VA797H-17-R-0031-002.docx

?.## TECHNICAL/PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM # 1 – FLATWORK SHEET SEPARATOR WITH CONVEYOR:

Furnish and install two (2) each – Flatwork Separator Machines with feed conveyor. Flatwork Sheet Separators shall be located in front of the existing ironing systems 1 and 2. Flatwork Separator Machines shall be capable of meeting ironer production requirements. Flatwork Separator Machines shall remove individual pieces from baskets of washed and extracted flatwork, and present the pieces directly to feeding conveyor to equipment operators.

1. The unit will operate with flatwork straight from the washing cycle without any preparation. This includes extracted or partially conditioned.

2. Flatwork Separator Machine shall be capable of producing 1080 sheets per hour.

3. The separator shall have a color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics.

4. Flatwork Separator Machine shall be installed and leveled and have a leveling device installed on the machine.

5. Workloads can arrive in laundry carts or from conveyors and slings.

6. Unit will operate in a fully automatic mode. The unit will pick as long as there is flatwork to be separated. It will stop when the supply is substantially exhausted or there is no room on the discharge side. Audible/visible alarm when feed source must be changed.

7. Electronic circuit boards include LEDs for simple troubleshooting of electronic circuits.

8. Furnish and install one (1) new 480 volt power disconnect box for the flatwork separator system. Install a red warning indicator and a lock-on device on the handle of the branch circuit breaker for the power supply circuit for separator to within six (6) feet of the floor. Electrical Requirements - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 hertz. Electrical installation shall include ¾ inch EMT conduit with compression fittings.

9. Safety micro switches shall be installed on all doors of the separator so that when a door is opened, the machine shuts down. Doors will be labeled accordingly.

10. For allowing visual observation of the mechanical and electrical systems, install a minimum of 3/8 inches in thickness scratch and shatter-proof, clear (for the equipment life expectancy), Lucite side panels on all the right and left sides of the separator machine in lieu of metal side panels.

11. Panels shall be protected with a guard around the center to prevent carts or other devices from damaging the panels. Panels shall be equipped with fasteners/locks to secure them to the system.

12. All electrical and operational switches/buttons shall be labeled. All labeling shall be on laminated plastic nameplates. Nameplates shall be laminated phenolic with a colored surface and white core.

13. An hour meter shall be installed on the separator machine to show the actual run time of the sheet separator for maintenance.

14. Install rated air ball valves with pressure relief for lock-out tag-out requirements.

15. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button (colored RED) shall be installed on the separator and feed conveyors that when activated shall render the separator inoperable. All emergency stop buttons shall have yellow backgrounds with legends. The separator machine shall also be equipped with a normal stop button colored Red.

16. All lock-out / tag-out locations shall be marked, identified and permanently attached on the separators with instructions on lock-out procedures. Relief valves shall be installed for lock-out / tag-out procedures.

17. Ethernet connections shall be installed on all the flatwork separators that will allow for trouble shooting mechanical/operational problems from factory technicians.

ITEM # 2 – THERMAL FLUID FLATWORK IRONING SYSTEM:

Furnish and install one (1) each, color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics controlled flatwork ironing system capable of adjusting the speeds of the spreader-feeding machine, ironer, and folder-cross folder machine from one location. The flatwork ironing system shall be capable of holding and feeding flatwork until folded and stacked and shall consist of:

A. One (1) each, clip or clip-less automatic combination spreader-feeding machine with vacuum option that is capable of feeding large pieces through the feeding device into the flatwork ironer and the combination folder-cross folder and large piece stacker. Each station shall be equipped with counters. Spreader-feeding machine shall be capable of meeting ironer production requirements of 1080 sheets per hour, 1080 pillowcases per hour, 900 (36 inches X 36 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour, 900 (24 inches X 24 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour.

B. One (1) each, self-contained natural gas fired, thermal fluid heated flatwork ironer with canopy with power exhaust, and sealed combustion intake through roof. Ironing system shall have ventilating canopy that conforms to the manufacturer's standard method of exhausting heat from the rolls.

C. New ironing system (Spreader Feeder, Thermal Fluid Ironer) shall be connected to existing Chicago folder cross folder and stacker conveyor to form a complete flatwork ironing system. The complete ironing system shall be electrically inter-locked.

D. Furnish and install two (2) each, 50 foot retractable blow-down devices (one at each end of the ironing system) capable of reaching around all production equipment on each ironing system. Blow-down devices shall include gauged air pressure regulators capable of regulating air pressure from 0 psi to 30 psi.

E Two (2) each, 360 degree sphere mirrors shall allow visual observation of feeder, ironer, folder and stacker operation for each ironing system.

F. Ethernet connections shall be installed on all pieces of the system that will allow for trouble shooting mechanical/operational problems from factory technicians.

G. Furnish two (2) each thumb drives with backup programs for ironing system offered.

Ordering Data (Production Combination Spreader Feeding Machine):

Furnish and install one (1) each – clip or clip-less spreader feeding machine with large piece vacuum. Spreader feeder shall be capable of meeting ironer production requirements.

