JULY 2005
SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS
OUTPATIENT CLINIC
SFO NO. V101-183R-xxx-xxx-xx
[INSERT LOCATION OF FACILITY]
6.5.5
HVAC SYSTEMS SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
6.5.5.1 ALL AIR SYSTEMS:
Use only all air VAV systems except for spaces requiring constant air changes/hour, and/or critical
pressure differentials with respect to the adjoining spaces. Use constant volume system for such spaces.
6.5.5.2 No DX cooling systems shall be allowed. Chilled Water Systems shall be used. Minimum
two chillers shall be provided. Chillers shall be identical in size and design.
6.5.5.3 RETURN AIR FANS:
All air-handling units using return air shall be furnished with return air fans for economizer cycle capability
and pressure relationship and to facilitate positive control of air balance.
6.5.5.4 DUCTED RETURN/EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS:
Return and exhaust air shall be ducted for all spaces, i.e., air shall not be taken through ceiling plenums,
mechanical equipment rooms, corridors or furred spaces. Circulation of air directly between functional
areas is not permitted, except for toilet rooms and janitor closets. The exhaust air to the toilet should be
transferred via door undercuts or louvers. Transfer grilles are not permitted between corridor and occupied
spaces.
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6.5.5.5 DEDICATED AIR HANDLING UNITS:
The following areas shall have dedicated air handling units complete with return and/or exhaust air fans.
Computer Room A/C Units (for equipment cooling only)
Dental Clinics
Emergency Care Units (Part of Ambulatory Care Unit)
Laboratories
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRIs) or CT Scanner Units
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6.5.5.6 EXCEPTIONS/MODIFICATIONS TO DEDICATED AIR HANDLING UNITS:
The areas and functions listed below may (or may not) have dedicated air-handling units. Depending upon
their architectural layouts and similarity of the HVAC requirements, these areas can be grouped together
to be served by a common air-handling unit.
Ambulatory Care and Outpatient Examination/Treatment Rooms
Clinics and other special areas, such as:
Audiology Suites
Special Procedure Rooms
ENT Clinics
Eye Clinics
Pharmacy (Outpatient)
Pulmonary Areas
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