Final SOW-Patient Lift.doc

STATEMENT OF WORK FOR

INSTALL CEILING LIFTS SERVICE AT

GEORGE E. WAHLEN SALT LAKE CITY VA MEDICAL CENTER

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

84148

1. General.

1.1 The scope of work shall provide all labor, material, tools, docking station, batteries, equipment, permits, testing, and reports required to install and perform site prep for permanent ceiling mounted patient care lifts. The lift motor shall be an Arjo Maxi Sky 2 Infection Control with ECS lift or better in terms of lifting capacity. All lifts shall be capable of lifting at least 600 lbs.

1.2 For all rooms that apply, a rail system shall be designed, constructed, and installed in such a manner as to allow for minimum interference with patient room space. Operation of the system shall be smooth. Motorized unit shall slide easily in track and transverse rail shall move easily in- side/overhead rails. Operation of the system shall allow for adequate lifting height allowing for transfer of patient from bed. The system operation shall include the capability to work with both a fixed start/stop button and a remote control. The rail sections shall be movable on the XY axis.

1.3 All work and all equipment supplied shall meet the requirements specified in Specification Section 11 73 00 Ceiling Mounted Patient Lift System

1.4 Scope shall include as outlined in section 8; (2E/2W Acute Medicine/Clinics) installation of (16) new ceiling mounted patient lifts with Infection Control and ECS on an XY axis track for full use of patient bed(s), (Telemetry) installation of (4) new ceiling mounted patient lifts with Infection Control and ECS on an XY axis track for full use of patient bed.

2. Education/Training.

Manuals: Contractor shall provide one copy of the owner’s manual. Contractor shall provide five copies of the repair manuals for each different model of lift installed under this order or contract at no additional cost to the government.

3. Technical.

3.1 Contractor shall provide a submittal showing track design and layout, support locations, and ceiling anchor details. Anchors into ceiling/deck shall be designed for the specific construction type used and ceiling/deck shall be field-verified by contractor (see 7.1).

3.2 Contractor shall install charging units in a similar location as to the existing charging stations in the patient exam rooms in Acute Medicine/Clinics and Telemetry.

4. Schedule.

4.1 Provide an Installation Plan including phasing and indicate time per unit with minimum interference to patient care.

4.2 Provide proof of full supply availability to begin installation a minimum of 14 days prior to planned start date.

4.3 Provide plan for install completion within 90 days of notice to proceed.

4.4 Be advised that the SLC VA is a very active hospital and night and weekend work may be required on rooms that loud noises and installation activities could adversely affect patient care. Scheduling will have to be carefully coordinated with VA staff, engineering, and the COR.

5. Ceiling Lift Performance Requirements.

5.1 Ceiling Lifts shall meet all Underwriters Laboratory requirements, life safety codes, national electric codes, Fire safety codes, and all other applicable federal, state and local codes.

5.2 The lifts shall be ceiling mounted to provide lifting capability for the maximum area possible within each room.

5.3 Lifts shall be capable of picking patients up off the floor.

5.4 Lifts that do not have scales purchased shall be capable of adding a digital scale that weighs up to the capacity of lift.

5.5 Ceiling lifts shall be motorized, with a manual override for emergencies.

5.6 Ceiling lifts shall recharge automatically at any location on the rail.

5.7 Ceiling lifts shall include safeguards to prevent patients from being trapped or hurt, such as emergency stop buttons or emergency lowering devices in case of power failure.

5.8 Lifts shall return to a set, out of the way position with minimal effort.

5.9 Ceiling lifts and standard single-patient-use slings shall be able to reposition patients in bed, transfer them in lying or sitting positions, and lift patients from floor level to bed level.

5.10 Ceiling lifts shall include infection control components such as an easily cleaned non-porous lifting strap and ABS plastic-covered two-point spreader bar.

6. Contractor Responsibility.

6.1 Contractor shall not breach any firewalls during installation of lifts.

6.2 Ceilings shall not be slotted exposing space above ceiling to the room below.

6.3 Contractor shall repair/replace any damages caused by the contractor while installing patient lifts.

7. Special Requirements.

7.1 The contractor shall visit the sites and assess the structure of each ceiling lift location to ensure safe installation of the equipment and shall supply the installation plans to the George E. Wahlen VAMC who must accept them before installation.

7.2 The contractor shall not require movement of any lights, sprinklers, televisions, or other ceiling fixtures to install ceiling lifts. If movement of pre-existing fixtures is unavoidable, the contractor must discuss the design with the Contracting Officer Representative. All modifications will be worked out with engineering and the COR.

7.3 The contractor will be required to coordinate with the COR and engineering to set up infection control measures (IRCA). The contractor will be required to follow the ICRA and other safety guidelines set out by the Salt Lake City, VA.

7.4 The contractor will be required to close in the ceilings at the end of every shift. If a ceiling cannot be closed in, the contractor will be required to install fire safety devices tied into the Salt Lake City fire system.

7.5 Ceiling lifts shall not add obstacles or impair any normal operations in patient rooms.

The contractor shall indicate to the COR and engineering the locations needed for the 120V outlets and coordinate with the COR and engineering for installation.

7.6 Load test after installation shall be performed by the manufacturer/contractor. Manufacturer/contractor shall certify that lifts are installed properly and function correctly.

8. Work Area.

16,7.81 $16,337.81

Building 1, 2ND Floor

(Acute Medicine)

Building 1, 2ND Floor

(Telemetry)