TECHNICAL/PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS - Veterans Affairs



?.## TECHNICAL/PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONSITEM # 1 – Production Wash Systems and Associated Components that Include 1A, 1B, 1C1A 200/300 POUND WASHER-EXTRACTOR:.Furnish and install new, one (1) each, 200/300 lb. front/top side loading pass through washer-extractor. The washer-extractor shall be of the shell and cylinder type. The size (capacity) shall be based on 5.7 pounds of soiled textiles per cubic foot of cylinder volume (Gross).The washer-extractor shall be designed for sling loading and unloading with a minimum amount of effort from employees. Washers shall be capable of being loaded without any spillage. Loading chutes, if required for loading washers without spillage, shall be stainless steel materials and portable with locking casters and a chute. Above the washer-extractor, the successful offeror shall install an I-beam or similar device, with a minimum ? Ton electric/pneumatic hoist for the removal and replacement of motors for the maintenance of the washer-extractor. I-beam(s) shall have the weight capacity labeled on the I-beam.Furnish and install new stainless steel troughs under all washers with associated new piping.The washer shall be designed on the soiled side production floor of the textile care processing facility. A new staph barrier wall shall be utilized around the washer (or other suitable/approved arrangement for soiled separation) and into the system to prevent cross-contamination.Within the new staph barrier wall above the washer extractors, furnish and install new sealed doors for the removal of wash motors to the clean side of the laundry. The size of the doors shall be a minimum of 30 inches tall by 36 inches wide.Ordering Data (washer-extractors):1.Multiple compartments, pass-through model.Size (minimum capacities, pounds): 200 pounds – maximum of 2 compartments.2.Successful offeror shall interface existing Class I - Liquid Supply System. The successful offeror shall supply a chemical manifold with installed equipment for the dispensing of seven (7) types of chemicals followed by a fresh water flush capability. Pipe and connections shall be furnished by the successful offeror for utilizing the liquid supply system.3.Water level sight glass is required.4.Anti-vibration protection is required.5.Divided cylinder machine shall be provided with automatic jog/inching or positioning in addition to manual inching provisions.6.The washer-extractor shall have a beacon rotary LED light (colored Amber) on both the soil side and clean side identifying end of wash cycle for the hearing impaired. Washers shall also have an audible alarm to indicate when wash cycle has ended.7.Automatic cycle control shall be touch screen/microprocessor type. 8.Balancing of load prior to extraction is required.9.Manual dry supply tank with automatic fresh water flush connected to the washer shall be provided by the successful offeror.10.Washer-extractors shall be equipped with an illuminated emergency stop button when activated on both the soiled and clean sides. A yellow back ground with legend shall also be provided. Normal stop and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red.11.An easily accessible titration valve shall be installed on the washers for testing/sampling of wash water.12.Washer-extractors shall be exhausted to the outside atmosphere. Heavy Duty Molded flexible hose shall be used and connected to the washer-extractor for exhausting the washers to CPVC exhaust piping. All exhaust piping shall be new.13.Unit shall have thermostatically controlled automatic steam injection.14.Furnish and install new 208 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 - 208 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.Water reuse required.Provide and install a 4-Plex GFI receptacle outlet for the 200 lb washer for mechanics use.Provide and install an airline with quick disconnect at each equipment location for mechanics use.Connection points for water, steam and compressed air shall be from the existing water, steam and air headers of the equipment. The successful offeror shall also provide new branch valving and isolation valves at the equipment locations.The washer-extractors shall be installed within a new staph barrier wall and shall have new staph barrier boots installed by the successful offeror. Any penetrations through the staph barrier wall will be sealed with like material.A protect key lock-out feature shall be provided by the successful offeror to prevent programming and removal of accumulated data by unauthorized personnel. Two (2) equipment thumb drives shall be provided with each washer with back-up programming in case washer controls malfunction and programs need to be reloaded.Washer-extractors shall be equipped with a color touch screen controls and capable of being programmed for wash loads through the latest version of Wash System controls offered. Wash System controls offered shall include all optional programs offered and shall also include Microsoft Office that includes Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint version 10.Furnish and install new aluminum diamond plate trench covers under and on both sides of the new washers for drains and access to the trench for cleaning.An hour meter shall be installed on the washers that will show actual hours of run time of the washers for maintenance. Hour meter shall be installed on the front control panel.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 trenches and areas around the washers. New stainless steel trench screens shall also be provided by the successful offeror.Washer-extractors shall be capable of being programmed for each category of textiles. Each program shall be listed on a printed card (laminated) or paper (laminated) showing the programmed washer programs. Example – Program 1 – Re-wash – Micro Mops – 130 degrees – Wash time 35 minutes on a laminated card or paper and attached to the washers for the employees use.Washers shall be equipped with lock-out/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/tag-out procedures for the equipment offered. Lock-out/tag-out procedures include all electrical, air, water, steam etc. Relief valves shall be installed for lock-out/tag-out procedures. Procedures shall be permanently mounted on each machine.1B – 600/700 LB Washer-extractor:Furnish and install new, three (3) each, 600/700 lb. multi pocket washer-extractors with total waste water heat recovery capability. The washer-extractors shall be of the shell and cylinder type. The size (capacity) shall be based on 5.7 pounds of soiled textiles per cubic foot of cylinder volume (gross). Washers shall be loaded by sling.The washer-extractor shall be designed for sling loading and unloading with a minimum amount of effort from employees. Washer-extractors shall be capable of being loaded without any spillage. Loading chutes, if required for loading washers without spillage, shall be stainless steel materials and portable with locking casters and a chute. Above the washer-extractor, the successful offeror shall install an I-beam or similar device, with a minimum ? Ton electric/pneumatic hoist for the removal and replacement of motors for the maintenance of the washer-extractor.Item 1B shall have the existing washer loading platform refurbished. The washer loading platform shall include:The existing washer loading platform, safety rails, stairs, and ramp shall be inspected, repaired, and repainted.The step, ramp, and platform on the washer loading platform, shall be steel plate and covered with new ? inch slip resistant, non-corroding, rubberized/urethane coated, anti-fatigue surface with color coded safety lanes.The washer loading platform(s) shall be elevated and include sufficient work areas, allowing space for the washer loading operation.Furnish and install new stainless steel troughs under all washers with associated new piping.Ordering Data (washer-extractors):1.Multiple compartments, pass-through model.Size (minimum capacities, pounds): 600 pounds – maximum of 3 compartments.2.Successful offeror shall interface existing Class I - Liquid Supply System. The successful offeror shall supply a chemical manifold with installed equipment for the dispensing of seven (7) types of chemicals followed by a fresh water flush capability. Pipe and connections shall be furnished by the successful offeror for utilizing the liquid supply system.3.Water level sight glass is required.4.Anti-vibration protection is required.5.Divided cylinder machine shall be provided with automatic jog/inching or positioning in addition to manual inching provisions.6.The washer-extractors shall have a beacon rotary LED light (colored amber) on both the soil side and clean side identifying end of wash cycle for the hearing impaired. Washers shall also have an audible alarm to indicate when wash cycle has ended.7.Automatic cycle control shall be touch screen/microprocessor type. 8.Balancing of load prior to extraction is required.9.Manual dry supply tank with automatic fresh water flush connected to the washer shall be provided by the successful offeror.10.Washer-extractors shall be equipped with an illuminated emergency stop button when activated on both the soiled and clean sides. A yellow back ground with legend shall also be provided. Normal stop and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red.11.An easily accessible titration valve shall be installed on the washers for testing/sampling of wash water.12.Washer-extractors shall be exhausted to the outside atmosphere. Molded flexible hose shall be used and connected to the washer-extractor for exhausting the washers to PVC exhaust piping. All exhaust piping shall be new. 13.Unit shall have thermostatically controlled automatic