1. Combination spreader feeding machine shall be capable of producing 1080 sheets per hour, 1080 pillowcases per hour, 900 (36 inches X 36 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour, 900 (24 inches X 24 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour.

2. Automatic combination spreader feeding machine shall be capable of feeding large pieces through the feeding device into the flatwork ironer.

3. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

4. Spreader feeding machine shall be installed leveled and have a leveling device installed on the machine.

5. Spreader-feeding machine shall be equipped with four (4) lockable casters.

6. Spreader feeding machine shall have a color touch screen controls and have an adjustable speed control installed that is capable of adjusting and synchronizing the speeds of the spreader feeding machine, flatwork ironer, and existing folder cross folder and stacker from one location.

7. Each loading station shall be equipped with a counter to determine the number of sheets being processed.

8. The machine shall be provided with quality grading controls mounted at each station and shall operate in conjunction with grading controls provided with the existing folder-cross folder. The quality grading controls will be for tears and stains.

9. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button (colored RED) inter-locked with the entire ironing system and when activated shall render the entire ironing system inoperable. Yellow background with legends shall also be installed. The spreader feeder machine shall also be equipped with a normal stop button colored Red. All operational and functional buttons/switches shall be labeled as to the function of the button or switch.

10. Safety inter-lock switches shall be installed on all doors of the spreader feeding machine so that when a door is opened, the machine shuts down.

11. Spreader feeding machines will have capabilities of feeding large piece items either with clips or clip-less.

12. The spreader feeder machines shall be programmed with a waxing program that will automatically adjust the speeds of the ironing system and shut off the vacuum of the ironer during the waxing program.

13. For allowing visual observation of the mechanical systems, install a minimum of 3/8 inches in thickness scratch and shatter-proof, clear (for the equipment life expectancy), Lucite side panels on both the right and left sides of the spreader feeder machine in lieu of metal side panels.

14. Panels shall be mounted flush with the sides of the system.

15. Panels shall be protected with a guard around the center to prevent carts or other devices from damaging the panels. Panels shall be equipped with fasteners/locks to secure them to the system.

16. Spreader feeder machines shall be equipped with red, green and yellow production status indicator lights.

17. The spreader feeder shall include a pneumatically controlled swing away or retractable discharge conveyor that allows for access to the feed table of the ironer without moving the feeder for feeding small pieces.

18. All electrical and operational switches/buttons shall be labeled. All labeling shall be on laminated plastic nameplates. Nameplates shall be laminated phenolic with a colored surface and white core.

19. An hour meter shall be installed on each spreader feeder machine that will show actual hours of run time of the spreader feeder.

20. The spreader feeder machine shall have four (4) green feeding belts/ribbons installed to identify the four feeding lanes center for feeding small pieces into the ironer. The spreader feeder shall also have two (2) blue colored feeding belts/ribbons to identify the center for large piece two lane feeding operations.

Ordering Data (Production Thermal Fluid Flatwork Ironer):

Furnish and install one (1) each, self-contained thermal fluid heated flatwork ironer. The flatwork ironer shall have a color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics. The flatwork ironing system shall consist of:

1. Ironer, Flatwork, 2 or 3 Large Roll, Commercial (Apron-less) self-contained thermal fluid heated flatwork ironer with canopy and power exhaust through roof. Ironing system shall have ventilating canopy that conforms to the manufacturer's standard method of exhausting heat from the rolls. All exhaust duct work shall have hinged fire access/cleanout doors installed. All exhaust duct work shall be new from the ironer through the roof.

2. The self-contained thermal fluid ironer shall consist of the following:

a) The flatwork ironer shall have a working width to accommodate the largest flatwork processed at the facility.

b) The flatwork ironer shall have equal roll pressure along the chests.

c) The flatwork ironer chests shall be of the manufacturer’s standard chest type and shall be polished.

d) The flatwork ironer shall have all pipes flanged and shall be reachable from the side of the ironer

e) The flatwork ironer shall have chests shall be equipped with air-vents.

f) The flatwork ironer shall have adjustable contact pressure between roll and chest.

g) The flat work ironer shall have 2 preset contact pressures activated via program.

h) The flatwork ironer shall be provided with an adjustable vacuum system which shall allow moisture to be evacuated through each perforated roll.

i) The flatwork ironer rolls shall have roller bearings on both shaft ends.

j) The flatwork ironer shall be equipped with each roll capable of rising out of and lowering into each chest. Each roll shall lock in the raised position to prevent accidental lowering if loss of air pressure should occur.

k) The flatwork ironer shall have an infinitely variable roll speed using one inverter control that is capable of maintaining a constant ironing speed. The flatwork ironer speed range shall be a minimum of 50 fpm up to a least of 170 fpm adjusted automatically via preset programs. Ironer speed shall be shown on the control panel.

l) The flatwork ironer shall be equipped with an appropriately sized drive motor and must be capable of reversing the rolls.

