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1. REQUISITION NO.

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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED

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25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

(REV. 2/2012)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

630-B70012

VA797H-17-R-0015

04-04-2018 Patricia Gibson, patricia.gibson3@va.gov 708-786-4987 05-02-2018 2:00 pm CT Dept. of Veterans Affairs National Acquisition Center Building 37 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Hines IL 60141 X X 333318 1000 Employees N/A X Department of Veterans Affairs Community Living Center Textile Care 179-00 Linden Blvd.

Laundry Facility Building #173 St. Albans NY 11412 Department of Veterans Affairs OPAL/ National Acquisition Center Building 37 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Hines IL 60141

CHIEF, FISCAL DIVISION (901A)

HINES SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER

HINES IL 60141-7005

See CONTINUATION Page Soiled Storage/Automated Sorting and Conveyor System and Soiled Overhead Monorail System

SYSTEM

Steam-less Continuous Wash Extract System (CWES)

SYSTEM

200/300 pound Washer Extractor

EACH

200/300 Pound Drying and Conditioning Tumbler with External Lint Collection

EACH

Semi-Automatic Clean Side Monorail and Storage System

SYSTEM

Small Piece Folders

EACH

80/85 Pound Hard Mount Washer/Extractors

EACH

100/110 Pound Drying and Conditioning tumblers

EACH

Blanket Folding Machine

EACH

Steam-Less Garment Tunnel Finisher

EACH

X X x x x Patricia Gibson

CONTRACTING OFFICER

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _______________________________________________________ 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER

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35. AMOUNT VERIFIED CORRECT

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STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Recessed Floor Scales

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Cart Washer and Dryer

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Clean Linen Extension Take Away Conveyor with Power Turn

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Table of Contents

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

(continuation from Standard Form 1449, block 18A.)

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer, Patricia Gibson Dept. of Veterans Affairs National Acquisition Center Building 37 1st Avenue, One Block North of Cermak Hines IL 60141

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

CHIEF, FISCAL DIVISION (901A)

HINES SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION CENTER

HINES IL 60141-7005

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

VA797H-17-R-0015

B.2 SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES & DELIVERY

This will be a winner take all procurement. Offerors are required to provide an offer on the line items listed below. Only 1 award will be made. The line items must be delivered within 120 days after receipt of award. Installation of the equipment shall be within 90 days after delivery of equipment. Removal of trade-in shall be the contractor’s responsibility and must be removed prior to delivery of new equipment. Final price should include the cost of each item, installation costs, minus any trade-in value.

ITEM # 1

Soiled Storage/Automated Sorting and Conveyor system and Soiled Overhead Monorail System - One (1) system, Soiled Storage/Automated Sorting and Conveyor system and Soiled Overhead Monorail System which shall be in accordance with the technical specifications.

Qty: 1 system Unit Price $ ______________ each Total for 1 system $____________

Trade-in 2 Ea. – Norman – Cart Dumper Model # - HD Dumper 1 Ea. – Norman - Conveyor 2 Ea. – Uniflow – Storage Conveyors – Model N/A 2 Ea. – Uniflow– Transfer Conveyors – Model N/A 2 Ea. – Uniflow– Sorting Conveyors– Model N/A 1 Sys.- Custom Sorting Platform (3 sections) 1 Ea. – Gardner – Cart Dumper – Model N/A 1 Ea. – Gardner – Transfer Conveyor – Model N/A 1 Ea. – Gardner – Rotary Accumulator – Model N/A 1 Sys. –White Conveyors Overhead Monorail– Model N/A Multiple – Sling Carts, trolleys and sling bags

Trade-in Total: $______________

Installation: $______________ Equipment Rigging Plumbing and Pressure Piping work Electrical work Other (Identify) (Include all material and labor necessary for the installation of equipment and any modifications necessary for its connection and proper operation, in offered price for installation)

Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment, plus installation, minus trade-in equipment): $_______________

ITEM # 2

Continuous Wash/Extract System (CWES). - One (1) system, Continuous Wash/Extract System (CWES), shall be designed within the textile care processing facility. System shall include tunnel washer controls, tunnel washer, conveyors, shuttles, dryers, dryer take-away conveyors and dryer controls which shall be in accordance with the technical specifications.

