Department of Veterans Affairs, Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208-3410

46 -- PROJECT 97-104 POTABLE WATER IONIZATION DUE 082697 POC Karen Comiskey (518)462-3311 Ext 2615 E-MAIL: Project 97-104, comiskey,k@albany.va.gov. The Stratton VA Medical Center, Albany, NY is seeking qualified firms to provide two (2) electronic purification systems for two (2) existing hot water systems to eliminate the existence of Legionella bacteria in hot water recirculation. Installation shall be performed by others. The systems shall be based on an ionization process that is non-toxic, non-corrosive, shall not damage pipes, valves, fixtures and in-line equipment, have residual protection throughout the potable water system being treated, not be dependent on chemicals and chemical injection systems and operate with a minimum of labor and maintenance. EXISTING DATA: Two (2) existing potable hot water heating systems are Airco Semi Instantaneous- One system servces the basement through 4th floors and one system servces 5th through 12th floors; pipe size is 1 1/2"; water TDS is 50 mg/liter (8.3 ph); total hot water flow per day is 36, 300 gallons. Firms seeking consideration are required to submit the following date (1)Material specifications for all parts and equipment with any utility requirements; (2) Documentation of at least three (3) installations on hospital hot water systems which deliver water throughout the building; (3)Documentation of results of copper and silver levels and Legionella cultures for a minimum of six (6) months for each installation (4) Warranty information. The data should be addressed to: Contracting Officer (90), Stratton VA Medical Center, 113 Holland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208. Successful offeror shall be required to provide: installation instructions, Operating and Naintenance Manuals, Start Up Instructions, Operator Training of VA personnel to fully acquaint personnel with all aspects necessary of operation and maintenance of systems. All interested parties must submit data by Close of Business, August 26, 1997. Faxed literature will be accepted but must be followed up wi a mailed copy. Fax Number (518)462-0051. (0224)

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