m) The flatwork ironer shall have an emergency brake capable of stopping the roll within 0.3sec after the finger bar or one of the emergency stop have been activated.

n) The flatwork ironer shall be provided with a canopy that covers each roll to reduce heat radiation and meet OSHA requirements.

o) If ironer tapes are not serviced at the front of the ironer, the flatwork ironer shall be provided with cat walk (minimum 24 inches wide), handrails and a ladder as well as a remote start and stop to facilitate servicing the ironer tapes.

p) The flatwork ironer shall be provided with chest insulation of at least 4” around the chest and of at least 2” on the side frame to reduce heat radiation.

q) The flatwork ironer shall be of modular construction to provide ease of installation and shall require no anchoring.

r) The flatwork ironer rolls shall be covered with factory installed spring press. Two Nomex or Aramide needle-felt padding shall be supplied with the flatwork ironer for each roll for installation at time of assembly. A second set Nomex or Aramide needle-felt padding shall be supplied with the flatwork ironer for each roll as spares.

s) The flatwork ironer shall have an Alarm if waxing of chests is needed (adjustable.)

t) The flatwork ironer shall have an Alarm for low oil level in the expansion tank. The expansion tank shall have a device to remove the water from the oil.

u) The flatwork ironer shall have an Alarm for low air pressure.

v) The flatwork ironer shall have an automatic roll pressure reduction feature when not in use. The rolls shall automatically rise in the event of a power interruption to avoid scorching flatwork and ironer padding.

w) The flatwork ironer shall include a device that shall provide automatic guide tape tensioning as well as simultaneous manual lateral adjustment capability of all guide tapes to prevent guide tape tracking from forming indentations and increased wear on the roll covers.

x) The flatwork ironer shall have a digital temperature to display exhaust temperature in 1st roll, the oil inlet temperature of the chest, the flue gas outlet.

y) The flatwork ironer shall have a fully adjustable operating temperature between 300-400 F.

z) Provide two (2) new heavy duty wall mounted 12 x 24 cabinet with spill response kit consisting of at a minimum spill socks, pads, two (2) pairs of rubber gloves, two (2) pairs of safety goggles, twelve (12) disposable bags and ties, etc., for ironing system offered.

3. Production standards are - 1080 sheets per hour, 1080 pillowcases per hour, 900 (36 inches X 36 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour, 900 (24 inches X 24 inches) double thickness cotton surgical wraps per hour.

4. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

5. Ironers shall be installed level.

6. Roll guards (colored RED) required.

7. Electrical reversing of drives required.

8. Underside of chest shall be insulated.

9. Safety inter-lock switches shall be installed on all doors of the ironer so that when a door is opened, the machine shuts down. Doors shall be labeled on all doors of the ironer so that when a door is opened, the machine shuts down.

10 The flatwork ironer shall have a waxing program installed that will automatically turn off the vacuum during waxing and cleaning operations.

11. Furnish and install two (2), fifty (50) foot blow-down devices with automatic wind up hose reel, capable of reaching around the ironing system. Blow-down devices shall include gauged air pressure regulators capable of regulating air pressure from 0 PSI to 30 PSI. Location of these blow down devices shall be in the front and rear of the flatwork ironers.

12. Install 360-degree sphere mirrors above the ironer systems that shall allow visual observation of, ironer and folder operation.

13. Thermocouples shall be installed on each end of the ironer chest or rolls with remote digital temperature readouts. Digital LED display shall be a minimum 1/2-inch in height.

14. Thermocouple shall be installed on the incoming hot water supply line with remote digital temperature readout. Digital LED temperature display shall be a minimum 1/2-inch in height.

15. Thermocouple shall be installed on the condensate hot water return line with remote digital temperature readout. Digital LED temperature display shall be a minimum 1/2-inch in height.

16. Thermocouples shall be installed on the transfer/gap plates (if applicable) with remote digital temperature readout. Digital LED temperature display shall be a minimum 1/2-inch in height.

17. Thermocouple shall be installed on the exhaust of the ironer with remote digital temperature readout. Digital LED temperature display shall be a minimum 1/2-inch in height.

18. All remote digital LED temperature readouts for above thermocouples shall be located within the same area of the ironer, behind clear side Lucite panels, and labeled.

19. Flatwork ironer shall be equipped with red, green and yellow production status indicator lights.

20. For allowing visual observation of the mechanical systems, install scratch and shatter-proof, clear (for the equipment life expectancy), Lucite side panels / doors on both the right and left sides of the ironer including the high voltage and electrical control panel on the back of the ironer in lieu of metal side panels.

21. Panels shall be mounted with-in the doors, flush with the sides of the system and shall be a minimum of 3/8 inches in thickness.

22. Panels / doors shall be protected with a guard around the center to prevent carts or other devices from damaging the panels. Panels / doors shall be equipped with fasteners/locks to secure them to the system.

