36L79722Q0018 Updated Statement of Work Amendment 0003 .docx

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

1. INTRODUCTION

0. Background

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Textile Care Management (TCM) Program consists of the Textile Care Processing and Textile Management Services (uniform management, textile management and distribution, and patient assistance program) both contribute to the proper distribution, handling, processing and management of textile goods and services within VA medical facilities. The TCM Program, outlines the procedures, reporting requirements, and operating guidelines for TCM and Textile Care Facility Operations within VA medical facilities.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), on behalf of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Textile Care Management Program will procure Textile Care Processing Facility laundry equipment.

The mission of the National Acquisition Center (NAC), High Tech Medical Equipment Picture Archiving Communication Systems and Laundry Division, is to meet the VA’s five core values that underscore the obligations inherent in VA’s mission: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.

0. Purpose and Objectives

Textile Care Processing Facilities (TCPFs) are responsible for providing textile processing services, which ensures a consistent supply of bacteriologically clean textiles to support patient treatment programs. VA laundries provide clean laundry for VA patients in a variety of settings.

Textile Care Processing operations is the primary focus of the established directive which outlines the responsibilities, procedures, and processes that:

1. Minimize the infection risks of handling and processing contaminated textiles.

1. Ensure an efficient operation through measurable quality assurance indicators.

1. Identify and require the practice of safety precautions to promote workplace safety.

1. Ensure continuity of service in case of an emergency shutdown.

0. Contract Duration

Line items 0001-0008 shall be delivered and installed within 310 days after the effective date of the contract. Delivery dates specified may be adjusted by the Contracting Officer (CO) to coincide with the date the TCPF will be ready to receive installation.

The equipment shall be delivered within 170 days after the effective date of the contract. Installation of the equipment shall take place no more than 140 days after the delivery date. The five (5) days onsite shakedown and three (3) days onsite training are included in the installation timeframe. Training shall consist of two (2) hours each per line item for both operator and maintenance personnel at a minimum. Training shall not be conducted concurrently. The total contract duration is 310 days after the effective date of the contract.

Note: Installation shall be continuous, without interruption, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays, until all installation and testing work has been completed. Installation may take place on the weekends if pre-approval is given by the COR.

1. Site Specific Project Requirements

0. The contractor shall furnish supervision, labor, equipment, tools, supplies and installation services necessary to meet the terms and conditions in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) related to the Mountain Home, TN project.

0. This SOW includes removal of trade-in equipment, delivery and installation of new equipment, as well as training of end user on new laundry equipment.

0. All items provided by the contractor shall be new. The contractor shall not utilize any refurbished equipment, machinery, or parts.

0. The contractor shall relocate or add Light-Emitting Diode (LED) lighting for any new workstation or storage area within the new design layout. New LED lighting shall be provided for the new soiled storage and sorting system. New lighting shall be 50 foot-candles (minimum) measured 30-inches above floor for workstation task areas, and 35 foot-candles (minimum) for storage areas.

0. The garment exchange system shall be installed in Building 77, Room G128. The new heat seal machine, label printer, man readable labels shall be located in the Seamstress Room F032. All other equipment associated with this project shall be installed at the TCPF within Building 205.

0. All valves within the layout of the laundry installation area and equipment shall be ball valves with the appropriate ratings and that are part of the scope of work within this RFQ.

0. All old piping, drain piping, ductwork, vents, hangers, and water piping associated with equipment shall be removed to include the gas heater on roof that is connected to the present cart washer.

0. All piping, steam and condensate shall originate from upper the mechanical room to all equipment and the water supply lines for each equipment offered shall be connected within 25 feet of equipment. Gas shall be connected within 25 feet of the equipment. Water supply lines shall be connected to the nearest header to the machine.

The compressed air lines for the garment exchange system shall be new from the laundry upper mechanical room and electrical for the garment exchange system will originate from the electrical panel identified by the station. Air lines for all other offered equipment shall be connected within 25 feet of that equipment. All installed piping, water, gas, conduit, and air lines within this RFQ shall be new.

