36L79722Q0018.docx

SUBJECT*

Mountain Home, TN TCPF Laundry Equipment

GENERAL INFORMATION

Environmental Management Service Laundry (137L)

Laundry Building 13

Veterans Way & Lamont Street/Dogwood Ave

Mountain Home, TN

CONTACT INFORMATION

National Acquisition Center PO Box 76 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Hines, IL 60141

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Monique Lara Monique.Lara@va.gov 708-786-4987

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice

DESCRIPTION

Presolicitation Notice

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Acquisition Center (NAC) intends to issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) 36L79722Q0018 on behalf of the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center located at:

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Environmental Management Service Laundry (137L) Laundry Building 13 Veterans Way & Lamont Street/Dogwood Ave Mountain Home, TN 37684

Pursuant to 38 U.S. Code 8128, the RFQ 36L79722Q0018 will be issued as a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Quotes are being solicited only from VIP-listed SDVOSBs. Quotes received from entities that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs at the time of the offer due date will not be considered.

The VA will award one contract to the responsible quoter who is able to meet the requirements as outlined below (description to supply, meet the delivery timeframe and meet the technical specifications):

· Item #1 – Steam Garment Tunnel Finisher

· Item #2 - Semi Automatic Cart Washer/Dryer

· Item #3 - Garment Exchange Systems – Automated Issue with Employee Database

· Item #4 - Soiled Storage/Sorting Conveyor System (Manual)

· Item #5 - Automated Clean Side Clean Take Away Conveyor

· Item #6 - 400/500 Pound Gas Heated Drying and Conditioning Tumbler with External Lint Collection System and Dryer Take- Away Conveyor

· Item #7 - Flatwork Feed Conveyor

· Item #8 – Lint Cleaning Blowdown Fan System

The equipment shall be delivered within 140 calendar days after the effective date. Installation of the equipment shall take place no more than 98 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 238 days.

The RFQ 36L79722Q0018 will be electronically issued under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures and formatted pursuant to FAR Part 12.3 contract format. The RFQ will be issued on or about July 07, 2022, with a tentative closing date of August 22, 2022. The NAICS code for the procurement is 333318.

Any future amendments and other miscellaneous documents will be available electronically for download at the following URL: https://sam.gov/. No paper copies of the RFQ will be available, and no telephone requests for paper copies of the RFQ will be accepted. Interested quoters are advised to continuously check this URL for any changes to the RFQ. All responsible entities may submit a quote that if received timely, will be considered.

Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice The point of contact for the RFQ is Monique Lara. Questions regarding this RFQ can be e-mailed to: Monique.Lara@va.gov

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM #1 - STEAM GARMENT TUNNEL FINISHER

Furnish and install one (1) each, Steam garment tunnel finisher. Finisher shall automatically process, 200 shirts, 200 trousers and 200 coats at 35 percent + or - 5 percent moisture retention damp to dry per hour (total 600 pieces per hour). The Garment Tunnel Finisher shall have a color touch screen controls and information systems that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics.

Garment Finisher shall incorporate the following:

1. Insulated double wall.

1. Furnish and install new 480-volt power disconnect box for the new Garment Tunnel Finisher. Install a red warning indicator and a lock-on device on the handle of the branch circuit breaker for the power supply circuit for the dryer to within six (6) feet of the floor. Disconnects shall be installed in accordance with NEC 110.26 (A) (1) (2).

1. The new garment tunnel finisher shall be located on the clean side of the laundry where old one is located.

1. Auto Warm-Up Cycle.

1. Stainless steel shields over steam tubes to prevent direct garment contact.

1. Entrance and exit openings designed to reduce heat loss for increased efficiency.

1. Auto Shut Down feature reduces any remaining heat loss to operator space and saves energy.

1. Garment tunnel finisher shall be equipped with a pendant conveyor that will load and unload at a lower height.

1. Stainless steel entrance and exit guides to assure proper garment alignment.

1. The garment tunnel finisher shall be equipped with a PLC Control System. The system shall include a one touch selection of multiple programs which control temperature, conveyor speed and misting settings.

1. Lift-off service panels with locks provide easy access for service while restricting unauthorized access.

1. Variable speed conveyor system.

1. Garment finisher shall have push button high and low steam selection.

1. The garment tunnel finisher shall include a steam moisturizing system that enhances wrinkle removal from dry garments by increasing the moisture content of the live steam.