steam injection.14.Furnish and install new 208 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 - 208 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.Water reuse required.Provide and install a 4-Plex GFI receptacle outlet for the 600 lb washer for mechanics use.Provide and install an airline with quick disconnect at each equipment location for mechanics use.Connection points for water, steam and compressed air shall be within 10 feet of the equipment. The successful offeror shall also provide new branch valving and isolation valves at the equipment locations.The washer-extractors shall be installed within an existing staph barrier wall and shall have new staph barrier boots installed by the successful offeror. Any panes of glass that are broken shall be replaced and all portions of the staph barrier wall shall be cleaned. Any penetrations through the staph barrier wall will be sealed with like material.A protect key lock-out feature shall be provided by the successful offerorto prevent programming and removal of accumulated data by unauthorized personnel. Two (2) equipment thumb drives shall be provided with each washer with back-up programming in case washer controls malfunction and programs need to be reloaded.Washer-extractors shall be equipped with a color touch screen control and capable of being programmed for wash loads through the latest version of Wash System controls offered. Wash System controls offered shall include all optional programs offered and shall also include Microsoft Office that includes Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint version 10.Furnish and install new aluminum diamond plate trench covers under both and on both sides of the new washers for drains and access to the trench for cleaning.An hour meter shall be installed on the washers that will show actual hours of run time of the washers for maintenance. Hour meter shall be installed on the front control panel.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 trenches and areas around the washers. New stainless steel trench screens shall also be provided by the successful offeror.Washer-extractors shall be capable of being programmed for each category of textiles. Each program shall be listed on a printed card (laminated) or paper (laminated) showing the programmed washer programs. Example – Program 1 – Re-wash – Micro Mops – 130 degrees – Wash time 35 minutes on a laminated card or paper and attached to the dryer for the employees use.Washers shall be equipped with lock-out/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/tag-out procedures for the equipment offered. Lock-out/tag-out procedures include all electrical, air, water, steam etc. Relief valves shall be installed for lock-out/tag-out procedures. Procedures shall be permanently mounted on each machine.1C. Wash System Data Management System Central Controls:The 200/300 and 600/700 lb. washer-extractors shall incorporate the latest version of the wash system controls that will interface with the color touch screen controls of the washer-extractor offered: Furnish and install wash system controls on each individual machine and as part of one central control. A color laser jet printer shall also be supplied by the successful offeror and installed to provide the manager with printable data and reports. The flat screen monitor shall be a minimum 21 inch screen and wall mounted. The wash system control shall be located in the textile care manager’s office. The system shall include all programs currently available with the wash system controls. If applicable to the equipment offered, all production equipment (example ironer, small piece folders etc.) shall be connected to the controls.The system shall allow for both visual and actual print-out of data.The wash system control offered shall include Microsoft Office, to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint (version 10) for the managers use to provide data and spread sheet reports to management.1D. Glass Staph Barrier Wall:Furnish and install a new glass staph barrier wall (demo the old). The new glass wall shall be designed around the new washer extractors. (optional designs with same glass material may be accepted)Washer extractors shall be installed within a new glass staph barrier wall. The successful bidder is responsible for design and installation of the staph barrier wall:The wall up to the bottom of the roof trusses or bottom of any other supporting system, supported by structural glazed steel with rust resistant finish, shall be constructed of a Type 1, glass, laminated.The bottom portion of the staph barrier wall shall be solid colored panels with a guard installed to protect the wall from damage from laundry carts.Fabricate 5/16 inch thick units of two panes of 1/8 inch thick glass laminated together with a .06 inch thick vinyl interlay.Staph barrier wall materials above the bottom of the roof trusses shall be constructed of water and fire resistant dry wall (minimum 5/8 inch thick), and painted. Staff barrier wall must accommodate expansion to the roof and floor.Install two (2) each automatic sliding glass door with a touch pad in lieu of sensor, Minimum width 42” in the staph barrier wall which shall be fabricated of the same material as the glass portion of the wall and have a protective guard installed to prevent carts from damaging or breaking glass. Doors shall be provided with seals to prevent cross-contamination between the soiled and clean sides.A negative atmosphere shall be maintained in the soiled area of the textile care processing system. A complete air seal shall be established between the soiled and clean areas of the textile care processing system.ALTERNATE # 1 – Refurbish Existing Braun Washer-ExtractorsScope of Work For Refurbishing Washer-extractors:?The successful offeror shall refurbish the one (1) existing Braun 200-lb pass-thru washer-extractor and three (3) 600-lb pass-thru washer-extractors located within the soil production area. Work shall include de-installing, rigging, transport to/from refurbishing facility, and re-installation of refurbished machines complete in all respects, including start-up, testing and in-service training. Refurbished washers shall be made compatible for sling loading utilizing the existing soil monorail system.Machine refurbishing work (minimum) shall include:?Machine breakdown consisting of disassembling tub assembly from suspension stand; control panel removal and disassembly; motor plate removal and disassembly; and end plate and basket removal.Structural analysis and repair: inspect liner(s), shell and basket for cracks, chemical damage and physical wear; repair any issues; repair/replace basket door hinges and latch pins as required; inspect motor plate anchor points and mounting hardware, replace as needed.?Drive Components: scope and inspect motors, clean and rewind as needed; replace motor bearings, inspect gearboxes, flush clean, replace bearings and seals; replace main shaft bearings and seals; replace all drive belts; inspect drive sheaves and replace as needed; replace clutch/brake elements (if applicable), adjust for proper operation.Electrical Components: rewire control panel; provide and install new field programmable micro-computer control for automatic machine operation; clean, refurbish and test motor starters; replace all exterior switches including door switch, out of balance, e-stop, jog, etc.; and replace all control wiring and flexible conduits. ?Provide and install new field-programmable machine control capable of: programmable water additions by level; ?programmable temperature ranges; up to 25 programmable chemical names; up to 99 programmable formulas; thermo water fill capability; alarms for alerting operator of malfunction; up to 20 automatic signals for liquid chemical injection systems; multiple flush signals for dry chemical injection (if applicable); multi-level password protection; modular control design; built in diagnostic routines; programmable maintenance intervals with alarms; programmable from wash system control provided by the successful offeror and located in the textile managers office.Pneumatics: replace all pneumatic components including control valves, tubing and fitting; provide new air-operated stainless steel type water and steam control valves.? Assembly Components: Provide and install new sash balance and door seals; inspect shell doors and repaired as required; inspected suspension system and repair or replace components as required; replace all air bags and shock absorbers.Finishing: prior to reassembly, prepare and paint components (color selection by COR); Clean and polish stainless components.Provide and install new electrical safety disconnect box for each washer.10. Furnish and install new wall enclosure seals to seal washer-extractor to staph barrier wall opening.Washer-extractors shall be equipped with lock-out/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, steam, hydraulic, etc. Relief type ball valve(s) for air shall be installed for lock-out / tag-out procedures.Furnish and install all new aluminum diamond plate trench covers under and on both sides of the refurbished washer and throughout the laundry. New stainless steel trench screens shall also be provided and installed.An hour meter shall be installed on the washers that will show actual hours of run time of the washers for maintenance.