36L79725Q0002.docx

Presolicitation Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

2500 Overlook Terrace

Building #2

Madison, WI 53705

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

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Contract Specialist James Curatella James.Curatella@va.gov 708-786-5136

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Acquisition Center (NAC) intends to issue Request for Quote (RFQ) 36L79725Q0002 on behalf of the Madison VA Medical Center located at:

Madison VA Medical Center 2500 Overlook Terrace Building #2 Madison, WI 53705

Pursuant to 38 U.S. Code 8128, RFQ 36L79725Q0002 will be issued as a 100% Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Quotes are being solicited only from Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) listed SDVOSBs @ https://veterans.certify.sba.gov. Quotes received from entities that are not VetCert listed SDVOSBs at the time of the offer due date will not be considered. Also, at the time of submission quoters must represent to the Contracting Officer that they are a small business concern under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to the RFQ. The NAICS code assigned is 333310.

The VA will award one contract to the responsible quoter who is able to meet the requirements within the Technical Specifications for the laundry equipment.

The SDVOSB quoter shall furnish the laundry equipment as specified in the Technical Specifications below. The total contract duration is 320 days after the effective date of the contract. This timeframe includes delivery, installation, and two (2) days of onsite shakedown and training.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM #1 – 400-500 LB Washer-Extractor:

Furnish and install new, three (3) each, 400-500 lb multi pocket washer-extractor with total wastewater heat recovery capability. The washer-extractor shall be of the shell and cylinder type. The size (capacity) shall be based on 5.7 pounds of soiled textiles per cubic foot of cylinder volume (gross). Washer shall be loaded by sling.

A. The washer-extractor shall be designed for sling loading and unloading with a minimum amount of effort from employees. Washer-extractor shall be capable of being loaded without any spillage. Loading chutes, if required for loading washer without spillage, shall be stainless steel materials and portable with locking casters and a chute. Above the washer-extractor, the successful offeror shall install a ½ Ton electric chain hoist for the removal and replacement of motors for the maintenance of the washer-extractor on an I-beam or similar device. The I-beam or similar device shall have a rated capacity labeled on the beam by the successful contractor.

B. New Washer Loading Platform(s): Furnish and install new washer loading platform(s) that shall be easily accessible by stairs on one side and a ramp on the other side to allow for carts to be moved easily in front of the washer-extractor loading stations and include rigid/sturdy safety handrail(s). (If applicable to equipment offered the minimum width of the washer loading platform shall be no less than forty-two (42) inches wide.)

The steps, ramp, and platform on the washer loading platform, shall be steel plate and covered with a minimum ½ inch slip resistant, non-corroding, rubberized/urethane coated, anti-fatigue surface with color coded safety lanes. The washer loading platform shall be elevated and include sufficient work area, allowing space for the washer loading operation.

C. Existing glass staph barrier wall shall be cleaned, any cracked or damaged glass shall be replaced. Any and all new monorail spurs that are required for sling loading the washer shall be the responsibility of the successful contractor.

Ordering Data (Washer-Extractor):

15. Water reuse required. Hot/Cold water reuse valves required.

16. Provide and install a 4-Plex GFI receptacle outlet for the 400-500 lb washers for mechanics’ use.

17. Provide and install an airline with quick disconnect for the 400-500 lb washers for mechanics’ use.

18. Connection points for water, steam and compressed air shall be within 20 feet of the equipment to the new water header. The successful offeror shall also provide new branch valving and isolation valves at the equipment locations.

19. The washer-extractors shall be installed within a existing glass staph barrier wall.

20. A protect key lock-out feature shall be provided by the successful offeror to prevent programming and removal of accumulated data by unauthorized personnel. Two (2) equipment thumb drives shall be provided with each washer with back-up programming in case washer controls malfunction and programs need to be reloaded.

21. Washer-extractor shall be equipped with a color touch screen control and be capable of being programmed for wash loads through the latest version of Wash System controls offered.

22. An hour meter shall be installed on the washers that shall show actual hours of run time of the washer for maintenance. Hour meters shall be installed on the front control panel.

23. The washer-extractors operating instructions shall be on laminated plastic name plants. Nameplates shall be laminated phenolic with a colored surface and white core.

