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10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

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RATED ORDER UNDER

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

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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

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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

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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. SIGNAT

URE 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

528-B90467 / 528-B90468 36H79719R0013 12-13-2019 Christopher Cook 708-786-4924 01-14-2020

2:00 PM 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 National Acquisition Center 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Building 37

HINES IL 60141

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

Small Piece Folder

EA

Blanket Folding Machine

EA

300/400 # Gas Heated Tumbler with Lint Collection

EA

X X Christopher L. Cook Contracting Officer 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 / Christopher Cook Department of Veterans Affairs 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.

Department of Veterans Affairs

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 or multiple award contract. It is set aside 100% Total SDVOSB. Offerors may bid on one or all items listed below in order to be considered for award. Line items will be evaluated as a whole, and or individually. The line items must be delivered within 90 days after receipt of award. Installation of the equipment shall be within 25 days after delivery of equipment. A 5 day shakedown period will be required after installation. The total period of performance will be 120 days. 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. Comment by Messer, Latasha: This is copied from a previous procurement. You have to be careful of that. These two sentences are for when the procurement is a winner take all procurement. You stated earlier that this is either a single or multiple award. That means that vendors only bid on the items they wish to supply. They aren’t required to bid on all line items. Comment by Cook, Christopher L.: updated

ITEM # 1

Small Piece Folders: Furnish and install two (2) each Return to Feed Small Piece Folders in accordance with performance specifications on the following pages.

Qty: 1 Unit Price$ ______________ each Total for 2 $______________

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

2 each – Small Piece Folders Less Trade-in Value – $ _____________

Removal of trade-in shall be the contractor’s responsibility.

Total Installation Costs: $______________ (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)

Final Cost $ _____________

ITEM # 2

Blanket Folding System

Furnish and install one (1) each Blanket Folding System which shall be in accordance with performance specifications on the following pages.

Qty: 1 EA Unit Price$ ______________ each Total for 1 EA $____________

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

No Trade In

Removal of trade-in shall be the contractor’s responsibility.

Total Installation Costs: $______________ (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)

Final Cost $ ______________

ITEM # 3

300/400-LB. Gas Heated Drying and Conditioning with External Lint Collection

Furnish and install one (1) each 300/400-LB. Gas Heated Drying and Conditioning Tumbler with external lint collection.

Qty: 1 Each Price$ ______________ each Total for 1 EA $______________

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

1 Each CLM 400lb, 194GP Total for 1 EA $________________

1 Each – External Lint Collector Total for 1 EA $________________

Removal of trade-in shall be the contractor’s responsibility.

Total Installation Costs: $_________________ (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)

Final Cost $ _________________

SHIP TO:

Western New York Healthcare System, Logistics (90) VA Medical Center 3495 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215

B.3 STATEMENT OF WORK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Subject Page Project Special Requirements ……………………………………………………………... 8 General Installation Requirements ………………………………………………………

This acquisition covers the acquisition and installation of two (2) new Small Piece Folder, One (1) new Blanket Folding Machine and One (1) new 300/400 lb. Gas Drying and Conditioning Tumbler Dryer with external lint collection within an existing textile care processing facility located at:

Western New York Healthcare System, Logistics (90) VA Medical Center 3495 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215

No changes to the building to accommodate installation and performance of the system will be the allowed.

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 design, delivery, installation and training of VA personnel on the new laundry equipment in conformance with the Technical Specifications attached. 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.

Equipment and materials shall be suitable for installation within the laundry and can be relocated in accordance with the contractors design and acceptance of the facility. Existing equipment can be moved in order to rig in the new equipment to the accepted design 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 successful 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 wall mounted lock-out tag-out kit/cabinet.

1. PROJECT SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for the complete design and installation of new laundry equipment at the VA laundry in Buffalo New York.

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 to the existing utility headers and electrical panels to the new equipment. Electrical shall be connected to the nearest electrical panels and shall be new.

1. Within the new installation of the laundry, the contractor shall move and or relocate any spot cooling vents to the new work station areas.

1. Within the new installation of the laundry, the contractor shall relocate and/or add LED lighting for any new work station or storage area.

1. Sufficient fresh air supply is essential to ensure optimum combustion and the area of air supply openings for dryer 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 Buffalo, and the state of New York 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 protected, 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, and associated components and production dryers.

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

1. 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 closest utility header 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. If required for offered equipment, structural alterations to the building will be the responsibility of the contractor.

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, Engineering shall be contacted to determine the proper location.

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

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

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.

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. Lock-out and Tag-out wall mounted kit/cabinet shall also be provided.

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 will be scheduled and EMS will be on site to conduct the inspection.

11. VA supplied utilities hook up points for the new equipment shall be new from the existing utility header 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 existing header 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 Buffalo 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.

