RES EQ60 - Activations Cages

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RES EQ60 Cages and Cage Changers

Eastern Colorado Health Care System

Denver, CO

11/4/2016



PURPOSE

The overall purpose is to deliver and install Cages and Cage Changers to the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, Research Facility located at 1700 N. Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO 80045.



SCOPE

The Contractor shall deliver and install all items listed in section 2.5.

All items must meet all salient characteristics defined in section 2.5.

Installation must meet manufacturers specifications.

2.4. The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, supplies, and equipment required for delivery and installation.



2.5 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS

2.5.1. Rack/Shelving, Rodent, Rat, 4 or 5 Tier, Cages & Accessories (JSN V0067)

Quantity: 9

Basis of Design: Tecniplast USA, Inc. Model 2GR35CP

Sealsafe Plus Rack, Model 2GR35CP with the following components and quantities per rack

2GR35 - Sealsafe Plus Rack

ACSCVF70M05GM - Flexible Connector (0.5 m) (2 pcs/rack)

GR900SU - Polysulfone Cage Bodies

GR900LID - Stainless Steel Lid

GR900TOPSEALSU - Polysulfone Sealsafe Plus Top with Bottle Depression, Microbiological Filter and Filter Retainer

ACBT0312SU - Two Polysulfone Water Bottles with Silicone Ring graduated 300/312 ml (full loaded 340 ml; 2 pcs/rack)

ACCP3421GM - Two Stainless Steel Bottle Cap with green seal (2 pcs/rack)

ACPCP24GM - Green Plastic Universal Card Holder



2.5.2. Additional Cage Setups & Accessories (JSN V0067.DR)

Quantity: 126

Basis of Design: Tecniplast USA, Inc. Model GR900SU

Additional cage setups Model GR900SU- with the following components

GR900SU - Polysulfone Cage Bodies

GR900LID - Stainless Steel Lid

GR900TOPSEALSU - Polysulfone Sealsafe Plus Top with Bottle Depression, Microbiological Filter and Filter Retainer

ACBT0312SU - Two Polysulfone Water Bottles with Silicone Ring graduated 300/312 ml (full loaded 340 ml; (2 pcs/additional cage)

ACCP3421GM - Two Stainless Steel Bottle Cap with green seal (2 pcs/additional cage)

ACPCP24GM - Green Plastic Universal Card Holder



2.5.3. Rack/Shelving, Rodent, 4 or 5 Tier, Double Sided, Rat, cages & accessories (JSN V0067.A)

Quantity: 1

Basis of Design: Tecniplast USA, Inc. Model# 2GR16DDCP

Stainless Steel Double Sided Rack - Model - 2GR16DDCP with ventilation (16 cages) with the following components

2GR16DD - Stainless Steel Rack with ventilation (16 cages)

ACSCVF70M11RGM - Flexible interconnection kit (2 pcs/rack) for interlinking (0,5 m)

GR1800DDSU - Plastic cage body

GR1800DECK - Plastic up deck GR1800FH - Stainless Steel Food hopper

GR18TOPDRSU - Plastic top with 2 bottle depression and hatch

ACBT0312SU - Polysulfone Water Bottles with Silicone Ring graduated 300/312 ml (full loaded 340 ml)

ACCP3421GM - Stainless Steel Bottle cap

ACPCP24GM - Green Plastic Universal Card Holder both 4 and 5



2.5.4. Cages, Extra, Rodent, Rat, Double, Set-up & Accessories (JSN V0067.DD)

Quantity: 16

Basis of Design: Tecniplast USA, Inc. Model# 1800DDSU

Additional cage setups, Model GR1800DDSU with the following components

GR1800DDSU - Plastic cage body

GR1800DECK - Plastic up deck

GR1800FH - Stainless Steel Food hopper

GR18TOPDRSU - Plastic top with 2 bottle depression and hatch

ACBT0312SU - Polysulfone Water Bottle with Silicone Ring graduated 300/312 ml (full loaded 340 ml)

ACCP3421GM - Stainless Steel Bottle Cap with green seal

ACPCP24GM - universal cage card holder for both horizontal and vertical cards, both 4 and 5



2.5.5. Rack/Shelving, Rodent,4 or 5 Tier, Mice, cages & accessories (JSN V0067.D)

Quantity: 12

Basis of Design: Tecniplast USA, Inc. Model# DGM80CP

Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

Sealsafe Plus Rack, Model DGM80CP with the following components

DGM80 - Sealsafe Plus Rack

ACSCVF70M05GM - Flexible Connector (0.5 m) (2 pcs/rack)

