprinkler system and/or fire alarm system (i.e. dryer fire suppression switch signaling, call panel modifications, etc.) required to install the equipment system shall be performed by licensed contractor(s) at the offeror’s expense and contractor(s) shall be pre-approved by the COR to perform the work

Answer – Yes. It is a requirement that any modifications to the existing automatic sprinkler system and/or fire alarm system (i.e. dryer fire suppression switch signaling, call panel modifications, etc.) required to install the equipment system shall be performed by licensed contractor(s) at the offeror’s expense and contractor(s) shall be pre-approved by the COR to perform the work

7. Will the VA be performing flooring work within Laundry B153 in conjunction with this project during the contract performance period?

Answer – No

8. Time of Delivery-Installation Timeframe, (p.22) Specification references a 30-day shakedown period requirement.

Q1 – Confirm reference to shakedown days means calendar days or laundry production workdays

Answer – Yes. Reference to shakedown days means calendar days.

9. Identify all hazardous materials, if any, that are known to be present in Laundry B153 including any pipe spaces.

Answer – None

10. Is the Laundry Building 153 subject to any historical preservation regulations?

Answer – No

11. Please provide a copy of the Medical Center’s “Contractor Information for Safety, Infection Prevention & Security” (Medical Center requirements for contractors performing work on station) if applicable to the laundry equipment contract.

Answer – N/A

12. Technical Standards: Confirm if the Medical Center is subject to, has on record, or is applying for any City, County, State and/or Federal Air Emissions Permitting requirements for combustion burners operating or to be operated on station.

Answer – No

13. Laundry B153 water supply:

Q1 - What is the source of water supplied to Laundry B153, the local “Leavenworth Waterworks” or is there an alternative water source (i.e. VA well)?

Answer – Leavenworth Waterworks

Q2 – Provide current VA raw water quality test results for existing laundry water treatment system indicating: a) grains hardness, and b) chloride levels.

Answer – hardness coming into building averages 120 and chloride coming into building averages 25

14. “Will the offeror be responsible for providing fire protection during installation period by means of furnishing & maintaining temporary work site fire extinguishers in accordance with applicable OSHA regulation? In past projects, the VA typically removed it’s extinguishers within the worksite during the installation period.

Answer – Yes

B.4 LIST OF DELIVERABLES:

1. 45-day installation design drawings:

Q1 - Are the installation design drawings and as-built drawings to be sealed by a registered professional architect/engineer licensed in the State of Kansas?

Answer – Yes. The installation design drawings and as-built drawings are to be sealed by a registered professional architect/engineer licensed in the State of Kansas.

Q2 - With the anticipated impact to the existing building utilities (natural gas, power & available HVAC supply air/exhaust air) likely required by this acquisition, does the VA require the offeror to include the following information it its 45-day design submittal:

1) New equipment Btu heat radiation & air balance volumes, design load information & calculations on the building HVAC systems (i.e. AHU-1 & AHU-2)

2) New three-phase powerline details

3) New natural gas load calculations?

Answer – Yes. All are required.

2.Drawing and Room Preparation Instructions – Because this acquisition requires architectural, structural, mechanical & electrical engineering design is the design information listed below typical to information furnished for past VA equipment system installation projects considered the minimum applicable requirement?

a) Existing equipment demolition information

b) New equipment set-out & assembly information including anchorage details

c) Monorail system installation information and applicable component details, clearance details, structural support system information & engineer’s certified calculations

d) Architectural demolition & new work information and applicable details, sections, elevations & schedules

e. Structural new work information and applicable details, sections, elevations

f) Mechanical plumbing & pressure piping demolition & installation information, details, equipment utility connection schedule/details

g) Mechanical ventilation demolition & new work installation information, details, equipment connection schedule/details

h) Electrical demolition & new work installation information, details, equipment connection details, panel schedules for existing and new work, power load calculation, new/relocated lighting fixtures details.

Answer – Yes. All are required.

3 As part of the 45-day drawing submittals, will the VA require inclusion of structural information (drawings and engineering design calculations) for the equipment systems being furnished and installed (i.e. all roof/floor loadings and structural support design, including anchorage related to the new monorail systems, CWES washing/drying system, non-production washing systems, water storage tanks, water softener tanks, etc.)?