1. Conveyor Travel for left hand exit standing in front of the machine.

1. Digital conveyor speed indicator displays “Hooks per Hour”.

1. Digital garment counter.

1. Digital electronic thermostatic control.

1. Automatic on/off live steam control with adjustable timer.

1. Two individual live steam indicator lights.

1. All gauges, regulators and switches necessary for operation.

1. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button with yellow background and legends.

1. The unit shall have power exhaust through the roof.

1. The unit shall be installed with an hour meter to show actual run time of the finisher.

1. Unit shall be gas heated finishing chamber with steam moisturizing system.

1. Provide 4-Plex GFCI receptacle in the Garment Finisher location for mechanic’s use.

1. Exhaust duct work shall be new through the roof. Hurricane and lightning protection are required.

1. Exhaust ductwork shall have large easily accessible removable or hinged access panels installed at each bend for easy clean-out and manual firefighting. Exhaust air ductwork shall be insulated and wrapped with white PVC plastic covering with identification and flow markings.

1. System shall have lint screen which shall be easily accessible for manually cleaning.

1. Include lock-out and tag-out requirements for equipment offered. Lock-out / tag-out devices shall be supplied by the contractor.

ITEM #2 - SEMI AUTOMATIC CART WASHER/DRYER

Furnish and install one (1) each, semi-automatic linen cart washer/dryer system with the following:

A. The cart washer/dryer shall be engineered to provide a clean sanitary wash and automatic drying for modern plastic and fiberglass laundry/linen carts. The cart washer will be manually fed on the loading side and automatically discharged upon completion of washing cycle. The cart washer shall have a Color touch screen control display.

1. The cart washer shall have a Color touch screen control display. The cart washing system shall have a minimum capacity of washing and blow-drying 20 carts per hour with minimal water remaining inside the cart.

2. The unit shall be properly sealed to ensure a negative air pressure on the soil side and a positive air pressure on the clean side of the staph barrier wall.

3. The wastewater from the unit shall discharge into the sewer.

4. Cart washer/dryer cabinet shall be constructed of double wall, reinforced high impact material.

5. All component parts shall be made of corrosion-resistant material.

6. Interior and exterior surfaces of the cart washer/dryer cabinet and power storage unit shall be resistant to steam, acids, bleaches, starches, sours, alkalis, and germicides.

7. The cabinet of the cart washer/dryer shall contain all high-pressure water.

8. LED service light(s) shall illuminate the interior during the wash/dry cycles.

9. The base of the cabinet shall be a single piece with an interior molded sump constructed of high impact, reinforced material, fitted with a removable sump grate. A drain from the self-contained sump shall be included.

10. Unit shall be equipped with two pass-through doors, approximately 81 inches high x 42 inches wide, which automatically open and close alternately to maintain a physical separation concept.

11. The doors shall be constructed of double wall, reinforced high impact material, and equipped with watertight high impact rectangular windows.

12. Unit shall be designed with safety lock disconnect to prevent activation of doors with personnel inside.

13. The unit shall consist of all electrical controls, pumps, motors, valves, and automatic discharge.

14. The unit shall house germicidal detergent, rinse agent and water supply tanks.

15. Sight window shall be installed on the front of the cart washer control unit to view pumps in operation.

16. All component parts shall be easily accessible through access covers that completely enclose the unit.

17. A wash start, stop, emergency stop (illuminating type when activated) and recycle buttons or touch screen icons shall be provided on the control panel on the soil side. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button will also be installed on the clean side of the unit. A yellow background with legend shall also be installed with each emergency stop button. All stop and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red. All other buttons shall be of the manufactures standard color and be in accordance with NFPA 79.

18. Two (2) indicator lights or touch screen icons shall also be installed on the control panel. One (1) light designated to show when germicidal detergent is being pumped into the cart washer/dryer and one (1) designated to show when the rinse agent is being pumped.

19. Unit shall be equipped with a touch-screen programmable control system which will permit operation of the system in a standard mode for washing bin-type carts inside and outside. Cart washer offered must be able to do multi types of cart sizes (Plastic or Fiberglass). (Minimum of 70 inches)

20. The washer shall have the ability to remove heavy soil from the interior of carts with solid panels and use a minimum amount of water per cart.

21. Carts will be loaded manually and discharged automatically from the washer to floor on the clean side of the laundry and have a minimum capacity of washing and discharging 20 carts per hour.