16. All piping that is not being utilized for laundry operations in the laundry shall be removed.

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

SITE VISIT

0. Contractor has the responsibility of visiting the site and examining the installation area. Failure on the part of the contractor to accomplish a site visit and become thoroughly familiar with all conditions that may affect his/her proposal or any resultant contract will be at the contractor’s risk. The VA will not provide drawings of the installation area.

The laundry facility will accommodate site visits as they are requested. The site visits may be on different dates or all on the same date, depending on if/when requests are made by the contractor. Contractors will state the desired date in which they would like to visit the facility. The facility will determine if that date is available. Site visit requests shall be made by contacting: Mr. Raymond Ortiz Laundry Plant Manager, Environmental Management Service, Buffalo New York.

0. Calendar dates and hours of site visits, equipment delivery, removal of existing equipment and installation shall be coordinated with the Contracting Office Representative (COR).

All questions must be directed to the Contracting Officer, in writing, and an official government response shall be posted as an amendment to the solicitation.

0. In order to install new equipment, other existing equipment may need to be moved and reinstalled by the contractor. It is important that all interested contractors make a site visit to determine what equipment, if any, may need to be moved and reinstalled.

WORK PLAN

Phasing of the work and schedule for completion are important factors that will be evaluated within the installation timeline. Production down time must be kept to a minimum. Likewise, time is of the essence. Contractor’s ability to furnish and install the new equipment in a timely manner is an important consideration.

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 Specifications". Performance and production testing will be conducted by VA after installation and a contractor’s 5 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, 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.

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE

Technical certificates of compliance (applicable to the item of equipment furnished) shall be submitted at the time and place of inspection. (Note: Inspection will be conducted by VA after installation and shakedown is completed).

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. Color coding of all wiring shall be in accordance with established VA medical center criteria.

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

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 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 furnishing the equipment served.

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

All labeling shall be on laminated plastic nameplates.

Nameplates shall be laminated phenolic with a Black (208V) surface and white core. Use 1/16 inch thick material for plates up to 2 inch X 4 inch. For larger sizes, use 1/8 inch thick material.

Nameplates shall be installed with screws on equipment and panels.

PRODUCTS

Receptacles

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

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

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

GFI Four-plex receptacles shall be single phase, 20 ampere, 120 volts, 2-pole, 3-wire, NEMA 5-2OR.

The duplex type shall have break-off feature for two circuit operation. The ungrounded pole of each receptacle shall be provided with a separate terminal.

Bodies shall be white in color.

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

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

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

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

Wall Plates:

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

Color shall be white unless otherwise specified.

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

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

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

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

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

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

TRAPS

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

BACK FLOW PREVENTERS

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

Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker:

Hose bibs and sinks with threaded outlets.

SHOCK OR WATER HAMMER ARRESTORS

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

INSTALLATION

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

General:

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

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

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

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

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

Piping shall conform to the following:

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

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

Domestic Water:

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

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

PREFABRICATED ROOF CURBS

Galvanized steel or extruded aluminum 12 inches overall height, continuous welded corner seams, treated wood nailer, 1-1/2 inch thick, 3 pound density rigid mineral fiberboard insulation with metal liner, and built-in curved cantilever strip. Provide raised cantilever strip (recessed mounting flange) to start at the upper surface of the insulation. Curbs shall be constructed for pitched roof or ridge mounting as required to keep top of curb level.

DIELECTRIC FITTINGS

Provide dielectric couplings or unions between ferrous and non-ferrous pipe. In addition, Provide threaded dielectric unions for pipe sizes 2 inches and under. For 2-1/2 inches and above, provide copper and steel flanges electrically isolated at gasket and by sleeves at bolts. Fittings on cold water and soft water lines shall be rated for 100 psi, 80 degrees F. Fittings on other services shall be rated for the maximum pressure and temperature conditions of the service. Where copper piping is connected to steel piping, provide dielectric connections.

VALVES

Valves for particular services are generally specified as Type Numbers. The Type Numbers are defined below. All valves of the same type shall be the products of a single manufacturer. Comply with MSS SP-45, MSS SP-80 and ANSI B31.1. Pressure-temperature ratings listed are minimum requirements.

Valve Type:

All valves within the project shall be rated Ball Valves for the type of service required.

Ball valves with solder end connections for hot and cold re-circulating water.

GAS REQUIREMENTS

Maximum wall thickness of pipes shall meet ANSI B31.8.

Two inches or smaller: Semi steel body, eccentric plug valve with bronze plug screwed, 175 pound WOG. Butterfly valve, threaded, threaded in accordance with Federal Specification WW-V-1967, Type B.

Three inches and smaller: Bronze body and trim, swing type per ASTM B61 or B62. 125 pound WSP.

GAS SERVICE CONNECTIONS

Coated piping will be utilized within 5 feet of exterior walls. Pipe will be black steel, ASTM A53, schedule 40.

All gas piping shall have drip legs installed.

All gas regulators (large or small) for all equipment shall be vented to the outside atmosphere of the building.

