36L79724Q0008.docx

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice

FORT HARRISON, MT

GENERAL INFORMATION

1 Block North of 22nd St Building 37 Hines, IL 60141

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Linda D. Shirley-Diaz Linda.Shirleydiaz@va.gov

(708) 786-5965

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

3687 Veterans Drive

Building 54

Fort Harrison, MT

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation notice for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is being issued under the authority of FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

(i) Solicitation 36L79724Q0008 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(ii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-03.

(iii) This solicitation is 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-aside. The NAICS code associated with this solicitation is: 333310. The size standard is: 1000 employees.

(iv) SDVOSBs shall provide pricing for the following line item.

MFG. ____________________________

MODEL __________________________

MFG. ____________________________

MODEL __________________________

MFG. Cissel

MODEL __________________________

Two (2) 200lb Steam Heated Tumblers

MFG. Cissel

MODEL __________________________

(v) Description of the Technical Specifications and Statement of Work for the items to be acquired. Item Number’s 0001 and 0002

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM #0001 - ONE (1) 110-120 LB. POUND STEAM HEATED DRYING AND

CONDITIONING TUMBLER WITH INTERNAL LINT COLLECTION

Furnish and install one (1) each 110-120 -pound steam heated drying and conditioning tumbler with internal lint collection. The tumbler shall be single door, non-pass-through type tumbler. Outside make-up air is not required.

Within the design of the laundry, the new tumbler shall be located to an area outside the new anti-room on the clean side of the laundry to work in conjunction with the new washers installed in the anti-room.

1. Unit shall be a drying and conditioning tumbler, laundry, commercial type, non-pass-through Size – 110-120 pound cylinder.

5 Reversing and non-reversing required.

6. Tumbler shall be Steam heated.

7. Light required to designate that tumbler is in operation.

8. Tumbler shall have internal lint collection.

9. Tumbler shall be equipped with Over-Dry Protection.

10. A secondary lint collection system shall be installed. Tumbler shall have In-line Lint Filters installed that are self-Cleaning, duct mounted, with fusible link spray head for fire suppression.

11. Tumbler's exhaust air shall be directed to outside atmosphere.

12. The front and sides of the tumbler shall incorporate a durable cart bumper and kick plate to protect the front and sides of the tumbler from damage from carts. The durable cart bumpers shall also be installed on the tops of the tumbler for protection from tall transport carts.

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

14. Normal stop push buttons and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button shall be installed on the drying conditioning tumbler. A Yellow background with legend shall be installed behind the emergency stop button.

15. Drying conditioning tumbler shall be equipped with lockout/tag out for servicing and maintenance of equipment. Tags and locks shall be provided by the contractor. All lockout/tag-out locations shall be marked and identified on the machine with instructions on lock-out procedures for the equipment offered. Lockout/Tag-out procedures include all electrical, air, water, hydraulic etc. Relief valves shall be installed for lockout/tag-out procedures. Procedures shall be permanently mounted on each machine for the mechanics use.

16. The tumbler shall be equipped with a combustion auto response system that will detect a fire within the tumbler cylinder. The system shall incorporate a multi-port manifold to saturate the load. A flow alarm valve shall be installed in the fire suppression system and connected to a rotary beacon LED light (colored RED) and audible alarm, to be located on the tumbler, to indicate if a fire exists in the tumbler. The tumbler shall also be connected to the building fire alarm system to alert authorities of a fire in the tumblers. The tumbler shall be connected to a dedicated domestic water pipe with a tamper proof valve. A backflow preventer shall be installed within six (6) inches of the domestic water main that is connected to the dedicated domestic water pipe. A maintenance valve shall be installed on the branch domestic water line before entry in to the tumbler and drain into a floor drain if available for maintenance of the fire suppression system.

17. Exhaust ductwork shall be cylindrical and have large, easily accessible, hinged access panels/doors installed for easy clean-out and manual firefighting. Exhaust air ductwork shall be insulated and wrapped with White PVC covering with identification and flow markings and shall be discharged through the roof.

18. All ductwork located outside shall be galvanized steel. Ductwork shall be sealed water tight, identified and have directional flow markings installed.

19. All ductwork located on the roof shall be installed for hurricane protection and include lightning protection.

20. The housing shall have doors located at an ergonomic readily accessible height and shall be hinged with a heavy duty latch and door handle. The doors shall have a window fabricated from a commercial grade of shock and heat resistant glass.

21. An hour meter shall be installed on each tumbler that will show actual hours of run time of the tumbler.

22. Furnish and install a one (1) 4-Plex GFI receptacle outlet between by tumbler for mechanics use.

23. A blow-down device will be installed within the tumbler location. A minimum (1 each) and shall be capable of reaching around tumbler. This device(s) shall include:

ITEM #0002 - TWO (2) 200-300 LB. POUND STEAM HEATED DRYING AND

CONDITIONING TUMBLERS WITH EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION

SYSTEM

Furnish and install two (2) each 200/300-pound steam heated tumblers connected to a new external lint collector. The tumblers shall have a PC-based color touch screen controls. The cylinder size (rated capacity) shall be 200/300 pounds, based upon a maximum 2.96 pounds per cubic foot of cylinder space.