22. The system shall incorporate a new remote truck washing system and will be equipped with a new hundred (100) ft length of high temperature hose designed to withstand a minimum of 600 PSI high-pressure on an automatic retractable hose reel. Hose reel shall be located next to roll up door on loading dock where existing one is located.

23. The electrical requirements for the cart washer 480 volts,3-phase, 60 htz. Disconnects shall be installed in accordance with NEC 110.26 (A) (1) (2).

24. A cycle meter shall be installed to record actual run cycles of the cart washer for preventive maintenance and scheduled maintenance.

25. Cart Washer shall be exhausted to the outside atmosphere. Existing exhaust duct work can be reused inside the building and exhaust outside the building shall be new, insulated, and weatherproofed. Exhaust ductwork located outside the building shall be sealed watertight and have identification and directional flow markings installed. Both air make-up and exhaust duct work must have large hinged-type access doors in the new exhaust & supply air ducts.

26. Outside air make up is required. Existing inside air intake duct can be reused and outside shall be new, insulated, wrapped in PVC plastic covering and have directional flow markings installed. Air intake ductwork located outside the building shall be sealed watertight and have identification and directional flow markings installed. To prevent freeze up during cold weather Rooftop automatic damper shall be required, replace existing roof top heater with new system. The new outside air makeup ductwork outside the building shall be insulated and weatherproofed.

27. New unit shall be flush mounted with existing floor where no ramps are needed and any modification to the pit will be the successful contractor’s responsibility.

28. The cart washer shall have a LED beacon rotary light (colored Amber) installed on the clean side to identify end of drying cycle and discharge of cart for the hearing impaired.

29. Provide 4-Plex GFCI receptacle near the control cabinet of the cart washer for mechanics use.

B. Automatic Cycle Sequence of the Cart Washer/Dryer

1. Automatic programmed opening and closing of enter and exit doors.

2. Time selectable high-pressure wash – clean hot water (150 degrees F minimum and 180 degrees F maximum) and germicidal detergent against the cart, inside and out.

3. Time selectable high-pressure rinse – clean hot water (180 degrees F maximum) with a rinse agent and germicidal detergent.

4. Time selectable drain – drain to allow excess water to drain from cart and unit.

5. Time selectable dry – drying cycle for water removal by forced air blower system. Air is to be exhausted to the outside atmosphere, through the roof, by means of exhaust duct work.

C. Safety Features (Wash Design)

a. Wash/dry cycle cannot be started with doors open.

b. The cart washer/dryer shall be designed with a safety lock disconnect to prevent activation of doors with personnel inside.

c. Opening of doors shall immediately stop unit.

d. Two (2) illuminating emergency stop buttons are required. One on the soil side of the unit and one on the clean side.

e. Unit must be recycled to restart.

f. Automatic retractable hose reel (minimum 100’) for remote truck washing station connected to the cart washer for chemical disinfecting of the truck trailer.

g. Low Water Shut-Off Sensor.

h. A four (4) foot wide by seven (7) feet long, 1 ½ inch deep concrete section shall be cut out of the floor and a 1 ½ inch deep fiberglass grate shall be installed on the unloading side of the cart washer to capture residual water from the washed carts when exiting the cart washer.

i. A four (4) foot wide by one (1) foot long, 1 ½ inch deep concrete section shall be cut out of the floor and a 1 ½ inch deep fiberglass grate shall be installed on the loading side of the cart washer with a sump installed.

j. Cart washer shall include Ultra-Violet (UV) lighting in wash chamber to eliminate bacteria during cycle.

k. Windows on doors shall have Ultra-Violet (UV) coating to protect workers from light exposure.

ITEM #3 - GARMENT EXCHANGE SYSTEMS – AUTOMATED ISSUE WITH EMPLOYEE DATABASE

Furnish and install one (1) each secure dispensing systems for uniforms and / or scrub suits on hangers only with deposit bin to serve up to 300 users. The system shall be installed in Building 77 Room GB128, Uniform systems will utilize assigned slots for users, with man-readable labels. System will interface with dedicated secure enclosed drop off bin, as detailed below. System will have a loading station with an alarm feature, and the operator shall be able to enter and call up each position as needed on a color touch screen, and that slot will be brought to the loading point. System shall utilize standard garment hangers.

