RFP Document.pdf

AUTOCLAVE STERILIZER

USER REQUIREMENT SPECIFICATIONS

Dakota Bioproducts Innovation Institute

1414 Research Park Way

Brookings, SD, 57006

South Dakota State University

Box 2201, SAD 200

1015 Campanile Ave

Brookings, SD 57007

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Economic Development Administration (EDA)

Award Number: 05-79-06192

Revision No.: 0

APPROVED

Sterilizer Specifications

PART 1 - PRODUCTS

MANUFACTURERS

A. Basis of Design: Steelco Model _VS263639/1 LE WE ECO CD Single door, Cabinet style autoclave.

B. Acceptable manufacturers

a. Steelco

b. Steris

c. Getinge

PART 2-Dimensions

Interior Chamber Capacity Overall Dimension

26”W x 36”H x 39”D

21.5 ft3 53.5”W x 73.5”H” x 53”D”

PART 3-Sterilizer Construction

Sterilizer and all parts to be new, remanufactured units not acceptable The vessel shall be manufactured in the ASME code factory of the named sterilizer manufacturer.

Use of Non-proprietary parts is required Vessel shall be rectilinear in shape and include a fully jacketed chamber.

Chamber jacket and door materials shall be non-laminated materials, solid stainless-steel plate or sheet.

Chamber and doors must be type 316L stainless steel. Nickel clad not acceptable Chamber structural channel supports shall extend beyond the chamber radiused corners, shall be mitered and seam welded at their intersections.

Chamber, back head, headring and door shall be solid 316L stainless steel Jacket shall be type 304 stainless steel.

Frame and vessel support structure shall be welded steel frame, painted.

All internal vessel structural support including doors, shall be type 316L stainless steel.

Longitudinal welds and adjacent surfaces shall be finished to a porosity to <10” Ra.

Insulation shall be min. 1” inch thick rigid fiberglass, protected by an .063” aluminum sheet covering.

All pressure containment areas shall be designed for 45 PSIG at full vacuum.

Steam baffles shall be positioned in the chamber to minimize wetting by condensate and insure proper steam distribution within the chamber.

Stainless Steel boiler with automatic boiler blowdown Heating Element Service on Right Side

Autoclave shall include hinged door that shall be of an inherently safe design, secured around their full periphery and captured by a continuous welded angle assembly, providing full structural integrity to the vessel head-ring.

Load Probe shall control temperature during sterilization phase of cycle by sensing load temperature Analog pressure transducers sense pressure. Both chamber and jacket shall be temperature controlled with 100-Ohm platinum RTD's

PART 4-Sterilizer Controls Controls and Service Access must be on right side of unit PLC Controller and touchscreen HMI required Remote Monitoring system included

Cycles-Sterilizer must be capable of Gravity, Vacuum and Liquid cycle settings A Vacuum test cycle must be included Cycle parameters shall be displayed and recorded throughout each cycle Controller to provide output for remote alarms Controller to have ability to provide remote data reporting On board printer to be included Supervisory-level password shall provide access to cycle parameters, including self-diagnostics and Easy Cal auto-calibrate functions.

PART 5-Miscellaneous Plumbing and fixtures – Piping shall be stainless steel with sanitary fittings. Non-proprietary fixtures and components shall be positioned for clear access and shall be readily removed without requiring disassembly of major piping assemblies.

Traps - Shall be thermostatic, non-proprietary, industrial grade, positioned and sized for maximum efficiency for the removal of air and condensate from the system.

Valves - Control valves shall be non-proprietary, industrial grade, brass, electric solenoid or motorized ball.

Safety valves shall be ASME approved and stamped, and shall be factory preset to vessel design pressure.

Cold water - shall reduce temperature of Condensate exhaust steam to < 140 degrees F.

Air Inlet filter - shall be of cellulose-medium type, 100% efficient at 0.3 micrometers, mounted external to the chamber.

Warranty-Manufacturers Equipment Warranty shall include a fifteen (15) year warranty on the pressure vessel. maintained under service guidelines), and a one-year parts warranty against defects in faulty materials or workmanship of manufactured parts. One-year PM visits (4) to be included in pricing.

Shipping Equipment manufacturer shall wrap or crate equipment/materials in a manner to prevent damage during shipment. Shipping cost to be included in bid.

