VA797H-17-R-0032-028.docx

TECHNICAL/PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM # 1 – Soil Storage/ Automated Sorting Conveyor System, Soiled Monorail:

1A. Soiled Storage and Automated Sorting System

Furnish and install 1 (system). The complete soil storage and sorting conveyor system shall be of such material and construction, and so designed, to withstand daily clean up and disinfecting of all soiled textile contact surfaces without damaging the system or its components.

The system shall consist of the following:

a. Cart Dump System: Provide new one (1) each end or side loading type cart dump system designed to pick-up loaded textile carts (utilized by the medical center) and dump textiles onto a soil storage conveyor. Cart dumper shall be provided with safety chains, guard rails, hour meter and an illuminated (when activated) emergency stop button (colored RED) for all electrical. Emergency stop buttons shall have a yellow background with legend. One 4plex GFI outlet will be provided for mechanics use.

b. Soil Storage Conveyor: Furnish and install soiled storage conveyor. The size of this system will be based on minimum 30 percent and a maximum 40 percent of the daily wash system production which is approximately 11,550 per day.

1. Calculations representing 500 pounds per productive employee hour will be utilized as the evaluation factor examining the design and operation of these systems. The storage conveyor shall be designed to prevent any spillage. Storage conveyor shall be equipped with an illuminated (when activated) emergency stop button (colored RED) with legends located within 25 feet of work station. Emergency stop buttons shall have a yellow background with legend. Emergency conveyor stop cords used for all conveyors shall also include a red light (when activated) with yellow background with legend

2. The conveyor will operate automatically and advance in increments without manual attention. The storage conveyor shall also have a manual jog button installed (forward and reverse). Calculations for flat-belts for textile storage will be based on 7 pounds per cubic foot. The incline soiled storage conveyor shall be designed to receive fully loaded soiled textile bags from the cart dumper and automatically advance linen in increments. The system shall be designed to allow employees to manually jog (forward and reverse) textiles onto the storage conveyor which will automatically convey textiles to the transfer conveyor.

c. Transfer Conveyor: Furnish and install new soiled transfer conveyor that shall connect the soiled storage and soil sorting conveyor and have appropriate side guards to prevent spillage and allow for proper transfer of textiles to the sorting conveyor. Any angle necessary for the transfer conveyor shall be such to ensure positive transfer of pieces without work flow disruption.

The transfer conveyor shall be designed to prevent pieces of textiles, i.e., wash cloths, towels, sheets, blankets, uniforms, mops, etc., from jamming between the transferring to the conveyor and the transfer to the soil sorting conveyor. Transfer conveyor shall not be utilized to calculate storage. A break-up station shall be incorporated within the design of the soiled system to allow an employee to empty laundry bags for soil sorting.

1. The system shall be designed for the employee to manually jog (forward and reverse) in the event of a jam.

d. Automated Sorting Stations: The sorting system/stations must maintain account segregation and to purge under loaded batches automatically at the end of each account. There are a minimum of 12 and a maximum of fourteen (14) classifications. All Sorting Stations must comply with the following:

1. All parts of the sorting stations that come into contact with linen MUST be produced from manufacturers standard products (i.e. steel and belts) and be able to be cleaned with a heavy duty disinfectant.

2. The volume of the Sorting Stations must be sized to hold one batch of the bulkiest category.

3. The Sorting Stations must weigh to an accuracy of +/-3%.

4. Each Sorting Station must include a Color Display that will be capable of displaying the following information;

i. Article description and photograph.

ii. Account information.

iii. Linen item weight.

5. Overload protection must be included to prevent an overloaded batch of linen going into the Soil Storage System.

6. The sorting system shall include a sufficient classification work areas that reflect a minimum of 30% and maximum of 40% of the daily wash system production and provide 20% additional sling bags for back up for the soiled side storage.. Once textiles are sorted into holding areas other conveyors will automatically pick up rated loads and transport these textiles automatically to the classified soiled storage conveyors. The system must interact with the wash systems loading indicators/computers. The system will be designed to accommodate CWES and existing WashEx Wash Extract systems. Calculations representing 500 pounds per productive person hour will be utilized as the evaluation factor. The system will be designed to prevent spillage from all points of the operation.