The successful offeror provides all design and installation services as a “turn-key project”, hook up of electric and air lines to equipment, PC units as required, all installation, training, freight, rigging and delivery. Also, all low voltage wiring between machines and PC units shall be included. The Garment Exchange system shall:

1. General Requirements

a. The system shall provide automated dispensing and return of uniforms.

b. There will be a secure locking door to prevent unauthorized access to the system. The door will only open upon an authorized user entering their pin number at the touch screen.

c. Uniforms can only be removed from the system at the designated access point.

d. The conveyor is to be floor mounted.

e. A comprehensive and integrated software system for employee database and garment assignment will be provided by the contractor.

f. All machines must be programmed by and interface with the database and machine operating software using direct connections (no VA network involvement) provided by the contractor.

g. The conveyor will be loaded in a single operation by loading items to empty slots in sequential order at a designated loading station.

h. The system must offer the option of “credit control”, meaning that users can be denied access to clean items after exceeding their limit.

i. A complete package to include all peripherals (heat seal machine, label printer, man readable labels, PC unit(s)) is to be provided by successful offeror.

2. Operating Sequence

a. To collect garments, the user enters their PIN at the touch screen, which interfaces to the garment tracking software through the contractor provided connection thus initiating distribution of uniforms. They select “Issue” from the touch screen.

b. The users retrieve their uniforms by opening the door after it has unlocked, and their uniform position is open. The user must have access only to their uniforms, and all other positions must be locked down by pneumatic plungers.

c. The user can choose what they wish from their accessible uniforms – they do NOT have to take all their clean garments, only what they need at that time. All other garments will remain on their designated slot until needed at another time.

d. The uniform issue action (on all systems) is recorded and sent to the software database.

e. To drop off uniforms, the user interacts with the touch screen as above, and selects “deposit” which unlocks the soiled bin for user access.

f. A record is created in the software for each transaction performed by a user.

3. Control Software and Access Technology

a. The successful offeror shall furnish and install a heavy-duty touch screen keypad integrated with their equipment. This must be a dedicated, ultra-heavy-duty touch screen model.

b. The database software shall be installed on a PC in a convenient location in the room and will communicate through the provided connections with all automation components.

c. The system shall include uniform management software to provide integrated garment issue together with monitoring and control of a user database.

d. A signature pad shall be included and interfaced with the software to allow employees to sign and create a stored record for newly issued or replaced garments.

e. The machine shall be connected to a contractor-provided server / computer and send information to the system PC so that only a single entry will be required for new users or to delete and existing user.

f. All uniforms that are assigned will be entered in the tracking software and appear on that user’s account. Uniforms will be equipped with a man readable label for identification purposes.

g. The software will be completely integrated with all machines so that a single suite of reports can provide data on user transactions, machine activity and garment movements.

The software will also have the following integrated features:

a. Interface to conveyor system for all garments for automated distribution of assigned uniforms to employees.

b. Interface with deposit bin for drop off verification.

c. Integrated electronic signature capture terminal for use when assigning or loaning uniforms to employees.

The following reports will be available from the software:

a. Inventory Reports

b. Employee Reports

c. Report Generator – Ability to create reports.

4. Return Bins for Soiled Garments

a. System shall have an enclosed deposit bin which will be mounted in wall and enclosed on all sides and at the top.

b. The bin must be fully enclosed to prevent any cross contamination between clean and soiled garments (per VA current standards).

c. Each deposit system shall have a fully secure bin and locking system, with access by PIN number entry as noted earlier.

d. The soiled bin will share a heavy-duty keypad with the issue function.

e. Bin will only unlock when an authorized user enters their PIN number and chooses the deposit function at the touch screen.

f. Bin must interface to all other components through contractor-provided wiring.

g. Records deposit by PIN number information and sends that data to the garment tracking software.

h. Sequence of operation:

i. User enters PIN number at the reader, selects “Deposit” and the bin is unlocked.

ii. User deposits items in bin and closes door.

iii. System sends software notification of deposit.

i. Electrical specification – low voltage cabling only.

ITEM #4 - SOILED STORAGE/SORTING CONVEYOR SYSTEM (MANUAL)

Furnish and install 1 (system). The complete soil sorting conveyor system shall be of such material and construction, and so designed, to withstand daily wipe-down and disinfecting of all soiled textile contact surfaces without damaging the system or its components, existing weights will be utilized.

The soil sorting conveyor system shall consist of the following:

1. Cart Dump System: Furnish and install one (1) each end, or side loading type cart dump system designed to pick-up loaded textile carts (utilized by the medical center) and dump textiles onto a soil storage conveyor. Cart dumper shall be provided with safety chains, guard rails meeting OSHA requirements and an illuminated (when activated) emergency stop button (colored RED) with yellow background and legends. An hour meter shall also be installed on the cart dumper.

