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1. REQUISITION NO.

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NO.

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME

b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

9. ISSUED BY

CODE

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

UNRESTRICTED OR

SET ASIDE:

% FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ

IFB

RFP

15. DELIVER TO

CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY

CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

DUNS:

DUNS+4:

PHONE:

FAX:

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

20.

21.

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23.

24.

ITEM NO.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE

ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

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

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

(REV. 2/2012)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

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

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

589-B72008 589-A02003 36H79719R0010 11-21-2019 Patricia Gibson 708-786-4987 12-16-2019 10 am CT Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL/ National Acquisition Center Building 37 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Hines

IL

60141 X X 333318 1000 Employees N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center 4101 S. 4th Street Leavenworth

KS

66048 Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL/ National Acquisition Center Building 37 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Hines

IL

60141

Department of Veterans Affairs

CHIEF, FISCAL DIVISION (901A)

HINES SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER

PO BOX 7005

HINES

IL

60141-7005 See CONTINUATION Page Continuous Batch Wash System STEAM

EA

Soiled Monorail and Storage System

EA

Soiled Storage/Sorting Conveyor System MANUAL

EA

Clean Side Monorail and Storage System

EA

Semi-Automatic Cart WAsher/Dryer

EA

200/300 LB Open Pocket Washer/Dryer

EA

100/110 LBB Soft Mount Washer Extractors

EA

160/170 LB Gas Heated Drying and Conditioning Tumblers

EA

110/120 LB Gas Heated Drying and Conditioning Tumblers

EA

Laundry Ancillary Support Waste Water Heat Recovery Storage/ Pumping/Water Softening System

EA

X 19.

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ITEM NO.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED

INSPECTED

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _______________________________________________________ 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED CORRECT

36. PAYMENT

37. CHECK NUMBER

FOR

PARTIAL

FINAL

COMPLETE

PARTIAL

FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print) 41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE 42b. RECEIVED AT (Location) 42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Energy Monitoring System

EA

Non-Recessed Floor Scales

EA

Medium Production Thermal Fluid Flatwork Ironing System

EA

Garment Tunnel Finisher

EA

Small Piece Folding Machine with Rear Discharge

EA

Linen Folding Tables

EA

Automated Clean Side Takeaway Conveyor

EA

Ward Delivery Linen Exchange Turn-About Carts (Fiberglass)

EA

Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36H797 / Patricia Gibson

OPAL / National Acquisition Center Building 37 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Hines IL 60141

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

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

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

CHIEF, FISCAL DIVISION (901A)

HINES SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER

PO BOX 7005

HINES IL 60141-7005

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

B.2 SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES & DELIVERY

This is a single- award contract. This requirement is a total SDVOSB set aside. Offerors must bid on all items listed below in order to be considered for award. Line items will be evaluated as a whole, not individually. The line items must be delivered within 120 days after receipt of award. Installation of the equipment shall be within 140 days after delivery of equipment. Removal of trade-in equipment shall be the contractor’s responsibility. All items must be installed in accordance with the attached Technical Performance Specifications. Final cost should include the price of each item, installation costs, minus any trade-in value. All trade-ins listed must have a dollar value greater than $0 in order to provide a valid offer for each line item.

ITEM #1 – Continuous Batch Wash System: Furnish and install one (1) each, Steam Continuous Wash Extract System (CWES). The systems offered shall have chamber/module size of maximum 150 LBS and shall be designed and installed within the existing textile care processing facility. The system shall include:

1 each – Continuous Wash Extract System (CWES)

1 each – Continuous Wash System Micro-processor/ color touch screen controls & information systems

1 each – Continuous Single-Stage Tunnel Washer Extractor Press

1 System – Dryer Shuttle Conveyor

4 each (Minimum) – Continuous Batch Washer Gas Heated Drying and Conditioning Tumblers with Dyer Controls and External Lint Collection System

1 each – Dryer Take-Away Conveyor Qty: 1 – $ ______________ SYS Total for 1 SYS $_____________

Less Trade-in allowance "AS IS - WHERE IS" condition:

2 each – Lavatec 9 Chamber Tunnel Washers Model – LT509 <$_______________>

2 each – Lavatec Wash System Controls Model – None <$_______________>

2 each – Lavatec Tunnel Presses Model – LP571 <$_______________>

2 each – Lavatec Dryer Shuttles Model – DHF10-14 <$_______________>

5 each – Lavatec 200 Lb. Dryers Model – TT7456U <$_______________>

1 each – Uniflow Dryer Take Away Conveyor Model – 16 <$_______________>

Less Trade-in allowance "AS IS - WHERE IS" condition <$_______________>

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

Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment and installation, minus trade-in): <$________________>

ITEM #2 – Soiled Monorail and Storage System: Furnish and install one (1) Soiled Monorail and Storage System. The monorail storage system shall be designed to store 40% of the daily wash.