Qty: 1 system Unit Price$ ______________ each Total for 1 system $____________

Equipment Trade-in 1 Ea. – Lavatec – 16 Chamber Tunnel Washer – Model # - LT50116 1 Ea. – Lavatec - Extractor Press – Model # LP571 1 Ea. – Lavatec – Dryer Shuttle Conveyor – Model # DHF10-14 1 Ea. – Lavatec – 200 LB Gas Heated Dryer – Model # – TT745G 1 Ea. – Lavatec – 200 LB Gas Heated Dryer – Model # – TT745G 1 Ea. – Lavatec – 200 LB Gas Heated Dryer – Model # – TT745G 1 Ea. – Lavatec – 200 LB Gas Heated Dryer – Model # – TT745G 1 Ea. – Lavatec – 200 LB Gas Heated Dryer – Model # – TT745G 1 Ea. – Uniflo – Dryer Take-away Conveyor – Model # - None 1 Ea. – Uniflo – Dryer Take-away Incline Conveyor – Model # - None 1 Ea. – Lavatec – Tunnel Washer controls – Model # None 1 Ea. – Lavatec – Tunnel Dryer Controls – Model # None

Trade-in Total: $______________

Installation: $______________

Plumbing and Pressure Piping work Electrical work Other (Identify) (Include all material and labor necessary for the installation of equipment and any modifications necessary for its connection and proper operation, in offered price for installation)

Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment, plus installation, minus trade-in equipment): $_______________

ITEM # 3

200/300# Washer Extractor. - One (1) each, 200/300# Open Pocket Washer Extractor which shall be in accordance with the technical specifications.

Qty: 1 Unit Price $ ______________ each Total $____________

Trade-in:

2 Ea. – Wash-Ex 600# Washer Extractors Model 46/76 ACC OPT 1 Ea. – Wash-Ex 700# Washer Extractor Model 46/110 ACC OPT

Trade-in Total: $______________

Installation: $______________ Equipment Rigging Plumbing and Pressure Piping work Electrical work Other (Identify) (Include all material and labor necessary for the installation of equipment and any modifications necessary for its connection and proper operation, in offered price for installation)

Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment, plus installation, minus trade-in equipment): $_______________

ITEM # 4

200/300# Gas Dryer. – One (1) each, 200/300# Gas Dryer w/external Lint Collection System which shall be in accordance with the technical specifications.

Unit Price $ ______________ Total $____________

Less Trade-in allowance "AS IS - WHERE IS" condition

1 each – Lavatech 500# Gas Dryer Trade-in Total: $______________

Installation: $______________

Plumbing and Pressure Piping work Electrical work Other (Identify) (Include all material and labor necessary for the installation of equipment and any modifications necessary for its connection and proper operation, in offered price for installation)

Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment, plus installation, minus trade-in equipment): $_______________

ITEM # 5

Clean Side Overhead Semi-Automated Monorail and Storage System – One (1) system, Clean Side Overhead Semi-Automated Monorail and Storage System which shall be in accordance with the technical specifications.

Unit Price $ ______________ System Total for 1 System $____________

Less Trade-in allowance "AS IS - WHERE IS" condition

1 System – E-Tech Semi-Automated Monorail and Storage System w/trolleys and sling bags Trade-in Total: $______________

Installation: $______________

Plumbing and Pressure Piping work Electrical work Other (Identify) (Include all material and labor necessary for the installation of equipment and any modifications necessary for its connection and proper operation, in offered price for installation)

Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment, plus installation, minus trade-in equipment): $_______________

ITEM # 6

Small Piece Folders:

Furnish and install four (4) each color touch screen controlled Small Piece Folders. Small piece folders shall be in accordance with technical specifications.

Unit Price $ ______________ each Total for 4 $____________

Less Trade-in allowance "AS IS - WHERE IS" condition

6 each – Challenge 6-Pack Small Piece Folders Trade-in Total: $______________

Installation: $______________

Plumbing and Pressure Piping work Electrical work Other (Identify) (Include all material and labor necessary for the installation of equipment and any modifications necessary for its connection and proper operation, in offered price for installation)

Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment, plus installation, minus trade-in equipment): $_______________

ITEM # 7

80/85# Washer Extractors. - Three (3) each, 80/85# Hard Mount Washer Extractors which shall be in accordance with the technical specifications.

Qty: 3 each Unit Price $ ______________ each Total for 3 $____________

Equipment Trade-in

3 Ea. – Uni-Mac 85# Washer Extractors Model UW85P3FU10005

Trade-in Total: $______________

Installation: $______________

Plumbing and Pressure Piping work Electrical work Other (Identify) (Include all material and labor necessary for the installation of equipment and any modifications necessary for its connection and proper operation, in offered price for installation)

Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment, plus installation, minus trade-in equipment): $_______________

ITEM # 8

110/120# Gas Dyers. - Three (3) each 100/110# Gas Dryers w/internal lint collectors which shall be in accordance with the technical specifications.