2. Incline Soil Storage Conveyor: Furnish and install one (1) each Incline Soiled Storage Conveyor. The size of this conveyor will be based on 30 percent of the daily wash system production which is approximately 8,000 LBS. per day. Calculations representing 500 pounds per productive employee hour will be utilized as the evaluation factor examining the design and operation of these systems. The storage conveyor shall be designed to prevent any spillage. Storage conveyor shall be equipped with an illuminated (when activated) emergency stop button (colored RED) with yellow background and legends located within 25 feet of workstations.

The conveyor will operate automatically and advance in increments without manual attention. The storage conveyor shall also have a manual jog button installed. Calculations for flat belts for textile storage will be based on 7.0 pounds per cubic foot. The incline soiled storage conveyor shall be designed to receive fully loaded soiled textile bags from the cart dumper and automatically advance linen in increments. The system shall be designed to allow employees to manually jog textiles onto the incline storage conveyor which will automatically convey textiles to the transfer conveyor(s).

The two (2) existing overhead storage conveyors used with the chute system shall be removed along with all supports to include exiting stairs and walk ramp that provides access to the inside roof/storage area and replaced with access landing and stairs to inside roof/storage area above rest rooms. Literature must be included to show landing and stairs and included in installation design drawings for station review.

The incline storage conveyor shall connect the transfer conveyor and have appropriate side guards to prevent any spillage and allow for proper transfer of textiles to the transfer conveyor. Any angle necessary for the incline storage conveyor shall be such to ensure positive transfer of pieces without tumbling. The incline storage conveyor shall be designed to prevent pieces of textiles, i.e., wash cloths, towels, sheets, blankets, uniforms, mops, etc., from jamming between the incline conveyor and the transfer to the transfer conveyor.

3. Transfer Conveyor: Furnish and install one (1) each transfer conveyor. The conveyor shall connect the incline and soil sorting conveyor and have appropriate side guards to prevent spillage and allow for proper transfer of textiles to the sorting conveyor. Any angle necessary for the transfer conveyor shall be such to ensure positive transfer of pieces without workflow disruption.

A soiled bag break-up station shall be incorporated in the design of the soiled sorting system that will allow employees to empty linen bags onto the sorting conveyor. The break-up conveyor shall include a work platform, safety rail and include a steel plate and covered with a 1/4-inch slip resistant, non-corroding, rubberized with urethane coating, anti-fatigue surface with color coded safety lanes.

The transfer conveyor shall be designed to prevent pieces of textiles, i.e., wash cloths, towels, sheets, blankets, uniforms, mops, etc., from jamming between the transferring to the incline conveyor(s) and the transfer to the soil sorting conveyor. Transfer conveyor(s) shall not be utilized to calculate storage.

4. Sorting Conveyor: Furnish and install one (1) each soiled sorting conveyor. The sorting conveyor shall be designed to receive bulk quantities of soiled textiles from the transfer conveyor. The working height of the conveyor shall be adjustable and designed to prevent spillage. The sorting conveyor shall be equipped with illuminated (when activated) emergency stop buttons (colored RED) with yellow background and legends located within 25 feet of workstations.

The sorting conveyor shall include adjustable speed controls, positioned to allow for operator control without leaving the workstation. The sorting conveyor shall be equipped with an automatic stopping device (photocell) to prevent textiles from dropping to the floor at the end of the conveyor.

A trash receptacle shall be incorporated at the end of the sorting conveyor to collect falling trash automatically from the sorting belt. At all workstations of the sorting conveyor, large (minimum 5 Quart) receptacles for sharps and trash receptacles are to be installed.

The platform for soiled sorting system shall be easily accessible by stairs and include rigid/sturdy safety handrail(s) painted yellow. The steps and platform shall be steel plate and covered with a 1/4-inch slip resistant, non-corroding, rubberized with urethane coating, anti-fatigue surface with color coded safety lanes.

A metal angle iron stop/guard shall be installed in front of the soil sorting conveyor to prevent sorting carts from hitting the sorting conveyor. An illuminated (when activated) emergency stop button (colored RED) with yellow background and legends shall be provided.