Answer – Yes. Structural information (drawings and engineering design calculations) for the equipment systems being furnished is required.

4. Is the 3-phase power & 120v control and compressed air utility connection information for the new soil & clean material handling monorail & conveyor equipment provided required to be included in the 45-day installation design drawings for VA review and approval prior to commencing installation work?

Answer – Yes. 3-phase power & 120v control and compressed air utility connection information for the new soil & clean material handling monorail & conveyor equipment provided is required to be included in the 45-day installation design drawings for VA review and approval prior to commencing installation work

SECTION C – CONTRACT CLAUSES:

1. Para (q) (p.35) – Other Compliances: States “The contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.”

Q1 - What are the minimum wage rates required by the contract for workers performing work at the worksite? If applicable, provide copy of the wage decision

Answer – Since there are no construction clauses assigned to this solicitation, there are no minimum wage rates assigned. The contractors are responsible for researching the wage rates and applying them according to the location. They will not be enforced by this solicitation.

2. Upon receipt of award, will the offeror receive a valid certificate of exemption from the VA Medical Center for Kansas state sales, use and excise taxes?

Answer – Certificate of Exemptions are the responsibility of the VA facility.

TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS:

Item #1 – Continuous Wash Extract Tunnel System

1.Para. B(o) (p.2) tunnel load chute camera

Q1 – In addition to the load chute camera, are additional remote cameras required to view operational statuses of the overhead load chute on 2nd level, press, shuttle conveyor system, drying system, takeaway conveyor system? If yes, what is the minimum number of cameras required, five?

Answer – Yes. Additional remote cameras are required to view operational statuses of the overhead load chute on 2nd level, press, shuttle conveyor system, drying system and takeaway conveyor system. A minimum of five cameras are required.

2 Para. B 6 (p.1) Specification requires the CWES is to include barriers which preclude discharge of moisture and chemicals onto the production floor.

Q1 – Is the minimum requirement to provide a drain trench system under the tunnel washer and a perimeter trench drain around the press extractor like required in past VA installations to direct excess water/chemicals to the drain system?

Answer – Yes. The contractor is to provide a drain trench system under the tunnel washer and a perimeter trench drain around the press extractor to direct excess water/chemicals to the drain system.

3. Para. C 16 (p.3) Safety enclosures.

Q1 – Are all machine safety fence enclosures provided to be installed OHSA compliant?

Answer – Yes. All machine safety fence enclosures provided shall be installed OHSA compliant.

4. Para. F 7 (p.6) Tumbler to be gas heated.

Q1 – Confirm if each production dryer is required to be furnished with a totalizing, non-resettable gas meter.

Answer – Yes. Each production dryer is required to be furnished with a totalizing, non-resettable gas meter.

5. Para. #13 (p.6) specification references the offeror is required to provide supply air intake from outside the laundry building for the CWES dryers

Q1 – Are motorized louver/dampers required to be installed in the outside make-up supply air ducts for the CWES production dryers with controllers interconnected to each dryer, respectively like required for previous VA installations?

Answer – Yes. Due to the cold weather, motorized louver/dampers required to be installed in the outside make-up supply air ducts for the CWES production dryers with controllers interconnected to each dryer, Item #2 – Soil Storage/Monorail System

Q1 - 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

Q2 - Is a soil sling maintenance rail required? If yes, provide specification (if sling assemblies are to be numbered and barcoded for maintenance record tracking, etc.)

Answer – Yes. A soil sling maintenance rail required. Below is the technical specifications for the maintenance and by-pass rail.

Maintenance and By-pass Monorail Sling Rail:

A maintenance sling rail system shall be installed within the soiled monorail system. The maintenance monorail section shall be designed to allow inspection and maintenance to be performed on trolleys, bags, ropes etc. Upon completion of maintenance to the slings, trolleys etc., a lift station shall be connected to the maintenance rail to allow the sling to return to the empty sling bag storage rail. Sling assemblies are to be numbered and barcoded for maintenance record tracking etc. A by-pass rail shall also be provided.

