Specifications include, but are not limited to: HVAC Filters HVAC Components: Thermostats, furnace, heat exchanger, evaporator coil, condensing unit, refrigerant lines, ductwork, vents, etc. 1. HVAC Filters a) EFFICIENCY RATING: Each air filter and/or item of filter media is to bear an Efficiency rating which indicates its percentage efficiency in removing state micron sizes of contaminant from the air. The name of the approved testing agency by whose test method this efficiency rating was determined is to be given. The ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers) efficiency rating system for filters will be used as the basis of comparison of filter efficiencies. b) FIRE RATING: A class II (or better) fire rating from underwriter laboratories, UL 900 classification, or a similar rating from another approved testing agency is required and shall be included with proposal. In submitting a bid, the bidder attests to the fact that HVAC Filters supplied under this contract will carry this fire rating where applicable. c) FILTER REPLACEMENT: The state reserves the right to test the delivered product during the contract term to ensure that it meets the contract requirements. If the product fails to meet contract requirements, the delivery shall be rejected and must be replaced within seven (7) days from date of either verbal or written notification. If said replacement is not made within this time frame, the state reserves the right to purchase product elsewhere, charging any increase in price and handling charges to the contractor.