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 tumblers will be considered acceptable if loading ramps are required for loading.

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

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

3. Electrical characteristics - 208 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

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

5. Tumblers 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. Tumblers shall be steam heated.

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

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

10. Tumblers 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 tumblers location. A minimum 1 each) and shall be capable of reaching around both tumblers. 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. Tumblers shall also have an audible alarm to indicate when drying cycle has ended.

15. Tumblers 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 tumblers, to indicate if a fire exists in the tumblers.

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 tumblers 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, 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.Tumblers shall be equipped with two-way tilting for loading and unloading of textiles.

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

25.Tumblers shall be equipped with a manual override device to permit opening of the tumblers door in case of a power failure.

26.Tumblers shall be equipped with excess temperature cutout switches or relays and operating temperature controls.

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

28.Tumblers shall have independent electronic ignition.

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

30.An hour meter shall be installed on the tumblers that will show actual hours of run time of the tumblers.

Waste Managed, External Automated Lint Collection System

Furnish and install external automatic dry type lint collector for the tumblers. 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 tumbler for draining standing water supply within the fire suppression piping without activating the flow alarm.

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

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

8. Electrical characteristics shall be 208 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. 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 and 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.

1.2. 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 are the primary focus of the established directive which outlines the responsibilities, procedures, and processes that:

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

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

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

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

1.3. Contract Duration

The steam heated tumblers shall be delivered within 120 days after the effective date of the contract. Installation of the steam heated tumblers shall take place no more than 30 days after the delivery date. The two (2) days onsite shakedown and one (1) day onsite training are included in the installation timeframe. Training shall consist of two (2) hours per line item for both operator and maintenance personnel at a minimum. Trainings shall not be conducted concurrently. The total contract duration is 150 days.

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 Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

2. Site Specific Project Requirements

2.1. The contractor shall furnish the supervision, labor, equipment, tools, safety, rigging, hoisting, supplies and installation services necessary to meet the terms and conditions in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

2.2. This SOW includes removal of trade-in equipment, delivery, installation, and training of the new laundry equipment installed. The equipment and installation shall be conducted in conformance with the SOW and Technical Specifications provided herein.

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

2.4. The steam heated tumblers shall be located within Building 154.

2.5. Within the new design layout of the laundry area, the contractor shall change existing lighting fixtures, and provide new energy-efficient, light-emitting diode (LED) lighting for any new workstation or storage areas. New lighting shall comply with VA Lighting Design Guide, January 2022; and shall be 50 foot-candles (minimum) measured 30-inches above floor for workstation task areas, and 35 foot-candles (minimum) for lift storage areas.

2. All valves within the layout of the laundry and equipment shall be ball valves with the appropriate ratings and that are part of the scope of work within this SOW.

2.3. The contractor shall remove all old piping, drain piping, ductwork, vents, hangers, and water piping associated with equipment shall be removed.

2.4. All piping, water, steam, condensate and air will be new and originate from the nearest header within 35’ of the new tumblers and electrical for the new equipment will originate from the electrical panel identified by the station. All piping, water, conduit, steam, condensate and air lines within this SOW shall be new.

2.5. 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 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.

2.6. The COR designated contractor staging area (TBD after award) will 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.

2.7. 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, 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, but not limited to, all air intakes, motors 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.

2.8. 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, etc. Relief valves shall be installed for lock-out/tag-out locations to relieve residual air lines etc.

2.9. The contractor shall supply one (1) wall mounted lock-out and tag-out cabinet with the lock-out/tag-out devices for each piece of equipment. The location of the kits/cabinets shall be identified by the station. 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, water, steam, condensate, air lines, hydraulic etc. Relief valves shall be installed for lock-out/tag-out locations to relieve residual air etc.

2.10. 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.

2.11. All equipment shall have operating instructions to include powering on and off the machine and operations’ instruction. All labeling shall be on blue magnetic embossed fabric (flexible) with white core lettering.

2.12. Contractor bears all responsibility for all new utility connections. All new utility piping that has been added shall be leak tested (air, water, steam and condensate). Report to be turned over to the COR.

2.13. Connections to VA supplied utilities shall be from building entry point to equipment. Penetrations in floors, walls and ceilings not utilized will be filled with existing floor, wall, and ceiling like material. All braces, pipes (air, gas, water, steam, condensate, 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 SOW.

2.14. 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.

2.15. 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.

2.16. Shutdowns

UTILITIES – The contractor shall provide ten (10) calendar days’ advance notice for any planned utility shutdowns and shall be indicated on the project schedule.

HOT WORK PERMIT – The contractor shall provide seven (7) days advanced notice for any planned hot work shutdowns.

2.17. The TCPF will be open during the project. The contractor will have access to the TCPF seven days a week from 7:00 am through 3:30pm. On the weekends there will be a staff member on station to allow entrance and will monitor the contractor while they are on station.

