Attachment 1 - Specifications.pdf

SPECIFICATION DOCUMENT

Project Steam Sterilizer Removal and Replacement

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

Vendor is to deliver a new cabinet style (i.e., free standing) laboratory steam sterilizers, remove and dispose of an existing end-of-life cabinet style steam sterilizer, and install new sterilizer in existing location. The Contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, supervision, materials, supplies, tools, equipment and transportation to perform installation of this supply in accordance with the specifications outlined in this contract.

2.0 Background

National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR) Laboratory in Peoria, Illinois, is requesting replacement of one end-of-life cabinet style steam sterilizer, Model CSS SR-24D AdvPro.

Steam sterilizers (also referred to as autoclaves) are an essential part of the decontamination and sterilization process in a research laboratory.

Contractor Requirements

3.0 Technical Requirements / Tasks

1. Delivery of one cabinet style laboratory steam sterilizer with the following requirements:

Brand Name or Equal to: Consolidated Sterilizer Systems SR-24D

a. Interior chamber dimensions no less than 24" x 36" x 48" (width, height, depth), which is required to accommodate sterilization of existing bioreactors.

b. Interior volume of at least 24 cu. ft.

c. Single front-loading left-hinge chamber door.

d. 316L stainless steel chamber construction.

e. Steam source from House Steam.

f. Gravity and vacuum steam sterilization capable.

g. 120 V electrical supply.

h. Programable for creating and monitoring steam sterilization cycles.

i. Able to store minimum of 20 programmable cycles.

j. Printer for monitoring cycle data records.

k. Rolling loading cart and carriage with two stainless steel shelves for loading and unloading items up to 500 lbs for steam sterilization.

l. Steam sterilizers cabinets must fit in room corner with space not to exceed 50” width, 68” depth, and 71” height (non-removable canopy ventilation present, 74 ¾” height). Service clearance provided on the front and right side (i.e., rear and left side of steam sterilizer and will be adjacent to wall).

m. Steam sterilizer must fit through room access door 52 ½” width and 82” height.

n. Lift-gate required for truck delivery. Freight elevator within facility not required.

2. Deinstall and removal of existing CSS SR-24D AdvPro steam sterilizer. Contractor will make all necessary utility disconnections, remove and transport equipment to a predetermined location within same customer facility for pickup or disposal. Contractor will be responsible for legal and timely disposal including but not inclusive of pick up by contractor carrier or removal by local scrapping entity.

3. After removal of existing steam sterilizer, Customer is responsible to provide utility connections and necessary electrical requirements within 5 feet of the sterilizer.

4. Install new steam sterilizers in existing locations. Installation must include all necessary labor and materials to perform the following:

a. Move the equipment to specified facility room location. Customer will provide unimpeded access to installation site.

b. Uncrate equipment at the site.

c. Set equipment in place and level.

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d. Assemble the equipment, making all steam, water & drain utility connections from building termination to the equipment. Installation shall meet piping standards in accordance with local regulations.

e. Piping, fittings, and insulation material selection and installation techniques shall match existing means and methods of previous installation unless existing conditions do not comply with current code requirements as specified in Part 4d.

f. 120V non-GFCI receptacle available at installation location.

g. Complete installation of cabinet.

5. Perform necessary validation to ensure proper function of steam sterilizer.

6. Provide overview of steam sterilization operations at conclusion of installation.

7. The furnishing and installation of all improvements indicated shall be complete in every respect, properly operating and ready for use. All work shall be coordinated and scheduled to avoid disrupting and jeopardizing ongoing research.

a. Coordinate access to space with: Craig Tiezzi, Facility Engineer.

b. Contractor shall coordinate with Owner any moving of any furnishings needed to complete the project.

8. Contractor shall notify Government’s QA official, of project schedule. Provide notification of project schedule a minimum of five (5) business days prior to starting on site work.

9. Contractor shall coordinate with Government’s QA official, to allow inspection of work performed.

Inspections shall be carried out at key intervals to maximize transparency in work.

10. When work activities are to be performed in “occupied” spaces, the Contractor shall provide means and methods to minimize potential of construction debris and dust spreading within the space and on furnishings/equipment.

11. Contractor shall verify existing conditions prior to submitting proposal.

12. Contractor is responsible for all accidental damage incurred during the performance of work activities associated with this request. The Contractor, at their expense, will repair or replace said damages to the level it was found prior to commencement of work activities.

13. New and renovated installations shall be labeled in accordance with ANSI or local facility standards as applicable.

14. Provide final cleaning of project area. Final cleaning shall be of a “broom swept” quality.

5.0 Deliverables / Schedule

Equipment shall be delivered to 1815 N University, Peoria, IL 61604. Delivery will require use of a lift gate.

Key Deliverables

Item No. Deliverable Objective Due 1 Delivery of new steam sterilizer.

N/A No later than 120 calendar days after contract award.

2 Removal of existing steam sterilizer.

N/A. Removal of existing CSS SR-24D must be completed within ten

(10) business days after delivery of new steam sterilizer.

3 Disposal of existing steam sterilizer

N/A Disposal of existing steam sterilizer must be completed within ten (10) business days after de-installation of existing CSS SR- 24D.

4 Installation of new steam sterilizer.

N/A Installation and certification of new steam sterilizer must be completed within ten (10) business days after customer has completed all necessary site utility and electrical modifications (Requirement 3.3) per steam sterilizer specifications.