24. The washer-extractors shall also have laminated phenolic plastic name plates with a colored surface and white core showing washer programs. Example – Program 1 – Re-wash – Micro Mops – 130 degrees – Wash time 35 minutes on a laminated card or paper and attached to the dryer for the employees use.

25. Furnish and install new aluminum diamond plate trench covers under the washers and both sides of the new washers for drains and access to the trench for cleaning.

D. Wash System Controls:

Wash System Controls: Furnish and install wash system controls on the new washer extractors as part of one central control. System shall have one (1) remote system that shall be capable of programming wash and chemical formulas and reviewing the systems operations from the textile care manager’s office and shall also have a color laser printer for printing all activities and reports, a wireless mouse and wireless keyboard. The monitor minimum of 32” for the system shall be wall mounted.

3. The system shall incorporate all options and programs offered with the manufacturer’s wash systems controls and shall allow for both visual and actual print-out of data. A color LaserJet printer shall also be provided to print reports and data. The system shall be programmed by wireless keyboard and average load and unload time and actual productivity, (production and non-production washers) i.e., pounds produced. The wash system controls computer shall also incorporate Microsoft Office professional with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for writing reports and spread sheets.

a. Formulas.

b. All electrical components and wiring must be UL labeled.

c. Electrical requirement: 120v/60cy/3ph.

ITEM # 2 – 110-120 LB (NON-PRODUCTION) GAS HEATED DRYING AND CONDITIONING DRYERS:

Furnish and install two (2) each 110-120 lb gas heated drying and conditioning dryers with internal lint collection. The dryers shall be single door, non-pass through type dryer. Outside make-up air is not required.

Within the design of the laundry, the new dryers 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 dryer, laundry, commercial type, non-pass through Size – 110-120 lb cylinder.

5 Reversing and non-reversing required.

6. Dryer shall be Gas heated.

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

8. Dryer shall have internal lint collection.

9. Dryers shall be equipped with Over-Dry Protection

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

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

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

13. Drying and conditioning dryer shall have a LED beacon rotary 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.

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 dryer. A Yellow background with legend shall be installed behind the emergency stop button.

15. Drying conditioning dryer 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 dryer shall be equipped with a combustion auto response system that shall detect a fire within the dryer 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 dryer, to indicate if a fire exists in the dryer. The dryers shall also be connected to the building fire alarm system to alert authorities of a fire in the dryers. The dryer(s) 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 into the dryers 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 watertight, 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 dryer that shall show actual hours of run time of the dryers.

22. Each dryer shall be equipped with a totalizing non-resettable gas meter. The non-resettable gas meter is required for the dryers to prove fuel consumption is less than the heat input limit in therms per year. The meters are to be in-line multivariable mass vortex type flow meters.

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

24. A blow-down device shall be installed within the dryer location. A minimum one (1) each and shall be capable of reaching around all dryers. This device(s) shall include:

ITEM # 3– SMALL PIECE FOLDING MACHINES:

Furnish and install three (3) each return to feed color touch screen-controlled Small Piece Folders. Folders shall be located near the folding tables so they may be used in tandem. Folders shall include a digital counter and be return to feed. The monorail system on the clean side shall accommodate loading of the existing carts for the equipment offered.

The new small piece folders shall be relocated within the design of the laundry.

12. Machines shall be equipped with an illuminated emergency stop button (when activated). Normal stop and emergency stop buttons shall be colored RED. The folding machines shall also be equipped with a normal stop button colored Red. A yellow background with legend shall also be installed with each emergency stop button.

18. An hour meter shall be installed on the folder to show that actual run time of the folder for maintenance. Hour meters shall be installed on the operators control panel.

19. Small piece folder machines shall be equipped with red, green and yellow production status indicator lights.

20. The feed station shall have a guard installed to prevent employees from touching or rubbing against either belts or ribbons.

21. Provide 4-Plex GFI receptacles at each equipment location for mechanic’s use.

22. Two (2) equipment thumb drives shall be provided with back-up programming in case controls malfunction and programs need to be reloaded.

23. Connection points for compressed air and electrical are to be from the ceiling down to machines with stress relief cords.