23. Ironer shall be equipped with an illuminating emergency stop buttons (colored RED) when activated at each end of the ironer, interlocked with the entire ironing system and when activated shall render the entire ironing system (spreader feeder, ironer, existing folder cross folder and stacker) inoperable. Yellow background with legends shall also be installed. The ironer shall also be equipped with a normal equipment stop button (colored RED). All operational and functional buttons/switches shall be labeled as to the function of the button or switch.

24 Furnish and install a 4-Plex GFI receptacles at each equipment location for mechanics use.

25. An hour meter shall be installed on the ironer that will show actual hours of run time of the ironer.

26. Spreader Feeder machine and Thermal Fluid ironer shall be inter-locked with the existing Chicago Folder Cross Folder to make a complete system that includes emergency stops and quality grading.

27. The flatwork ironer shall equipped with a totalizing non-resettable gas meter. The non-resettable gas meter are required for the flatwork ironer and heater to prove fuel consumption is less than the heat input limit in therms per year specified in California Rule 1146.

28. Sufficient fresh air supply is essential to ensure optimum combustion and the area of air supply openings must be in compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Air openings must be kept wide open when the burner is firing and clear from restriction to flow as specified in California Rule 1146.

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

ITEM # 3 – CLEAN SIDE OVERHEAD SEMI-AUTOMATED MONORAIL STORAGE SYSTEM:

The successful offeror shall furnish and install new, one (1) semi-automated monorail and storage system on the clean side of the laundry. The monorail system shall include monorail spurs for transporting linen sling bags to the small piece folders, ironing systems, hand folding stations and blanket folder.

SYSTEM MUST BE ENGINEERED AND SEALED BY A LICENSED ENGINEER TO COORDINATE STRUCTURAL DESIGN WITH STRUCTURAL LOAD PARAMETERS FROM EITHER THE ROOF STRUCTURE OR FLOOR SUPPORTS.

1. System shall be capable of receiving clean sling bags from sling carts and storing classified linen equal to 40 percent of the daily wash loads. The daily wash load is 15,000 pounds. Sling bags will be hoisted to the overhead storage area by employees by lift station.

2. System shall be capable of calling off stored classified linen to the selected finishing areas by pneumatic switches.

3. All lift stations shall have rigid/sturdy safety guard rails installed around the lift station area to prevent employees from walking into lowered lifting rails. Safety rails shall be painted SAFETY YELLOW.

4. Monorail lift stations shall be equipped with a safety lock device to prevent the lifting rail from falling in case of power or air loss or chain/cable break.

5. All work shall be transported automatically without any assistance by employees to storage areas and wash systems from lift stations. Rail selection shall be accomplished pneumatically/ automatically from lift stations.

6. The successful offeror shall furnish new sling bags for the clean side to match the 40% of the daily wash loads and provide 20% additional sling bags for back up for the clean side storage. Sling bags shall be sized for a minimum 300 LB loads.

7. Loading carts for slings shall be furnished. The loading carts shall be four-wheeled carts, with two stationary casters and two freewheeling casters. Carts shall be made of rust resistant material with four sides enclosed.

8. All slings furnished shall be colored Blue and have VA Logo imprinted on the bags in the clean side area of the textile care processing facility.

9. The Clean System must have as a minimum:

a. Three (3) Sling Carts

b. Sling Loading / Lifting Stations.

c. One (1) By-pass/Express line.

d. One (1) Maintenance Monorail Sling Rail: A maintenance sling rail system shall be installed within the clean monorail system. The maintenance monorail section shall be designed to allow inspection and maintenance to be performed on trolleys, bags, ropes etc. Upon completion of maintenance to the slings, trolleys etc., a lift station shall be connected to the maintenance rail to allow the sling to return to the empty sling bag storage rail.

e. Rail selection shall be accomplished automatically from lift stations.

ITEM # 4 – CLEAN SIDE CLEAN TAKE AWAY CONVEYOR:

1. Automated Clean Take Away Conveyor System (clean side): Furnish and install one (1) system. The system offered shall be capable of receiving clean textiles automatically from ironing systems, blanket folder system and all small piece folders and separately conveying the textiles with power turn from all finishing areas to cart assembly area without manual attention. All conveyors shall be equipped with an illuminating (when activated) emergency stop buttons (colored RED) located within 25 feet of each work station. A yellow background with legend shall also be installed with each emergency stop button.

2. An eight (8) foot roller section shall be incorporated at the end of the conveyor that will prevent linen from falling off the end of the conveyor.

3. Clean take away conveyor shall be minimum forty two (42) inches wide to accommodate linen products from both sides of the conveyor.

4. All conveyors shall be equipped with an illuminating (when activated) emergency stop buttons (colored RED) located within 25 feet of each work station. A yellow background with legend shall also be installed with each emergency stop button.

5. The clean take-away conveyor shall be located with no obstructions and allow linen to be transported to the cart make-up area for storage and shipping.

6. The new clean take-away conveyor shall not block or interfere with any established walkways or work stations.

7. The new layout of the take-away conveyor shall allow for the carts to be made up in the cart make up area at the end of the clean take-away conveyor and allow carts to be moved to the clean side loading docks without obstructions to either area.