Qty: 1 – $ ______________ SYS Total for 1 SYS $_______________

1 system –White Soil Side Monorail Storage System Model – None <$_______________>

Less Trade-in allowance "AS IS - WHERE IS" condition <$_______________>

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

Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment and installation, minus trade-in): <$________________>

ITEM #3 – Soiled Sorting System (manual): Furnish and install One (1) system. System must include:

1 each – Soiled Storage Conveyor

1 each – Transfer Conveyor

1 Each – Sorting Conveyor

14 Each – Soiled Weigh Carts

Qty: 1 – $ ______________ SYS Total for 1 SYS $________________

Soiled Sorting System (manual):

2 each – Uniflow Soil Storage Conveyors Model – 205 <$________________>

1 each – Uniflow Transfer Conveyor Model – 16 <$________________>

1 Each – Uniflow Sorting Conveyor Model – 16 <$________________>

14 Each – Soiled Weigh Carts Model – None <$________________>

Less Trade-in allowance "AS IS - WHERE IS" condition <$________________>

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

Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment and installation, minus trade in equipment): <$________________>

ITEM #4 – Clean Side Monorail and Storage System: Furnish and install one (1) Clean Side Monorail and Storage System. The monorail storage system shall be designed to store 40% of the daily wash.

Qty: 1 – $ ______________ SYS Total for 1 SYS $______________

1 system –White Clean Side Monorail Storage System Model – None <$_______________>

Less Trade-in allowance "AS IS - WHERE IS" condition <$_______________>

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

Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment and installation, minus trade in equipment): <$________________>

ITEM #5 – SEMI AUTOMATIC CART WASHER/DRYER: Furnish and install one (1) each, semi-automatic linen cart washer/dryer system.

Qty: 1 – $ ______________ EA Total for 1 EA $______________

1 each – McClure Sani-Wash Cart Washer Machine Model – 500 $_______________>

Less Trade-in allowance "AS IS - WHERE IS" condition $_______________>

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

Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment and installation, minus trade in equipment): <$________________>

ITEM #6 – 200/300 Pound Open Pocket Washer Extractor: Furnish and install two (2) each automatic loading and unloading open pocket washer extractor.

Qty: 1 – $ ______________ EA Total for 2 EA $________________

1 each – WashEx 240 Lb. Washer Extractor Model – 46/39FLA-P2 <$_______________>

Less Trade-in allowance "AS IS - WHERE IS" condition <$_______________>

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

Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment and installation, minus trade in equipment): <$________________>

ITEM #7 – 100/110 Pound Soft Mount Washer Extractors: Furnish and install two (2) each soft mount washer extractors.

Qty: 1 – $ ______________ EA Total for 2 EA $______________

Less Trade-in allowance "AS IS - WHERE IS" condition:

3 each – Unimac 85 Lb. Washer Extractor Model – UW85PSN3 <$_______________>

Less Trade-in allowance "AS IS - WHERE IS" condition <$_______________>

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

Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment and installation, minus trade in equipment): <$________________>

ITEM #8 – 160/170 Pound Gas Heated Drying and Conditioning Dryers: Furnish and install two (2) each 160/170 pound drying and conditioning dryers.

Qty: 1 – $ ______________ EA Total for 2 EA $_______________

2 each – Cissell 110 Lb. Steam Heated Dryers Model – L44CD42S <$_______________>

Less Trade-in allowance "AS IS - WHERE IS" condition <$_______________>

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

Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment and installation, minus trade in equipment): <$________________>

ITEM # 9 – 110/120 Pound Gas Heated Drying and Conditioning Dryers: Furnish and install one (1) each 110/120 pound drying and conditioning dryers with internal lint collection.