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

2.18. Badge Requirements

The contractor’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.]

2.19. Site Visit

The contractor has the responsibility of visiting the site and examine the 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 their quote will be at the contractor’s risk.

The Fort Harrison TCPF 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 date to visit the (Fort Harrison Facility) TCPF and the COR will determine if the requested date is available. Site visit requests shall be made by contacting:

Mr. Allan Langdon, AO EMS, Office Phone – 406 447-7356 Email: Allan.Langdon@va.gov

2.20. Exemption Certificate

The COR will provide a valid sale and use tax certificate of exemption for the State of Montana to the Contractor.

3. General Installation Requirements

3.1. Existing utilities shall be utilized to meet the performance requirements of the technical specifications. Connection points for all equipment shall be within 35’ of new equipment. When existing service lines require demolition, they shall be removed back to the source.

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

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

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

3.5. Equipment and materials shall be suitable for installation in available space, arranged for safe, efficient, and convenient operation and maintenance, and if applicable with referenced specifications to include a summary of routine preventative maintenance for each piece of equipment.

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

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

3.6.2. 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.

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

3.6.4. 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.

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

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

3.6.7. 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 THE 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.

3.6.8. Installation of piping, sleeves, inserts, hangers, and equipment shall be in accordance with the installation design drawing and shall be sealed by a licensed professional Architect and 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.

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.

3.6.9. 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.

3.6.10. Valve Tags - Furnish and install valve tags on all compressed air, gas, steam, condensate 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.

3.6.11. The contractor shall provide two (2) valve lists and two (2) steam trap 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.

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

3.6.13. 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.

3.7. 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.

4. Plumbing Requirements

Plumbing

4.1. Grooved or mechanical fittings are not allowed on piping.

4.2. 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.

4.3. 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

4.4. Traps

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.

4.5. Plumbing Installation

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

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

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

4.5.3. 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.

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

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

4.5.6. Piping shall conform to the following:

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

4.5.7. Exhaust Vent

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

4.5.8. 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.

4.6. Water Piping

4.6.1. 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.

4.7. Air Piping

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

4.7.2. 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.

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

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

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

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

5. Electrical Requirements

Electrical

5.1. Electrical Installation

5.1.1. Conduits, Fittings, and Electrical Wire

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

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

5.1.1.3. 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.

5.1.1.4. 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.

5.1.1.5. All low voltage communication wire used for data management systems, liquid supply systems and intercoms shall be installed in minimum 3/4-inch diameter protective conduit. Wire nuts shall not be used for any connections.

5.2. Electrical Wiring Installation

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

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

5.2.1.1. 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.

5.2.1.2. 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.

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

5.3. Electrical Identification Installation

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

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

5.3.1. 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.

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

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

5.3.4. 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.

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

5.4. Electrical Protection

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

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

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

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

5.4.4. 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.

5.4.5. Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) shall be installed for all equipment supplied. (Minimum 2-hour back-up).

5.5. Electrical Receptacles and Outlets

Receptacles shall be Underwriters Laboratories certified.

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

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

5.5.3. Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) four-plex receptacles shall be single phase, 20 ampere, 120 volts, 2-pole, 3-wire, US National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 5-2OR.

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

5.5.5. The receptacle bodies shall be white in color.

5.5.6. Four-plex receptacles with GFI shall be an integral unit suitable for mounting in a standard outlet box.

5.5.7. GFI shall consist of a differential current transformer, solid state sensing circuitry and a circuit interrupter switch and shall be rated for operation on a 160 Hz, 120-volt, 20 ampere branch circuit. The device shall have nominal sensitivity to ground leakage current of five (5) milliamperes and shall function to interrupt the current supply for any value of ground leakage current above five (5) milliamperes on the load side of the device. The device shall have a minimum nominal tripping time of 1/30th of a second.

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

5.6. 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.

5.7. Wall Plates

Wall plates for switches and receptacles shall be as specified by the COR. Oversize plates will not be acceptable. Wall Plate color shall be white.

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

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

5.10. The contractor shall provide 4-Plex receptacle at each equipment location for mechanic’s use.

5.11. 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. Labeling shall be completed using permanent, waterproof, quick drying marking pen.

5.12. 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. Using cloth, plastic, split sleeve or tubing type wire and cable label markers.

6. 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.

7. Installation Requirements

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

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

7.2. 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.

7.3. Cables and connections to the Fort Harrison, Montana, TCPF-furnished internet service provider if required, is the responsibility of the contractor.

7.4. 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, including wiring, and cabling to be pulled through conduit and raceways. It is the responsibility of the contractor to supply and install junction boxes; wall/ceiling mounts and support structures.

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

7.6. 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.

8. 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 SOW.

9. Incorporation of Documents

The following documents are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this SOW and resultant contract.

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

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

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

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

· HVAC Duct Construction Standards-Metal & Flexible.

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

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

· National Standard Plumbing Code, 2021 Edition.

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

· Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National…