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 trenches and areas around the washers. The hose bib shall be connected to a dedicated cold water supply pipe.Wash System Data Management System Central Controls::The 200/300 and 600/700 lb washer-extractors shall incorporate the latest version of the wash system controls that will interface with the color touch screen controls of the washer-extractor offered. Furnish and install wash system controls on each individual machine and as part of one central control. A color laser jet printer shall also be supplied by the successful offeror and installed to provide the manager with printable data and reports. The wash system control shall be located in the textile care manager’s office. The system shall include all programs currently available with the wash system controls.The system shall allow for both visual and actual print-out of data.The wash system control offered shall include Microsoft Office, to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint (version 10) for the managers use to provide data and spread sheet reports to management.ITEM # 2 – 100/110 Pound Washer-extractors with Steam Injection:Furnish and install new three (3) each, front-loading soft mount washer-extractor on the clean side of the laundry. The washer-extractors shall be of the shell and cylinder type.The washer-extractor 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, the successful offeror shall interface with the liquid supply injection system and central washer controls as the production and non-production washers.(If available)Furnish and install new 208 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 - 208 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles. A minimum of 42 inches shall be provided behind the washer to meet NFPA space requirements.Unit shall have thermostatically controlled automatic steam injection.Utility connections shall be derived from the water header on the clean side of the laundry.Washers shall have a single motor inverter drive.Regardless of supplier, a Class 1 - Liquid supply system shall be interfaced by the successful offeror for the dispensing of eight (8) types of chemicals followed by a fresh water flush capability.A washer door shall be provided with a window of heat-treated glass capable of resisting high mechanical and thermal shock.Automatic thermal overflow cool down required.Pipe and connections/manifolds are to be furnished and installed for utilizing a liquid supply system by the successful offeror.Washer-extractors shall have a color touch screen controls. Washer-extractors shall be capable of being programmed for each category of textiles. Each program shall be listed on a printed card (laminated) or paper (laminated) showing the programmed washer programs. Example – Program 1 – Re-wash – Micro Mops – 130 degrees – Wash time 35 minutes and attached to the washer for the employees use.Machines shall be equipped with an illuminating when activated emergency stop button. Emergency stop buttons shall have yellow background with legend. Normal stop and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red.Steam injection is required.Provide and install 4-Plex (120v) GFI receptacles at each equipment location for mechanics use.Balancing of load prior to extraction is required.Washer-extractor shall be exhausted to the outside of the building.An hour meter shall be installed on the front of each washer that will show actual hours of run time of the washers. An airline shall also be furnished and installed with a quick disconnect for the mechanics use.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 the wash cycle has ended. Rotary lights will not turn off until the loading/unloading door is opened.Normal stop push buttons and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button shall be installed on the washer-extractors. A yellow background with legends shall also be installed behind each emergency stop button.Printer ports are required on washers.Non-production washer-extractors shall be connected to the central washer control system (If applicable) with all the options offered. The central control system shall be capable of monitoring and managing all aspects of all wash systems (production and non-production washers) productivity, i.e., chemical formulas and water consumption. A color laser printer shall also be provided by the successful offeror in order to print data needed from the wash systems control.Washers shall be equipped with lock-out/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/tag-out procedures for the equipment offered. Lock-out/tag-out procedures include all electrical, air, water, steam, gas and hydraulic etc. Relief valves shall be installed for lock-out/tag-out procedures. Procedures shall be permanently mounted on each machine.All washer drain piping that is located behind the machines shall be new and have cleanouts installed within the new drain piping.ITEM # 3 – 400/500 POUND GAS HEATED DRYING AND CONDITIONING TUMBLERS WITH EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION SYSTEM:Furnish and install two (2) each 400/500 pound Pass Through gas heated dryers with External (To the Building) lint collection. The dryer shall have a color touch screen controls. The cylinder size (rated capacity) shall be 400/500 pounds, based upon a maximum 2.96 pounds per cubic foot of cylinder space. Dryers shall be capable of being sling loaded from an existing monorail system. Any changes to the monorail spurs that load the dryer shall be the responsibility of the successful offeror.Dryers shall be connected to an existing wet type lint collector system.NOTE: Other external lint collection systems shall be considered if advantageous to the governmentIf other external lint collector(s) are offered and are internal to the building, lint collectors shall be insulated and wrapped with white textured aluminum.Dryers shall discharge to an existing Gardner dryer take-away conveyor. The successful offeror will be responsible to make any alterations to the existing dryer take-away for the dryers offered.The types of textiles processed are normal hospital linen, sheets, pillowcases, bath blankets, thermal blankets, towels, laundry bags, wash cloths, patients clothing, uniforms and surgical linens. All air intake and exhaust duct work shall be new both inside and outside the building. Any roof penetrations either new or existing shall be the responsibility of the successful offeror. All roof work shall be in compliance with State Roofing Codes. No dryer will be considered acceptable if loading ramps are required for loading.1.Unit shall be a drying and conditioning tumbler, commercial type, mercial preservation, packaging and packing against damage required. 3.Dryer shall have a color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics.4.Tumbler shall be provided with removable cylinder panels. These panels shall be provided with protective non-stick cylinder coating providing 3000-production hour guarantee.5.Reversing and non-reversing required.6.Tumblers shall be gas heated.7.A light to designate that tumbler is in operation is required. 8.Dryer shall be equipped with heavy duty drive and support wheels.9.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..10.The tumblers shall be exhausted to the outside atmosphere. All ductwork shall be cylindrical, galvanized steel and new to the outside of the building.11.A blow-down device will be installed within the dryer’s location. A minimum 2 each) and shall be capable of reaching around all the dryers. These devices 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 to include the tops of the dryers. d.Locations of the blow down device(s) shall be depicted on drawings.12.Tumbler's air intake and exhaust air shall be derived and directed to and from the outside of the laundry building atmosphere.13.Drying and conditioning tumbler 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.14.Dryer shall be equipped with excess temperature sprinkler protection.15.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. Dryers shall be connected to the facilities existing fire suppression/alarm system located in the building to alert officials of a fire. Dryers shall be connected to a dedicated domestic water supply pipe with tamper proof valves. A backflow preventer shall be installed on the dedicated domestic water supply piping for the fire suppression system 6-inches or less of the main water header. A maintenance valve located at a convenient (floor level) easily accessible location shall also be installed for each dryer for draining standing water supply within the fire suppression piping without activating the flow alarm. 16.Normal stop push buttons and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button with legends shall be installed on the drying conditioning tumbler. A yellow background shall be installed behind the emergency stop button with legends.17.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, natural gas, water, steam, hydraulic etc. Relief valves shall be installed for lock-out / tag-out procedures to release stored/residual energy.18.Air intake and exhaust ductwork shall have Large easily accessible hinged access panels installed for easy clean-out and manual firefighting both inside and outside the building.19.Ductwork located outside the building shall be new, cylindrical and shall be galvanized and sealed water tight, identified and have directional flow markings installed.Air intake ductwork located inside the building shall be insulated, wrapped with PVC plastic jacketing, identified and have directional flow markings installed. The exhaust ductwork shall be insulated and wrapped with white textured aluminum from the dryer connection point up three (3) feet and transition to PVC plastic jacketing identified and have directional flow markings installed.22.No ductwork, air intake or exhaust, for any of the new equipment shall be installed using screws or rivets that penetrate into the ductwork. The inside of all duct work, both air intake and exhaust shall be smooth so that lint will not build up or collect inside the duct work.23.Dryer shall be equipped with one way tilting for loading and unloading of textiles.24.Dryer shall be designed/equipped to prevent placement of objects under the tilting portion of the dryer.25.Dryer shall be capable of being sling loaded from the existing monorail system. The successful offeror shall be responsible to install any additional monorail spur, elevation or de-elevation device(s) to make the new dryers capable of being sling loaded.26.Dryer shall be equipped with a manual override device to permit opening of the dryer door in case of a power failure.27.Dryer shall be equipped with excess temperature cutout switches or relays and operating temperature controls.28.Ductwork configuration shall meet the manufacturers recommended size and be cylindrical in design.29.Tumbler shall have independent electronic ignition.30.Provide 4-Plex GFI receptacle at all equipment locations for mechanics use.31.An hour meter shall be installed on the dryers that will show actual hours of run time of the dryer.32.All gas regulator valves shall be vented to the outside atmosphere of the laundry building.33.All gas piping shall be installed with a sediment trap as close to the inlet of the dryer as practicable at the time of installation.34.