ITEM #4 - 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 shall 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.

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 # 5 – MEDIUM PRODUCTION THERMAL FLUID FLATWORK IRONING SYSTEMS:

Furnish and install one (1) each, color touch screen controls & information systems that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics controlled flatwork ironing systems capable of adjusting the speeds of the spreader-feeding machine, ironer, and folder-cross folder machine from one location. The flatwork ironing system shall be capable of holding and feeding flatwork until folded and stacked and shall consist of:

1. One (1) each, clip or clip-less automatic combination spreader-feeding machine that is capable of feeding large pieces through the feeding device into the flatwork ironer and the combination folder-cross folder and large piece stacker. Each station shall be equipped with counters. Spreader-feeding machine shall be capable of meeting ironer production requirements of 900 sheets per hour, 900 pillowcases per hour, 900 (36 inches X 36 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour, 900 (24 inches X 24 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour.

2. One (1) each, self-contained natural gas fired, thermal fluid heated flatwork ironer with canopy with power exhaust, and sealed combustion intake through roof. Ventilating canopy that conforms to the manufacturer's standard method of exhausting heat from the rolls will be considered.

3. One (1) each, four-lane combination folder-cross folder, four-lane small piece folding and sheet stacker with conveyor. Quality grading controls are required.

4. Furnish and install two (2) each, 50-foot, ½ inch ID retractable blow-down devices (one at each end of the ironing system) capable of reaching around all production equipment on each ironing system. Blow-down devices shall include gauged air pressure regulators capable of regulating air pressure from 0 psi to 30 psi.

5. Two (2) each, 360-degree sphere mirrors shall allow visual observation of feeder, ironer, folder and stacker operation for each ironing system.

6. Ethernet connections shall be installed on all pieces of the system that shall allow for trouble shooting mechanical/operational problems from factory technicians.

7. Furnish two (2) each thumb drives with backup programs for each ironing system offered.

8. Ironer system (Each Piece of Equipment) operating instructions shall be on laminated plastic name plates. Nameplates shall be laminated phenolic with a colored surface and white core with magnetic backing.

Ordering Data (Medium Production Combination Spreader Feeding Machine):

Furnish and install one (1) each – spreader feeding machine. Spreader feeder shall be capable of meeting ironer production requirements.

a. Combination spreader feeding machine shall be capable of producing 900 sheets per hour, 900 pillowcases per hour, 900 (36 inches X 36 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour, 900 (24 inches X 24 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour.

b. Automatic combination spreader feeding machine shall be capable of feeding large pieces through the feeding device into the flatwork ironer.

c. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

d. Spreader feeding machine shall be installed leveled and have a leveling device installed on the machine.

e. Spreader-feeding machines shall be equipped with four (4) lockable casters.

f. Spreader feeding machines shall have a color touch screen controls and have an adjustable speed control installed that is capable of adjusting and synchronizing the speeds of the spreader feeding machine, flatwork ironer, and folder cross folder and stacker from one location.

g. Each loading station shall be equipped with a counter to determine the number of sheets being processed.

h. The machine shall be provided with quality grading controls mounted at each station and shall operate in conjunction with grading controls provided with the folder-cross folder. The quality grading controls shall be for tears and stains.

i. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button (colored RED) inter-locked with the entire ironing system and when activated shall render the entire ironing system inoperable. Yellow background with legends shall also be installed. The spreader feeder machine shall also be equipped with a normal stop button colored Red. All operational and functional buttons/switches shall be labeled as to the function of the button or switch.

j. Safety micro switches shall be installed on all doors/panels of the spreader feeding machine so that when a door is opened, the machine shuts down.

k. Spreader feeding machine shall have capabilities of feeding large piece items either with clips or clip-less.

l. The spreader feeder machine shall be programmed with a waxing program that shall automatically adjust the speeds of the ironing system and shut off the vacuum of the ironer during the waxing program.

m. For allowing visual observation of the mechanical systems, install a minimum of 3/8 inch in thickness scratch and shatter-proof, clear (for the equipment life expectancy), Lucite side panels on ALL (the right and left sides and front and back) of the spreader feeder machine in lieu of metal side panels.