Item #3 – Soiled Storage/Sorting Conveyor System (Manual)

1. Para. 4 (p.10) Sorting Platform.

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

Para. 16 (p.6) System Electro/Pneumatic Information

Q1- Is the 3-phase power & 120v control and compressed air utility connection information for all soil & clean material handling monorail & conveyor equipment provided required to be included in the 45-day installation design drawings for VA review and approval prior to commencing installation work?

Answer – Yes. 3-phase power & 120v control and compressed air utility connection information for the new soil & clean material handling monorail & conveyor equipment provided is required to be included in the 45-day installation design drawings for VA review and approval prior to commencing installation work

3 Q1 – Is guarding required on the underside of soiled linen conveyor beds?

Answer – Yes. Guarding is required on the underside of the soiled linen conveyor beds.

Item #4 – Clean Side Overhead Semi-Automatic Monorail and Storage System

1. Para. 5 (p.11) Furnish (75) sling bags for the clean side storage

Q1 – Are the (75) clean slings to be provided with trolleys?

Answer – Yes. Seventy Five (75) clean slings to be provided with trolleys. The storage capacity on the clean side monorail is being changed from 30% storage capacity to a minimum of 9,000 pounds storage capacity.

Item #5 – Semi-Automatic Cart Washer/Dryer

1. Para. 1 (p.11) states unit to be cable of washing both bin-type carts (standard mode) and solid shelf-type carts (second mode). The existing model 500 cart wash being trade-in is a standard mode machine

Q1 – Does the Laundry currently, or plan to, sanitize solid shelf-type linen exchange carts? If no, VA may consider deleting the second mode washing requirement

Answer – No. This was a typo. Delete the second mode washing requirement.

Q2 – The existing staph barrier wall structure and passage door that forms Vestibule Room 203A appeared significantly deteriorated. Is, or will the VA perform this work? Not referring to requirement to seal cart wash to staph barrier wall.

Answer – Yes. The offeror is responsible for repairing/replacing the wall systems to properly maintain the soil/clean separation.

Item #6 – 200/300-lb. Washer Extractors

1.Para. 3 (p.15) – Washer loading chutes

Q1 – Confirm the offeror is required to provide new loading chutes to accommodate the offered equipment

Answer – Yes. The offeror is required to provide new loading chutes to accommodate the offered equipment

2. Para. 15 (p.15) – Connection points for water & compressed air shall be from the main headers in the mechanical room.

Q1 – Confirm points for water, compressed air, steam & return utilities for the washer extractors is from the new main headers installed under this project that originate from the mechanical room.

Answer – Yes. Points for water, compressed air, steam & return utilities for the washer extractors is from the new main headers installed under this project that originate from the mechanical room.

Item #7 – 100/110-lb. Washer Extractors

1. Para. 3 (p.16) – Utility connections shall be derived from the water header on the clean side of the laundry.

Q1 – Confirm points for water, compressed air, steam & return utilities for the washer extractors is from the new main headers in the laundry clean side that originate from the mechanical room installed under this project.

Answer – Yes. Points for water, compressed air, steam & return utilities for the washer extractors is from the new main headers in the laundry clean side that originate from the mechanical room installed under this project.

2. Para. 10 (p17) – Manual dry supply tanks. Laundry utilizes liquid supply system. Recommend VA consider deleting requirement the washers be furnished with dry-type supply tanks

Answer – Yes. Manual dry tanks are not required. Laundry utilizes a liquid supply system.

Item #8 & #9 Gas-Heated Drying & Conditioning Non-Production Dryers

3. Totalizing, non-resettable gas meters

Q1 – Confirm if each non-production dryer is required to be furnished with totalizing, non-resettable gas meters with vents.

Answer – Yes. Each non-production dryer is required to be furnished with totalizing, non-resettable gas meters with vents.

Item #10 – Laundry Ancillary Support Water System:

1. Miscellaneous Items Para. 2 (p.25) Condensate Return System

Q1 – Please provide a more comprehensive technical specification for the 50-gallon duplex condensate return system requested (i.e. motor & pump type, valves, controls, accessories, etc.).