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.35.Furnish and install new 208 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 - 208 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.B.Waste Management, Automated Wet Type Lint Collection System: Refurbish one (1) each external wet type lint collection system that shall recover a minimum of 85 percent of lint discharged. The lint collector device shall be refurbished to new condition, weatherproof, heavy gauge stainless steel or fire-retardant compound. The lint drop collection area shall be accessible in the production area of the laundry. The wet type lint collection system shall be made accessible for service and replacement of parts through an inspection door.The wet type system is installed outside of the textile care processing building. Lint collection with a dual pumping system shall be accomplished in one central location utilizing a 60 mesh non-corrosive screen located in the production area. Automatic speed controls for fans 1/2 inch water column or less will be installed for adjustable RPM operations depending on tumbler operations.Ductwork located outside the building shall be stainless steel. All ductwork and cleanout panels shall be weatherproofed and sealed water-tight and protected from damage from the environment.Alternate lint collection systems will be considered.Automatic Dryer Discharge To An Existing Gardner Dryer Take Away ConveyorDischarge of production tumbler shall be automatic to an existing flat-belt dryer take away conveyor. It will be the successful offeror’s responsibility to modify or replace the existing dryer take away conveyor to accommodate the offered dryer. The flat-belt conveyor shall be equipped with a photo-electric eye that will prevent dried items from falling off the end of the conveyor. Employees will jog dry loads into sling carts. A slip clutch shall also be installed to prevent damage to belts in case of a linen jam.The dryer discharge conveyor shall have a beacon rotary LED light (colored AMBER) identifying that the conveyor is in operation and moving for the hearing impaired.Electrical characteristics - 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.Normal stop push buttons and emergency stop buttons shall be colored Red. An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button(s) shall be installed on the dryer take away conveyor as required for safety.An hour meter/gauge shall be installed on the conveyor that will show actual hours of run time on the conveyor for maintenance.Install a new power disconnect box for the discharge conveyor. Install a red warning indicator and a lock-on device on the handle of the branch circuit breaker for the power supply circuit for each system to prevent accidental de-energizing of the system.ITEM # 4 – FLATWORK IRONING SYSTEM (STEAM)Furnish and install one (1) each, color touch screen controls & information system that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics 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 feeding flatwork until folded and stacked and shall consist of:A.One (1) each, automatic combination spreader-feeding machine that is capable of feeding small and large pieces through the feeding device into the flatwork ironer and the combination folder cross folder. Each station shall be equipped with counters. Spreader-feeding machine shall be capable of meeting ironer production requirements of 900 sheets per hour, 900 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, steam heated flatwork ironer with canopy with power exhaust through roof. Ventilating canopy that conforms to the manufacturer's standard method of exhausting heat from the rolls will be considered.C.One (1) each, four-lane combination folder cross folder, four-lane small piece folding and sheet stacker with conveyor shall automatically discharge to textile take-away conveyor and transport linen to the new cart make-up area. Quality grading controls are required.D.All folding machines shall have counters and textiles shall be transported by conveyor to the cart make-up area automatically. Quality grading controls are required.E.Furnish and install two (2) each, 50 foot retractable blow-down devices (one at each end of the ironing systems) 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.Furnish and install minimum of one (1) each, 36” 360 degree sphere mirror shall allow visual observation of feeder, ironer, folder and stacker operation.4AOrdering Data (Medium Production Combination Spreader Feeding Machine):Furnish and install one (1) each – combination spreader feeding machine. Spreader feeder shall be capable of meeting ironer production requirements. The spreader feeder machine shall be color touch screen controls & information system that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics.bination spreader feeding machine shall be capable of producing 900 sheets per hour, 900 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 small and large pieces through the feeding device into the flatwork ironer without moving the spreader-feeding machine.3.Electrical characteristics - 208 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.4.Spreader feeding machine shall be installed, leveled and has a leveling device installed on the machine.5.Spreader-feeding machine shall be equipped with four (4) lockable casters.6.Spreader feeder shall have a PC-based color touch screen controls & information system that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics. Spreader feeding machine shall have an adjustable speed control installed that is capable of adjusting and synchronizing the speeds of the spreader feeding machine, flatwork ironer, and 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 folder cross folder. The quality grading controls will be for tears and stains.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. The spreader feeder machine shall also be equipped with a normal stop button colored red.Safety micro switches shall be installed on all doors of the spreader feeding machine so that when a door is opened, the machine shuts down.Spreader feeding machines will have capabilities of changing from large piece items to small piece items without moving feeder.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.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.All doors shall have micro switches installed that will shut down the spreader feeder if opened during operation.17.An hour meter shall be installed on the spreader feeder machine to show the actual run time of the spreader feeder machine for maintenance.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.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.20The spreader feeder machine shall have four (4) green belts installed on the feed conveyor to mark the center lanes for small piece feeding. The spreader feeder machine shall also include two (2) blue belts to mark the center for two lane operations for large surgical pieces.21External 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.4BOrdering Data (Medium Production for Flatwork Ironer):Furnish and install 1 (ea), color touch screen controls & information system that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics, steam heated flatwork ironing system. The flatwork ironer shall be PC-based color touch screen controls & information system that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics. The flatwork ironing systems shall consist of:Ironer, Flatwork, Large Roll, Commercial (Apron-less) steam heated flatwork ironer with canopy and power exhaust through roof. Exhausting ventilating canopy that conforms to the manufacturer's standard method of exhausting heat from the rolls will be considered. All exhaust duct work shall have fire access/cleanout doors installed. All exhaust duct work shall be new from the ironer to outside of the building atmosphere. All old existing ironer duct work shall be removed and not used with the new installation.Operating Steam Pressure at 120 PSI, Production - 900 sheets per hour, 900 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.3.Condensate Trap with Valve & by-pass required.4.Provide & install steam inlet pressure and temperature gauges. Steam pressure and temperature gauge shall be installed separately on the steam inlet line prior to entering the ironer.5.Electrical characteristics - 208 volts, 3 phase, 60?cycles.6.Ironers shall be installed level.7.Manufacturer's standard padding and/or covers shall be used on chest-type ironer. Furnish a second set of ironer pads to be used after original ironer pad break in.8.Roll guards (colored red) required.9.Underside of chest shall be insulated.10.Motors shall be protected to prevent lint from entering motors.11.Safety micro switches shall be installed on all doors of the ironer so that when a door is opened, the machine shuts down.12.The ironer shall have an adjustable speed control installed capable of being adjusted and synchronized to the speeds of the flatwork ironer and folder.The flatwork ironer shall have a waxing program installed that will automatically turn off the vacuum during waxing and cleaning operations.14.The flatwork ironer shall be equipped with each roll capable of locking automatically in the raised position to prevent accidental lowering if loss of air pressure should occur.15.