n. Panels shall be mounted flush with the sides of the system.

o. Panels shall be protected with a guard around the center to prevent carts or other devices from damaging the panels. Panels shall be equipped with fasteners/locks to secure them to the system.

p. Spreader feeder machine shall be equipped with red, green and yellow production status indicator lights.

q. The spreader feeder shall include a pneumatically controlled swing away or retractable discharge conveyor that allows for access to the feed table of the ironer without moving the feeder for feeding small pieces.

r. All electrical and operational switches/buttons shall be labeled. All labeling shall be on laminated plastic nameplates. Nameplates shall be laminated phenolic with a colored surface and white core.

s. An hour meter shall be installed on the spreader feeder machine that shall show actual hours of run time of the spreader feeder.

t. The spreader feeder machine shall have four (4) colored feeding belts/ribbons installed to identify the four feeding lanes center for feeding small pieces into the ironer. The spreader feeder shall also have two (2) different colored feeding belts/ribbons to identify the center for large piece two lane feeding operations.

Ordering Data (Medium Production Thermal Fluid Flatwork Ironer):

Furnish and install one (1) each, self-contained thermal fluid heated flatwork ironer. The flatwork ironer shall have a color touch screen controls & information systems that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics. The flatwork ironing systems shall consist of:

a. Ironer, Flatwork, 2 or 3 Large Roll, Commercial (Apron-less) self-contained thermal fluid heated flatwork ironer with canopy and power exhaust through roof. Exhausting ventilating canopy that conforms to the manufacturer's standard method of exhausting heat from the rolls will be considered. All exhaust duct work shall have large fire access/cleanout doors installed. All exhaust duct work shall be new from the ironer through the roof.

b. The self-contained thermal fluid ironer shall consist of the following:

1. The flatwork ironer shall have a working width to accommodate the largest flatwork processed at the facility.

2. The flatwork ironer shall have equal roll pressure along the chests.

3. The flatwork ironer chests shall be of the manufacturer’s standard chest type and shall be polished.

4. The flatwork ironer shall have all pipes flanged and shall be reachable from the side of the ironer.

5. The flatwork ironer shall have chests shall be equipped with air-vents.

6. The flatwork ironer shall have adjustable contact pressure between roll and chest.

7. The flat work ironer shall have 2 preset contact pressures activated via program.

8. The flatwork ironer shall be provided with an adjustable vacuum system which shall allow moisture to be evacuated through each perforated roll.

9. The flatwork ironer rolls shall have roller bearings on both shaft ends.

10. The flatwork ironer shall be equipped with each roll capable of rising out of and lowering into each chest. Each roll shall lock in the raised position to prevent accidental lowering if loss of air pressure should occur.

11. The flatwork ironer shall have an infinitely variable roll speed using one inverter control that is capable of maintaining a constant ironing speed. The flatwork ironer speed range shall be a minimum of 50 fpm up to a least of 170 fpm adjusted automatically via preset programs. Ironer speed shall be shown on the control panel.

12. The flatwork ironer shall be equipped with an appropriately sized drive motor and must be capable of reversing the rolls.

13. The flatwork ironer shall have an emergency brake capable of stopping the roll within 0.3 seconds after the finger bar or one of the emergency stops have been activated.

14. The flatwork ironer shall be provided with a canopy that covers each roll to reduce heat radiation and meet OSHA requirements.

15. If ironer tapes are not capable of being serviced at the front of the ironer, the flatwork ironer shall be provided with cat walks, handrails and a ladder as well as a remote start and stop to facilitate servicing the ironer tapes.

16. The flatwork ironer shall be provided with chest insulation of at least 4” around the chest and of at least 2” on the side frame to reduce heat radiation.

17. The flatwork ironer shall be of modular design to provide ease of installation and shall require no anchoring.

18. The flatwork ironer rolls shall be covered with factory installed spring press. Two Nomex or Aramid needle-felt padding shall be supplied with the flatwork ironer for each roll for installation at time of assembly. A second set Nomex or Aramid needle-felt padding shall be supplied with the flatwork ironer for each roll as spares. Four hundred (400) yards of Nomex tape/ribbons shall also be provided with the ironing system.