Answer – Duplex Condensate Pump Return Systems:

Furnish and install (one) duplex condensation pump consisting (1) cast iron receiver, (2) water pumps, (1) mechanical alternator, electrical controls and accessories.

The receiver shall be equipped with: (1) inlet strainer, (1) externally adjustable 2-pole mechanical alternator, top and bottom shut-off water level gauge with automatic shut-off if glass is broken, dial thermometer, (2) pressure gauges for pump discharge, (2) bronze isolation valves between pump and receiver plus a valve in each bleed line installed for maintenance, and (2) lifting eye bolts.

1. The receiver size shall be minimum 50-gallon sized at 3 times the system design condensing rate.

2. A cast iron basket inlet strainer with vertical self-cleaning bronze screen shall be provided for the receiver inlet.

3. The centrifugal water pumps shall be flange mounted on the receiver. The pumps shall be close coupled vertical design, and shall have a cast bronze impeller that is bronze fitted to the cast iron pump housing with a renewable bronze wearing ring. The mechanical seal shall be rated for at least 250°F service. The entire pump assembly shall be permanently aligned and dynamically balanced to deliver its full rated capacity. The pump shall be driven by an industry standard motor available "off the shelf." The motor shall have a NEMA standard shaft. The horsepower shall be as required for system design condensing rate.

4. The pump manufacturer shall furnish, mount on the pump unit, and wire a U.L. labeled NEMA 3R control cabinet with hinged door, containing:

a. Combination magnetic starters (each having 3 overload relays) with circuit breakers and cover interlock for lock-out tag-out capability

b. (2) Automatic-Off” selector switches

c. (2) Momentary contact “Test” push buttons

d. (2) Pilot run lights

e. (1) Numbered terminal strip

f. (1) Removable control mounting plate.

5. Each pump control circuit shall be completely independent of the other. The NEMA 1 mechanical alternator shall (1) change the operating sequence automatically after each cycle, (2) provide simultaneous operation under peak load conditions, and (3) operate the second pump automatically, should the active pump or its control fail.

6. The unit shall have a float switch assembly NEMA1 to turn on a high water alarm mounted in control panel with bell, light and silencing relay with dry contacts to access the building management system alarm.

7. A control circuit transformer for each circuit shall be provided when the motor voltage is three phase or code requires 115 volt controls.

8. The unit shall have a single point power connection.

9. The entire pump package will be U.L. labeled when a control panel is furnished.

10. The manufacturer shall furnish a certified pump performance test.

11. 480v/3ph/60cy electric specification.

2. Equipment Housekeeping Pads – There are existing and newly installed concrete housekeeping pads for mechanical equipment within the mechanical room 19.

Q1 – Is the offeror required to install the new heat reclaimer, triple pumping system, sump pit pump, and water softener on concrete housekeeping pads?

Answer – If there is currently one it should be used and if there is a requirement for one it should be used.

3. Mechanical Room Ventilation (p.21)

Q1 - Confirm Laundry B153 Mechanical Rm. 19 located in the basement level where the existing process water storage/pumping system and air compressor system are located is the specified “mechanical room” specified to be ventilated.

Answer – Yes. Laundry B153 Mechanical Rm. 19 located in the basement level where the existing process water storage/pumping system and air compressor system are located is the specified “mechanical room” specified to be ventilated.

Q2 – Ventilation specification calls for a minimum of eight (8) air changes per hour. Based on the room space and equipment heat loads within, eight changes is insufficient to properly ventilate the mechanical space. Please re-specify the proper minimum number of air changes required.

Answer – The specifications call for a minimum of eight (8) air changes per hour. This was a typographical error when writing the specifications. The minimum number of air changes should read twelve (12) air changes per hour due to the size of the basement. Contractors must submit with their proposals, calculations showing the minimum air changes per hour.

Q3 – As with past solicitations including HVAC building space ventilation, is it a requirement for bidders to include proposed room ventilation design calculations certified by a registered engineer with their Technical Proposal?

Answer – Yes, as stated above.

Item #11 – Energy Monitoring System:

1. (p.28) Confirm reference to furnishing and installing “two (2)” systems is a typo, only qty. one system is required

Answer – Yes this also was a typographical error. Quantity should be one (1) system.