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.16.Provide & install 36 inch 360-degree sphere mirrors above the ironer system that shall allow visual observation of, ironer and folder operation.17.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.18.Thermocouple shall be installed on the incoming steam supply line with remote digital temperature readout. Digital LED temperature display shall be a minimum 1/2-inch in height.19.Thermocouple shall be installed on the condensate steam return line with remote digital temperature readout. Digital LED temperature display shall be a minimum 1/2-inch in height.20.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.21.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.22.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.23.For allowing visual observation of the mechanical systems, install 3/8” scratch and shatter-proof, clear (for the equipment life expectancy), Lucite side panels / doors on both the right, left sides and electrical cabinets of the, ironer, and folder in lieu of metal side panels.24.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.25.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.26.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, folder cross folder and stacker) inoperable. The ironer shall also be equipped with a normal equipment stop button (colored red).Provide & install 4-Plex receptacles at each equipment location for mechanics use.An hour meter shall be installed on the ironer machine to show the actual run time of the ironer for maintenance.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.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.Steam and condensate piping within the ironer shall be insulated and wrapped in white textured aluminum and be identified and have directional flow markings installed.Ironer operating instructions shall printed on laminated plastic nameplate. Nameplates shall be laminated phenolic with a Blue surface with operating instructions. Plates shall have magnetic backs for placement on the ironer.4COrdering Data Medium Production Folder Cross Folder with Large Piece Stacker Conveyor:Furnish and install one (1) each – Four lane primary and three cross fold combination folder cross folder. Folder shall be an integral unit equipped with a conveyor feed and capable of meeting ironer production requirements. Production requirements - 900 sheets per hour, 900 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. The folder cross folder shall be PC-based color touch screen controls & information system that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics.bination folder cross folder, four-lane.2.Four-lane folder cross folder shall be capable of receiving small pieces from the flatwork ironer.3.Electrical characteristics - 208 volts, 3 phase, 60?cycles.4.Folding machine shall be installed, leveled and have a leveling device installed on the machine.5.Folding machine, stacker and conveyor shall be equipped with four (4) lockable casters.6.Folding machine and conveyor shall be electrically interlocked to the ironing system.7.Each lane shall be equipped with a counter to determine the number of small pieces folded.8Each folder shall be equipped with quality grading controls for rips, tears and stains and shall work in conjunction with the spreader feeder machine.9.The folding machine and stacker shall be equipped with an illuminating emergency stop buttons (colored red) when activated, inter-locked with the entire ironing system and when activated shall render the entire ironing system (spreader feeder. ironer, folder cross-folder and stacker) inoperable. The folding machine and stacker shall also be equipped with a normal stop button colored red.10.Folder shall have reverse jog capability.The folder cross folder control shall be PC-based color touch screen controls & information system that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics, providing a minimum number of programs for folding currently being used by the facility. The folder cross folder control shall be capable of changing the operation of the entire automated folder cross folder system to the required functional configuration for the specific item being processed by simply choosing the appropriate program. A lock-out feature shall be included to prevent unauthorized programming.The folder cross folder shall be equipped with trouble shooting for use in case of a component failure.The folder cross folder shall be equipped with a totalizing digital display counter on each of the folding lanes.The folder cross folder shall operate compatibly with the flatwork ironer operating at a minimum speed range from 30 feet per minute to 170 feet per minute.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.The stacker conveyor shall operate as an integral part of the folder cross-folder.The stacker conveyor shall maintain the quality of the folded items during the stacking process.The stacker conveyor shall be capable of receiving folded flatwork from the folder cross-folder and drop release the flatwork into precise stack by using a combination centering conveyor.The stacker shall be microprocessor controlled.The stacker conveyor shall operate with a predetermined stack count of up to 20 large piece flatwork items and shall automatically transport in increments providing space for the next stack.The stacker conveyor shall have lockable casters and be of the modular concept so that it can simply be plugged into the folder cross-folder for utility connections by using quick disconnects.Electrical characteristics - 208 volts, 3 phase, 60?cycles.For allowing visual observation of the mechanical systems, install 3/8” scratch and shatter-proof, clear (for the equipment life expectancy), Lucite side panels / doors on both the right and left sides of the folder cross folder and stacker in lieu of metal side panels.Safety micro switches shall be installed on all doors of the folder cross folder and stacker so that when a door is opened, the machine shuts down.An hour meter shall be installed on the cross folder machine to show the actual run time of the spreader feeder machine for maintenance.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.Stacks of linen shall discharge to a clean take-away conveyor.ITEM # 5 – Large Piece Blanket Folder:One (1) each, color touch screen controls & information systems” that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics, two (2) position spreader-feeding machine that is capable of feeding thermal blankets, bath blankets and bed spreads through the feeding device into a folder-cross folder.Each station shall be equipped with counters. Spreader-feeding machine shall be capable of meeting blanket production requirements of 500 thermal blankets per hour, 500 bath blankets per hour, 500 bed spreads per hour. Thermal blankets, bath blankets and bed spreads will each run separately.B.One (1) each, folder-cross folder and stacker with rear discharge to an existing clean linen take-away conveyor. Quality grading controls are required.One (1) each, 360 degree sphere mirror shall allow visual observation of feeder, folder and stacker operation.The blanket folder spreader feeder, folder cross folder and large piece stacker shall work as one complete system.5 A.Ordering Data Production Blanket Spreader Feeding MachineFurnish and install 1 (ea), two (2) operator, clip or clip-less blanket spreader feeding machine. Spreader feeder shall be capable of meeting blanket production requirements. The blanket folder shall include digital piece counters and rear discharge to a clean take away conveyor. Both the feeder and folder shall work as one system and shall be electrically inter-locked so that when an emergency stop button is activated, the feeder, folder and stacker will shut down.1.Blanket spreader feeding machine shall be capable of producing 500 thermal blankets per hour, 500 bath blankets per hour, 500 bed spreads per hour. Thermal blankets, bath blankets and bed spreads will each run separately.2.Automatic blanket spreader feeding machine shall be capable of feeding thermal blankets, bath blankets and bed spreads through the feeding device into the folder without moving the blanket spreader-feeding machine.3.Furnish and install new 208 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 - 208 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.4.Blanket spreader feeding machine shall be installed, leveled and have a leveling device installed on the machine.5.Blanket spreader-feeding machine shall be equipped with four (4) lockable casters.6.Blanket spreader feeding machine shall be microprocessor controlled and capable of being programmed for each item.7.Each loading station shall be equipped with a LED counter to determine the number of blankets being processed.8.The blanket folding machine shall be provided with quality grading controls mounted at each station and shall operate in conjunction with grading controls provided with the blanket folder-cross folder. The quality grading controls will be for tears and stains.An illuminating (when activated) emergency stop button, (colored RED) with legends shall be inter-locked with the entire blanket folding system and when activated shall render the entire system inoperable. The blanket spreader feeder machine 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.Safety micro switches shall be installed on all doors of the spreader feeding machine so that when a door is opened, the machine shuts down.The blanket spreader feeding machine will have capabilities of changing from thermal blankets to bath blankets, to bed spreads by selecting the pre-programmed program.The blanket spreader feeder machine shall be programmed to automatically adjust the speeds of the blanket folder for items being folded.