Qty: 3 each Unit Price$ ______________ each Total for 3 each $____________

Equipment Trade-in

3 Ea. – Cissell 110# Gas Dryers Model L44KD42G

Trade-in Total: $______________

Installation: $______________

Plumbing and Pressure Piping work Electrical work Other (Identify) (Include all material and labor necessary for the installation of equipment and any modifications necessary for its connection and proper operation, in offered price for installation)

Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment, plus installation, minus trade-in equipment): $_______________

ITEM # 9

Blanket Folding Machine. - One (1) each Blanket Folding Machine which shall be in accordance with the technical specifications.

Qty: 1 each Price $ ______________ Total $____________

Equipment Trade-in

1 Ea. – Braun Blanket Folder Model TBFCF

Trade-in Total: $______________

Installation: $______________

Plumbing and Pressure Piping work Electrical work Other (Identify) (Include all material and labor necessary for the installation of equipment and any modifications necessary for its connection and proper operation, in offered price for installation)

Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment, plus installation, minus trade-in equipment): $_______________

ITEM # 10

Garment Tunnel Finisher. - One (1) each Garment Tunnel Finisher which shall be in accordance with the technical specifications.

Qty: 1 each Price $ ______________ Total $____________

Equipment Trade-in

2 Ea. – Leonard Automatics Model Image 96GH

Trade-in Total: $______________

Installation: $______________

Plumbing and Pressure Piping work Electrical work Other (Identify) (Include all material and labor necessary for the installation of equipment and any modifications necessary for its connection and proper operation, in offered price for installation)

Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment, plus installation, minus trade-in equipment): $_______________

ITEM # 11

Soiled and Clean Side Recessed Floor Scales:. – Two (2) each recessed floor scales which shall be in accordance with the technical specifications.

Qty: 2 each Price $ ______________ each Total for 2 $____________

Equipment Trade-in

1 Ea. – Rice Lake 4X4 Recessed 1 Ea. – Cardinal 4X4 Recessed

Trade-in Total: $______________

Installation: $______________

Plumbing and Pressure Piping work Electrical work Other (Identify) (Include all material and labor necessary for the installation of equipment and any modifications necessary for its connection and proper operation, in offered price for installation) Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment, plus installation, minus trade-in equipment): $_______________

ITEM # 12

Semi-Automated Cart Washer. – One (1) each semi-automated cart which shall be in accordance with the technical specifications.

Qty: 1 each Price $ ______________ Total $____________

Equipment Trade-in

1 Ea. – McClure Sani-Wash Model Deluxe 1000

Trade-in Total: $______________

Installation: $______________ Equipment Rigging Plumbing and Pressure Piping work Electrical work Other (Identify) (Include all material and labor necessary for the installation of equipment and any modifications necessary for its connection and proper operation, in offered price for installation) Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment, plus installation, minus trade-in equipment): $_______________

ITEM # 13

Clean take-away Conveyor system . – One (1) system Clean take a way conveyor system which shall be in accordance with the technical specifications.

Qty: 1 each Price $ ______________ Total $____________

Equipment Trade-in

1 system Uni-Flow clean take-a-way small piece folders conveyors

Trade-in Total: $______________

Installation: $______________

Plumbing and Pressure Piping work Electrical work Other (Identify) (Include all material and labor necessary for the installation of equipment and any modifications necessary for its connection and proper operation, in offered price for installation)

Total Installed Price (Total price of equipment, plus installation, minus trade-in equipment): $_______________

SHIP TO:

Veterans Affairs (VA) Extended Care Center 179th Street & Linden Blvd Laundry Facility Bldg 173 St. Albans (Queens) NY, 11425

B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

EVENT

DELIVERY TIME

Equipment Delivery

120 days after award

Installation

90 days after equipment delivery

Shakedown

30 days after installation

B.4 STATEMENT OF WORK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Subject Page Project Special Requirements…………………………………………………………………17 General Installation Requirements……………………………………………………………18

This acquisition covers Soiled Storage/Automated Sorting and Conveyor system and Soiled Overhead Monorail System, Continuous Wash/Extract System (CWES), 200/300# Washer Extractors, 200/300# Gas Dryer, Clean Side Overhead Semi-Automated Monorail and Storage System, Small Piece Folders (4), 80/85# Washer Extractors (3), 100/110# Gas Dyers (3), Blanket Folding Machine, Garment Tunnel Finisher, Recessed Floor Scales (2), Semi-Automated Cart Washer, Clean take-away Conveyor system within an existing textile care processing facility located at:

Department of Veterans Affairs Community Living Center Textile Care Laundry 179-00 Linden Blvd.