8. All lock-out / tag-out locations shall be marked, identified and permanently attached on the conveyors with instructions on lock-out procedures.

ITEM # 5 – SEMI AUTOMATIC CART WASHER/DRYER: Furnish and install one (1) each, semi-automatic linen cart washer/dryer system with the following:

A. The cart washer/dryer shall be engineered to provide a clean sanitary wash and automatic drying for modern plastic and fiberglass laundry/linen carts. The cart washer will be manually fed on the loading side and automatically discharged upon completion of washing cycle. The cart washer shall have a Color touch screen control display.

B. The existing in ground chain driven cart removal system on the clean side of the laundry shall be removed and trench back filled to prevent infectious conditions in the laundry. Trench shall match existing floor material.

1. The cart washer shall have a Color touch screen control display. The cart washing system shall have a minimum capacity of washing and blow-drying 20 carts per hour with minimal water remaining inside the cart.

2. The unit shall be properly sealed to ensure a negative air pressure on the soil side and a positive air pressure on the clean side of the staph barrier wall.

3. The wastewater from the unit shall discharge into the sewer through the soil side of the textile care facility.

4. Cart washer/dryer cabinet shall be constructed of double wall, reinforced high impact material.

5. All component parts shall be made of corrosion-resistant material.

6. Interior and exterior surfaces of the cart washer/dryer cabinet and power storage unit shall be resistant to steam, acids, bleaches, starches, sours, alkalis, and germicides.

7. The cabinet of the cart washer/dryer shall contain all high pressure water.

8. LED service light(s) shall illuminate the interior during the wash/dry cycles.

9. The base of the cabinet shall be a single piece with an interior molded sump constructed of high impact, reinforced material, fitted with a removable sump grate. A drain from the self-contained sump shall be included.

10. Unit shall be equipped with two pass-through doors, approximately 81 inches high x 42 inches wide, which automatically open and close alternately to maintain a physical separation concept.

11. The doors shall be constructed of double wall, reinforced high impact material and equipped with water tight high impact rectangular windows.

12. Unit shall be designed with safety lock disconnect to prevent activation of doors with personnel inside.

13. The unit shall consist of all electrical controls, pumps, motors, valves and automatic discharge.

14. The unit shall house germicidal detergent, rinse agent and water supply tanks.

15. Sight glasses or see through chemical tanks shall be installed to show the amount of germicidal detergent and rinse agent in the housing units.

16. All component parts shall be easily accessible through access covers that completely enclose the unit.

17. A wash start, stop, emergency stop (illuminating type when activated) and recycle buttons or touch screen icons shall be provided on the control panel on the soil side. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button will also be installed on the clean side of the unit. A yellow background with legend shall also be installed with each emergency stop button. All stop and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red. All other buttons shall be of the manufactures standard color and be in accordance with NFPA 79.

18. Two (2) indicator lights or touch screen icons shall also be installed on the control panel. One (1) light designated to show when germicidal detergent is being pumped into the cart washer/dryer and one (1) designated to show when the rinse agent is being pumped.

19. Unit shall be equipped with a touch-screen programmable control system which will permit operation of the system in a standard mode for washing bin-type carts inside and outside. Cart washer offered must be able to do multi types of cart sizes (Plastic or Fiberglass). (Minimum of 70 inches)

20. The washer shall have the ability to remove heavy soil from the interior of carts with solid panels and use a minimum amount of water per cart.

21. Carts will be loaded manually and discharged automatically from the washer to floor on the clean side of the laundry and have a minimum capacity of washing and discharging 20 carts per hour.

22. The system shall be connected with the existing remote truck washing system piping and will be equipped with a new sixty (60) Ft. length of high temperature hose designed to withstand a minimum of 600 PSI high-pressure on an automatic retractable hose reel.

23. Furnish and install new 480 volt power disconnect box for the new cart washer. Install a red warning indicator and a lock-on device on the handle of the branch circuit breaker for the power supply circuit for the washer to within six (6) feet of the floor. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

24. A cycle meter shall be installed to record actual run cycles of the cart washer for preventive maintenance and scheduled maintenance.

25. Cart Washer shall be exhausted to the outside atmosphere. Exhaust duct work shall be new inside and outside the building, insulated, wrapped in PVC plastic covering and have directional flow markings installed. Exhaust ductwork located outside the building shall be sealed water tight and have identification and directional flow markings installed. Both air make-up and exhaust duct work must have large hinged-type access doors in the new exhaust & supply air ducts.

26. Outside air make up is required. Air intake duct work shall be new inside and outside the building, insulated, wrapped in PVC plastic covering and have directional flow markings installed. Air intake ductwork located outside the building shall be sealed water tight and have identification and directional flow markings installed.

27. New unit shall be flush mounted with existing floor and any modification to the pit or drain will be the successful offerors responsibility.

28. The cart washer shall have a LED beacon rotary light (colored Amber) installed on the clean side to identify end of drying cycle and discharge of cart for the hearing impaired.

