Marion, IL Statement of Work Patient Ceiling Lifts Background: The Marion VA Health Care System is seeking a contractor to furnish all design, site evaluation, labor, materials, and equipment to install permanent ceiling mounted patient care lifts in existing facilities. Many hospital buildings were constructed in the early 1900-1950's and have limited above ceiling clearance. Additionally, numerous utility systems occupy this space and must be considered when installing new equipment above the ceiling. It is strongly recommended that the contractor perform a thorough site evaluation prior to submitting a proposal. Scope of Work: The Contractor shall provide a technical and cost proposal for turn-key services to install patient lift systems in accordance with this scope of work. This cost proposal shall be for providing installation of all new and removal/de-installation of all lift system equipment including but not limited to; slings, lift devices, rails, support material, bracing and all other associated components required for complete, functional installation for ceiling lift in with scale and continuous charge ceiling lift systems. This proposal is also a request for the vendor to provide a buy-back proposal for any old systems that are removed. This proposal shall also be for installation of the lift systems including but not limited to any required plans, engineering details and documents, tools, labor, testing, training, cleaning supplies, containment systems, etc. All new lift systems must have a lifting capacity of no less than 770 lbs. The rail systems must be designed, constructed, and installed in an X-Y (room-covering) design; in such a manner as to allow for maximum utilization of patient room space. Operation of the system must be smooth with no fast or jerky starts and stops. Operation of the system must allow for adequate lifting height allowing for transfer of patient from bed. Track systems shall be self supporting either from the ceiling or from a post mounted system as required due to existing conditions. Existing hangers, Unistrut, or other support components shall not be utilized to support the lift tracks. No existing utility systems or supports shall be used for support or for bracing of the lift system. All new supports must be connected directly to building structural components. Technical Requirements: Contractor shall provide a plan for each room detailing location of lift rails, support structure above, and means of attachment. The lift systems must meet or exceed seismic bracing requirements as outlined in the VA Seismic Guidelines (H18-8). A written report certifying compliance with this standard shall be provided to the facility for each lift installation. Door frames are not to be cut or modified. If contractor proposes to cut or modify an existing door frame, documentation supporting this practice and providing modification procedures must be provided and certified by a licensed structural engineer and acc…