St Albans, New York 11412 Laundry Facility Bldg. # 173

No changes to the building to accommodate installation and performance of the system will be the allowed without prior approval from the assigned Contracting Officer.

The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, equipment, tools, safety, rigging, hoisting and supplies necessary to meet the terms and conditions of this contract in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). This SOW includes layout, delivery, installation and training of VA personnel on the new laundry equipment in conformance with the Technical Specifications attached. All items provided by the contractor shall be new.

Upon completion of installation, Equipment Management Specialists, from VA Central Office, will inspect the installation, equipment and production testing of the newly installed equipment. The systems offered must be both semi-automated and automated.

Equipment and materials shall be suitable for installation within the laundry and can be relocated in accordance with the contractors design and acceptance of the facility. Existing equipment can be moved in order to rig in the new equipment to the accepted design location. They shall be arranged for safe and convenient operation and maintenance and, if applicable, with referenced specifications to include a summary of routine preventative maintenance for each piece of equipment and include lockout and tag-out requirements for all industrial equipment provided.

1. PROJECT SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for the complete layout and installation of new laundry equipment at the VA laundry in St. Albans, New York.

It is the contractor’s responsibility for the start-up, training, adjustments/repair of all equipment within the mechanical room and all connections of the hot water heaters, water recycling system, waste water system, heat recovery system and air compressors located in the existing mechanical room to all the offered equipment.

1. The contractor shall disconnect and remove all old utilities not being used, electric, water, gas, steam, and condensate. New connections shall be new and connected from the mechanical room to the new equipment. Electricity shall be connected to the nearest electrical panels and shall be new. All unused utilities shall be capped. The loading chutes for the Continuous Wash Extract System (CWES) and new 200/300 pound washer shall be new. This also includes any abandoned duct work, utility piping, wire and associated mounting hardware from equipment being moved out and equipment that has been moved out previously shall be removed.

1. All pit/trenches and drains shall be cleaned, sealed and repaired as needed. All trenches, floor openings shall be covered with new aluminum diamond plate covers with means for lifting and inspection. New drain covers shall be installed as needed.

1. With the installation of the new laundry equipment, the contractor shall move and or relocate any spot cooling vents to the new work station areas.

1. The contractor shall relocate and/or add LED lighting for any new work station or storage area.

1. Sufficient fresh air supply is essential to ensure optimum combustion and the area of air supply openings for dryers and must be in compliance with applicable codes and regulations.

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

1. It is the contractor’s responsibility to acquire all permits required by the city of St. Albans, New York and the state of New York for the installation of offered equipment and to meet all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements.

1. The contractor shall provide External Equipment/Motor Protection Filters for all air intakes to include but not limited to dryers, washers, electronic boxes, mechanical equipment, etc., wherever air intakes are located. These are used as a primary pre-filtration defense to help prevent damage and extensive maintenance that large volumes of lint/debris can cause. They are to fit all air intakes, motors etc. and be made of three-dimensional electrostatic media and encased in a 1/8"-3/8" rigid magnetic galvanized steel frame and contain 2 layers of polypropylene media. The media will not shed fibers, absorb moisture or promote bacterial growth; the filter should be designed for UV protected, and stands up to extreme outdoor or indoor exposure, corrosive chemicals, high velocity air flow, as well as industrial cleaning and maintenance handling.

1. All valves within the new layout of the laundry and equipment shall be ball valves with the appropriate ratings where possible. Gate valves may be used for piping over 2 inches.

1. All new equipment being installed in the facility and on the roof must be supported/anchored.

1. The contractor shall cap all unused utilities back to the electrical panel, water header and steam/condensate headers from the tunnel washer that are not being replaced along with associated components and non-production washers and dryer.

1. Any hookups for utility trailers shall be provided by the contractor.

1. GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Existing utilities shall be utilized to meet the performance requirements of this specification. Connection points for ALL equipment shall be new from the mechanical room to the new equipment. Gas piping from laundry room entry to new equipment shall be new. Electricity service shall be new from the existing electrical panels to the new equipment.

2. Should additional utilities be required, these utilities shall be the responsibility of the contractor. Utilities are electric, gas, water and air.