29. Automatic retractable hose reel for remote truck washing station.

30. Low Water Shut-Off Sensor.

31. A four (4) foot wide by twelve (12) foot long, 1 ½ inch deep concrete section shall be cut out of the floor and a 1 ½ inch deep fiberglass grate shall be installed on the unloading side of the cart washer to capture residual water from the washed carts when exiting the cart washer. A drain shall also be installed to allow residual water to drain from the section.

32. Cart washer shall include Ultra Violet (UV) lighting in wash chamber to eliminate bacteria during cycle.

33. Windows on doors shall have Ultra Violet (UV) coating to protect workers from light exposure.

34. For allowing visual observation of the control pumps, install 3/8” thick scratch and shatter-proof, clear (for the equipment life expectancy), Lucite window on the control station of the cart washer in lieu of solid panels. Install 3/8” thick scratch and shatter-proof, clear (for the equipment life expectancy), Lucite window on the side of the cart washer to allow observation of the electrical, pumps and chemical storage tanks.

35. 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 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.

36. Furnish and install new 4-Plex (120v) GFI receptacle at the cart washer location on both the soiled and clean side of the laundry for mechanics use.

37. Furnish and install an air line with quick disconnect at the cart washer location on both the soiled and clean side of the laundry for mechanics use.

38. A blow-down device will be installed within the cart washer location. A minimum (1 each) and shall be capable of reaching around the cart washer. This device(s) shall include:

a. A gauged air pressure regulator, with quick disconnect, capable of regulating air pressure from 0 PSI to 30 PSI.

b. Minimum 50 foot length of heavy duty, reinforced non-kink air hose on an automatic retractable reel.

c. Trigger operated air nozzle with any necessary extensions for reaching hard to reach areas.

d. Locations of the blow down device(s) shall be depicted on drawings.

39. All lock-out / tag-out locations shall be marked, identified and permanently attached on the cart washer with instructions on lock-out procedures. Relief valves shall be installed for lock-out / tag-out procedures. These instructions/procedures shall be permanently mounted on the cart washer. Lock-out / tag-out procedures include all sources of stored energy, including but not limited to: electrical, gas, water, air, hydraulic etc. Relief valves shall be installed for lock-out / tag-out locations to relieve residual air etc.

B. Automatic Cycle Sequence of the Cart Washer/Dryer:

1. Automatic programmed opening and closing of enter and exit doors.

2. Time selectable high pressure wash – clean hot water (150 degrees F minimum and 180 degrees F maximum) and germicidal detergent against the cart, inside and out.

3. Time selectable high pressure rinse – clean hot water (180 degrees F maximum) with a rinse agent and germicidal detergent.

4. Time selectable drain – drain to allow excess water to drain from cart and unit.

5. Time selectable dry – drying cycle for water removal by forced air blower system. Air is to be exhausted to the outside atmosphere, through the roof, by means of exhaust duct work.

C. Safety Features (Wash Design):

1. Wash/dry cycle cannot be started with doors open.

2. The cart washer/dryer shall be designed with a safety lock disconnect to prevent activation of doors with personnel inside.

3. Opening of doors shall immediately stop unit.

4. Two (2) illuminating emergency stop buttons are required. One emergency stop on the soil side of the unit and one on the clean side of the unit.

5. Unit must be recycled to restart

ITEM # 6 – 90/100 POUND SOFT MOUNT WASHER EXTRACTORS:

a. Furnish and install new, four (4) each, front-loading soft-mount washer-extractors. The washer-extractors shall be of the shell and cylinder type.

b. The washer extractors shall be relocated to the new anti-room. All hot and cold water piping shall be new and originate from the mechanical room to the new washer(s) location. All electrical shall be new and originate from existing electrical panels. All conduit used for the new electrical wiring to the new washer extractors shall be ¾ inch EMT conduit. All existing unused conduit and power disconnect boxes shall be removed back to the electrical panels.

c. All existing water piping, steam and condensate piping from the old trade-in washers shall be removed completely back to the original source in the mechanical room. All existing electrical conduits, connections and brackets shall be removed back to the electrical panel(s) and terminated.

d. All old existing washers mounting materials including brackets, mounting bolts and concrete shall be removed and floor finished smooth.

e. All existing and abandoned drains behind the 90 LB washers shall be capped. The trench shall be back filled and finished with flooring material to match existing floor.

f. The washer-extractors shall be designed for hand loading and unloading with a minimum amount of effort from employees. The washer extractors will not be used to meet production requirements. However, it will be interfaced with an existing liquid supply injection system.

1. Furnish and install new 480 volt power disconnect boxes for the new washers. Install a red warning indicator and a lock-on device on the handle of the branch circuit breaker for the power supply circuit for the washer to within six (6) feet of the floor. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

2. Unit shall have thermostatically controlled automatic hot water injection.

3. Within the design of the laundry, the new washers shall be relocated in the new anti-room. The contractor shall be responsibility for all utility connections from the mechanical room to the equipment new location.