0. All piping steam and condensate piping shall be new from the upper mezzanine mechanical room east wall (linen storage room wall) to all equipment located in the laundry to include new valves; replace the steam and condensate piping serving the existing outdoor trash compactor. Any electrical shall be new from the panels, as identified by the Station.

0. The existing Milnor non-production washer extractors shall be connected to the new steam and condensate line.

0. All drain piping that is broken, collapsed and/or inoperable directly connected to the new equipment and below grade shall be replaced .

0. All areas of the epoxy floor that is exposed due to the removal or relocation of braces, supports, and equipment shall be replaced with the same material. Information on the existing floor material will be provided after award.

0. Waste Material Sorting/Recycling

The contractor shall divert discarded items and other wastes to recycling trash disposal scheduled regularly. Items which need to be sent for recycling or resale unless not feasible include pallets, metals (iron, copper, brass, etc.) cardboard, mercury items, used oil, electronic, rechargeable batteries, wood products and construction debris.

The contractor shall not store waste materials and items held for recycling. Waste materials shall be stored prior to pick up in a manner that does not allow the items to become a fire, health, environmental or safety hazard or provide harborage for pests and consistent with federal, state and VA (listed in order of preference) laws and regulations governing storage of waste materials. Actions include using drip drains pans, storing liquid wastes or items that rot in closed containers, removing Freon from junked air conditioning, observing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) limits on sizes of piles of lumber or wood products. Dumpsters larger than one and one-half (1 ½) cubic yards in size must be located at least ten (10) feet from exterior walls of buildings.

Painted or treated lumber, paint chips, a potential asbestos containing, or asbestos contaminated items should not be recycled but shall be disposed of properly. No waste material disposal is allowed on Government property.

0. A staging area shall be required. The required contractor staging area (TBD after award) will be designated by the COR. Staging area shall be fully enclosed completely with fencing and fence covering provided by the contractor. The fencing height shall be a minimum of six (6) feet high, with covering, signage and sandbags or plastic temporary fence weights.

0. External Equipment/Motor Protection Filters are to be provided for all air intakes to include but not limited to washer extractors, electronic boxes, mechanical equipment, etc., and 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. The equipment is 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 two (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.

0. The contractor shall supply lock-out/tag-out devices for each piece of equipment. All lock-out/tag-out and Confined Space (CS) locations shall be marked and identified on the machine with instructions on lock-out or CS procedures for the equipment. These instructions/procedures shall be permanently mounted on each piece of equipment. Lock-out/tag-out procedures include all sources of stored energy, including but not limited to: electrical, gas, water, air lines, hydraulic, and steam and condensate, etc. Relief valves shall be installed for lock-out/tag-out locations to relieve residual air lines etc.

0. The contractor shall supply one (1) wall mounted lock-out and tag-out kits/cabinets with the lock-out/tag-out devices for each piece of equipment. The location of the kits/cabinets shall be in the maintenance shop. All lock-out/ tag-out and Permit Required Confined Space (PRCS) locations shall be marked and identified on the machine with instructions on lock-out or PRCS procedures for the equipment. These instructions/procedures shall be permanently mounted on each piece of equipment. Lock-out/tag-out procedures include all sources of stored energy, including but not limited to: electrical, gas, water, air lines, hydraulic, and steam and condensate, etc. Relief valves shall be installed for lock-out/tag-out locations to relieve residual air etc.

0. Number and nomenclature will separately identify all equipment with no less than two (2) inch numbers and letters. Each piece of equipment will be separately identified and labeled. Example: Hot Water Heater 1, Hot Water Storage Tank etc. The equipment shall be made compatible to meet production requirements specified in the technical specifications.

0. Contractor bears all responsibility for all new utility connections.

0. Connections to VA supplied utilities (steam and condensate) shall be new from the upper mezzanine mechanical room east wall (linen storage room wall) to all equipment located in the laundry to include new valves. Compressed air supply for the garment exchange system shall be new from the mezzanine. All other equipment requiring airlines shall be new and within 25 feet of the equipment.