ITEM #5 - AUTOMATED CLEAN SIDE CLEAN TAKE AWAY CONVEYOR

Furnish and install one (1) clean take away conveyor system. The system offered shall be capable of receiving clean textiles automatically from ironing systems, blanket folder system and hand placement of all small piece folders and separately conveying the textiles with power turn(s) and turn stacks if needed from all finishing areas to linen flow rack/cart assembly area without manual attention. All conveyors shall be equipped with an illuminating (when activated) emergency stop cord/buttons (colored RED) located within 25 feet of each workstation. A yellow background with legend shall also be installed with each emergency stop button.

1. A ten (10) foot long by twenty-four (24) inches roller section shall be incorporated.

2. at the end of the conveyor that will prevent linen from falling off the end of the conveyor.

3. Electrical 480 volts, 3-phase, 60 htz.

4. Clean take away conveyor shall be minimum twenty-two (22) inches wide to accommodate linen products from both sides of the conveyor.

5. Include lock-out and tag-out requirements for equipment offered. Lock-out / tag-out devices including kit/box shall be supplied by the contractor.

6. The clean take-away conveyor shall be located with no obstructions and allow linen to be transported to the cart make-up area for storage and shipping.

7. The new clean take-away conveyor shall not block or interfere with any established walkways or workstations.

8. The new layout of the clean take-away conveyor shall allow for the linen flow rack to be loaded and carts to be made up from the flow rack in the cart make up and allow carts to be moved to the clean side loading docks without obstructions to either area.

9. Conveyor end guards and roller end caps shall be installed on all belt rollers.

10. A belt guard shall be installed under the entire length of the clean take away conveyor.

ITEM #6 - 400/500 POUND GAS HEATED DRYING AND CONDITIONING TUMBLER

WITH EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION SYSTEM AND DRYER TAKE-

AWAY CONVEYOR

Furnish and install two (2) each 400/500-pound gas heated dryers connected to a new external lint collector. The dryers shall have a PC-based color touch screen controls. The cylinder size (rated capacity) shall be 400/500 pounds, based upon a maximum 2.96 pounds per cubic foot of cylinder space. Dryers shall be capable of being sling loaded from an existing monorail system. Any changes to the monorail spurs that load the dryers shall be the responsibility of the successful offeror.

The new dryers shall discharge lint to the new Lint collectors and garments to the new dryer take-away conveyor It shall be the successful offeror’s responsibility to wire/program the new dryer take-away conveyor to start and stop for unloading. A photo eye shall be installed at the end of the take-away conveyor that will stop the conveyor to prevent linen from falling to the floor after unloading. The dryer take-away conveyor shall also include a manual jog button to allow employees to jog loads in to sling carts. The take-away conveyor shall also include a normal stop push button and emergency stop button shall be colored red. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button with legends shall also be installed on the dryer take-away conveyor. A guard shall also be installed at the end of the conveyor to prevent linen sling carts from damaging the take-away conveyor and belt.

The dryer take-away incline conveyor shall have a rotary LED light (colored Amber), installed that will activate each time the conveyor moves/operates.

The types of textiles processed are normal hospital linen, sheets, pillowcases, bath blankets, thermal blankets, towels, wash cloths, patients clothing, uniforms, and surgical linens. All air intake and exhaust duct work shall be new. Any roof penetrations either new or existing shall be the responsibility of the successful offeror. All roof work shall be in compliance with State Roofing Codes. No dryer will be considered acceptable if loading ramps are required for loading.

1. Unit shall be a drying and conditioning tumbler, pass-thru laundry, commercial type.

2. Commercial preservation, packaging and packing against damage required.

3. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 Hz.

4. Dryer shall have a color touch screen controls & information system that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics.

5. Tumbler shall be provided with removable cylinder panels. These panels shall be provided with protective non-stick cylinder coating providing 3000-production hour guarantee.

6. Reversing and non-reversing required.

7. Tumbler shall be gas heated.

8. A light to designate that tumbler is in operation is required.

9. Dryer shall be equipped with heavy duty drive and support wheels.

10. Dryer shall be equipped with a microprocessor time and temperature.

11. The tumbler shall be exhausted to the outside atmosphere. All ductwork shall be galvanized steel and new to the plenum of the building and ductwork on the roof shall be new.

12. A blow-down device will be installed within the dryer location. A minimum 1 each) and shall be capable of reaching around both dryers. This device shall include:

a. A gauged air pressure regulator, with quick disconnect, capable of regulating air pressure from 0 PSI to 30 PSI.

b. Minimum 50-foot length of heavy duty reinforced non-kink air hose on an automatic retractable reel.

c. Trigger operated air nozzle with any necessary extensions for reaching hard to reach areas.

d. Locations of the blow down device(s) shall be depicted on drawings.