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 blanket spreader feeder, folder cross folder and large piece stacker machines 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.An hour meter shall be installed on the spreader feeder machine to show the actual run time of the spreader feeder machine for maintenance.The feeder machine shall be equipped with red, green and yellow production status indicator lights.5 B.Ordering Data Production Blanket Folder Cross Folder with Stacker Conveyor:Furnish and install 1 (ea) – blanket folder-cross-folder. Folder shall be an integral unit equipped with a conveyor feed and capable of meeting blanket production requirements. Production requirements - 500 thermal blankets per hour, 500 bath blankets per hour and 500 bed spreads per hour. Thermal blankets, bath blankets and bed spreads will each run separately.1.Blanket folder cross folder shall be capable of receiving thermal blankets, bath blankets and bed spreads from the blanket spreader feeder...2.Electrical characteristics - 208 volts, 3 phase, 60?cycles.3.Blanket folding machine shall be installed, leveled and have a leveling device installed on the machine.4.The blanket folding machine, stacker and return to feed conveyor shall be equipped with four (4) lockable casters.5.The blanket folding machine and conveyor shall be electrically interlocked to the blanket spreading machine.6The blanket folding machine shall be equipped with quality grading controls for rips, tears and stains and shall work in conjunction with the blanket spreader feeder machine.7.The blanket folding machine and stacker shall be equipped with an illuminating emergency stop buttons (colored RED) when activated, inter-locked with the entire blanket folding system and when activated shall render the entire system (spreader feeder. folder cross-folder and stacker) inoperable. The folding machine and stacker 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.8.Blanket folder shall have reverse jog capability for removing jammed articles and have electronic jam shutoff.The blanket folder cross folder control shall be a field programmable color touch screen control, providing a minimum number of programs for folding currently being used by the facility. The blanket folder cross folder control shall be capable of changing the operation of the entire automated folder cross folder system to the required functional configuration for the specific item being processed by simply choosing the appropriate program. A lock out feature shall be included to prevent unauthorized programming.The folder cross-folder shall be equipped with trouble shooting circuitry for use in case of a component failure.The blanket stacker conveyor shall operate as an integral part of the blanket folder cross-folder.The stacker conveyor shall maintain the quality of the folded items during the stacking process.The stacker conveyor shall be capable of receiving folded blankets from the blanket folder cross-folder and drop release the flatwork into precise stack by using a combination centering conveyor.The blanket folder/stacker shall be color touch screen controlled.The stacker conveyor shall operate with a predetermined stack count from five (5) thermal blankets up to 10 bath blankets and bed spreads and shall automatically transport in increments providing space for the next stack.The blanket stacker conveyor shall have lockable casters and be of the modular concept so that it can simply be plugged into the blanket folder cross-folder for utility connections by using quick disconnects.Electrical characteristics - 208 volts, 3 phase, 60?cycles.For allowing visual observation of the mechanical systems, install 3/8” thick scratch and shatter-proof, clear (for the equipment life expectancy), Lucite side panels / doors on both the right and left sides of the folder-cross folder and stacker in lieu of metal side panels.Panels shall be mounted flush with the sides of the system.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.Safety micro switches shall be installed on all doors of the blanket folder cross folder and stacker so that when a door is opened, the machine shuts down.An hour meter shall be installed on the blanket folder cross folder and stacker conveyor to show the actual run time of the folder cross folder and stacker conveyor machines for maintenance.Include lock-out and tag-out requirements for equipment offered. Lock out tag out requirements shall be permanently attached to the machine. Lock-out / tag-out devices shall be supplied by the successful offeror.Furnish one (1) each, 360 degree sphere mirror shall allow visual observation of blanket feeder, folder and stacker operation.ITEM # 6 – Small Piece Folders:Furnish and install three (3) each Small Piece Folders with color touch screen controls & information system that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display, and built-in diagnostics. Folders shall be located near the folding tables so they may be used in tandem. Folders shall include a digital counter and be return to feed.Folding machines shall be color touch screen controls & information system that incorporate automatic/manual machine operation, self-testing, fault display and built-in diagnostics 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.Folding machines shall be capable of being programmed for all different items and folds used by the textile care facility.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.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.Machine shall be capable of automatic stacking in increments of 5's, 10's.Machine shall have quality grading controls for stained and torn items.Electrical Requirements - 208 volts, 3 phase, 60 hertzFour (4) each lockable castors are required on the small piece folder and return to feed conveyor if applicable.Shall be capable of being operated by a single operator with return to feed conveyor.LED piece counter is required.11.Folder shall be equipped with reverse jog capabilities for removing jammed articles and have electronic jam shutoff.Machines shall be equipped with an illuminated emergency stop button (when activated). Yellow background with legend shall also be installed. Normal stop and emergency stop buttons shall be colored red. The folding machines shall also be equipped with a normal stop button colored red.Include lock-out and tag-out requirements for equipment offered. Lock-out / tag-out devices shall be supplied by the successful offeror.All doors shall have micro switches installed that will shut down the folder if opened during operation.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.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.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.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.Small piece folder machines shall be equipped with red, green and yellow production status indicator lights.The feeding station of the small piece folder shall have a guard installed to prevent employees from rubbing against the moving belts/ribbons of the folderITEM # 7 – 110/120 Pound (Non-Production) Gas Heated Drying and Conditioning Tumblers: Furnish and install three (3) each 110/120-pound gas heated dryer with internal lint collection. The dryers shall be a single door, non-pass through type dryer. Outside make up air is not required. 1.Unit shall be a drying and conditioning tumbler, laundry, commercial type, non-pass through Size – 110/120 pound cylinder.2.Furnish and install new 208 volt power disconnect boxes 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 the dryers to within six (6) feet of the floor. Electrical characteristics - 208 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles.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 printed card showing the items dried. Example – Program 1 – Micro Mops – 130 degrees – Dry time 35 min – cool down 8 minutes on a laminated card 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.Tumbler's exhaust air shall be directed to outside atmosphere.10.Drying and conditioning tumbler 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.11.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 also be installed with each emergency stop button.12.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 and be permanently attached to the dryers.13.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. The combustion auto response system shall activate a warning signal and shall be connected to a rotary beacon LED light (colored RED) and audible alarm located on the dryer, to indicate if a fire exists in the dryer. A flow alarm valve interconnected with existing fire panel located in the laundry plant building shall be installed in the fire suppression system to alert authorities of a fire. The fire combustion auto response system shall be connected to a dedicated domestic water pipe with tamper proof valves. Pressure reducing valves to the fire suppression system for dryers that are offered is acceptable if required with equipment offered. Water hoses for the fire suppression system shall be braided stainless steel hoses. A backflow preventer shall be installed on the dedicated domestic water supply piping for the fire suppression system 6-inches or less of the main water header. A maintenance valve located at a convenient (floor level) easily accessible location shall also be installed for each dryer for draining standing water supply within the fire suppression piping without activating the flow alarm.14.