2. (p.28) Specification references providing real time utility and event measurement for compressed air. This plant utility is generated utilizing an air compressor system powered by electric.

Q1 – 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 – Yes. 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.

Item #12 – Non-Recessed Floor Scales

1. What is the scale platform size required? Note: existing trade-in weigh scales are 48x60

Answer – The size of the scale platform should be the same size as the existing scale 48” X 60”.

2. How many ramps are required with each scale?

Answer – 2

Item #13 – Thermal Fluid Ironing System

1. Para. #13 (p.31) – Visual observation of the mechanical systems including electrical.

Q1 – Typically, the specified clear panels are provided on ironer sides, not front or rear locations (typo?). VA may consider modifying this requirement to manage equipment cost.

Answer – The technical specifications state:

For allowing visual observation of the mechanical systems, install scratch and shatter-proof, clear (for the equipment life expectancy), Lucite side panels / doors on ALL (both the right and left sides, front and rear and including electrical) of the, ironer, and folder in lieu of metal side panels.

Clarification to the technical specifications:

Both the right and left sides of the of the ironer shall have shatter-proof, clear (for the equipment life expectancy), Lucite side panels / doors. This includes the front and rear side cabinets. The intent is not to include the front and rear of each piece of equipment, just the side cabinets front and rear.

2. Para. #26 (p.34) – Totalizing, non-resettable gas meter

Q1 – Confirm meter is to be an in-line multivariable mass vortex-type flow meter.

Answer – Yes. Meter is to be an in-line multivariable mass vortex-type flow meter.

3. Para. #27 & Para. #28 (p.34) Specification reference the offeror is required to ensure optimum combustion conditions for the new ironers.

Q1- What is the minimum required method/means to provide optimum combustion conditions for the new ironers? Past VA installations have required a new insulated/PVC jacketed outside supply air duct with damper extended to the ironer combustion burner assembly; with a motorized damper control interconnected to the ironer control.

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

Q2 – What is the minimum design requirement for the new ironer combustion positive pressure vent/flue system? Past VA 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 – It is required to have 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.

4. Para. 8 (p.35) Automatic Linen Inspection and Quality Control Scanning System

Q1 – Is system scanning required for single lane operation (large pieces) or for four lane operation (small pieces)? In past VA projects, single lane scanning was required. Please confirm.

Answer – Only single lane operation is required.

5. How will clean textiles to be finished arrive to ironing system for feeding, discharged from the new clean monorail system into VA carts? (Note: existing feed conveyors are scheduled to be traded-in.)

Answer – The feed conveyors were inadvertently left off the schedule of supplies.

Furnish and install two (2) each flatwork feed conveyors. Conveyors shall have side guards and electric photocells to automatically advance work. Conveyors shall also have a manual mode to allow employees to jog flatwork. Conveyor shall be designed so that employees do not have to walk or move from the loading station to retrieve flatwork or small pieces.

Item #17 – Automated Clean Side Clean Takeaway Conveyor

Q1- Confirm reference to “Blanket Folder System” means the existing Jensen blanket feeder/folder/stacker.

Answer – Reference to “Blanket Folder System” means the existing Jensen blanket feeder/folder/stacker.

Q2 - Is the offeror required to relocate the existing Jensen blanket folder and install/fit-up to the new clean takeaway conveyor and make operational; or will the VA perform this work?

Answer – The offeror is required to relocate the existing Jensen blanket folder and install/fit-up to the new clean takeaway conveyor and make operational.

Q3- Is the offeror required to relocate the existing tying machine and install adjacent to the discharge end of the new accumulating conveyor and make operational; or will the VA perform this work?

Answer – The offeror is required to relocate the existing tying machine and install adjacent to the discharge end of the new accumulating conveyor and make operational

Q4 – Are changes in conveying direction to be accomplished utilizing a power turn conveyor, or can conveyors be butted together?

Answer – Changes in conveying direction must be accomplished utilizing a power turn conveyor.

Q5 – Does system layout proposed require design space for the existing or new clean linen flow rack?

Answer – System layout that’s proposed is required to be designed with space for the existing or new clean linen flow rack

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