Qty: 1 – $ ______________ EA Total for 1 EA $______________

1 each – Cissell 110 Lb. Steam Heated Dryers Model – L44CD42S <$_______________>

Less Trade-in allowance "AS IS - WHERE IS" condition <$_______________>

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

Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment and installation, minus trade in equipment): <$________________>

ITEM #10 – Laundry Ancillary Support Waste Water Heat Recovery / WaterStorage / Pumping / Water Softening System: Furnish and install one (1) system containing all items and components necessary for the waste water heat recovery/hot water/tempered water storage/pumping/ softening systems and air compressors with refrigerated air dryers.

Qty: 1 – $ ______________ SYS Total for 1 SYS $______________

(Hot and Tempered)

Less Trade-in allowance "AS IS - WHERE IS" condition <$_______________>

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

Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment and installation, minus trade in equipment): <$________________>

ITEM #11 – Energy Monitoring System. Furnish and install one (2) Energy Monitoring Systems.

Qty: 2 – $ ______________ EA Total for 2 EA $______________

NO TRADE IN

Installation: <$_______________>

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

(Total price of equipment and installation): <$________________>

ITEM #12 - Non-Recessed Floor Scales. Furnish and install two (2) Non-Recessed Floor Scales.

Qty: 2 – $ ______________ EA Total for 2 EA $______________

Less Trade-in allowance "AS IS - WHERE IS" condition: <$____ _________>

1 ea Toledo Scale Model IND246 Model – None <$_______________> 1 ea Toledo Scale Model AW2K164 Model – None <$_______________>

Installation: <$_______________>

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

(Total price of equipment and installation): <$________________>

ITEM #13 - Medium Production Thermal Fluid Flatwork Ironing System. Furnish and install two (2) Medium Production Thermal Fluid Flatwork Ironing Systems.

Qty: 2 – $ ______________ EA Total for 2 EA $______________

2 ea Braun Spreader Feeders Model MP4SSF Model – None <$_______________> 2 ea Norman Flatwork Feed Conveyors Model 1861 Model – None <$_______________> 2 ea BB&D Folder Cross Folder Model B212 Model – None <$_______________> 2 ea Lavatec Flatwork Ironers Model 3X800X3000 Model – None <$_______________>

Less Trade-in allowance "AS IS - WHERE IS" condition: : <$____ _________>

Installation: <$_______________>

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

Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment and installation): <$________________>

ITEM #14 – Garment Tunnel Finisher. Furnish and install one (1) Garment Tunnel Finisher.

Qty: 1 – $ ______________ EA Total for 1 EA $______________ Less Trade-in allowance "AS IS - WHERE IS" condition: <$____ _________>

1 ea Colmac Garment Tunnel Finisher Model CFS1200 Model – None <$_______________>

Less Trade-in allowance "AS IS - WHERE IS" condition: : <$____ _________>

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

(Total price of equipment and installation): <$________________>

ITEM #15 - Small Piece Folding Machine with Rear Discharge. Furnish and install four (4) Small Piece Folding Machines with Rear Discharge.

Qty: 4 – $ ______________ EA Total for 4 EA $______________

Less Trade-in allowance "AS IS - WHERE IS" condition: <$____ _________>

4 ea Challenge 6 Pack SPF Model 6-Pack Model – None <$_______________>

Less Trade-in allowance "AS IS - WHERE IS" condition: : <$____ _________>

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

(Total price of equipment and installation): <$________________>

ITEM #16 – Linen Folding Tables. Furnish and install six (6) Linen Folding Tables.

Qty: 6 – $ ______________ EA Total for 6 EA $______________

6 ea Folding tables Model FLM400400 Model – None <$_______________>

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

Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment and installation): <$________________>

ITEM #17 - Automated Clean Side Takeaway Conveyor. Furnish and install one (1) Automated Clean Side Takeaway Conveyor.