PLUMBING

Water Piping:

Interior domestic water piping shall be copper tube, type L drawn per ASTM B88. Fittings for copper tube must be wrought copper or bronze castings conforming to ANSI B16.18 and B16.22. Unions shall be bronze in accordance with federal specification WW-U-516 with solder or braze joints including adapters for joining screwed pipe to copper tubing.

Air Piping:

Interior to the building and outdoor external air piping shall be copper tube.

Installation shall be in accordance with the National Standard Plumbing Code.

All piping shall be installed parallel to walls and column centerlines (unless expressed otherwise by facility engineering). Pipe shall be round and straight. Cutting shall be done with proper tools. Except for plastic and glass, pipe shall be reamed to full size after cutting. Copper piping work shall be performed in accordance with best practices requiring accurately cut clean joints and soldering in accordance with the recommended practices for the material and solder employed.

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

Install ball valves in horizontal position. All valves shall be easily accessible.

Pipe saddles shall be on the outside of all insulation and PVC coverings.

Pipe escutcheons will be used for all pipe penetrations through walls, floors and ceilings.

Fittings:

Butt weld fittings are required and shall be wrought steel. ANSI B16.9 (2014 Edition)

Socket Welds are required with threaded fittings and shall be forged steel, ANSI B16.9. (2014 Edition)

Joints shall be welded in accordance with ANSI B31.8. (2014 Edition)

INSULATION REQUIREMENTS

Unless specified in other sections of the specification, cellular glass insulation is required for hot water piping. A minimum 1.5 inches thick for hot water is required.

All Insulation on piping and equipment shall be terminated square at items not to be insulated, access openings and nameplates. Cover all exposed raw insulation with sealer or jacket material that does match the color of the insulation.

ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURES

Prior to acceptance of the goods or services provided under this contract, inspection and testing will be performed by VACO, Equipment Management Specialists. For purposes of determining the payment due date under this contract, and for no other purpose, the date of acceptance of the goods or services provided under this contract shall be the actual date of acceptance by the Government or the number of days after request for inspection indicated herein, whichever is earlier, provided delay in acceptance is not the fault of the contractor.

Upon completion of installation the equipment will be turned over to the hospital for use. The contractor shall furnish, upon completion of installation, a written notice of readiness for inspection to the Contracting Officer, VA National Acquisition Center (NAC). Final acceptance of the equipment and installation will be based upon an inspection and test to be performed at Government expense within thirty (30) calendar days from date of receipt of request for inspection. If equipment passes inspection or if acceptance inspection is not conducted within thirty (30) calendar days from date of receipt of request for inspection, the Government shall accept installation with guarantee date commencing with date of receipt of notification for inspection. Use of the equipment during the period between completion of installation and inspection and/or inspection and reinspection shall not negate the right on the part of the Government to reject the equipment, should it fail, nor to preclude default action against the contractor in the event of failure to correct deficiencies.

In the event the equipment is rejected, contractor will be advised as to deficiencies which were cause for rejection. It shall be contractor's responsibility to correct reported deficiencies and to advise the Contracting Officer when all corrections have been made and equipment is ready for re-inspection. Re-inspection(s) will be performed by VACO, Equipment Management Specialist's with all costs incurred chargeable to the contractor's account.

If deficiencies found at the time of inspection are corrected within fourteen (14) calendar days from date of notice of rejection, date of acceptance will be the date notice of readiness for the original inspection is received by the Contracting Officer. If corrections are not accomplished within 14 days, the guarantee commencement date shall then be the date notice of readiness for re-inspection is received by the Contracting Officer preceding final acceptance.

If acceptance has been made and guarantee period established due to the failure of the Government to perform the inspection within the specified time, this does not waive the rights of the Government to perform an inspection (at the Government's expense) nor does it waive the right of the Government to perform re-inspections, if deficiencies are noted, with costs incurred chargeable to the contractor's account. Acceptance of the equipment due to the failure of the Government to perform the inspection within the specified time shall not negate the right on the part of the Government to exercise its rights under the Termination for Cause provisions of the contract in the event the contractor fails to correct the reported deficiencies.

TIME OF DELIVERY-INSTALLATION TIMEFRAME

Delivery of new equipment shall be made within 90 calendar days after award. The required delivery date will be annotated on the contract. Delivery dates specified may be adjusted by the contracting officer to coincide with the date the hospital will be ready to receive installation. The contracting officer shall advise the contractor of the new delivery date at least 45 days prior to the original or adjusted delivery dates.

Truck Delivery:

Truck delivery is accepted 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., local time, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

All equipment must be installed within 30 days after delivery. The Buffalo laundry facility will remain open and in operation. The total period of performance is not to exceed 120 calendar days for all items from notice of award to complete installation.

GUARANTEE

The contractor guarantees the equipment against defective material, workmanship and performance for a period of one year, said guarantee to run from date of acceptance of the equipment by the Government. The contractor agrees to furnish, without cost to the Government, replacement of all parts and material which are found to be defective during the guarantee period.