0. Connections to VA supplied electrical utility shall be from the electrical panels to the equipment. Penetrations in floors, walls and ceilings not utilized will be filled with existing floor, wall, and ceiling like material. All braces, pipes (steam and condensate, water, electrical), conduit and duct work that will not be utilized shall be removed back to the source that pertains to the equipment directly associated with this RFQ.

0. All unused old electrical and conduit shall be removed back to the source, if any conduit is in the slab, it shall be cut at floor level to be filled and patched with like material.

0. The contractor shall not damage equipment frame, door panels, cylinder, cylinder panels, control box on the Government installation. If the Contractor causes damages to any Government property, the Contractor shall replace or repair the damage at no expense to the Government as the CO directs. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repair(s) or replacement(s), the Contractor shall be liable for the cost, which may be deducted from the contract price.

0. Utility Shutdowns

Contractor shall provide fourteen (14) calendar days’ advance notice for any planned utility shutdowns and should be indicated on the project schedule.

0. The TCPF will be open during the project. The contractor will have access to the TCPF seven days a week from 6:30am through 4:30pm. On the weekends there will be a TCPF staff member on station to allow entrance and will remain with the contractor during the installation.

NOTE: With COR approval the contractor may work evenings and/or weekends to accomplish the work required.

0. Badge Requirements

The contractor(s)’s personnel (including subcontractors) anticipated to be on site for more than two (2) days will need to obtain a PIV badge through the VA COR. [Note: PIV badges require at least 30 days to secure so it would be beneficial for the contractor to start this process immediately.]

0. Pre-Award Site Visit

The contractor has the responsibility of visiting the site and examining TCPF installation area. Failure on the part of the contractor to accomplish a site visit and become thoroughly familiar with all conditions that may affect their offer will be at the contractor’s risk.

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. The contractor must request a scheduled in which they would like to visit the facility. The facility will determine if the requested date is available. Site visit requests shall be made by contacting:

Mr. Harry Richardson, Laundry Equipment Mechanic Office Phone – (423) 926-1171 ext. 7445/7746 Email: harry.richardson2@va.gov

0. Exemption Certificate

The CO will provide a valid certificate of exemption for the State of Tennessee sales and use tax to the Contractor.

1. General Installation Requirements

1. Existing utilities shall be utilized to meet the performance requirements of the technical specifications. Connection points shall be from the upper mechanical mezzanine room to all equipment. When existing service lines require demolition, they shall be removed back to the source.

1. VA will supply the main gas line which will be located at building entry of the TCPF; it shall be the contractor’s responsibility to connect gas lines for the tunnel finisher and tumblers within 25 feet from the equipment.

1. The contractor shall ensure maximum utilization of existing equipment location or space to prevent additional plumbing, electrical or other utilities.

1. Should additional utilities be required for the equipment, these utility connections shall be the responsibility of the contractor. Utilities are electric, gas, water, steam and condensate, and air lines.

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

1. Equipment and materials shall be suitable for installation in available space, arranged for safe, efficient, and convenient operation and maintenance (Ref. OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and NFPA) and, if applicable with referenced specifications to include a summary of routine preventative maintenance for each piece of equipment.

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

6. All mounting holes shall be utilized for anchoring equipment. Secure mounts shall be laid out in advance for review and approval by the COR.

6. 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 an approved fire-retardant material (not foam) and shall match existing materials on both sides of the penetration.

6. Contractor shall supply new utility connections (i.e., wall/ceiling mounts, junction boxes, raceways, and conduits).

6. The 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.

6. All installation and/or modifications of utilities and structures, shall match existing materials. No wooden platforms allowed.

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

6. All pipes and ductwork shall be insulated. All conduits and air pipes shall not be painted. All vents and drains shall be painted, (REFER TO TABLE BELOW FOR COLORS). All insulation shall be wrapped with white PVC plastic as indicated below. PVC covering shall be a minimum .030” 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. Pre-made adhesives are acceptable. Spray-painting stencils are not acceptable.

