37 -- BASIL 4600 CAGE AND RACK WASHER

Notice Date

August 17, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Highway 6 West, Iowa City, IA 52246

ZIP Code

52246

Solicitation Number

RFP 636A8-87-01

Response Due

September 14, 2001

Point of Contact

Gary L. Rogers and 319-339-7158

Description

The DVA Medical Center, Hwy 6 West, Iowa City, Iowa 52246, intends to purchase a Basil 4600 Cage and Rack washer or equal with the following requirements: the cage and rack washer fits in a room that is 11' 6" wide and 20' 9" long and contains a pit that is 98" wide, 96" long, and 13" deep adjacent to one wall. Our current washer is connected to the main facility that has the following utilities: 40PSI steam pressure, 191 degrees fahreit, 208V, 20AMP, 3 phase electrical hookup, 2" drain in the pit, 12 x 22 exhaust ductwork overhead connected to exterior. We are requesting the removal of the existing washer to a dum area provided within 100 yards of our animal care unit and installation of the new washer including final hookup. This unit must be able to fit into the space available in the existing pit and be level with the room floor. All parts would need to be able to fit through a 40.5" be 82" door opening into the cage wash room. Pit mounted, programmable machine, equipped with pre-wash, wash, 2 rinses and exhaust cycles. This machines needs to accommodate a cage rack that is 2' wide , 6' feet long and 6' high. All stainless steel pump and stainless steel drain components. Single door with window -- service access to the left. Floor ramp from floor to machine. Stainless steel heat exchange/coil. Vapor proof interior light. Stainless steel exhaust fan. Re-circulating water sump. Safety latch on inside of chamber. Set up to be used with alkaline and acid agent time monitored injection systems. Knocked down shipment. Installation, including final hookup. Tear down and removal of old washer. Need service and maintenance manuals. The solicitation will be issued on 8/24/01. The request for proposal is due back on 9/14/01. NAICS 339111.

Record

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