3. All exposed utility/ductwork/piping systems and motors that are exposed to floor traffic shall be appropriately guarded and protected.

4. The contractor shall furnish all labor and materials necessary for storage and installation of new equipment. Installation shall include, but is not limited to:

a. All mounting holes shall be utilized for anchoring equipment.

b. Any and all penetrations of walls, ceilings and floors for the installation or removal of electrical conduit, pipes, ductwork, liquid supply lines, communication wiring, etc. shall be sealed with a fire retardant material and shall match existing materials on both sides of the penetration. (e.g., concrete, wallboard, etc.).

c. If required for offered equipment, structural alterations to the building/staph barrier floor will be the responsibility of the contractor and must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

d. Contractor shall be responsible for all control wiring including disconnects interconnections, and conduit. Interconnecting consists of all control wiring, all ductwork, interconnecting pieces of equipment and outside vents, all airlines, and all connections from VA supplied utilities.

e. All installation and/or modifications of utilities and building structures, as required, shall match existing materials.

f. All pipes, vents, drains, electrical boxes, ductwork, and conduit shall be new.

g. All pipes and ductwork shall be insulated. All conduits, air pipes and vents shall be in accordance with list below. All insulation shall be wrapped with PVC plastic as indicated below. PVC covering shall be a minimum .020 thickness. Flow markings and identification of all pipes, vents, ductwork and airlines to equipment shall be appropriately marked with a minimum of two (2) inch letters. Spray-painting stencils is not acceptable.

h. Installation of piping, sleeves, inserts, hangers and equipment for this project shall be in accordance with approved design drawings. Locate drains, piping, sleeves, inserts, hangers and equipment out of the way of windows, doors, openings, light outlets and other services and utilities. All piping shall be installed so as to comply with accepted national and local plumbing practices.

i. Holes through concrete and masonry shall be cut with diamond core or concrete saw.

j. Hole locations shall not adversely affect strength of structural sections such as ribs or beams. Repair of interior and exterior concrete services of existing drain troughs is required.

k. Holes shall be laid out in advance for review by appropriate medical center personnel.

l. If necessary to drill through structural sections, Engineering shall be contacted to determine the proper location.

m. Install gauges, thermometers, valves and other mechanical and electrical devices with due regard for ease of reading, operating and maintaining. Servicing shall not require dismantling of adjacent equipment, electric or pipe work.

n. Valve Tags: Furnish and install valve tags on all air, thermal connection valves and water valves on equipment and connection points of the washer. Tags shall be engraved, black filled numbers and letters not less than ½ inch high for number designation and not less than ¼ inch for service designation on 19 gauge 1-1/2 inch round brass disc; tags shall be attached with brass hooks or brass chain.

1. Steam Trap Tags: Furnish and install all steam trap tags on equipment and connection points of the textile care processing equipment. Tags shall be engraved, black filled numbers and letters not less than ½ inch high for number designation and not less than ¼ inch for service designation on 19 gauge 1-1/2 inch round brass disc; tags shall be attached with brass hooks or brass chain.

1. Contractor shall provide two (2) steam trap lists on typed plastic coated cards, sized 8-1/2 inch X 11 inch showing tag number, manufacturer, function and area of control for each service or system, to the designated COR and inspectors.

q. Equipment, motors, piping, vent/ductwork and any other components or materials shall be protected against physical damage from carts by guardrails.

1. Damaged equipment frame, doors, panels, cylinder, cylinder panels, control box etc. shall be placed in operating condition or returned to source of supply for repair or replacement, as determined by the inspectors or contracting officer.

1. External Equipment/Motor Protection Filters are to be provided for all air intakes to include but not limited to dryers, washers, electronic boxes, mechanical equipment, etc., Where ever air intakes are located. These are used as a primary pre-filtration defense to help prevent damage and extensive maintenance that large volumes of lint/debris can cause. They are to fit all air intakes, motors etc. and be made of three-dimensional electrostatic media and encased in a 1/8"-3/8" rigid magnetic galvanized steel frame and contain 2 layers of polypropylene media. The media must not shed fibers, absorb moisture or promote bacterial growth; the filter should be designed for UV protected, and stands up to extreme outdoor or indoor exposure, corrosive chemicals, high velocity air flow, as well as industrial cleaning and maintenance handling.

5. The facility has verified that a minimum clearance of 36 inches between moving parts and fixed objects and 24 inches between non-moving parts and fixed objects is required.