GM500SU - Polysulfone Cage Bodies

GM500LID - Stainless Steel Lid

GM500TOPSEALSU - Polysulfone Sealsafe Plus Top with Bottle Depression, Microbiological Filter and Filter Retainer

ACBT0312SU - Polysulfone Water Bottle with Silicone Ring graduated 300/312 ml (full loaded 340 ml)

ACCP3421GM - Stainless Steel Bottle Caps with green seal

ACPCP24GM - Green Plastic Universal Card Holder



2.5.6. Cages, Extra, Rodent, Mice, Set-up & Accessories (JSN V0067.DM)

Quantity: 384

Basis of Design: Tecniplast USA, Inc. Model# GM500SU

Additional cage setups Model GM500SU - with the following components

GM500SU - Polysulfone Cage Bodies

GM500LID - Stainless Steel Lid

GM500TOPSEALSU - Polysulfone Sealsafe Plus Top with Bottle Depression, Microbiological Filter and Filter Retainer

ACBT0312SU - Polysulfone Water Bottle with Silicone Ring graduated 300/312 ml (full loaded 340 ml)

ACCP3421GM - Stainless Steel Bottle Cap with green seal

ACPCP24GM - Green Plastic Universal Card Holder

2.5.7. Transport Trolley, Stainless Steel with Drawers (JSN V0067.T)

Quantity: 2

Basis of Design: Tecniplast USA, Inc. Model# ACCACBOP1036

ACCACBOP1036 - S/S Transport Trolley w/ drawers, 10x18 plastic wire bottle crate



2.5.8. Crate, Rodent, Bottle Washing (JSN V0067.TB)

Quantity: 20

Basis of Design: Tecniplast USA, Inc. Model# 9LBCBMP18SG4

9LBCBMP18SG4 - BC Matic Plastic Crate, 18 bottles, 250ml round-300ml square



2.5.9. Air, Handling, Rack, Rodent (JSN V0067.Z)

Quantity: 7

Basis of Design: Tecniplast USA, Inc., BOX110SF

BOX110SF - Smart Flow Air Handling Unit



2.5.10. Station, Clean/Dump,Waster,Portable (JSN V0120)

Quantity: 1

Basis of Design: Tecniplast USA, Inc., Model# DS72

Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

Waste management system for laboratory animals. Constructed of stainless steel with two lower cabinets that are designed to hold kraft bags, autoclavable poly vinyl bag, or disposable container box. Unit includes casters, with two locking.

Two HEPA filters of Class H14. Draws in air from front access opening to protect the operator and environment from airborne allergens and contaminants.

Stainless steel cabinet with two workplaces: one for carrying out the dumping of bedding and animal waste; one for positioning of cages and trays to be dumped.

Must be compatible with existing Techniplast USA equipment.

Approximate Dimensions:

88 W x 34 D x 83 H

Power Requirements:

115V, 60Hz

Accessories/Configuration Options:

(2) Mobile Funnels constructed of epoxy coated steel

(2) Stainless steel Waste Trolleys for under funnel

(1) Stainless steel cover for one funnel



2.5.11. Station, Cage, Change (JSN U4223)

Quantity: 12

Basis of Design: Tecniplast USA, Inc., Model# CS5 EVO GP

9CS5ETS4 - CS5 EVO Plus Green Power w/ retractable cable and adjustable light, Green.



2.5.12. Dispenser, Bedding, Cage, Change (JSN U4225)

Quantity: 1

Basis of Design: Tecniplast USA, Inc., Model# Bedding Dispensing (BDS) System Plus

Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

Self-contained unit designed to deliver clean bedding materials to animal cages while protecting the operator against allergens and dust.

Dust containment kit (G4+F7 filtration) with filter clogging warning system

Contains a vacuum pump with a self-cleaning filter.

Processes free flowing beddings such as Aspen chips and corn cob.

Accommodates multiple cage sizes.

Includes a touch screen display.

Must be compatible with existing Techniplast USA equipment.

Approximate Dimensions:

49 W x 37 D x 85 H

Power Requirements:

115V, 60Hz

Accessories/Configuration Options:

Kit to process light bedding in addition to free-flowing bedding.

Installation Considerations

½ compressed air outlet at 100 psig is available at 96 height at the install location

Available air connection will need to be split between 2 bedding dispenser systems (1 being procured and one be reused from existing facility). Awarded vendor must provide all required equipment and supplies to connect air to both pieces of equipment and to bring both machines into a fully operational status.



DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION

DELIVERY

Delivery Timeframe: As identified in the delivery schedule.