4. Regardless of supplier, a Class 1 - Liquid supply system will be interfaced for the dispensing of eight (8) types of chemicals followed by a fresh water flush capability.

5. A door shall be provided with a window of heat-treated glass capable of resisting high mechanical and thermal shock.

6. Automatic thermal overflow cool down required.

7. Pipe and connections are to be furnished for utilizing a liquid supply system.

8. Audible and visual alarm at end of cycle for loading and unloading.

9. Automatic cycle control is required to be of the color touch screen/ microprocessor type. The control shall utilize a solid state timing system.

10. Machines shall be equipped with an illuminating when activated emergency stop button. Normal stop and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red. A yellow background with legend shall also be installed with each emergency stop button.

11. Hot water injection is required for the new washers.

12. Furnish and install new 4-Plex (120v) GFI receptacles at each equipment location for mechanics use.

13. Furnish and install an air line with quick disconnect at each equipment location for the mechanics use.

14. A water hose bib shall be installed between the washer extractors and connected to a retractable hose that will reach around the washers for cleaning the drains/trenches and areas around the washers.

15. Washers shall have a color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics and automatic cycle control type. Balancing of load prior to extraction is required. Washers shall be capable of being programmed for wash loads.

16. Washer-extractors shall be vented to the outside atmosphere.

17. An hour meter shall be installed on each washer that will show actual hours of run time of the washers.

18. Washer extractors shall have a beacon LED rotary light (colored Amber) identifying end of wash cycle for the hearing impaired. Washers shall also have an audible alarm to indicate when drying cycle has ended.

19. All existing unused conduit and power disconnect boxes shall be removed back to the electrical panels.

20. A blow-down device will be installed within the washer location. A minimum (1 each) and shall be capable of reaching around all washers. This device(s) shall include:

a. A gauged air pressure regulator, with quick disconnect, capable of regulating air pressure from 0 PSI to 30 PSI.

b. Minimum 50 foot length of heavy duty, reinforced non-kink air hose on an automatic retractable reel.

c. Trigger operated air nozzle with any necessary extensions for reaching hard to reach areas.

d. Locations of the blow down device(s) shall be depicted on drawings.

21. Each wash program shall be listed on a printed card or paper showing the items wash program. Example – Program 1 – Micro Mops – 130 degrees – Wash Time 35 min – Extract Time 8 minutes on a laminated card or paper and attached to the washer for the employees use.

22. All lock-out / tag-out locations shall be marked, identified and permanently attached on the machine with instructions on lock-out procedures. Relief valves shall be installed for lock-out / tag-out procedures.

a. Wash System Controls: Furnish and install wash system controls on each individual machine and as part of one central control.(If applicable to washers offered) System shall include a color laser printer and shall be located within the Textile Care Managers office. Wash system controls will include all available options offered.

The central control system shall be located in the office of the Textile Care Manager. All controls shall be solid state of the matrix variety.

The central control system shall be capable of monitoring and managing all aspects of wash system productivity, i.e., chemical formulas and water consumption.

The system shall allow for both visual and actual print-out of data. A color laser printer shall also be provided to print data. The system shall be programmed by keyboard and monitor loads washed, energy usage, utility availability and usage, average load and unload time and actual productivity, i.e., pounds produced. The system shall also include Microsoft Office (Latest Edition) that includes Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

The system shall assist management concerning water supply and potential chemical imbalance.

The system shall be capable of programming 40 formulas for wash systems offered.

ITEM #7 – 110/120 POUND GAS HEATED DRYING AND CONDITIONING TUMBLERS:

Furnish and install four (4) each 110/120 pound gas heated drying and conditioning dryers with internal lint collection The dryers shall be single door, non-pass through type dryer. Outside make-up air is not required.

Within the design of the laundry, the new dryers shall be relocated to an area near/outside the anti-room for convenience of loading from the small washers.

1. Unit shall be a drying and conditioning tumbler, laundry, commercial type, non-pass through Size – 110/120 pound cylinder.

2. Furnish and install a new 480 volt power disconnect box for the new dryers. Install a red warning indicator and a lock-on device on the handle of the branch circuit breaker for the power supply circuit for dryer to within six (6) feet of the floor. Electrical characteristics – 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles. Electrical installation shall include ¾ inch EMT conduit with compression fittings.

3. Dryers shall have a color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics. Dryer shall be capable of programming each category of textiles. Each program shall be listed on a laminated printed card or paper showing the items dried. Example – Program 1 – Micro Mops – 130 degrees – Dry time 35 min – cool down 8 minutes on a laminated card or paper and attached to the dryer for the employees use.

4. Galvanized cylinders required.

5 Reversing and non-reversing required.

6. Tumbler shall be Gas heated.

7. Light required to designate that tumbler is in operation.

8. Tumbler shall have internal lint collection.

9. Tumblers shall be equipped with Over-Dry Protection

10. A secondary lint collection system shall be installed. Tumblers shall have In-line Lint Filters installed that are self-Cleaning, duct mounted, with fusible link spray head for fire suppression.

