Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to replace the ceiling lift systems at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. The contractor will be responsible for providing all design, site evaluation, labor, materials, equipment, and installation of ceiling-mounted patient care lifts throughout the facility. This includes the removal of preexisting patient lift motors, ceiling lift tracks, pendants, and ceiling supports with replacement of a lift that is equivalent or better than the current system. The new motors should have a minimum lifespan of 10 years or more, while the rail systems should have a minimum of 20 years or more. The contractor must be OEM-certified and provide a detailed work plan and briefing for the VA project team. The project must be completed within 365 days or less from the date of award.
Some key features of the new lift systems include:
• A single motor lifting capacity of no less than 550lbs for non-bariatric motors
• Compatibility with weight-assisted technology to support patient rehabilitation and physical therapy
• An X-Y (room-covering) design to allow for maximum utilization of patient room space
• A smooth operation with no fast or jerky starts and stops
• The ability to weigh a patient in kilograms and pounds
The contractor must also provide training to the clinical staff on the new lift systems.