7. The sorting conveyor shall be equipped with a photo cell feature to prevent textiles from dropping to the floor at the end of the conveyor. A large trash receptacle shall be incorporated at the end of the sorting conveyor to collect falling trash automatically from the sorting belt. All work stations of the sorting conveyor, shall include large receptacles (3 each, minimum 5 quart) for sharps.

8. The platform for soiled sorting system and break-up station shall be easily accessible by stairs and include rigid/sturdy safety handrail(s) painted yellow. The steps and platform shall be steel plate and covered with a 1/4 inch slip resistant, non-corroding, rubberized with urethane coating, anti-fatigue surface with color coded safety lanes. A minimum of two (2) 4plex GFI’s will be installed on the sorting platform for mechanics use.

9. The existing sorting/monorail support super structure can be reutilized with the new design.

All electrical components must comply with local electrical codes.

1B. Overhead Monorail Soil Storage: The Soil Storage shall be based on a minimum 30% and a maximum of 40% of the daily wash system production.

a. System shall be designed and capable of calling off stored classified linen to the Continuous Batch Washer (CBW’) for automatic loading of the CBW’s and existing WashEx non-production 400/500 LB washer extractors. The soiled monorail system shall also be capable of sling loading the non-production washer extractors by employees.

b. Any lift station required within the soiled side system 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.

c. 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. All work shall be transported automatically without any assistance by employees to storage areas and wash systems from lift stations.

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

e. Rail: The Rail (or Track) can be produced from the manufacturer’s standard materials.

f. Suspension Brackets (If offered with system) Suspension Brackets that connect the Rail to the support structure shall be made from the manufacturers standard materials. Painting or plating is approved methods of protection. Damage of any coatings during installation shall be repaired with a coating system matching color and durability characteristics of the original coating. The Rail Suspension must include sufficient sway bracing to prevent sideways movement of the rail during transport of bags.

g. Bag / Sling Assemblies: ALL Bag Assemblies must be equipped with the following;

1. Removable trolley wheels and bearings for ease of maintenance.

2. Easily removable bags for cleaning.

3. Bags must be capable of handling the specified batch weight of all linen classifications including specified soil or moisture levels.

h. Bag Stops:

1. Bag stops must be capable of stopping the bags and preventing the release of multiple bags in the event of a break in electric or pneumatic supply to the system. The system shall be designed to make it possible to make minor adjustments to the location of stops easily on site and without the removal of rails.

i. Trolley Sensing Devices:

1. Trolley Sensing Devices must utilize non-contact, inductive type Proximity Sensors. Sensors that are operated mechanically will not be permitted.

j. Monorail Control Systems: The soiled rail system must be controlled by an industrial Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) linked to a Computer Terminal.

k. Sling in Transit Alert: The rail system (Soil Side) shall be equipped with an audible and rotary LED light (colored Amber) warning device to indicate the sling is in transit and signage shall be provided by contractor to alert staff not to enter area when alarms are activated. The lights and alarms shall stay activated while in transit over employee walk areas.

l. Soiled Side Computer Terminal:

1. One Computer Terminal must be provided with the soiled side system and must be mounted in an enclosure. The enclosure shall be set up as a standing workstation with a tilted work surface large enough to support a keyboard and notebook and shall house the computer, monitor and color LaserJet printer. The enclosure may be custom built or pre-fabricated but shall be finished cabinetry capable of withstanding a moist environment. No particle board cabinetry will be accepted.

2. The Computer Terminal will provide a color graphical representation of the system, user interface and a data base for statistical reporting.

3. The monitor for the computer terminal shall be an LCD, anti-glare, large flat screen panel.

13. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs):

a. The soiled side system will be controlled by a main brand industrial PLC that will be mounted in an IP54 rated control cabinet.

b. The Soiled PLCs must be linked via an Ethernet connection by the supplier. This connection will allow the visualization and control of the Soiled System from the Soil Computer Terminal and vice versa.

c. UPS battery back-up must be included to protect against data loss in the event of a power outage, 2 hour minimum.

All electrical components must comply with local electrical codes.

14. Maintenance and By-pass Monorail Sling Rail: A maintenance sling rail system shall be installed within the soiled 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. A by-pass rail shall also be provided.

15. Empty Sling Bag Storage: Provisions must be made to store all bags in the Empty Bag Storage System. This is necessary in order for the Full Bag Storage System to be completely emptied.

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.

All slings furnished shall be colored Blue with VA Logo in the soiled area of the textile care processing facility.