Qty: 1 – $ ______________ EA Total for 1 EA $______________

1 system Uniflow Clean Take Away Conveyor Model #16 Model – None <$_______________>

Installation: <$_______________>

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

(Total price of equipment and installation): <$________________>

ITEM #18 - Ward Delivery Linen Exchange Turn-About Carts (Fiberglass). Furnish and Install (40) Ward Delivery Linen Exchange Turn-About Carts (Fiberglass)

NO TRADE IN

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

(Total price of equipment and installation): <$________________>

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Subject Page Project Special Requirements ……………………………………………………………... 19 General Installation Requirements ………………………………………………………

Only one contract will be awarded for this procurement for a single award contract. Any Requests for Information must be submitted at least seven calendar days prior to the closing of the solicitation. This acquisition covers the acquisition and installation of one new Continuous Batch Wash System STEAM, One Soiled Monorail and Storage System, One Soiled Sorting Conveyor System, One Clean Side Monorail and Storage System, One Semi-automatic cart washer/dryer system, Two 200/300 open pocket washer extractors, Two 100/110 pound soft mount washer extractors, Two 160/170 pound drying and conditioning tumblers, One 110/120 pound gas heated drying and conditioning dryers, One Laundry Ancillary Support Waste Water Heat Recovery / Water Storage / Pumping / Water Softening System and Two Energy monitoring systems, Two Non-Recessed Floor Scales, Two Medium Production Thermal Fluid Flatwork Ironing Systems,One Garment Tunnel Finisher, Four Small Piece Folding Machines with Rear Discharge, Six Linen Folding Tables, One Automated Clean Side Takeaway Conveyor and Forty Ward Delivery Linen Exchange Turn About Carts (Fiberglass) within an existing textile care processing facility located at:

Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center 4101 S. 4th Street Leavenworth, KS 66048 Laundry Facility Bldg. # 153

No changes to the building to accommodate installation and performance of the system will be the allowed without prior approval from the assigned Contracting Officer.

The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, equipment, tools, safety, rigging, hoisting and supplies necessary to meet the terms and conditions of this contract in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). This SOW includes layout, delivery, installation and training of VA personnel on the new laundry equipment in conformance with the attached Technical Performance Specifications. All items provided by the contractor shall be new.

Upon completion of installation, Equipment Management Specialists, from VA Central Office, will inspect the installation, equipment and production testing of the newly installed equipment. The systems offered must be both semi-automated and automated.

New equipment and materials shall be suitable for installation within the laundry and can be relocated in accordance with the contractor’s proposed layout and acceptance of the facility, which must be provided 45 days after award, according to Section B.4 (List of Deliverables). Existing equipment that is not being replaced can be moved in order to rig in the new equipment to the accepted proposed layout location, but must be placed back into its original location. They shall be arranged for safe and convenient operation and maintenance and, if applicable, with referenced specifications to include a summary of routine preventative maintenance for each piece of equipment.

The contractor shall provide lockout and tag-out procedures/requirements for all industrial equipment provided. Instructions shall be permanently mounted to each piece of equipment. Locks and tag-out devices for all equipment shall be provided in a lockable wall mounted cabinet.

A. PROJECT SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for the complete layout and installation of new laundry equipment at the VA laundry facility in Leavenworth, Kansas.

1. The contractor shall disconnect and remove all old unused water, gas, steam, condensate, air and duct work. All new utilities, water, gas, steam, condensate, electric, air shall be new and connected from the mechanical room and electrical panels to the new equipment. Electrical shall be connected to the nearest electrical panels and shall be new. All unused utilities shall be capped and setup for future equipment. The loading chutes for the new continuous wash extract system and 200/300 pound open pockets washers shall be new.

1. All pit/trenches including chemical trenches and drains shall be cleaned and repaired. All trenches, floor openings including chemical trenches shall be covered with new aluminum diamond plate covers with means for lifting and inspection.

1. Both old washer chutes with metal diamond plate covers that are extended on a three inch curbing located upstairs must be removed to floor level and filled.

1. Within the new layout of the laundry facility, the contractor shall move and or relocate any spot cooling vents, within their proposed layout, to the new work station areas upon approval from the COR.

1. Within the new layout of the laundry facility, the contractor shall relocate and/or add LED lighting for any new work station or storage area within their proposed layout upon approval from the COR.

1. Sufficient fresh air supply is essential to ensure optimum combustion and the area of air supply openings for dryers and must be in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

1. Proper venting is essential to assure efficient combustion. Insufficient draft or overdraft will promote hazards and inefficient burning. The contractor shall insure that vents are in good condition, sized properly and with no obstructions.

1. It is the contractor’s responsibility to acquire all permits required by the city of Leavenworth, Kansas and the state of Kansas for the installation of offered equipment and to meet all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements.