19. The flatwork ironer shall have a waxing program.

20. The flatwork ironer shall have an Alarm for low oil level in the expansion tank. The expansion tank shall have a device to remove the water from the oil.

21. The flatwork ironer shall have an Alarm for low air pressure.

22. The flatwork ironer shall have an automatic roll pressure reduction feature when not in use. The rolls shall automatically rise in the event of a power interruption to avoid scorching flatwork and ironer padding.

23. The flatwork ironer shall include a device that shall provide automatic guide tape tensioning as well as simultaneous manual lateral adjustment capability of all guide tapes to prevent guide tape tracking from forming indentations and increased wear on the roll covers.

24. The flatwork ironer shall have a digital temperature to display exhaust temperature in 1st roll, the oil inlet temperature of the chest, the flue gas outlet.

25. The flatwork ironer shall have a fully adjustable operating temperature between 300-400 F.

26. Provide and install new one (1) each heavy duty wall mounted 12 x 24 inches cabinet with spill response kit consisting of at a minimum spill socks, pads, three (3) pairs of rubber gloves, three (3) pairs of safety goggles, disposable bags and ties, etc., for ironing system offered.

27. Ironer system operating instructions shall be on laminated plastic name plates. All labeling shall be on laminated plastic nameplates. Nameplates shall be laminated phenolic with a colored surface and white core with magnetic backing.

c. Production standards are - 900 sheets per hour, 900 pillowcases per hour, 900 (36 inches X 36 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour, 900 (24 inches X 24 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour.

d. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

e. Ironers shall be installed level.

f. Roll guards (colored RED) required.

g. Electrical reversing of drives required.

h. Underside of chest shall be insulated with minimum 4” insulation.

i. Safety micro switches shall be installed on all doors/panels of the ironer so that when a door is opened, the machine shuts down.

j. The flatwork ironer shall have a waxing program installed that shall automatically turn off the vacuum during waxing and cleaning operations.

k. Furnish and install two (2), fifty (50) foot ½-inch ID blow-down devices with each ironer with automatic wind up hose reel, capable of reaching around the ironing system. Blow-down devices shall include gauged air pressure regulators capable of regulating air pressure from 0 PSI to 30 PSI. Location of these blow down devices shall be in the front and rear of the flatwork ironer.

l. Install 360-degree sphere mirrors above the ironer system that shall allow visual observation of ironer and folder operation.

m. Thermocouples shall be installed on each end of the ironer chest or rolls with remote digital temperature readouts. Digital LED display shall be a minimum 1/2-inch in height.

n. Thermocouple shall be installed on the incoming hot water supply line with remote digital temperature readout. Digital LED temperature display shall be a minimum 1/2-inch in height.

o. Thermocouple shall be installed on the condensate hot water return line with remote digital temperature readout. Digital LED temperature display shall be a minimum 1/2-inch in height.

p. Thermocouples shall be installed on the transfer/gap plates (if applicable) with remote digital temperature readout. Digital LED temperature display shall be a minimum 1/2-inch in height.

q. Thermocouple shall be installed on the exhaust of the ironer with remote digital temperature readout. Digital LED temperature display shall be a minimum 1/2-inch in height.

r. All remote digital LED temperature readouts for above thermocouples shall be located within the same area of the ironer, behind clear side Lucite panels, and labeled.

Other methods of displaying the thermocouples temperatures will be considered:

a. For allowing visual observation of the mechanical and electrical systems, install scratch and shatter-proof, clear (for the equipment life expectancy), Lucite side panels/doors on ALL (both the right and left sides, front and rear and including electrical) sides of the ironer and folder in lieu of metal side panels.

b. Panels shall be mounted with-in the doors, flush with the sides of the system and shall be a minimum of 3/8 inches in thickness.

c. Panels/doors shall be protected with a guard around the center to prevent carts or other devices from damaging the panels. Panels/doors shall be equipped with fasteners/locks to secure them to the system.

