6515--Autoclave sterilizer system

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The Richmond VA Medical Center (VAMC) has a request for an Autoclave sterilizer system to be delivered to Fredericksburg VA Health Care Center Activations, c/o IRIS Solutions 5313 Patriots Highway Fredericksburg, VA 22408. The Autoclave model 341L Sterilizer and Compactor and its associated parts are required by the facility to safely and efficiently manage the infectious waste produced by the facility in the treatment of patients. (no gray market items accepted)

Contract Title. Waste Sterilizer and Compactor for Fredericksburg HCC

Background/Dates of Service (Period of Performance). The Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center is requesting a steam sterilizer and trash compactor for biohazardous waste and related delivery/installation services at the new Fredericksburg Health Care Center from February,2024.

Delivery Address: Equipment should be delivered to the project site at the following address:

Fredericksburg VA Health Care Center

Activations, c/o IRIS Solutions

5313 Patriots Highway

Fredericksburg, VA 22408

Scope.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to provide a steam sterilizer and trash compactor for biohazardous waste and related delivery/installation as needed by RICVAMC. The vendor will respond and be onsite ready to deliver services at the requested service time.

Specific Tasks. LIST IN BULLET FORM THE SPECIFIC ITEMS REQUIRED FROM THE CONTRACTOR, SUCH AS PARTS, LABOR, COVERAGE HOURS, RESPONSE TIME, GUARANTEED UPTIME REQUIREMENTS, ETC.

Provide a steam sterilizer and trash compactor for biohazardous waste and all related accessories

Provide delivery and installation services for this equipment.

Provide quality assurance checks and product warranties for the equipment and accessories

Dispose of all trash, packing material, installation waste/trash and remove off-site.

The vendor will provide any tools or materials required to deliver equipment and install equipment.

The vendor will provide all materials and items needed to transport throughout the facility without marking up or damaging floors and walls.

CLIN 001: Auto Clave Sterilizer System

Functions to be performed;

3-Position Sterilizer (load/sterilize/dump)

Manages RMW and MSW in one footprint

Cart dumper for hands-off loading

High Density Compactor with 6:1 compacting ratio

Performance required;

3-4 minutes load time per chamber.

45 Minute cycle times.

Hands-free/automated/to-touch systems

Auto weighing system

San-I-Pak Net

Must have a customized loading platform to fit the room.

96 gal red carts for transport

96 gal gray carts for transport

Essential physical characteristics; Dimensions (if applicable)

Chamber Size: 38 x55 L

Capacity per hour: 230 lbs

Must be able to be indoors or outdoors

45 Minute cycle times.

Utility Requirements:

480V/40A/30 or 208V/70A/30

120V/40A/10

Sanitary Drain

Steam (65-90 psi)

Water Accessible (30-60 psi)