11. All existing unused gas piping shall be removed back to the nearest gas header.

12. All existing gas regulators shall be removed.

13. All gas vents shall be removed and penetrations through the roof filled, sealed and repaired.

14. All existing unused conduit and power disconnect boxes shall be removed back to the electrical panels.

15. Tumbler's exhaust air shall be directed to outside atmosphere.

16. The front and sides of the dryers shall incorporate a durable cart bumper and kick plate to protect the front and sides of the tumbler from damage from carts. The durable cart bumpers shall also be installed on the tops of the dryers for protection from tall transport carts.

17. Drying and conditioning tumbler shall have a beacon rotary light (colored Amber) identifying end of drying cycle for the hearing impaired. Dryer shall also have an audible alarm to indicate when drying cycle has ended.

18. Normal stop push buttons and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button shall be installed on the drying conditioning tumbler. A Yellow background with legend shall be installed behind the emergency stop button.

19. Drying conditioning tumbler shall be equipped with lockout/tag out for servicing and maintenance of equipment. Tags and locks shall be provided by the successful offeror. All lock-out / tag-out locations shall be marked and identified on the machine with instructions on lock-out procedures for the equipment offered. Lock-out / Tag-out procedures include all electrical, air, water, hydraulic etc. Relief valves shall be installed for lock-out / tag-out procedures. Procedures shall be permanently mounted on each machine for the mechanics use.

20. The dryer shall be equipped with a combustion auto response system that will detect a fire within the dryer cylinder. The system shall incorporate a multi-port manifold to saturate the load. A flow alarm valve shall be installed in the fire suppression system and connected to a rotary beacon LED light (colored RED) and audible alarm, to be located on the dryer, to indicate if a fire exists in the dryer. The dryers shall also be connected to the building fire alarm system to alert authorities of a fire in the dryers. The dryer(s) shall be connected to a dedicated domestic water pipe with a tamper proof valve. A backflow preventer shall be installed within six (6) inches of the domestic water main that is connected to the dedicated domestic water pipe. A maintenance valve shall be installed on the branch domestic water line before entry in to the dryers and drain into a floor drain if available for maintenance of the fire suppression system.

21. Exhaust ductwork shall be cylindrical and have large, easily accessible, hinged access panels/doors installed for easy clean-out and manual firefighting. Exhaust air ductwork shall be insulated and wrapped with White PVC covering with identification and flow markings, and shall be discharged through the roof.

22. All ductwork located outside shall be galvanized steel. Ductwork shall be sealed water tight, identified and have directional flow markings installed.

23. The housing shall have doors located at an ergonomic readily accessible height and shall be hinged with a heavy duty latch and door handle. The doors shall have a window fabricated from a commercial grade of shock and heat resistant glass.

24. An hour meter shall be installed on each dryer that will show actual hours of run time of the dryers.

25. Furnish and install a 4-Plex GFI receptacle outlet between each dryer for mechanics use.

26. All lock-out / tag-out locations shall be marked, identified and permanently attached on the machine with instructions on lock-out procedures. Relief valves shall be installed for lock-out / tag-out procedures.

27. A blow-down device will be installed within the dryer location. A minimum (1 each) and shall be capable of reaching around all dryers. This device(s) shall include:

c. Trigger operated air nozzle with any necessary extensions for reaching hard to reach areas.

ITEM #8 – GARMENT TUNNEL FINISHER:

Furnish and install One (1) each, steam-less garment tunnel finisher. Finisher shall automatically process and deliver, to the textile distribution area, 135 shirts, or 135 trousers or 135 coats at 35 percent + or - 5 percent moisture retention damp to dry per hour. The Garment Tunnel Finisher shall have a color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics.

Within the design of the laundry, the new garment tunnel finisher shall be relocated to an area near/outside the anti-room for convenience of loading from the small washers.

All hot water piping shall be new and originate from the mechanical room to the new tunnel finisher location. All electrical shall be new and originate from existing electrical panels. All conduit used for the new electrical wiring to the new tunnel finisher shall be ¾ inch EMT conduit. All existing unused conduit and power disconnect boxes shall be removed back to the electrical panels.

All old existing tunnel finisher mounting materials including brackets, mounting bolts and concrete shall be removed and floor finished smooth.

All existing and abandoned drains from the old tunnel finisher shall be capped and finished with flooring material to match existing floor.

Garment Finisher shall incorporate the following:

1. Heavy duty construction throughout.

2. Insulated double wall construction.

3. Furnish and install new 480 volt power disconnect box for the new garment tunnel finisher. Install a red warning indicator and a lock-on device on the handle of the branch circuit breaker for the power supply circuit for the washers to within six (6) feet of the floor. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles. Electrical installation shall include ¾ inch EMT conduit with compression fittings.

4. Smooth formed stainless steel interior panels without exposed fasteners or sharp edges.

5. Hot water misting jets designed for maximum coverage of the garment assuring fabric relaxation and wrinkle removal.

6. Auto Warm-Up Cycle…