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.15.All ductwork located outside shall be galvanized steel, sealed water tight. Ductwork shall be identified and have directional flow markings installed.16.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.An hour meter shall be installed on each dryer that will show actual hours of run time of the dryers.An airline shall also be installed with a quick disconnect for the mechanics use.ITEM # 8Wastewater Heat Recovery, Hot Water/Reuse Water Storage/Pumping, Water Softening and Related SystemsGeneral:Furnish and install one (1) Wastewater Heat Recovery, Water Storage/Pumping, and Wastewater Water Softening Systems. System is located in the basement and compressor room. The system shall be designed to accommodate 13,000 LBS of linen per day.Note: Alternate location of the Waste Water Heat Recovery, Water Storage/Pumping, Water Softening and related systems would be considered.A.Furnish and install all items and components necessary for:1.Wastewater heat recovery system.2.The water storage/pumping system.3.The Water Softening system.The water systems shall be sized to be capable of supporting a wash/extractor system. All proposed equipment will be based on a maximum water consumption of 2.6 gallons per pound for installed washer extractor capacity (both production and non-production is required. The installed equipment shall perform according to design specifications. B.Wastewater Heat Recovery: The waste water heat recovery system shall be capable of transferring heat to both the hot and tempered water to be used in the washroom and capable of a minimum energy recovery of 65 percent if the average fresh water temperature is between 45 and 60 degrees F, and 55 percent if above 60 degrees F. The wastewater heat recovery system shall be capable of meeting the following specifications:Preheat the hot water make up to within 10 degrees F of actual wastewater temperature, and the tempered water to 100 degrees (nom.) when the system is operating at average flow conditions. In addition, a control thermostat is required to adjust the stored tempered water tank temperature as desired. Water System Sizing Guide, Table I, for equipment sizing guidelines.2.The heat reclaimer shall be constructed so that the fresh water shall contact only corrosion resistant materials, and the heat exchanger heat transfer surfaces themselves shall be of stainless steel construction. Heat exchangers shall be plate and frame typeSystem shall have an automatic cleaning cycle as well as the capability of chemical cleaning through re-circulation.Fully automatic cleaning controls shall be included as standard equipment. During end of day shutdown the PLC shall automatically initiate a re-circulation cleaning cycle of hot water through the heat exchanger for at least 30 minutes using a proper chemical cleaning solution. All valve operation and cleaning chemical addition shall be automatic. System shall have easy access for full inspection and maintenance of all waste and fresh water heat transfer surfaces.5.All wastewater shall be screened for automatic removal and discharge of suspended solids to a minimum of 235 microns before entering the heat reclaimer. Provisions shall be included for easy visual inspection of the screening unit from floor level without disassembly.6.System shall have automatic controls to ensure sufficient water is supplied to the hot and tempered water storage tanks to maintain normal washroom operations.Fresh and wastewater flow rates shall be controlled with automatic modulating valves that will maximize heat recovery according to the variable usage of waters during normal wash production. The automatic modulating control valves shall match the washer water demands to the available wastewater in the pit to achieve optimum heat recovery at any plant production level. A single system on/off switch shall be the only control needed to start the system at any water flow from 25 to 100% of design flows. Level controls shall evaluate plant water demands, available wastewater in the wastewater storage pit, and select the most advantageous flow rates to achieve the optimum heat recovery.7.System shall have a Control panel with a 12” touch screen display for system operation and monitoring. The panel shall be a NEMA 12 enclosure. Display screens shall be provided for complete operational status and control of the wastewater heat recovery, water storage/pumping, and water recycling systems. The following information shall be provided, but not limited to, on the touch screen display: Water temperatures, water flow rates, pit & tank levels, pump operating status, valve position, indicating status light, and system alarms with acknowledgement.Temperature displays on the touch screen display shall indicate fresh water temperature in, preheated hot and tempered water temperatures out, and waste water temperatures before and after heat recovery.8.The successful contractor guarantees:a.The offered system will meet performance specifications.b.The heat exchanger will not stop-up or plug when operated in accordance with the manufacturer's operating instructions.c.The heat exchanger will be free of defects in workmanship and material defects for a period of five years.CWater Storage/Pumping System:All water storage tanks shall be vented to the outside of the building. Successful offeror will be responsible for the proper circulation and ventilation of the mechanical room. The water storage/pumping system shall be capable of meeting the following specifications: 1.The hot water and reuse storage tanks shall have a storage capacity of "D" gallons/liters and the tempered water storage tank shall have a storage capacity of "E" gallons/liters. Material shall be of Type 304 stainless steel. If the fresh water has a normal chloride level of 40 mg/l or more, the tank materials shall be of Type 316L stainless steel. See Water System Sizing Guide, Table I, for Hot and Tempered Water Storage Tank Volumes.2.The water storage tanks shall be insulated to prevent unnecessary heat loss. Insulation on all storage tanks shall be a minimum of 1-1/2 inches thick, 3 pound high density, semi-ridged duct board with factory installed vapor barrier facing and re-jacketed with a minimum .020 thick WHITE PVC plastic. Water storage tanks shall have sight tubes installed with proper bracing. Tanks shall have thermistors with temperatures displayed on the main system control panel touch screen display. All storage tanks shall be provided with high level overflows and bottom drains discharging into site drains before going to the sewer. Tanks shall be provided with a means for full access inside tanks. All water storage tanks will require a side man-way for internal access. CONFINED SPACE standards apply and signage must be installed.3.Three (3) pumps shall be provided for the pumping system. One pump shall be for hot water and a second pump for tempered water. The third pump shall be usable as an on line spare for either the hot or tempered water pumps. The pumping package shall be manifolded with corrosion resistant piping. Isolation valves are required to allow removal of a pump for servicing. The valving will also allow putting the spare pump on line by only changing valve positions.The pumps shall be rated at "F" gpm/lpm at motor full load rating and 115 feet (minimum) TDH. Motors will have a minimum service factor of 1.15. The pumps shall have a pumping efficiency of at least 70 percent throughout the majority of the operating range. See Water System Sizing Guide, Table I, for varying pump capacities. All new pumps 10HP or greater shall have variable frequency drive motor controls.4.A control panel shall be provided to indicate operational status of the water pumping system. The panel shall be a NEMA 12 enclosure. Switches with indicator lights shall be provided for motor operations. Pump motor starters and controls shall be located in this panel. Operational indicator lights shall be provided for motor operations and displayed on the main system control panel touch screen display and remote status panel.5.A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) shall be provided for each pump and a pressure transmitter shall be provided for each discharge of the pumping system. The VFD controllers shall read the discharge pressure signal from the transmitters and automatically adjust the pumping speed by increasing or decreasing the output frequency of the VFD according to plant demand. The pressure transmitters shall be pre-mounted in the pump discharge piping and pre-wired to the control panel. Included in the control panel are the necessary controls to operate the middle pump (spare pump) from either of the pressure transmitters.Washer extract system(s) shall be supplied with hot and tempered fresh water through a temperature and pressure compensated blending valve. A temperature gauge will indicate selected blended temperature going into the system. D.Heavy-Duty Industrial Water Softening System: Furnish and install (1) sodium cycle, cation exchange, pressure type automatic-alternating twin water softening system complete with automatic controls, brine system, piping, valves, gauges, flow meter, accessories, and auxiliary equipment.System shall be capable of conditioning required quantities of water from the normal building grain hardness (as specified) down to a soft level of 0 grains. System shall have sufficient