The monorail storage and rails system must be supported from either the roof structure or floor supports.

ITEM # 2 - Continuous Wash Extract Tunnel System

1A. Continuous Wash Extract System (CWES) – Furnish and install one (1) each, Steam Injected Continuous Wash Extract Systems (CWES). The system offered shall have chamber/module sizes of maximum 150 LBS and shall be designed and installed within the existing textile care processing facility.

a. The system shall be designed for automatic sling loading directly into the CWES and shall be equipped with total waste water heat recovery capability.

b. In a seven-hour workday, be capable of processing a minimum of 11,550 (dry weight pounds) of dry soiled textiles, uniforms, patients clothing, pajamas per day equating to 1,650 pounds per hour.

c. Connection points for water and compressed air shall be from the main headers in the mechanical room. The successful offeror shall also provide new branch valving and isolation valves at the equipment locations.

d. All electrical will be new from the existing electrical panel to the new equipment and have electrical identification installed as require in the electrical identification section of this document. Electrical requirements are – 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

e. The work load is based on 60 % rough dry, 35 % flatwork and 5 % uniforms and patients clothing.

f. The wash system shall be capable of utilizing chlorine, peroxide, or per acetic acid, and the effective wash temperature required by each. Provide means of injecting steam into the chambers, and a venting system to remove vapor from the loading chute and last chamber. These formulas will take into consideration sequencing, which includes loading, washing, discharging, extraction and tumbler transfer. Systems will be evaluated on hourly production.

g. A staph barrier wall shall be built into the system to prevent cross-contamination. The CWES will include moisture barriers which preclude discharge of moisture and chemicals onto the production floor. Any existing glass barrier wall in CBW area and door will be cleaned and repaired/replace as needed.

h. The CWES Washing System will be exhausted to the outside atmosphere.

1B. Ordering Data:

a. Micro-processor/ color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics controls are required. The information system shall show all wash loads through each module or chamber and water temperatures.

b. The formulas, temperature controls for incoming tempered and hot water and customer identity of each batch as it progresses through the systems modules or chambers, and through the extraction process.

c. A production record showing the number of batches run for each customer or department on each formula on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis.

d. Details of all wash formulas.

e. Top or bottom transfer is acceptable.

f. CWES must be completely enclosed, top and side panels that lock or bolt into position.

g. A display which aids in trouble shooting and supply calibration.

h. A screen that displays all the requirements and times for preventive maintenance.

i. Remote screen located in the laundry manager’s office that displays information from the system console.

j. Install a color laser printer located in the laundry manager’s office for hard copies of all functions and accounting data of the CWES.

k. System shall be capable of programming 40 wash formulas.

l. All electrical will be new from the existing electrical panel to the new equipment and have electrical identification installed as require in the electrical identification section of this document. Electrical requirements are – 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

m. All electrical components and wiring must be UL labeled.

n. An LED illuminated (when activated) emergency stop button (colored RED) with yellow background in legend. The CWES shall also be equipped with a normal start colored green and stop button colored red.

o. Regardless of supplier, a Class 1 - Liquid supply system will be interfaced for the dispensing of seven (7) types of chemicals, including peroxide, followed by a fresh water flush capability. The chemical manifolds shall be installed and supplied by the successful contractor.

p. A camera is required at the loading chute of the CWES for visual observation of wash loads entering the CWES. Loading chute must also have photo-cell for verification of load received / loaded and if not received shall display load fault.

q. CWES water recycling is required.

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

s. Systems shall be installed level and shall have leveling devices.

t. Specifically designed and programmed for automatic sequencing and sling loading directly into the CWES. The use of loading conveyors will NOT be considered.

u. An audible and visual alarm for faults within the system is required. The system shall have a beacon rotary LED light (colored YELLOW) identifying faults for the hearing impaired.

v. CONFINED SPACE standards apply and chamber/modules MUST have access hatches / doors at every other chamber/module for egress into the drum from the outside and allowing light and air into the inner drum and must be a minimum size of 15” x 15”.

w. Automatic cycle controls required.

x. Systems must have built-in water reclamation system so that water consumption on light to medium soil must be no more than 0.5 gals per pound washed regardless of wash programs and classifications.

y. Systems shall be designed with an exhaust system to eliminate ALL condensation from escaping from the loading chute and main press area. Exhaust shall be through powered exhaust fan through the roof.

z. An hour gauge shall be installed to show actual run time of the equipment.