6. Belts, chains, pulleys, couplings, motor shafts, gears or other moving parts shall be fully guarded in accordance with OSHA 1910.219. Guard parts shall be rigid and suitably secured and be readily removable without disassembling the guarded unit.

7. The contractor shall supply the lockout tag-out devices for each piece of equipment. The contractor shall provide lock-out tag-out boxes/kits for all devices supplied. All lock-out/tag-out locations shall be marked and identified on the machine with instructions on lock-out procedures for the equipment. Lock-out / Tag-out procedures shall be permanently mounted to each piece of equipment to include all gas, electrical, air, hydraulic etc. Pressure relief valves shall be installed for lock-out / tag-out procedures.

8. Number and nomenclature must separately identify all equipment with no less than 2-inch numbers and letters with separate identification on each piece of equipment or component. Example: Tunnel Washer Number 1, Dryer Number 1.

9. All equipment shall be made compatible to form an automated and semi-automated system meeting production requirements.

10. The VA reserves the right to conduct preliminary inspections after 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of installation before the project is completed. These inspections are normally conducted for large projects by Equipment Management Specialists (EMS). The contractor shall inform EMS of their installation progress, within 30 days of each phase of progress. Based on their progress at the above intervals, an inspection will be scheduled and EMS will be on site to conduct the inspection.

11. VA supplied utilities hook up points for the new wash system equipment shall be new from the mechanical room to entry point to equipment. Gas connection points shall be from the existing gas header to new equipment. Electrical connections shall be from existing electrical panels. Air piping shall be new from the mechanical room to the new equipment. Penetrations in floors, walls and ceilings not utilized will be filled with existing floor; wall and ceiling like material. All braces, pipes (steam, condensate, water, air, conduit and duct work that will not be reutilized shall be removed. A minimum clearance of 36 inches between moving parts and fixed objects and 24 inches between non-moving parts and fixed objects is required.

12. Equipment shall be furnished complete in all details and shall be of such material, design, finish, performance and durability to conform in all respects to the standards of mechanical and electrical workmanship. Installation shall conform to standards of workmanship and safety codes. Any additional electrical service that may be required shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

13. The contractor shall provide any protective methodology or devices necessary to protect the entire system from:

1. Damage due to electrical power problems, including brownouts, emergency power interruptions, electrical surges, sags and electrical storms.

1. Data loss due to electrical power problems. For all computer systems/controls an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) shall be supplied. UPS shall have a minimum 2 hour energy back-up supply.

1. The contractor of the new equipment shall supply back-up system controls software for operations. Backup programs shall be supplied to the VAMC St. Albans facility in case of program loss.

14. Contractor has the responsibility of visiting the installation site and surveying planned utility systems to determine if the systems are adequate for operation of the offered textile care processing system.

15. All electrical wiring and connections shall be new and installed in new ¾ inch conduit.

16. All piping that is not being utilized for laundry operations in the laundry and mechanical room shall be removed.

17. The textile facility will be closed during the project for no more than 90 days. The contractor will have 24-hour access to the laundry facility, seven days a week.

APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

As applicable, the textile care processing system will be performance tested in accordance with latest publication of referenced specifications, codes, standards and VA performance/production testing requirements specified in "Technical Specifications". Performance and production testing will be conducted by VA after installation and a contractor’s 30 workday shakedown of the equipment is completed.

TECHNICAL INDUSTRY STANDARDS

The supplies or equipment required by this request for proposal must conform to the standards of the following:

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA): 2014 Edition

All motors shall be Premium E or better.

All National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes and Standards 2017 Edition): The contractor shall comply with ALL NFPA Codes and Standards:

American National Standards Institute (ANSI) : 2012 Edition) Z8.1-1972 Safety Requirements for Commercial Laundry and Dry Cleaning Operations.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) : 29 CFR 1910 (2014 Edition). Belts, chains, pulleys, couplings, motor shafts, gears or other moving parts shall be fully guarded in accordance with OSHA 1910.219. Guard parts shall be rigid and suitably secured and be readily removable without disassembling the guarded unit.

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA) (2010 Edition).

CITY, COUNTY, STATE , VA AND NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL, FIRE AND SAFETY REGULATIONS/STANDARDS and Federal Unified Facility Guidelines Specifications

Air Moving and Conditioning Association, Inc. (AMCA), Standards (2009 Edition):

Sheet Metal Contractors National Association, Inc. Publication (2010 Edition): HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal & Flexible.

