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RFQ #12905B23Q0147 Amendment 1 Standing Prevacuum Steam Sterilizer (Autoclave), Riverside, CA

Ques ons and Answers

1. Is a loading dock available for delivery? yes

2. Is there a forkli on site? yes

3. Will the autoclave be installed on the ground floor? If not, is an elevator available for transport to its final loca on? Elevator not required.

4. If an elevator is required for transport, can you confirm its door opening size, internal cab dimensions and weight limit? n/a

5. Are there any obstacles in the pathway to the autoclave’s final loca on? Such as stairs, ledges, ght turns, etc.? doorways; see drawing.

6. What is the hallway size in the pathway to the autoclave’s final loca on? 5’6” See drawing.

7. What is the smallest doorway size in the pathway to the autoclave’s final loca on? 36” wide; 7’ high

8. Can “house compressed air” (90 PSI minimum) be made available at the autoclave’s final loca on? yes

9. Will the “USDA-ARS” supply the appropriate feedwater quality to the autoclave’s electric steam generator? This may require a reverse osmosis system, to reduce “hardness” and “total dissolved solids.”

Please confirm the appropriate feedwater quality will be provided, or if the autoclave vendor will need to provide a pre-treatment system, as part of their scope of work? yes

10. 3-Phase electrical power (208V, 240V or 480V) is required for opera ng the electric steam generator.

Which 3-Phase voltage is available on site? 208V

11. The bid states a “manual ver cal sliding door.” Will the “USDA-ARS” accept an automa c ver cal sliding door, with built-in safety devices? yes

12. The bid states a “steam-ac vated door seal.” Will the “USDA-ARS” accept compressed air ac vated door seal, which extends the life of the door gasket? yes

13. The bid states a “One-Year Warranty.” We assume you are referring to a One-Year Warranty on both parts and labor. Please confirm. yes

14. Please provide photos of the exis ng autoclave, since it is the vendor’s responsibility for de-installa on, removal and disposal of the exis ng unit. If possible, please also provide photos of the exis ng u li es. Photos and room measurements are especially important, since the bid states “Autoclave must fit exis ng lab space, plumbing, electrical and ven la on.” Photos provided.

15. Can a dimensioned drawing of the autoclave room be made available? This informa on would be helpful to have, prior to bidding, to ensure a proper fit, and verify there is adequate space for service access. Drawing provided.

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