d. Ironer shall be equipped with an illuminating emergency stop buttons (colored RED) when activated at each end of the ironer, interlocked with the entire ironing system and when activated shall render the entire ironing system (spreader feeder, ironer, folder cross folder and stacker) inoperable. Yellow background with legends shall also be installed. The ironer shall also be equipped with a normal equipment stop button (colored RED). All operational and functional buttons/switches shall be labeled as to the function of the button or switch.

e. Provide two (2) each 4-Plex GFI receptacles at the ironer location for mechanics’ use.

f. An hour meter shall be installed on the flatwork ironer that shall show actual hours of run time of the ironer.

g. Spreader Feeder machine, Thermal Fluid Ironer and folder cross folder with large piece stacker shall be inter-locked to make complete system that includes emergency stops and quality grading.

h. The flatwork ironer shall be equipped with a totalizing non-resettable gas meter. The non-resettable gas meter is required for the flatwork ironer and heater to prove fuel consumption is less than the heat input limit in therms per year. The meters are to be in-line multivariable mass vortex type flow meters.

i. Sufficient fresh air supply is essential to ensure optimum combustion and the area of air supply openings must be in compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Air openings must be kept wide open when the burner is firing and clear from restriction to flow.

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

k. All piping within the flatwork ironer shall be insulated and wrapped in white PVC plastic, identified and have directional flow markings installed.

Ordering Data (Medium Production Folder Cross Folder with Large Piece Stacker Conveyor):

Furnish and install one (1) each – Four lane primary and three cross fold combination folder-cross-folder. Folder shall be an integral unit equipped with a conveyor feed and capable of meeting ironer production requirements. Production requirements - 900 sheets per hour, 900 pillowcases per hour, 900 (36 inches X 36 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour, 900 (24 inches X 24 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour.

a. The folder cross folder shall have a color touch screen controls & information systems that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics.

1. Combination folder-cross folder, four-lane.

2. Four-lane folder cross folder shall be capable of receiving small pieces from the flatwork ironer.

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

4. Folding machine shall be installed, leveled and have a leveling device installed on the machine.

5. Folding machine, stacker and conveyor shall be equipped with four (4) lockable casters.

6. Folding machine and conveyor shall be electrically interlocked to the ironing system.

7. Each lane shall be equipped with a counter to determine the number of small pieces folded.

8. Each folder shall be equipped with quality grading controls for rips, tears and stains and shall work in conjunction with the spreader feeder machine.

9. The folding machine and stacker shall be equipped with an illuminating emergency stop buttons (colored RED) when activated, inter-locked with the entire ironing system and when activated shall render the entire ironing system (spreader feeder, ironer, folder cross-folder and stacker) inoperable. The folding machine and stacker shall also be equipped with a normal stop button colored Red. All operational and functional buttons/switches shall be labeled as to the function of the button or switch. Yellow background with legends shall also be installed.

10. Folder shall have reverse jog capability.

11. The folder cross folder control shall be a field programmable microprocessor or color touch screen control. The folder cross folder control shall be capable of changing the operation of the entire automated folder cross folder system to the required functional configuration for the specific item being processed by simply choosing the appropriate program. A lock out feature shall be included to prevent unauthorized programming.

12. The folder cross-folder shall be equipped with trouble shooting for use in case of a component failure.

13. The folder cross-folder shall be equipped with a totalizing digital display counter on each of the folding lanes.

14. The folder cross folder shall operate compatibly with the flatwork ironer operating at a minimum speed range from 30 feet per minute to 170 feet per minute.

15. The stacker conveyor shall operate as an integral part of the folder cross-folder.

16. The stacker conveyor shall maintain the quality of the folded items during the stacking process.

17. The stacker conveyor shall be capable of receiving folded flatwork from the folder cross-folder and drop release the flatwork into precise stack by using a combination centering conveyor.

18. The stacker shall be microprocessor controlled.

19. The stacker conveyor shall operate with a predetermined stack count of up to 20 large piece flatwork items and shall automatically transport in increments providing space for the next stack.

20. The stacker conveyor shall have lockable casters and be of the modular concept so that it can simply be plugged into the folder cross-folder for utility connections by using quick disconnects.

21. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

22. For allowing visual observation of the mechanical systems, install scratch and shatter-proof, clear (for the equipment life expectancy), Lucite side panels/doors on both the right and left sides of the folder-cross folder and stacker in lieu of metal side panels.

23. Safety micro switches shall be installed on all doors of the folder cross folder and stacker so that when a door is opened, the machine shuts down.

24. An hour meter shall be installed on each folder that shall show actual hours of run time of the folders.

ITEM # 6– BLANKET FOLDER SYSTEM:

Furnish and install one (1) each, color touch screen controls & information systems that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics controlled, two (2) operator spreader-feeding machine that is capable of feeding thermal blankets, bath blankets and bedspreads through the feeding device into a folder-cross folder. Each station shall be equipped with counters. Spreader-feeding machine shall be capable of meeting blanket production requirements of 500 thermal blankets per hour, 500 bath blankets per hour, 500 bedspreads per hour. Thermal blankets, bath blankets and bedspreads shall each run separately.

1. One (1) each, color touch screen controls & information systems that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics controlled, folder-cross folder and stacker with rear discharge to the clean take away conveyor. Quality grading controls are required.

2. One (1) each, 360-degree sphere mirror shall allow visual observation of feeder, folder and stacker operation.

3. The blanket folding system shall be designed for return to operator.

Ordering Data (Production Blanket Spreader Feeding Machine):

Furnish and install one (1) each, two (2) station, clip or clip-less blanket spreader feeding machine. Spreader feeder shall be capable of meeting blanket production requirements. The blanket spreader/feeder shall include digital piece counters and return-to-feed conveyor.

a. Blanket spreader feeding machine shall be capable of producing 500 thermal blankets per hour, 500 bath blankets per hour, 500 bedspreads per hour. Thermal blankets, bath blankets and bedspreads shall each run separately.

b. Automatic blanket spreader feeding machine shall be capable of feeding thermal blankets, bath blankets and bedspreads through the feeding device into the folder without moving the blanket spreader-feeding machine.

c. Furnish and install new 480-volt power disconnect box for the new blanket folder. 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. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

d. Blanket spreader feeding machine shall be installed, leveled and have a leveling device installed on the machine.

e. Blanket spreader-feeding machine shall be equipped with four (4) lockable casters.

f. Blanket spreader feeding machine shall be color touch screen controls & information systems that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics controlled and capable of being programmed for each item.

g. Each loading station shall be equipped with a LED counter to determine the number of blankets being processed.

h. The blanket folding machine shall be provided with quality grading controls mounted at each station and shall operate in conjunction with grading controls provided with the blanket folder-cross folder. The quality grading controls shall be for tears and stains.

i. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button, (colored RED) with yellow background and legends shall be inter-locked with the entire blanket folding system and when activated shall render the entire system inoperable. The blanket spreader feeder machine shall also be equipped with a normal stop button colored Red.

j. Safety micro switches shall be installed on all doors of the spreader feeding machine so that when a door is opened, the machine shuts down.

k. The blanket spreader feeding machine shall have capabilities of changing from thermal blankets to bath blankets, to bedspreads by selecting the pre-programmed program.

l. The blanket spreader feeder machine shall be programmed to automatically adjust the speeds of the blanket folder for items being folded.

m. For allowing visual observation of the mechanical systems, install a minimum of 3/8 inches in thickness scratch and shatter-proof, clear (for the equipment life expectancy), Lucite side panels on both the right and left sides of the blanket spreader feeder machine in lieu of metal side panels.

n. Panels shall be mounted flush with the sides of the system.

o. Panels shall be protected with a guard around the center to prevent carts or other devices from damaging the panels. Panels shall be equipped with fasteners/locks to secure them to the system.

p. An hour meter shall be installed on the spreader feeder machine to show the actual run time of the spreader feeder machine for maintenance.

q. Provide 4-Plex GFCI receptacle in the blanket folder location for mechanics’ use.

Ordering Data (Production Blanket Folder Cross Folder with Stacker Conveyor):

Furnish and install one (1) each – blanket folder-cross-folder. Folder shall be rear discharge to a new clean take away conveyor. Folder shall be an integral unit equipped with a conveyor feed and capable of meeting blanket production requirements.