6. Installation of piping, sleeves, inserts, hangers, and equipment shall be in accordance with the installation design drawings, and shall be sealed by a licensed professional Architect-Engineer, which were previously approved by the COR. In the installation design drawings, the contractor shall 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 to comply with accepted national and local plumbing practices. Mechanical or grooved fittings on mechanical piping are acceptable.

6. Installation of holes or trenches through concrete and masonry shall be cut with diamond core or concrete saw. (Applies to the cart washer).

6. Any holes or trenches shall be laid out in advance for review and approval by the COR.

6. If necessary to drill through structural sections, the contractor shall notify the COR immediately. The COR shall work with a structural engineer to determine proper location. The COR shall instruct contractor on structural location to continue work.

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

6. Valve Tags: Furnish and install valve tags on all compressed air, gas and water valves on equipment and connection points. Tags shall be engraved with identification (gas, air etc.), black filled identification, 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.

6. The contractor shall provide two (2) valve lists on typed plastic-coated cards, sized 8-1/2-inch X 11 inch showing tag number, valve type, valve function and location area of valve for each service or system to the COR.

6. Equipment, motors, piping, ductwork, and any other components or materials shall be protected against physical damage from carts with guardrails supplied by contractor.

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.

1. A minimum clearance of 36 inches between moving parts and fixed objects and 24 inches between non-moving parts and fixed objects is required in accordance with OSHA 1910.219. All conveyor rollers shall have roll caps installed and guards will be provided under all conveyors.

1. Plumbing and Electrical Installation requirements:

2. Plumbing

0. Mechanical fittings allowed on piping. Grooved fittings permitted on domestic water only.

0. The contractor shall not use cast iron fittings, and components or malleable/ductile fittings anywhere in the high-pressure and medium pressure steam system (15 psi or above). The contractor shall only use cast steel or forged steel fittings and components, in accordance with applicable VA Master Specifications found at https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp.

0. Traps

2. The contractor shall 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.

0. Back Flow Preventers

3. The contractor shall provide a back flow prevention device at any point in the plumbing system where the potable water supply meets a potential source of contamination. Device shall be certified by the American Society of Sanitary Engineers (ASSE). Listed below is a partial list of connection to the potable water system which shall be protected against back flow or back siphonage.

3. Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker.

3. Hose bibs and sinks with threaded outlets.

0. Shock or Water Hammer Arrestors

4. Contractor shall conform to the standards from Plumbing and Drainage institute (PDI) Water Hammer Arrestors (WH) Standard PDI-WH201, American Society of Sanitary Engineers (ASSE) 1010, or American Society of Mechanical Engineer (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.

4. New arrestor assemblies are required to be installed at each hot and cold water inlet point.

2. Plumbing Installation

In accordance with the National Standard Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition.

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

1. Escutcheons shall be installed at all floors, wall, and ceiling locations that pipe, conduits, vents, and ductwork penetrate.

1. 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.

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

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

1. Piping shall conform to the following:

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

1. Exhaust Vent

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

1. Insulation Requirements

Unless specified in other sections of the Technical Specifications, 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.

2. Water Piping

2. 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.

2. Air Piping

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

3. All piping shall be installed parallel to walls and column centerlines. 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.

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

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

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

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

1. Electrical

3. Electrical Installation

0. Conduits, Fittings, and Electrical Wire:

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

0. Install a new power disconnect box for each piece of equipment.

0. All electrical wire shall be copper, heat resistant grade, thermoplastic insulated. Control wiring shall be (stranded) Thermoplastic High Heat Nylon (THHN)/Thermoplastic Heat and Water-Resistant Nylon (THWN) or equal. Intermediate wall conduit is required. Provide conduit trapeze hangers.

0. 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 NFPA 70.

0. All low voltage communication wire used for data management systems, liquid supply systems and intercoms shall be installed in minimum 3/4-inch diameter electro metallic tubing (EMT) type protective conduit. Wire nuts shall not be used for any connections.