SEAL, LABEL OR STAMP APPROVAL

0. Where an item of equipment or appliance shall conform to requirements of a referenced agency, conformance shall be evidenced by attachment of seal, label or stamp to such item. Seal, label or stamp of Underwriter's Laboratories, Factory Mutual Laboratories, American Gas Association Laboratories, ASME, or suitable nationally recognized testing laboratory listed by National Fire Protection Association, Boston, Massachusetts, will be accepted as evidence that item furnished conforms to the standards.

0. The contractor shall be required to submit proof that the item(s) he/she furnishes conforms to this requirement. This proof may be in the form of a label or seal affixed to the equipment or supplies, warranting that they have been tested in accordance with and conform to the specified standards. The seal or label of any nationally recognized laboratory such as those listed by the National Fire Protection Association, Boston, Massachusetts, in the current edition of their publication "Research on Fire," is acceptable. Proof may also be furnished in the form of a certificate from one of these laboratories certifying that the item(s) furnished have been tested in accordance with and conform to the specified standards.

MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS

Materials and equipment furnished shall be of current production by manufacturers regularly engaged in the manufacture of such items. Manufacturers of equipment assemblies which include components made by others shall assume complete responsibility for the final assembled unit and operation of the system or systems. All components of an assembled unit need not be products of the same manufacturer. Constituent parts which are alike shall be the product of a single manufacturer. Components shall be compatible with each other and with the total assembled unit for the intended service. Moving parts of any element of equipment of the unit normally requiring lubrication shall have means provided for such lubrication and shall be lubricated at factory prior to delivery. Factory wiring shall be identified on the equipment being furnished and on all wiring diagrams.

SAFETY STANDARDS

Design, manufacture, and installation of the textile care processing system shall meet requirements of "Safety Code For Laundry Machinery And Operations:" ANSI Z8-1.

MOTORS AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

Provide electrical components including motors; disconnect switches, motor controllers, motor control devices and electrical circuits and connections. Electrical equipment in hazardous locations shall be explosion-proof. The contractor shall provide all electrical wiring, conduit and all electrical devices, controls, cutouts, etc., necessary for the installation and operation of complete systems and equipment furnished. All equipment shall be grounded by green conductors in lieu of conduit ground system.

Motors shall be of energy efficient design having a power factor of Premium E or greater.

MOTOR INSTALLATION

Installation shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC). (2014 Edition)

CONDUITS, FITTINGS, AND ELECTRICAL WIRE

All electrical installations shall conform to requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC). (2014 Edition)

All electrical wire shall be copper, heat resistant grade, thermoplastic insulated. Control wiring shall be (stranded) THHN/THWN or equal. Intermediate wall conduit is required. Provide conduit trapeze hangers.

All power wiring shall have a minimum conduit size of 3/4 inch in diameter. Color coding of all wiring shall be in accordance with established VA medical center criteria.

All low voltage communication wire used for data management systems, liquid supply systems and intercoms shall be installed in ENT, minimum 1/2 inch diameter protective conduit. Wire nuts shall not be used for any connections.

ELECTRICAL WIRING

Wiring shall not be cut, abraded, nor have excessive insulation stripped, and shall be properly and tightly joined at terminals.

Wire nuts shall not be used and solder-less connectors shall have insulation grip. Wiring shall have adequate slack to provide strain relief. Wire nuts are only acceptable for electrical installation of motors.

Wiring shall be provided between motors, controllers, timers, push buttons, starters and limit switches installed on or within the equipment and shall be done with materials specified as applicable, except liquid tight flexible conduit shall be used where required for belt adjustment by moving a motor or for vibration isolation. No more than three (3) feet in length.

All wiring shall terminate in connection boxes with provisions for connections beyond the machine; each conductor shall be identified by a different color.

CONTROL, COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL WIRING INSTALLATION

Install wiring and connect to perform the functions intended.

Install a separate power supply circuit for each system so the malfunctions in any system will not affect other systems.

All communication wiring for computers, liquid supply systems shall be installed in ENT flexible conduit. Wash system controls, dryer controls etc shall be installed in EMT conduit.

CONTROL, COMMUNICATION AND SIGNAL SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION

Install a permanent wire marker on each wire at each termination.

Identifying numbers and letters on the wire markers shall correspond to those on the wiring diagrams used for installing the systems.

Wire markers shall retain their markings after cleaning.

In each manhole and handhold, install embossed brass tags to identify the system serviced and its function.

All communication wiring (liquid supply system, textile management system etc) shall be installed in ENT flexible conduit

ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION

Nameplates – Required for all new and refurbished equipment – shall be centered on device, cover plate, or enclosure.

