Newton County Schools (NCS) seeks information from qualified vendors regarding the design, specification, and installation requirements for electric hand dryers in the battery restrooms for electric hand dryers in the battery restrooms for K-12 settings. The contract documents reference hand dryers but do not clearly indicate the following. Model and Performance Requirements • Approved manufacturer(s) and model(s) for K-12 usage. • Drying time performance expectations (seconds). • Noise level restrictions in accordance with student hearing safety guidelines. • Energy efficiency requirements (wattage, auto shut-off, etc.). Power and Installation • Electrical load requirements and circuiting for multiple units within battery restrooms. • Mounting height and ADA compliance specifics for elementary and secondary student use. • Whether surface-mounted or recessed installation is required. • Coordination with wall blocking, conduit rough-ins, and other trades. Safety and Hygiene Considerations • Compliance with applicable health codes for a school setting. • Air filtration or HEPA filter requirements. • Recommendations for minimizing bacterial spread in high-use student restrooms. Durability and Maintenance • Expected service life in high-traffic, K-12 restrooms. • Warranty requirements. • Accessibility for cleaning, maintenance, and filter replacement (if applicable). • Ability to scale from a single school to district-wide deployment.