Acquisition of the above items is part of the initial outfitting and activation of the new VA medical center being constructed in Aurora, CO. Since construction is still occurring, delivery dates are approximate and will be coordinated with the successful contractor after award (see 2.6.1.7 Coordination).

The Contractor shall contact the COR to schedule a pre-delivery meeting to be conducted approximately 60 days prior to the initial award delivery date for verification of delivery and installation dates. The Contractor may be required to adjust the delivery date from the date specified in the contract award document. A government-requested delivery delay up to 90 days after the delivery date specified in the contract award shall be at no additional cost to the government.

Delivery Location: Contractor shall deliver all equipment to the Eastern Colorado Health Care System, Research Dock, 1700 N. Wheeling Street, Aurora, CO 80045

Delivery Markings: Contractor shall deliver items in manufacturer's original sealed containers with manufactures s name marked thereon. Deliveries shall be marked with the PO and contract number.

Delivery and Installation will be coordinated through the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). POCs for delivery and install are:

Chuck Hardenstein (W) 720-857-5205 (C) 303-525-8502 Charles.Hardenstein@va.gov

Steve Dewese (W) 720-857-5075 (C) 406-781-1297 Stephen.Dewese@va.gov

Marcie Chase (W) 720-857-5155 Marcie.Chase@va.gov



INSTALLATION

Install/Configure all equipment to manufacturer s specifications maintaining Federal and Local safety standards.

Installation/Configuration must commence upon day of delivery. All work shall be completed between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. MST. Monday through Friday. All federal holidays, excluded. Federal holidays are available at the Federal Holiday OPM Site at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-administration/fact-sheets/holidays-work-schedules-and-pay.

If there is an operational conflict with installation, night or weekend installation may be required. Government will provide a 72 hour notice of change of installation hours.

The Contractor shall coordinate all deliveries, staging areas, installations, and parking arrangements with the COR.

The Contractor shall remove all related shipping debris and cleanup any construction associated with delivery and installation of the specified items. Contractor shall remove all packaging from the ECHCS premises.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage to the building that occurs due to Contractor error or neglect.



SITE CONDITIONS

There shall be no smoking, eating, or drinking inside the construction site at any time.

Delivery and installation personnel must comply with all site safety requirements, to include the wearing of PPE. Minimum requirements are hard hat, over the ankle boots, reflective safety vest, eye protection and gloves.



INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The Contractor shall conduct a joint inspection with the COR upon delivery of equipment.

Contractor shall provide dates of completion of punch list items and replacement parts and/or short ship items from the manufacturer(s).

The COR shall ensure all work is completed satisfactorily prior to acceptance. Disputes shall be resolved by the Contracting Officer.





DELIVERABLES

Operation and Maintenance Manuals

Binders - Quantity (2) each for items identified in section 2.5.

Digital Copies - Quantity (1) each for items identified in section 2.5.

Deliver compilation of all manufacturer recommended maintenance schedule and operation materials packaged in binder(s) to COR upon completion of installation.





OPERATOR TRAINING

Contractor shall provide On-site training of the equipment to the Users. Scheduling of operator training shall be coordinated with the VA ECHCS COR after installation is complete.





PROTECTION OF PROPERTY

Contractor shall protect all items from damage during delivery and installation. The Contractor shall take precaution against damage to the building(s), grounds, and furnishings. The Contractor shall repair or replace any items related to building(s) or grounds damaged accidentally or on purpose due to actions by the Contractor.

Contractor shall be responsible for providing adequate floor and wall protection to minimize damage to the facility during delivery/installation of the items in section 2.5. It is recommended that all material handling equipment have rubber wheels to minimize potential damage to floors..

The Contractor shall perform an inspection of the building(s) and grounds with the COR prior to commencing work. The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing or replacing any items, components, building(s), or grounds damaged due to negligence and/or actions taken by the Contractor or its employees. The source of all repairs beyond simple surface cleaning is the facility construction contractor (or appropriate subcontractor), so that building warranty is maintained. Concurrence from the VA Facilities Management POC and COR is required before the Contractor may perform any significant repair work. In all cases, repairs shall utilize materials of the same quality, size, texture, grade, and color to match adjacent existing work.

The Contractor shall be responsible for securing the items identified in section 2.5 and its own work tools and equpiment during delivery/installation.



SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Authorization & Accreditation (A&A) requirements do not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.



WARRANTY

The contractor shall provide all manufacturer(s) warranties on all parts and labor at time of delivery.

The warranties shall include all travel and shipping costs associated with any warranty repair.