1C. Single-Stage Tunnel Washer Extractor Presses:

Furnish and install one (1 ea.) – Single stage CBW extractor presses. The extraction CBW washer presses must be capable of communication between the CBW and shall be capable of meeting the following requirements:

a. Extractor press shall accommodate offered batch size: 150 LBs maximum.

b. Extractor press shall have large capacity basket for oversized loads (up to 15%).

c. All electrical will be new from the existing electrical panel to the new equipment and have electrical identification installed as require in the electrical identification section of this document. Electrical requirements are – 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

d. Extractor press shall have fully programmable extraction pressure with a minimum 40 bar.

e. The extractor press controller shall be capable of being programmed for extraction programs and be industrial off the shelf microprocessor.

f. The extractor press shall have touch screen controls.

g. Automatic hydraulic cooling system.

h. Full high-grade stainless steel construction.

i. An LED illuminated (when activated) emergency stop button (colored RED) with yellow background in legend. The extractor press shall also be equipped with a normal start colored green and stop button colored red.

j. Safety micro switches shall be installed on all doors of the extractor press so that when a door is opened, the equipment shuts down.

k. Large volume external water recovery tanks are required.

l. Positive belt transfer of cake.

m. Automatic program to monitor water capacity in the membrane and will have no manual assistance required.

n. Coated ram plate – corrosion resistant finish.

o. Flexible and simple to use controls.

p. The successful contractor will install a minimum six-foot high fenced in area with minimum two (2) doors around the press and textile lift area and electronic door controls so that if the doors are opened the textile lift shuts down. An Amber LED Rotary beacon light shall be installed at each entrance point. Warning signage shall also be provided and permanently attached to the gate/fence.

q. An hour gauge shall be installed on the press that will show actual hours of run time on the press.

r. System must provide data transfer from batch washer and then downstream to shuttle and dryer system, must display and transfer batch wash/item code, batch weight and customer code for each batch.

s. Two (2) 4plex GFI’s will be installed for mechanics use on the CBW

Note to bidder’s: Other offered extractor presses will be considered

1D. Test Piece Testing (wash systems):

Upon completion of installation, test pieces for whiteness retention, tensile strength loss and chlorine retention shall be accomplished. Tests shall be conducted and run by the successful offeror at full production speed, using all categories of textiles. The test shall be witnessed, verified and monitored by the designated COTR and the Textile Care Manager.

a. In accordance with VA and Association of Linen Management (ALM) criteria, eight out of 10 test piece testing results from wash systems shall be within the good and excellent range for whiteness retention and tensile strength loss.

b. Chlorine retention shall be in the slight to none category for eight out of ten test piece results.

c. The cost for test pieces and test piece service shall be borne by the successful contractor.

d. A certificate showing the results of the test shall be presented to the VA Quality Assurance Inspector at the initial start of final inspection. Failure to provide this certificate will constitute rejection of the wash system.

1E. Wash System Controls:

Furnish and install wash system controls on each individual machine and as part of one central control. The wash system controls shall be floor mounted control stand with COLOR touch screen display. System shall also be capable of programming wash and chemical formulas and reviewing the systems operations from the textile care manager’s office and shall also have a color laser printer for printing all activities and reports.

a. A remote central control system shall be located in the office of the textile manager’s office. All controls shall be solid state of the matrix variety.

b. The central control system shall be capable of monitoring and managing all aspects of wash system production and non-production machines. All washers shall be connected to the central wash system, i.e., chemical formulas and water consumption.

c. The system shall incorporate all options and programs offered with the manufacturer’s wash systems controls and shall allow for both visual and actual print-out of data. A color laser printer shall also be provided to print reports and data. The system shall be programmed by keyboard and monitor energy usage, utility availability and usage, average load and unload time and actual productivity, (production and non-production washers) i.e., pounds produced. The system shall also include Microsoft Office professional that includes Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint for writing reports and spread sheets. If the wash system controls cannot support Microsoft Office professional that includes Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, a separate computer system shall be supplied for writing reports and spread sheets.

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

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

g. Chemical measures shall be capable of converting to metric systems.

h. The wash system controls shall be Windows based easy to follow and interface software. Display all pertinent operational information in LIVE operation as it occurs for the following:

1. Formulas.

2. Weights and customer identity of each batch as it progresses through the systems modules or chambers and through the extraction process.