0. Electrical installation shall include new branch circuits from existing electrical panels to new equipment including new conduit and wire; and new circuit breaker(s) and where applicable new disconnect boxes.

0. New electrical installation materials (conduit and fitting types) shall match existing materials.

3. Electrical Wiring Installation

In accordance with NFPA 79 – Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery 2021 edition:

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

0. Wire nuts shall not be used, and solderless connectors shall have insulation grip. Wiring shall have adequate slack to provide strain relief. Wire nuts are only acceptable for electrical installation of motors and terminal boxes.

0. Wiring shall be provided between motors, controllers, timers, pushbuttons, starters, and limit switches installed on or within the equipment and shall be done with materials as applicable, except liquid tight flexible conduit shall be used where required for belt adjustment by moving a motor or for vibration isolation.

0. Compression fittings are permissible for installation.

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

3. Electrical Identification Installation

In accordance with NFPA 79 – Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery 2021 edition:

Install nameplates - center on device, cover plate, or enclosure.

2. Use power source designations defined in the Technical Specifications. Indicate electrical power loads served using designations from electrical schedules and designations from the appropriate trade furnishing the equipment served.

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

2. All labeling shall be on laminated phenolic nameplates and shall be placed on equipment.

2. Nameplates shall be laminated phenolic with a Blue surface (480 Volts)/Black surface (208 Volts) 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.

2. The contractor shall mark all 4-plex outlets and boxes with the electrical panel, circuit, and branch identification.

3. Electrical Protection

The contractor shall provide any protective methodology or devices necessary to protect the equipment from:

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

3. Any equipment located outside the building or on the roof shall have lightning protection installed.

3. Data loss due to electrical power problems. All equipment electronics shall be protected with a power monitor hook-up point and power monitor.

3. Existing equipment that will be re-used shall be protected from damage during installation up to and including removal and replacement where necessary to facilitate installation of new equipment.

3. Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) shall be required for all equipment that includes a computer operating system (Minimum 2-hour back-up).

1. Meters, Sensors, and Transmitters

All gas equipment locations will have combustible gas meters (located at ceiling height for natural gas) and Carbon Monoxide meters (placed at breathing height and positioned to cover a surveillance area radius of 50 feet or 5,000 minimum sq. ft) installed at respective locations. All gas equipment shall include non-resettable flow meters. At a minimum requirement for meters are:

4. Carbon Monoxide (CO) Sensors

Transportable calibration, electrochemical plug-in type, range 0 to 100 ppm, detection limit less than plus or minus 5 percent of full scale, response time less than 10 seconds, zero drift less than 5 percent per year, span drift less than 10 percent per year, repeatability less than plus or minus 5 percent of full scale, active temperature compensation. Set point: 25 to 50 ppm.

4. Combustible Gas Sensors

Plug-in type, infrared detection, no moving parts, range 0 to 100 percent lower explosive limit. On-board storage of calibration data, peak values, time, and date stamped. Set point: 10 percent of lower explosive limit.

4. Controller/Transmitters

Separate from sensors, non-intrusive calibration. NEMA 4 enclosure, sensors connected to transmitter with easily operated connection devices. Universal transmitter which can accept infrared, catalytic bead, or toxic sensor and auto-configure when sensor connector is inserted. LED display of gas type and concentration, alarm horn and strobe, output compatible for computer work station, integral non-volatile memory, automatic resume on power failure, sensor and controller diagnostics, menu-driven calibration. Networked with computer work station Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) program or central control panel via RS485 four-wire bus, such as Modbus Remote terminal unit (RTU). SCADA is a standalone system that shall be provided by the contractor and shall not be connected into any VA existing building’s SCADA

4. Additional Features

3. Capability to remotely mount sensor from transmitter to allow calibration at convenient point up to 30 m (100 feet) away.

3. Sensor/transmitter display shall indicate all diagnostic check/fault conditions with detailed message displays.

3. Full-function keypad or magnetic touch points to allow setting alarm set points, change span gas values and display date of last calibration.

