Dry Biodecontamination System

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA
Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited
to bid
Attachment: None
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
STERIS Canada Inc.
STERIS Canada Inc.
6280 Northwest Drive
Mississauga Ontario
Canada
L4V1J7
Nature of Requirements: 
Dry Biodecontamination System

6D063-122722/A
Barenz, Leanne
Telephone No. - (204) 983-0506
Fax No. - (204) 983-7796

1Vaporous Hydrogen Peroxide Biodecontamination System

Introduction	
The Canadian Science Centre for Human and Animal Health (CSCHAH)
has a requirement for a Vaporous Hydrogen Peroxide (VHP)
biodecontamination system to decontaminate specific areas within
the facility.

The CSCHAH currently carries out most of its biodecontamination
with the use of Formaldehyde gas.  While this is a proven and
effective method of gaseous biodecontamination, the industry is
moving away from its use because of the hazard it poses both to
the environment as well as the people that may come in contact
with it (it is listed as a carcinogen) Vaporous Hydrogen
Peroxide is one of the leading technologies being used to
replace the use of formaldehyde.


The Vaporous hydrogen peroxide system is better to use in clean
/ dry spaces because it can not penetrate soil loads that would
be present in a dirty cubicle.  It is more effective to use in
dry areas because it is very sensitive to humidity.   It is also
better suited to rooms that may be difficult to ventilate
because the vaporous hydrogen peroxide will break down into
oxygen and water if left on it's own. Other systems, such as
chlorine dioxide do not break down, and need to be physically
removed (i.e. ventilated, or chemically neutralized) before the
space can be made safe for people to enter again. We will use
this equipment to decon electronic equipment, and CL3 and CL4
laboratories; these laboratories have several pieces of
expensive and sensitive electronic equipment.


There are two main vaporous hydrogen peroxide decontamination
systems available.  One produces a "wet" hydrogen peroxide
vapor, while the other produces a "dry" hydrogen peroxide vapor.
 The CSCHAH has both types of generators in house, and each
system has its own strengths & weaknesses.  The intended use of
this system is to begin doing more space decontaminations with
the generator being located up in the mechanical space, and the
hydrogen peroxide vapors being injected into spaces below
through a HEPA filter housing.  It is our experience that the
"dry" hydrogen peroxide vapor is the technology of choice for
this application.


1.  Mandatory Physical Specifications:

1a  	Electrical specifications: 120 V 20A	

1b  	Must be portable, and be capable of being wheeled through
doorways.

1c	Must include a large capacity (2000 grams or more) tank type
desiccant dryer complete with all 		insulation, connecting hoses.

1d	Must include a small cartridge type desiccant dryer (capacity
of 600 grams or more) which mounts 	directly onto the main
vaporous hydrogen peroxide generator.  This cartridge shall come
complete 	with required insulation needed for regeneration.

1e	Must include regeneration equipment suitable for regenerating
desiccant dryers mentioned in 1c & 	1d

2.  Mandatory Performance Specifications:

2a 	Must produce vaporous hydrogen peroxide in a "dry"
non-condensing form rather than in a form 		which intentionally
leaves a thin layer of condensation on all surfaces

2b	Must accomplish dehumidification with the use of a desiccant
dryer in order to make use of 		existing regeneration equipment
@ the CSCHAH

2c	Must have a touch panel used for user friendly interface with
the on board PLC based control 		system.

2d	Must be capable of pre-conditioning the space being
decontaminated (ie manipulating space 		relative humidity)

2e	Must be capable of circulating an airflow of 8-20 SCFM

2f	Must have capability to add a wireless control option at a
later date.

2g	Must be capable of monitoring temperature, humidity, and
vaporous hydrogen peroxide 			concentration with the use of
external sensing unit.

2h	Must be capable of logging data such as:  space temperature,
humidity, vaporous hydrogen 		peroxide concentration, and cycle
data.  This data must be stored on a removable USB memory
		stick for use in external reports.

2i	System must be capable of decontaminating spaces up to 10000
cubic feet in volume.

2j	Control system must allow the cycle to delay the aeration
process for a pre-determined amount of 		time.

3.  Additional Requirements:						

3a.  	12 month warranty on parts and labor

3b.  	Initial setup, calibration and training at the CSCHAH

3c.  	Expert service technician located in Canada to ensure
quick response time. 

3d.  	Operators manual for both ARD and ARD Regenerator - Hard
copy (English)


Sole Source Supplier:
Steris Canada Inc
375 Britannia Road East, Unit 2
Mississauga, Ontario
L4Z 3E2


Trade Agreements

The following trade agreements are applicable to this
procurement: The Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) and the North
American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).  
 
Article 1016.2(b) of NAFTA and Article 506.12(b) of AIT are all
applicable as this requirement can be fulfilled by only one
supplier.

Section 6 of the Government Contract Regulations applies as only
one person or firm is capable of performing the contract.


Estimated Cost:	$75,000.00 - $85,000.00 (GST not included)
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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