Scope of Work – VA Saint Louis Health Care System
Objective
The VA Saint Louis Health Care System intends to procure ten (10) adjustable height stainless steel workstations for use in the Sterile Processing Areas. Along with the workstations, the following accessories will be procured in a quantity of ten (10): magnifying work lamp for assembly stations, outlet strip for workstations, computer keyboard and mouse trays for workstation, computer enclosure for workstation, and monitor extension arms for workstation. VA St. Louis Health Care System is looking to obtain this by March 15, 2024, to meet workflow and operational needs. These highly specialized workstations and related accessories are utilized in the sterile reprocessing areas for the inspection, assembly, and packaging of surgical and clinic reusable medical devices. They require specific materials to meet cleaning and infection prevention requirements as well as ergonomic specifications to ensure staff health and safety. This document highlights the technical specifications of the workstations and accessories being requested by the facility for consideration towards purchase of the units. Vendors under this proposal shall provide all equipment and accessories.
Equipment Specifications
Requirements
- Solid surface stainless steel design to meet infection control regulations
- Table dimensions 72”W x 30”D
- Electronic height adjustable from 32” to 43 – ¼”H
- Two upper shelves with 10 degree down angle for required supply storage
- 5/8” lip on the front of shelf
- Shelves being 18” and 30” above main workstation surface
- Stainless steel base with 4” chrome plated steel total lock swivel casters and precision ball bearing to ensure smooth motion and meet infection control regulations
- Load capacity on main workstation surface up to 225lbs
- Load capacity on each upper shelf up to 50lbs
- Magnifying work lamp for workstations meeting requirement of:
- Work arm with a reach of at least 42”
- 5” viewing lens
- Minimum of 75% magnification
- Hospital grade outlet strips
- Minimum of 6 outlets
- Minimum of 15’ cord
- Computer Enclosure
- Open back for airflow and easy access to computer cords
- Ability to be customized to accommodate larger size computer towers
- Ability to hold load weight up to 30lbs
- Extension Arm
- Support load weight of 25lbs
- Multi-directional adjustment capability
- Keyboard and mouse tray
- Measurements of 22 1/4"W x 10”D x 2 ¾”H
- Extension capability of 10 ½” with retractability
Hours of Operation
- Normal hours of coverage are Monday through Friday, 06:00 AM to 17:00 Central Standard Time excluding national holidays.
- Vendor on-site visits will be coordinated with the VA Saint Louis Sterile Processing Service POC before being scheduled or conducted.
- Vendor representatives will check in with the VA Saint Louis Biomedical Engineering POC when they arrive on-site and check out upon completion of work each day.
- Vendor staff shall always be professional and shall take all necessary precautions to maintain a safe environment for the occupants. This includes, as necessary, coordinating access and closures for sensitive areas of the Medical Center, and ensuring proper PPE is worn at all times.
- Vendor shall be responsible for cleaning all work areas after completion of tasks. This includes removal of packaging and a clean sweep/mop of the area as required by work type.
- Vendor staff shall minimize noise as much as possible while working in all buildings.
Federal Holidays observed by VA Saint Louis are:
New Year’s Day
Labor Day
Martin Luther King Day
Columbus Day
President’s Day
Veterans’ Day
Memorial Day
Thanksgiving Day
Juneteenth
Christmas Day
Independence Day
Any day declared by the President
Delivery
- Delivery will be to the VA Saint Louis Health Care System John Cochran. Vendor shall coordinate exact delivery location with the Contracting Officer and VA Saint Louis Biomedical Engineering POC at the time of the purchase.
- Vendor will ensure that equipment is sent to the Attention of Biomedical Engineering and will include the VA Saint Louis PO Number on the shipping label.
- Delivery of oversized, palletized orders or orders that contain a large number of components will be coordinated with VA Saint Louis Biomedical Engineering POC who will communicate internally with Warehouse Staff.
VA Saint Louis Health Care System Delivery Location
John Cochran
915 North Grand Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63106
ATTN: Biomedical Engineering
PO Number for Order