Use designations defined in the contract documents. Indicate loads served using designations from electrical schedules and designations from the trade furnishing the equipment served.

Lettering shall include the name of equipment, including the textile care processing equipment, the specific unit number, and any reference to ON/OFF or other instructions that are applicable.

All labeling shall be on laminated plastic nameplates.

Nameplates shall be laminated phenolic with a Blue surface and white core. Use 1/16 inch thick material for plates up to 2 inch X 4 inch. For larger sizes, use 1/8 inch thick material.

Nameplates shall be installed with screws on equipment and panels.

PRODUCTS

Receptacles

General: All receptacles shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

Mounting screws, mounting strap and terminal screws shall be brass or a copper alloy metal.

Receptacles shall have provisions for back wiring from four (minimum) separate wiring holes and side wiring from four captivity held binding screws.

GFI Four-plex receptacles shall be single phase, 20 ampere, 120 volts, 2-pole, 3-wire, NEMA 5-2OR.

The duplex type shall have break-off feature for two circuit operation. The ungrounded pole of each receptacle shall be provided with a separate terminal.

Bodies shall be white in color.

Four-plex Receptacles with Ground Fault Interrupter: Shall be an integral unit suitable for mounting in a standard outlet box.

Ground fault interrupter shall consist of a differential current transformer, solid state sensing circuitry and a circuit interrupter switch. It shall be rated for operation on a 160 Hz, 120 volt, 20 ampere branch circuit. Device shall have nominal sensitivity to ground leakage current of five milliamperes and shall function to interrupt the current supply for any value of ground leakage current above five milliamperes on the load side of the device. Device shall have a minimum nominal tripping time of 1/30th of a second.

Receptacles 20, 30 and 50 ampere, 250 volt: Shall be complete with appropriate cord grip plug.

Weatherproof Receptacles: Shall consist of a duplex receptacle, mounted in box with gasket, weatherproof, cast metal cover plate and cap over each receptacle opening. The cap shall be permanently attached to the cover plate by a spring hinged flap. The weatherproof integrity shall not be affected when heavy duty specification or hospital grade attachment plug caps are inserted. Cover plates on outlet boxes mounted flush in the wall shall be gasket to the wall in a watertight manner.

Wall Plates:

Wall plates for switches and receptacles shall be as specified by the COR for special decor. Oversize plates will not be acceptable.

Color shall be white unless otherwise specified.

Standard NEMA design, so that products of different manufacturers must be interchangeable.

For receptacles or switches mounted adjacent to each other, wall plates shall be common for each group of receptacles or switches.

Provide 4-Plex receptacle at each equipment location for mechanics use.

Marking Pen Labeling: Use for all junction and outlet boxes or portions of junction boxes with power wiring, communication systems, pull and junction boxes, and conduit installed for future use. For all boxes with power wiring, indicate appropriate panel and circuit number(s) where applicable, etc.. Label inside covers in finished areas and outside covers in unfinished areas. Use permanent, waterproof, quick drying marking pen.

Label Tapes: Label each conductor at origin and destination points and at all junction boxes where two or more feeder or control circuits are present. Identify with branch circuit or feeder number for power and lighting circuits, and with control conductors, number as indicated on schematic and interconnection diagrams or equipment manufacturer's drawings for control wiring. Use cloth, plastic, split sleeve or tubing type wire and cable label markers.

Provide additional lighting above Tunnel Washers and washer extractors for maintenance.

TRAPS

Provide traps on all sanitary branch waste connections from fixtures or equipment not provided with traps. Exposed brass shall be polished brass chromium plated with nipple and set screw escutcheons. Concealed traps may be rough cast brass. Slip joints are not permitted on sewer side of trap. Traps shall correspond to fittings on cast iron soil pipe or steel pipe respectively, and size shall be as required by connected service or fixture.

BACK FLOW PREVENTERS

Provide a back flow prevention device at any point in the plumbing system where the potable water supply comes in contact with a potential source of contamination. Device shall be certified by the American Society of Sanitary Engineers. Listed below is a partial list of connection to the potable water system which shall be protected against back flow or back siphonage:

Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker:

Hose bibs and sinks with threaded outlets.

SHOCK OR WATER HAMMER ARRESTORS

PDI-WH-201, ASSE 1010, or ANSI A112.26.1, size as required. Units shall be the standard factory prefabricated products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of such devices.

INSTALLATION

Shall comply with the National Standard Plumbing Code (2015) and the following:

General:

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