JULY 2005
SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS
OUTPATIENT CLINIC
SFO NO. V101-183R-xxx-xxx-xx
[INSERT LOCATION OF FACILITY]
6.6.16.1.2 Salt Storage
When softened water is needed for the entire outpatient clinic, design outdoor storage facilities. Ensure
total capacity is large enough to accommodate 2 to 3 months supply of salt. Locate the salt storage facility
adjacent to a service road, and preferably adjacent to the softener room.
When soft water is required for dietetic or boiler use, designate interior floor space for 400 pounds of salt
near softeners.
Editing Note: Include following paragraphs only if
water analysis indicates need to treat boiler (including
steam sterilizer) make-up water..
6.6.16.2 DEALKALIZING EQUIPMENT
As water analysis dictates, design a single chloride-anion pressure-type water dealkalizing task for boiler
feed-water make-up to follow water softening equipment. Provide softwater bypass. System shall comply
with VA Master Construction Specification 15456 and the following:
6.6.16.2.1 Dealkalizer Tank
Shall provide 30 gallons per minute maximum flow rate with a capacity of 10,000 gallons per day to reduce
alkalinity to 20 mg/l.
6.6.16.2.2 Brine and Caustic Soda Tanks
Design a separate measuring tank of sufficient size to furnish amount of saturated salt and caustic soda
solution required for one regeneration. Caustic soda shall be approximately 10 percent by weight of total
solution. Designate interior floor space for caustic storage.
6.6.16.2.3 Alarm Bell
Locate regeneration alarm bell in //Engineering Control center// Telephone Operators' Location//Police
Office//Reception Desk,
6.6.16.2.4 Emergency Equipment
Provide emergency shower and eye/face wash (P-707) adjacent to equipment.
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6.7 ELECTRICAL:
The lessor shall provide all the necessary electrical facilities for the project. The work will include, but is
not limited to, new electric utility source connections, secondary power distribution, essential electrical
systems, lighting systems, receptacles and power connections for all equipment, telephone, data, nurse
call, fire alarm, other required signal systems, and lightning protection.
The lessor shall be responsible for meeting the applicable requirements of applicable codes and
standards. All codes, regulations and standards used as a basis of design shall be the latest editions,
including amendments. This SFO contains some, but not all, of the criteria pertinent to the design of
electrical systems for VA Outpatient Clinics. Unless otherwise indicated, the standards and codes of the
following organizations shall be followed:
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Particular attention to NFPA 20, 70, 70B, 72, 99, 101
and 110.
Underwriters' aboratories, Inc. (UL).
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Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE).
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).
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