Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Chief, Acquisition and Materiel Management (90C), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417

J -- MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT SOL RFQ 618-31-99 DUE 092398 POC Mavis Nelson 612-725-2189 Provide all labor, material, chemicals and parts as required to maintain in fully operating condition Castle/Sybron Brand gas and steam washer/sterilizers, dryers and aerators at VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN for the period of October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999 with option to renew for 2 additional 12-month periods; provide a service technicianat the start of the day, on the first working day of each month to ensure all equipment is in normal operating condition; provide all inspection, adjustments, lubrication, installation of replacemnt parts and testing during scheduled PM inspections; respond to requests for breakdown repairs "same day" within 4 hours of verbal request; perform PM inspections every 90 days by factory-trained personnel. Solicitation documents available on or before 8/28/98; request in writing or by fax at 612-725-2072; offers due at 4:30 p.m. on 9/23/98. SIC is 7699 with $3.5 million in revenues. Posted 08/24/98 (W-SN240791). (0236)

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