3. If the PC controls fail, the CWES washer must be capable of continuing operation from press or Compound control, with built-in back-up.

4. All electrical components and wiring must be UL labeled

5. Electrical requirement: 120v/60cy/3ph

1F. Continuous Batch Washer Gas Heated Drying and Conditioning Tumblers and Non-Production Dryer with External Lint Collection System:

a. Furnish and install continuous batch washer gas drying and conditioning tumblers capable of drying 1,650 pounds an hour or 11,550 pounds per day.

b. The dryers shall be connected to the external type lint collection system. All new duct work shall be connected from the dryers to new lint collector(s). The dryers shall automatically receive linen from the tunnel washer press to a dryer loading shuttle and automatically load the dryers and automatically discharge to a new dryer take away conveyor after completion of the drying cycle. The dryer shuttle shall have two (2) beacon rotary LED lights (colored YELLOW), one (1) on each side of the shuttle that are activated each time the shuttle moves/operates. The dryer shuttle shall also have an audible alarm to indicate when shuttle is moving.

c. 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.

All dryers shall discharge to a dryer take away conveyor. The dryer take away conveyor shall have a photo eye (or equal) installed at the end of the inline conveyor that will stop the linen from discharging on to the floor. A jog button shall also be installed to allow employees to discharge linen into a sling cart. The dryer take away incline conveyor shall have a rotary LED light (colored Amber), installed that will activate each time the conveyor moves/operates.

An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button (colored RED) with yellow background in legend shall be installed on the dryer take away conveyor at the incline work area. The dryer take away conveyor shall also be equipped with a normal stop button colored red.

The press conveyor area and shuttle area must have a permanently mounted safety fencing installed with a lockable fence door. The safety door must have safety micro switches (or equal) installed so that when the door is opened, the operation of the dryer shuttle stops and will not operate until the door is closed. All safety fencing shall be installed on solid floor. No safety fencing shall be installed on any trench or floor covers.

The safety fencing shall have warning signage installed warning of the danger of entering the area. All signage shall be engraved on laminated plastic plates and attached to the fencing and door.

d. Dryers shall be a double door; pass through type dryer and microprocessor controlled. The cylinder size (rated capacity) shall be based upon a maximum 2.96 pounds per cubic foot of cylinder space. The dryers must be compatible and communicate with the continuous batch washer. Dryers shall be capable of being shuttle loaded from a new dryer shuttle system. The types of textiles processed are normal hospital linen, sheets, pillowcases, bath blankets, thermal blankets, towels, wash cloths, patients clothing, uniforms and surgical linens.

e. Dryers shall be microprocessor controlled and capable of programming each category of textiles from a master dryer control station.

f. Tumblers shall be provided with removable cylinder panels and provided with protective non-stick cylinder coating providing 3000-production hour guarantee.

g. Reversing and non-reversing required.

h. Tumbler shall be gas heated.

i. A light to designate that tumbler is in operation is required.

j. Dryer shall be equipped with heavy duty drive and support wheels.

k. Dryer shall be equipped with a low fire only operation control.

l. Dryer shall be equipped with automatic pilot ignition; main burner and pilot gas pressure regulator; high temperature safety switch; and modular burner duct system.

m. External lint collection is required. The tumbler shall be exhausted to the outside atmosphere. All ductwork shall be new to the outside of the building.

n. A blow-down device(s) will be installed within the dryer location. A minimum (3 each) and shall be capable of reaching around all dryers. This device(s) shall include:

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

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

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

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

o. Tumbler's air intake and exhaust air shall be derived and directed to and from the outside of the laundry building atmosphere.

1. Drying and conditioning tumblers shall have a beacon rotary LED 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.

p. Dryer shall be equipped with excess temperature sprinkler protection.

q. 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 tumblers.

r. Drying conditioning tumblers shall be equipped with lockout/tag out for servicing and maintenance of equipment. Tags and locks shall be provided in a lockable lock-out tag-out cabinet installed on the wall by the successful offeror.

s. All old existing dryer duct work shall be removed and replaced with new duct work. All new air intake and exhaust ductwork roof penetrations shall be sealed and curbing/flashing must be used to seal penetration.