resin capacity to operate the normal 13,000 pounds washroom production for the total daily (seven hour workday) production without regeneration. Resin shall be FDA compliant under CFR 21, Chapter 1, 173.25.Mineral tank(s) shall be mild steel, epoxy lined internally and externally. Provide dual 12”x16” manway in upper head and in lower side sheet for full inside accessibility. Tanks to be 100 PSIG rated ASME Code with bottom drain and back wash connections piped to the nearest floor drain. External service, backwash and rinse piping shall be Sch. 10, 316L stainless steel. Flanged diaphragm-type valves for service and regeneration. Lug-style butterfly isolation and by-pass valves. Provide pressure gauges and sample cocks on inlet and outlet piping for each mineral tank.Brine Measuring Tank shall be rotationally molded high density polyethylene or equal. Tank sized to provide a minimum of (4) regenerations per load of salt at a full salting. Provide adjustable brine float, tank cover, elevated salt plate, a well to house the brine valve assembly and a high level overflow drain connection piped to nearest floor drain.Controls – Provide factory-mounted, electronic field-programmable controller with selectable flow meter based and time-based initiated 5-day metered regeneration operating cycles (1-day or equal time intervals) with flow sensor package. The controller will utilize alphanumeric, self-prompting programming for simple start-up and shall be completely automatic and shall sequence all steps of regeneration and return the softener to a service or standby mode and alternate the duplex units. Selectable time or flow meter initiated regeneration is required. The initiating time or volume set points shall automatically reset upon initiation of the regeneration sequence. Controller shall permit manual initiation of regeneration.120v/1ph/60cy electric specificationOne (1) water test kit will be provided with the system. This kit shall contain hardware and chemicals necessary to perform titrations, measurement of Ph, temperature, and water level.E.Miscellaneous Items: The following items are also required:A blow-down device will be installed in the mechanical room location. A minimum 1 each) and shall be capable of reaching around the area. This device 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.A hose bib shall be installed in the mechanical room/water storage area and connected to a retractable hose that will reach around the water storage pumping area for cleaningAn hour gauge/meter shall be installed on all control panels that will show actual hours of run time of the pumps and related equipment.The mechanical room shall have ventilation/exhaust fans installed to remove excess heat from the room.F.Remote Status Panel:1.A remote status panel shall be incorporated into the system (located in the clean production area), which will provide complete operational status of the air compressor; wastewater heat recovery, water storage/pumping, and water reuse systems. The system shall also include a color printer for printing screens.Monitoring gauges shall indicate laundry steam pressure, air header pressure, hot, tempered and reuse washroom header pressures and be appropriately labeled. The remote panel (touch-screen) shall indicate the status of water flow patterns and operational pumps.The successful bidder shall furnish schematic piping and wiring diagrams/drawings for the entire system within 60 calendar days after the date of awardG.REQUIRED OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT1.An automatic video graphic recorder shall monitor and record incoming fresh water temperature, preheated hot water temperature, preheated tempered water temperature, waste-water temperature in and wastewater temperature to sewer. The successful contractor shall provide this panel with appropriate signals to the status panel.The successful contractor shall furnish schematic piping and wiring diagrams/drawings for the entire system within 30 calendar days after the date of award.An energy monitor system for gas, steam, electric, water and sewer shall be incorporated within the design of the mechanical room. The monitor shall be located within the textile manager’s office and include a uninterrupted power supply (UPS) backup. The system shall also include Microsoft Office, a color printer, copier, scanner and fax machine for doing reports.******************************************************************************************PERFORMANCE GUIDES:TABLE IWATER SYSTEM SIZING GUIDEWater Used per Hour“A”Hot Water Flow Rate per Minute“B”Tempered Water Flow Rate per Minute“C”Hot Water Storage Volume“D”Tempered Water Storage Tank Volume“E”Pump Flow Rate per Minute“F”Gal/M3Gal/LitersGal/LitersGal/M3Gal/M3Gal/Liters3000/11.430/11420/761300/4.91000/3.8200/7574500/ 17.045/17030/1141800/6.81400/5.3280/10606000/22.760/22740/1512100/8.01700/6.4280/10607500/28.475/28450/1892400/9.11900/7.2350/13259000/34.190/34160/2272600/9.82100/8.0350/132512000/45.4120/56880/3033200/12.12600/9.8350/132515000/56.8150/568100/3793800/14.43200/12.1500/189318000/68.1180/681120/4544500/17.003800/14.4500/1893Basis – 60% Hot water, 160?F (71?C) Hot Water Storage TemperatureTABLE IIREUSE FEED PUMP & STORAGE TANK CAPACITY GUIDEProduction Washer/Extractor CapacityPump Flow Rate per Minute“A”Rinse Water Storage Tank Volume“B”Pounds/KgGPM/LitersGal/M31000/454185/700800/3.01500/680185/700110/4.22000/908185/70011300/4.92500/1134250/9501400/5.33000/1362250/9501500/5.74000/1814250/9501900/7.25000/2268325/12252200/8.36000/2722325/12252600/9.8TABLE IIIFLASH HOT WATER REQUIREMENT GUIDEWater UsedPer Hour“A”Returned Plant Condensate per Minute“B”Gal/M3Gal/Liters3000/11.410/384500/17.015/576000/22.720/767500/28.425/959000/34.130/11412000/45.040/15115000/56.850/19018000/68.160/227H.Air Compressors and Air Refrigerated Dryer SystemCompressed Air SystemFurnish and install new compressed air system, including (2) air compressors, electric motors with controllers, starters and local disconnects, controls, after cooler, refrigerated air dryers, filters and receiver tank with all necessary piping, fittings, valves, gauges, switches and all necessary accessories, connections and equipment. System shall be a dual air compressor system designed for alternate compressor duty each to provide 100% independent service capacity requirements. Each system shall be equipped with redundant manual valves and automatic control for service isolation. System shall consist of the following:Air Compressors: Provide (2) 20 HP rotary screw, oil injected air-cooled fluid cooler and aftercooler industrial air compressors 100% continuous duty with ASME receiver tanks, easy-to-read instrument panels, and low-sound full enclosures limiting total sound level to less than 69 dBa measured at 36: from the enclosure.Air compressors shall be factory assembled, wired, piped and tested to deliver air of quality equal to intake air. Compressors shall be capable of operating against a pressure of 150 psig, and shall have a rated capacity not less than ____ ACFM @ 125 PSIG.Air quality shall meet or exceed ISO standard 8573.1 Class 1 for oil vapor and Class 2 for particulate.Air compressors shall operate in a lead-lag sequence based upon air supply demand. Air compressor controls shall indicate main power, air pressure, air outlet temperature, high discharge air temperature, excessive separator element pressure differential, and include an hour meter.Air compressor system shall include all interconnecting piping between air compressors, air dryers, receiver tank, and specified equipment. Full size by-pass piping with manual isolation valves shall be provided with each air dryer.Timed, automatic blow down of compressor tank(s) is required. Water drain lines shall be installed on each compressor tank and extended to nearest floor drain. Air Dryers – provide (2) air dryers. Shall be refrigerant type, non-cycling with capacity sufficient for all pneumatic controls and equipment. Unit is required for each compressor. Provide microprocessor type controls with diagnostic display are required.Air Filters – provide coalescing type filters before and after each air dryer designed to remove oil, entrained water mist and dirt from compressed air. Filters shall have PSIG operating pressure and differential pressure gauges.Receiver Tank- provide (1) 400-gallon ASME code rated 150 PSIG vertical receiver tank with pressure gauge, safety relief valve, and drain connections.Electrical characteristics - 208 volts, 3 phase, 60 cyclesStandard factory finish.Provide Consumables including complete set of drive belts if applicable; two filter cartridges for each compressor intake filter; sufficient oil supplied in standard container sizes for a complete oil replacement, with an oil filter, each of grade recommended by the manufacturer for best performance and longevity; and two filter cartridges for air dryer intake filter.A blow-down device will be installed within the mechanical room. A minimum 1 each and shall be capable of reaching around all equipment within the mechanical room. 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 minimum 3/8-inch diameter 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 pressors shall be equipped with an illuminated emergency stop button (when activated). Normal stop and emergency stop buttons shall be colored RED.Provide 4-Plex GFI receptacle and an air line with quick disconnect at equipment location for mechanics use.An hour gauge shall be installed on each compressor and air dryer that will show actual hours of run time on the compressors and air dryers.The air compressor room shall be ventilated/exhausted to reduce heat buildup in the room that could affect the operation of the equipment. ................
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