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45 -- 40 -- - REPLACEMENT OF TWO EXISTING CONSUMAT MODEL C-75-P, CONTROLLED AIR-TYPE DUAL FUEL, PATHOLOGICAL WASTE INCINERATORS AT THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES DIVISION, NATIONAL WILDLIFE HEALTH CENTER (NWHC), MADISON, WI POC Scott Halstead, Contracting Officer, 612/713-5215 WEB: Incinerator, http://cbdnet.accessgpo.gov. Project Description: The project consists of replacing two existing Consumat Model C-75-P, controlled air-type dual fuel, pathological waste incinerators rated to burn upto 175 lb/hr of Type IV pathological waste. Location of the incinerators is at the U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC), Madison, WI; one in the Tight Isolation Building and the other in the Diagnostic Building. Design requirements for each new incinerator is as follows: New Incinerator in Tight Isolation Building: The new Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerator (HMIWI) to be located in the Tight Isolation Building must meet 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart Ec, Standards of Performance for Hospital/Medical/ Infectious Waste Incinerators (HMIWI) for Which Construction is Commenced After June 20, 1996; for Small HMIWIs. It must also meet all applicable Wisconsin LAER guidelines as required by WI Code NR 445.04(5) for infectious waste combustion. New Incinerator in Diagnostic Building: The new pathological incinerator to be located in the Diagnostic Building must meet all applicable Wisconsin LAER guidelines as required by WI Code NR 445.04(5) for infectious waste combustion. A copy of the LAER Guidelines are available upon request.) The new incinerators shall be capable of automatically loading and completely incinerating loads, weighing from 100 to 175 lbs per hour of waste. The waste is composed of: Animal Carcasses, bedding and bags/containers used to collect or transport body parts -- 70% -100%, Plastics, cardboard, plastic bags, styrofoam coolers, -- 0% -30% 3. Facility: The NWHC is a high security infectious disease facility. All research involving infectious agents is performed within two tight isolation containment areas. Entry into these areas is restricted and showering out facilities are provided. Each containment area is equipped with incineration and steam sterilization equipment so that all materials can be treated before it leaves the containment area. To prevent the airborne movement of infectious material within or outside the containment areas, exhaust air is passed through High Efficiency Particulate Filters (HEPA). If possible, the new incinerators shall fit inside the existing incinerator rooms. If this is not possible a new building may be required. Existing building drawings are available at request, showing space limitations. The buildings are equipped with a double energy system, natural gas and fuel oil. The incinerators shall be designed so that operation by either fuel is possible. The solicitation is not available for issuance at this time. Interested firms may register to get on the bidders list by Fax (612) 725-1717, or in writing to the above address. Telephone requests will not be accepted. (0149)

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