t. Air intake and exhaust ductwork shall have easily accessible hinged access panels installed for easy clean-out and manual firefighting. Air intake shall be insulated and wrapped with white PVC plastic covering with identification and flow markings and exhaust air ductwork shall be insulated and wrapped with white textured aluminum covering with identification and flow markings.

u. All ductwork located outside shall be weather proofed, identified and have directional flow markings installed.

v. Dryers shall be designed/equipped for shuttle loading.

w. Dryers shall be designed/equipped to prevent placement of objects under the dryer.

x. The successful offeror shall be responsible to install any additional components necessary for the communications between the tunnel washer, tunnel press and dryer shuttle and dryer take-away conveyor. Dryers shall automatically discharge linens to a dryer take-away conveyor without manual attention.

y. Dryers shall be equipped with a manual override device to permit opening of the dryer door in case of a power failure.

z. Dryers shall be equipped with excess temperature cutout switches or relays and operating temperature controls.

aa. Ductwork configuration shall meet the manufacturers recommended size and be cylindrical in design.

ab. Tumblers shall have independent electronic ignition.

ac. Include lock-out and tag-out requirements for equipment offered. Lock-out / tag-out devices shall be supplied by the successful offeror.

ad. Provide a minimum of two (2) 4-Plex GFI receptacle in dryer location for mechanics use.

ae. An hour gauge shall be installed on the equipment that will show actual hours of run time on the dryer.

af. All dryers must have an isolation ball valve (lock-out capable) installed for the gas lines and water lines.

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

ah. Furnish and install an I-beam or equivalent with a ½ ton hoist for removing motors and other components from the top of all the dryers.

ITEM # 3 – 120/125 Pound Gas Heated Drying and Conditioning Dryers:

Furnish and install three (3) each 120/125 pound 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.

a. Unit shall be a drying and conditioning tumbler, laundry, commercial type, non-pass through Size – 120/125 pound cylinder.

b. 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 washers to within six (6) feet of the floor. Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.

c. 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 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.

d. Galvanized cylinders required.

e. Reversing and non-reversing required.

f. Tumbler shall be Gas heated.

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

h. Tumbler shall have internal lint collection.

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

j. Drying and conditioning tumbler shall have a LED 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.

k. 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 with Yellow background and legend.

l. The successful offeror(s) shall furnish a lockable lock-out/tag-out cabinet with all required devices for each dryer offered. All lock-out / tag-out locations shall be marked and identified on the machine with instructions on lock-out procedures for the equipment offered. These instructions/procedures shall be permanently mounted on each piece of equipment. Lock-out / tag-out procedures include all sources of stored energy, including but not limited to: electrical, air, hydraulic etc. Relief ball valves shall be installed for lock-out / tag-out locations to relieve residual air etc.

m. The dryers 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.

n. Exhaust ductwork shall be cylindrical and have large easily accessible hinged access panels installed for easy clean-out and manual firefighting at each bend in the duct work. Exhaust air ductwork shall be insulated and wrapped with colored PVC plastic covering with identification and flow markings, and shall be discharged through the roof.

o. All ductwork located outside shall be galvanized steel. Ductwork shall be identified and have directional flow markings installed.

p. The housing shall have doors located at a 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.

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

ITEM # 4 – Small Piece Folders:

Small Piece Folders: Furnish and install two (2) each color touch screen-controlled Small Piece Folders. Folders shall be located near the folding tables so they may be used in tandem. Folders shall include a digital counter and rear discharge to a clean take away conveyor. Rework the monorail on the clean side to accommodate loading of the new folding tables.

a. Folding machines shall be color touch screen controlled with trouble-shooting circuitry. Unit shall have a digital display for face width in inches and running count in stack, stacks eject setting, and total number of pieces.

b. Folding machines shall be capable of being programmed for all different items and folds used by the textile care facility.

c. Folding machine shall be capable of being programmed by keypad for air assisted French fold items, cross folds in half folds, quarter folds and one third folds, knife or air pinch – roll cross folds.

d. Machine shall be capable of folding pajama tops, pajama bottoms, robes, terry bath towels, OR Towels, hand towels, and gowns. Each machine shall have programs developed for each category of linens being folded.

e. Machine shall be capable of automatic stacking in increments of 5's, 10's.

f. Machine shall have quality grading controls for stained and torn items.

g. Electrical Requirements - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 hertz

h. Four (4) each lockable castors are required on the small piece folder and return to feed conveyor if applicable.