1. The contractor shall provide External Equipment/Motor Protection Filters for all air intakes to include but not limited to dryers, washers, electronic boxes, mechanical equipment, etc., Wherever 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 protection, and stands up to extreme outdoor or indoor exposure, corrosive chemicals, high velocity air flow, as well as industrial cleaning and maintenance handling.

1. All valves within the new design of the laundry and equipment shall be ball valves with the appropriate ratings where possible. Gate valves may be used for piping over 2 inches.

1. The contractor shall cap all unused utilities back to the electrical panel, water header and steam/condensate headers from the tunnel washer not being replaced and associated components and non-production washers and dryers.

1. The contractor shall install new drain covers and install new diamond plate trench covers.

1. Any hookups for utility trailers shall be provided by the contractor.

1. The contractor is responsible to contact the Chief, Environmental Management Service at the Leavenworth, KS Medical Center for instructions/specifications for the disposal of material outlined in the GEMS Manual - recycling procedures, including what materials may be landfilled, and the required certification forms.

B. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Existing utilities shall be utilized to meet the performance requirements of this specification. Connection points for ALL equipment shall be new from the mechanical room to the new equipment. Gas piping from laundry room entry to new equipment shall be new. Electrical service shall be new from the existing electrical panels to the new equipment.

2. Should additional utilities be required, these utilities shall be the responsibility of the contractor. Utilities are electric, gas, water and air.

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

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

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

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

c. Contractor shall obtain the CO’s permission to alter the building.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. VA supplied utilities hook up points for the new wash system equipment shall be new from the mechanical room to entry point to equipment. Gas connection points shall be from the existing gas header to new equipment. Electrical connections shall be from existing electrical panels. Air piping shall be new from the mechanical room to the new equipment. Penetrations in floors, walls and ceilings not utilized will be filled with existing floor; wall and ceiling like material. All braces, pipes (steam, condensate, water, air, conduit and duct work that will not be reutilized shall be removed. A minimum clearance of 36 inches between moving parts and fixed objects and 24 inches between non-moving parts and fixed objects is required.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. All piping that is not being utilized for laundry operations in the laundry and mechanical room shall be removed.

17. The textile facility will be closed during the project for no more than 90 days. The contractor will have 24-hour access to the laundry facility, seven days a week during this closure.

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

As applicable, the textile care processing system will be performance tested in accordance with latest publication of referenced specifications, codes, standards and VA performance/production testing requirements specified in Technical Performance Specifications. Performance and production testing will be conducted by VA after installation and a contractor’s 20 workday shakedown of the equipment is completed.

TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS

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

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA): 2014 Edition

All motors shall be Premium E or better.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEAL, LABEL OR STAMP APPROVAL

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

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

MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS

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

SAFETY STANDARDS

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

MOTORS AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

Provide electrical components including motors; disconnect switches, motor controllers, motor control devices and electrical circuits and connections. Electrical equipment in hazardous locations shall be explosion-proof. The contractor shall provide all electrical wiring, conduit and all electrical devices, controls, cutouts, etc., necessary for the installation and operation of complete systems and equipment furnished. All equipment shall be grounded by green conductors in lieu of conduit ground system.

Motors shall be of energy efficient design having a power factor of Premium E or greater.

MOTOR INSTALLATION

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

CONDUITS, FITTINGS, AND ELECTRICAL WIRE

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

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

All power wiring shall have a minimum conduit size of 3/4 inch in diameter.

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

ELECTRICAL WIRING

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

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

Wiring shall be provided between motors, controllers, timers, push buttons, starters and limit switches installed on or within the equipment and shall be done with materials specified as applicable, except liquid tight flexible conduit shall be used where required for belt adjustment by moving a motor or for vibration isolation. No more than three (3) feet in length.

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

CONTROL, COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL WIRING INSTALLATION

Install wiring and connect to perform the functions intended.

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

All communication wiring for computers, liquid supply systems shall be installed in ENT flexible conduit. Wash system controls, dryer controls etc. shall be installed in Electronic Metallic Tube (EMT) conduit.

CONTROL, COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION

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

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

Wire markers shall retain their markings after cleaning.

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

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

ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION

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

Use designations defined in the contract documents. Indicate loads served using designations from electrical schedules and designations from the trade…