Installation and Delivery Unload and set unit in place Mechanical installation by sterilizer vendor. To included electrical, plumbing, drain Full day User Training session

PART 6-Utilities

Floor drain: 2” line or larger

Electrical: 120V, 20 Amp drop for controller

208, 3 phase for boiler

Water In ¾” NPT female Flow rate 11.4 GPM +/-10% Pressure, 43.5 psi, +/-10% Max temp 60 degrees F

Water Boiler ¾” NPT female, RO feed

Flow rate 1.3 GPM +/-10% Pressure, 14-43.5 psi, +/-10% Temp 60-120 degrees F

PART 7-Selection Criteria

Vendors will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Evaluation Criteria Description Ranking Weight

Mandatory Technical Requirements A review of your proposal to determine adherence with the REQ specifications and technical requirements.

1-10 30%

Proposal Pricing Review of your proposal in relation to the services offered in the proposal. Proposals will be evaluated against competing proposals for cost effectiveness. Proposals will be evaluated to be reasonable and appropriate.

1-10 20%

Technical Response The technical response in your proposal portrays knowledge, experience, and professionalism. Relevant product features and/or specifications are available with your equipment other than those mandatory specifications allotted above.

1-10 10%

Lead Time A review of your product’s lead time to meet business objectives.

1-10 15%

Product Warranty The available warranty, in scope, duration, and value, proposed with your product.

1-10 5%

Experience and Demonstrated Results Our evaluation will include a review of your history, your experience as it relates to the requirements within this RFP, evidence of past performance, quality and relevance of past work, references, and related items.

1-10 20%

PART 8-Return Bids To

Craig Arnold craig@dbii.org

Bobby Markham Bobby.Markham@sdstate.edu

PART 9-Other Provisions

Must meet 200 CFR buy America Provision• Title 49 Subtitle B Chapter VI Part 661

Federal Participation Disclosure – “This project will be partially funded with Federal funds from the United States Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration and therefore is subject to the Federal laws and regulations associated with that program.”

Must meet Federal Contract provision 200 CFR Title 2 subtitle A Chapter II Part 200

Certification Relating to Prohibited Entity For contractors, vendors, suppliers, or subcontractors who enter into a contract with the State of South Dakota by submitting a response to this solicitation or agreeing to contract with the State, the bidder or offeror certifies and agrees that the following information is correct:

The bidder or offeror, in preparing its response or offer or in considering proposals submitted from qualified, potential vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors, or in the solicitation, selection, or commercial treatment of any vendor, supplier, or subcontractor, is not an entity, regardless of its principal place of business, that is ultimately owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by a foreign national, a foreign parent entity, or foreign government from China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Cuba, or Venezuela, as defined by South Dakota Executive Order 2023-02. It is understood and agreed that, if this certification is false, such false certification will constitute grounds for the State to reject the bid or response submitted by the bidder or offeror on this project and terminate any contract awarded based on the bid or response. The successful bidder or offeror further agrees to provide immediate written notice to the contracting executive branch agency if during the term of the contract it no longer complies with this certification and agrees such noncompliance may be grounds for contract termination.

RESTRICTION OF BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL

For contractors, vendors, suppliers, or subcontractors with five (5) or more employees who enter into a contract with the State of South Dakota that involves the expenditure of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or more, by submitting a response to this solicitation or agreeing to contract with the State, the bidder or offeror certifies and agrees that the following information is correct:

The bidder or offeror, in preparing its response or offer or in considering proposals submitted from qualified, potential vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors, or in the solicitation, selection, or commercial treatment of any vendor, supplier, or subcontractor, has not refused to transact business activities, has not terminated business activities, and has not taken other similar actions intended to limit its commercial relations, related to the subject matter of the bid or offer, with a person or entity on the basis of Israeli national origin, or residence or incorporation in Israel or its territories, with the specific intent to accomplish a boycott or divestment of Israel in a discriminatory manner. It is understood and agreed that, if this certification is false, such false certification will constitute grounds for the State to reject the bid or response submitted by the bidder or offeror on this project and terminate any contract awarded based on the bid or response. The successful bidder or offeror further agrees to provide immediate written notice to the contracting executive branch agency if during the term of the contract it no longer complies with this certification and agrees such noncompliance may be grounds for contract termination.