13. Tumbler's air intake and exhaust air shall be derived and directed to and from the outside of the laundry building atmosphere.

14. Drying and conditioning tumblers shall have a beacon rotary LED light (colored Amber) identifying end of drying cycle for the hearing impaired. Dryer shall also have an audible alarm to indicate when drying cycle has ended.

15. Dryer shall be equipped with excess temperature sprinkler protection.

16. A flow alarm valve shall be interconnected with existing building fire panel located in the laundry and interconnected to the existing building automatic sprinkler system and connected to a rotary beacon LED light (colored RED) and audible alarm, to be located on the dryer, to indicate if a fire exists in the dryer.

17. Normal stop push buttons and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button with yellow background and legends shall be installed on the drying conditioning tumblers.

18. Drying conditioning tumbler shall be equipped with lockout/tag out for servicing and maintenance of equipment. Tags and locks shall be provided by the successful offeror. All lock-out / tag-out locations shall be marked and identified on the machine with instructions on lock-out procedures for the equipment offered. Lock-out / Tag-out procedures include all electrical, air, natural gas, water, steam, hydraulic etc. Relief valves shall be installed for lock-out / tag-out procedures to release stored/residual energy.

19. Air intake and exhaust ductwork shall have easily accessible hinged access panels installed for easy clean-out and manual firefighting both inside and outside the building.

20. Ductwork located outside the building shall new galvanized duct work.

21. All ductwork located inside the building shall be insulated, wrapped with PVC plastic jacketing, identified, and have directional flow markings installed.

22. No ductwork, air intake or exhaust, for any of the new equipment shall be installed using screws or rivets that penetrate the ductwork. The inside of all duct work, both air intake and exhaust shall be smooth so that lint will not build up or collect inside the duct work.

23. Dryers shall be equipped with one way tilting for loading and unloading of textiles. Textiles shall unload to a new dryer take-away conveyor.

24. Dryers shall be designed/equipped to prevent placement of objects under the tilting portion of the dryer.

25. Dryers shall be capable of being sling loaded from the existing monorail system. The successful offeror shall be responsible to install any additional monorail spur, elevation, or de-elevation device(s) to make the new dryer’s capable of being sling loaded.

26. Dryers shall be equipped with a manual override device to permit opening of the dryer door in case of a power failure.

27. Dryers shall be equipped with excess temperature cutout switches or relays and operating temperature controls.

28. Ductwork configuration shall meet the manufacturers recommended size and be cylindrical in design.

29. Tumblers shall have independent electronic ignition.

30. Provide 4-Plex receptacle for each equipment location for mechanic’s use.

31. An hour meter shall be installed on the dryer that will show actual hours of run time of the dryers.

32. Gas regulators for each dryer will be new and are to be connected to existing energy monitoring system.

Waste Managed, External Automated Lint Collection System

Furnish and install external automatic dry type lint collector for each dryer. Design as to in plant or rooftop is in accordance to manufactures design. If rooftop design is supplied, then the lint collection area shall be on the inside of the plant. The lint collector shall recover a minimum of 85 percent of lint discharged. The lint collector shall be constructed of rust resistant, weatherproof, heavy gauge stainless steel or fire-retardant compound. The outside of the lint collector shall be equipped for suspension outdoors. The lint collection area shall be accessible for service and internally accessible for service and replacement of parts through an inspection door.

1. The lint screen shall be constructed of fire-resistant material. This screen shall be capable of being easily removed, machine washed, and reinstalled with minimum effort.

2. The lint collector control shall be 120 vac. The control shall be manufactured with components that are user serviceable, and parts shall be easily available through local sources.

3. The collector shall include a fire control consisting of a 1-inch solenoid valve, a visible alarm light, audible alarm, and a fire sensor. The control shall have an automatic reset feature.

4. The collector shall have a minimum of two spray mechanisms, 1/2-inch diameter each, to be utilized for fire control. System shall be connected to a dedicated domestic water pipe and have tamper proof valves installed.

5. A flow alarm shall be installed in the fire suppression system and connected to a rotary LED light (colored red) and audible alarm, located in the textile care processing plant to indicate if a fire exists in the lint collector. The LED beacon light shall continually rotate, allowing constant observations. The collector shall be connected to the facilities existing fire suppression/alarm system located in the building to alert officials of a fire. The collector shall be connected to a dedicated domestic water supply pipe with tamper proof valves. A backflow preventer shall be installed on the dedicated domestic water supply piping for the fire suppression system 6-inches or less of the main water header. A maintenance valve located at a convenient (floor level) easily accessible location shall also be installed for each dryer for draining standing water supply within the fire suppression piping without activating the flow alarm.