4. Calibration

Sensor/transmitters shall be calibrated with hand-held calibration devices furnished by system manufacturer. Provide complete calibration kit, including test gases, for commissioning and future calibrations. Provide permanently mounted stainless steel tubing for remote-mounted sensors.

4. Approvals

NEC and CEC for explosion proof or non-incendive, when required.

4. Product Support

Supplier shall have organization, located within 242 kilometers (150 miles) of site, with capability of complete onsite product.

4. Power Supply

Provide protected power supply to protect system from surges, spikes, transients, overloads in the incoming power supply.

4. An emergency gas shut-off system will be installed and connected to the building fire alarm system.

8. Emergency Gas Safety Shut-Off Valve

8. Permits remote shut-off of fuel gas flow to plant.

8. Type

Manually opened, electrically held open, automatic closing upon power interruption. Pneumatic operator is prohibited.

8. Performance

Shall shut bubble tight within one second after power interruption.

8. Service

Natural gas.

8. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. listed, FM approved, rated for 861 kPa (125 psig) ASME flanged ends for pipe sizes above 50 mm (2 inches), threaded ends for pipe sizes 50 mm (2 inches) and under. Cast iron, cast steel or bronze body, open and shut indicator. Valves for LP gas service shall be rated at 1724 kPa (250 psig).

8. Control Switch

Control switches mounted at exterior doorways (a minimum of four (4) control switches) of the control room and laundry plant. Control switch locations to be determined after award. Switches shall also cut the power to the fuel oil pump set. Provide auxiliary switch to provide signal to Computer Workstation.

The control switch for the emergency gas shut off system specifications shall be in accordance with the offered shut off system.

SENSOR(S) SHALL BE CORROSION-RESISTANT FOR OUTSIDE LOCATION.

1. Installation Requirements

5. Approval for the contractor to proceed with installation shall be contingent upon the acceptance of design submittals and written notification to proceed with installation from the COR.

The contractor shall be responsible for determination of, and compliance with, federal, state, and local code requirements, design data, and other factors necessary to design and install the system.

5. The contractor shall verify the location of extant utilities and shall specify any additional utilities required or any utilities which require relocation or removal. The contractor shall connect to designated utilities in a manner conforming to a nationally recognized code and at a time satisfactory to minimize or preclude disruption to existing functions or clinical services.

5. Cables and connections to the VA Medical Center-furnished internet service provider if required, is the responsibility of the contractor.

5. The contractor shall be responsible for installation, which consists of assembling, positioning, and mounting of all equipment and connections of all cables. The contractor is responsible for furnishing and pulling all interconnecting wiring and cabling, including wiring, and cabling to be pulled through conduit and raceways. It is the responsibility of the contractor to install junction boxes; wall/ceiling mounts and support structures.

5. The contractor shall provide certified field engineers or technicians to conduct the required tests during installation. Contractor shall provide copies of the certifications upon Government request.

5. The contractor shall inform the CO and COR of any problems as they occur in connection with installation, or issues which will affect optimum performance shall be reported prior to the start of installation. Installation shall not proceed under such circumstances until authorized by the CO.

1. Availability of Parts and Service

The Original Equipment Manufacturer shall guarantee the contractor availability of servicing and replacement parts for a period of ten (10) years to the government for the laundry equipment being procured under this RFQ.

1. Incorporation of Documents

The following documents are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this RFQ.

The equipment and installation supplies shall conform to the following standards:

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

7. American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 2021 Edition. Z8.1-2006 Safety Requirements for Commercial Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Operations.

7. FEMP: Federal Energy Management Program (Energy efficient product rating).

7. HVAC Duct Construction Standards-Metal & Flexible.

7. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), 2021 Edition.

7. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 2021 Edition. ALL NFPA Standards and codes. National Electrical Code (NEC), 2020 Edition.

7. National Standard Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition.

7. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910.

7. Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA), 2021 Edition.

7. Sheet Metal Contractors National Association Inc. Publication, 2019 Edition.

7. City, County, State, Federal, VA and National Environmental, Fire and Safety Regulations/Standards.

Rev. 10/07/2022