i. Shall be capable of being operated by a single operator with rear conveyor discharge to a clean linen take away conveyor.

j. LED piece counter is required.

k. Folder shall be equipped with reverse jog capabilities for removing jammed articles and have electronic jam shutoff.

l. Machines shall be equipped with an illuminated emergency stop button (when activated). Normal stop and emergency stop buttons shall be colored RED. The folding machines shall also be equipped with a normal stop button colored Red. A yellow background with legend shall also be installed with each emergency stop button.

m. Include lock-out and tag-out requirements for equipment offered. Lock-out / tag-out devices shall be supplied by the successful offeror.

n. All doors shall have micro switches installed that will shut down the folder if opened during operation.

o. 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, left sides and back of the folder in lieu of metal side panels.

p. 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.

q. Panels / doors and top sides of the folders 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.

r. An hour meter shall be installed on the folder to show that actual run time of the folder for maintenance. Hour meters shall be installed on the operators control panel.

s. Small piece folder machines shall be equipped with red, green and yellow production status indicator lights.

t. The feed stations shall have a guard installed to prevent employees from touching or rubbing against either belts or ribbons.

ITEM # 5 – Clean side Clean Take Away Conveyor System: The successful offeror shall furnish and install new, one (1) system on the clean side of the laundry.

1A. Automated Clean Take Away Conveyor System (clean side): The system offered shall be capable of receiving clean textiles automatically from ironing systems, large piece folder and small piece folders and separately conveying the textiles from all finishing areas to the linen flow rack/cart assembly areas 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.

a. A photo cell shall be incorporated at the end of the conveyor that will prevent linen from falling off the end of the conveyor.

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

c. A 90 degree power turn shall also be provided within the automated clean take away conveyor to transport linen to the linen flow rack.

ITEM # 6 – Linen Storage Flow Rack Unit:

Furnish and install one (1) system. The linen storage/cart make-up shelving shall:

a. Furnish removable magnetic plastic identification signs. Lettering shall be a minimum height of 1/2 inch. The plastic identification signs shall identify all categories of linen that the medical center uses. Example, Flat Sheets, Knitted Fitted Sheets, Towels, Pajama Tops, Pajama Bottoms etc. Both the loading and unloading sides of the linen storage rack shall be labeled. Returning tray lanes shall also be identified.

b. The shelving shall be capable of holding a minimum of 6000 pounds of textile production based on an average of 25 pounds per tray.

c. This shelving shall fit within available space and shall be so arranged that any employee loading delivery carts can unload the shelving from one side with a minimum of effort and steps.

d. If the top storage shelf or return empty tray lane is above 5 feet, 8 inches in height on the loading and unloading side, a platform with stairs and safety handrails shall be provided.

e. The steps and platforms shall be steel plate and covered with a minimum 1/2 inch slip resistant, perforated, non-corroding, rubberized/urethane coated, anti-fatigue surface with color coded safety lanes.

f. The platform(s) shall be elevated and include sufficient work areas, allowing space for the loading and unloading of the linen storage flow rack.

g. The top of the linen flow rack shall be constructed of materials capable of protecting linen from airborne lint.

h. To protect linen from accumulating airborne lint, the right and left sides of the flow rack shall have curtains installed from the top of the linen flow rack to the bottom of the linen flow rack. The front and back of the linen flow rack shall have curtains installed that are capable of being rolled up to the top and secured. Other alternate methods of covering the linen flow rack will be considered.

ITEM # 7 – Clean Side Overhead Semi-Automated Monorail Storage Conveyor System

1A. Clean Side Overhead Semi-Automated Monorail Storage Conveyor System The successful offeror shall furnish and install new, one (1) semi-automated monorail 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, small piece folders dryer 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.

a. System shall be capable of receiving clean sling bags from sling carts and storing classified linen equal to minimum of 30% and a maximum of 40 percent of the daily wash loads. Sling bags will be hoisted to the overhead storage area by employees by lift station.

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

c. 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.

d. 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.

e. 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.

f. The successful offeror shall furnish new sling bags for the clean side to match the minimum of 30% and a maximum of 40% of the daily wash loads and provide 10% additional sling bags for back up for the clean side storage.

g. 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.

h. 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.

i. The Clean System must have as a minimum:

1. Three (3) Sling Carts

2. Sling Loading / Lifting Stations.

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

4. 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.

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