6. Lint collection for each dryer shall be accomplished on the inside of the plant next to each dryer.

7. A lint collector shall be connected for each of the two (2) new dryers.

8. Electrical characteristics shall be 480/3ph/60hz.

Automatic Dryer Discharge to A New Dryer Take Away Conveyor

1. Discharge of production tumblers shall be automatic to a new flat-belt dryer take away conveyor. The flat-belt conveyor shall be equipped with a photo-electric eye that will prevent dried items from falling off the end of the conveyor. Employees will jog dry loads into sling carts. A slip clutch shall also be installed to prevent damage to belts in case of a linen jam.

2. The dryer discharge conveyor shall have a beacon rotary LED light (colored Amber) identifying that the conveyor is in operation and moving for the hearing impaired.

3. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 Hz.

4. Normal stop push buttons and emergency stop buttons shall be colored Red. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button shall be installed with yellow background and legends on the dryer take away conveyor.

5. An hour meter/gauge shall be installed on the conveyor that will show actual hours of run time on the conveyor for maintenance.

6. Install a new power disconnect box for the discharge conveyor. Install a red warning indicator and a lock-on device on the handle of the branch circuit breaker for the power supply circuit for each system to prevent accidental de-energizing of the system.

ITEM #7 - FLATWORK FEED CONVEYOR

Furnish and install three (3) each, flatwork feed conveyors. Conveyors shall be heavy duty, power belt type and located adjacent to the flatwork ironing system and blanket folding system to enable tandem operation.

1. The conveyors shall be capable of receiving bulk textiles from the overhead clean linen monorail system without spillage and transport the textiles to the ironing systems.

2. The conveyor shall be a minimum of 48” W x 96” L with 12” sides and a minimum of 44” wide belt.

3. A photo electric eye control automatically advances the conveyor and its contents for easy access for the operators.

4. Conveyor shall be equipped with an illuminated emergency stop button/wire when activated colored red. Emergency stop buttons and wires shall have a yellow background with legend. Normal stop and emergency stop buttons shall be colored RED.

5. Electrical requirements – 480 volts/ 3phase/ 60 Hz.

6. The conveyor finish shall be durable powder coat type.

7. An hour meter shall be installed on the conveyor to show the actual run time for maintenance. Hour meter shall be installed on the operator control panel.

8. Include lock-out and tag-out requirements for equipment offered. Lock-out and tag-out devices shall be supplied by the contractor.

ITEM #8 – LINT CLEANING BLOWDOWN FAN SYSTEM

Furnish, install and commission (Qty. 1) industrial robotic high-velocity, high mass-cleaning fan system consisting of 360-degree rotation and 140-degree oscillation fans to help create an overhead barrier in the laundry production and soiled areas ceilings by controlling the direction of the lint and forcing it to the floor by preventing upward currents and stagnant air, preventing significant accumulation of lint in overhead and hard-to-reach places when system is in operation. The system will be designed to cover the entire textile facility and textile mechanical room.

Multiple Zone Lint Cleaning Fan System – 360° Rotation & 140° Oscillation

1. Minimum 1.5HP, TEAO (Totally Enclosed, Air-Over), premium efficiency motor, inverter duty.

a. Electrical Specification: 480 volts/3phase/60hz

2. Sickle-type fan blade for high efficiency design.

3. Provide 140 degrees vertical cleaning oscillation.

a. Oscillation adjustments via quick drive/driven disc bolt changes.

b. Multiple oscillation settings to fit application.

c. Totally enclosed fan drive construction for safety.

4. Provide 360 degrees in rotational coverage.

5. Electrical enclosure(s) Shall be NEMA 12 rated.

6. Terminal block enclosure for single point power connection.

7. Self-lubricating and sealed bearings.

8. UL Certified fan design.

9. All metal construction, with powder coated components.

10. Extended fan shroud for further cleaning distances.

11. Provide reverse control kit(s) where limiting rotational coverage is present.

12. Provide central control panel with:

a. Emergency fire control interlocking to building fire alarm system.

b. Automatic control timer.

c. Lock-out-tag-out.

d. Motor starters with overload protection.

e. Variable frequency drive.

Setup minimum three (3) zones for all fans.