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Home My WebLink AboutE-4 Staff Report - Approve Air Purifier PurchaseCONSENT ITEM E-4 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL VIA: SEGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER FROM: ROBERT DELGADILLO, P.E., DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 SUBJECT: APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION AIR GUARDIAN UV-C AIR FILTERS FOR VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES BACKGROUND: The Public Works Department is looking to improve air quality in several City facilities as an enhanced safety measure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City has already included a variety of safety measures in its policies and procedures. These air filtration devices will be utilized in areas with high public interface as added protection for the general public and staff. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions: 1)Waive purchasing procedures as authorized under Azusa Municipal Code Section 2-520 and approve the purchase of 17 Air Guardian UV-C air filtration units in the amount not to exceed $61,000 from Alliance Electrical Systems. 2)Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Alliance Electrical Systems for the purchase of the 17 Air Guardian UV-C air filtration units. ANALYSIS: The Public Works Department is looking to improve air quality in several City facilities as an enhanced safety measure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The City has already included a variety of safety measures in its policies and procedures. These air filtration devices will be utilized in areas with high public interface as added protection for the general public and staff. The Air Guardian UV-C air filtration devices utilize UV light to kill viruses, mold, bacteria, and fungus. They are registered with the EPA and certified with the FDA as a medical device. Unlike other devices, APPROVED CITY COUNCIL 9/20/2021 Air Guardian UV-C Air Filtration Purchase September 20, 2021 Page 2 the Air Guardian does not emit ozone or other chemical compounds. This system is proven to help people in relieving symptoms of allergies to dust, mold, spores, and other allergens. The Air Guardian UV-C air filtration devices come with a 5-year warranty and have an expected useful life of 25-years . FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for the purchase of the 17 Air Guardian UV-C air filtration units will come from the City’s American Rescue Plans Act (ARPA) Funds under account 54-00-000-000-7140/ARPAAZ-7140. Based on section 35.6 (1) (xi) of the Treasury’s interim final rules, expenses such as the UV-C air filtration devises for disinfection of public areas and other facilities in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency are allowable under the ARPA Funds. Prepared by: Reviewed by: Robert Delgadillo, P.E. Sergio Gonzalez Interim Director of Public Works/ City Manager City Engineer Fiscal Impact Reviewed by: Talika M. Johnson Director of Administrative Services Attachments: 1) Air Guardian UV-C Specifications and Proposal 2) Licensed Distributor Letter Air Guardian UV-C Disinfection Technology The primary source to your overall disinfection strategy Attachment 1 2 UV-C TECHNOLOGY BACKGROUND UV-C has been a staple within the scientific community for over 100+ years and is one of the few proven methods to kill viruses, mold, bacteria, and fungus. This technology has been widely used and embraced by the military and defense agencies, along with healthcare professionals worldwide. Throughout the current pandemic of COVID-19, applications of this technology are being leveraged to create products for every day commercial use. With the education market being heavily affected, Districts are now actively seeking a long-term strategy to ensure student and teacher safety. UV Light was first discovered by British Physiologist Arthur Downes and Thomas Blunt Westinghouse developed the first commercial UV-C germicidal lamps to be used in hospitals William F Wells discovered UV-C lights ability in killing airborne microorganisms and combats spread of measles in Philadelphia schools. Fencl founds UV Resources which led to first commercial retailer for UVGI products including HVAC applications for mold build up and lamps to combat airborne disinfection The world is hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, in which UV-C disinfection technologies become the leading solution in prevent the effects of the virus 1877 1901 1930 1939 1945 1970 1995 2000 2019 - Present Niels Ryber Finsen wins Nobel Peace prize UV light rays in treating disease inventing the Finsen Curative Lamp. During World War 2 UV-C was used for sterilizing areas for treating wounds UV-C is within hospitals, kitchens, pharmaceutical plants, and many other operations that need to reduce potential contamination UVGI technology has become the gold standard for viral and bacterial disinfection being adopted and used throughout the world 3 Product Options AIR GUARDIAN 2X4 IN CEILING UNIT AIR GUARDIAN 2X2 UNIT IN CEILING UNIT AIR GUARDIAN 2X2 PORTABLE UNIT Registered with the EPA & certified with the FDA as a medical device Laboratory tested and modeled to kill SARS- CoV-2 and its variants in under 3 seconds Connects to existing electrical infrastructure for installation Projects roughly 32/45 decibels of sound output while running Long term solution with little to no maintenance or servicing (Set it and forget it dynamic) Product weight: 12/18lbs Carbon glass filter change outs required 1-2 times per year Provides continuous disinfection while occupants are in the room ASHRAE compliant Serves as the highest level of disinfection technology available on the market today Customizable filter for return air supply, providing increased indoor air quality (HEPA Filter, MERV 9, MERV 13, etc) 44 Product Specifications FEATURES • Provides continuous disinfection while occupants are in the room. • 3rd party tested to kill the virus that causes COVID-19 in under 3 seconds. • Registered with the EPA & certified with the FDA as a medical device. • Long term solution with little to no maintenance or servicing. • Includes Carbon HEPA filter for return air supply, customizable filter option available. • Serves as the highest level of disinfection technology available on the market today. • Fan in 2x2 unit pulls in air at 200 CFM; dual fans in 2x4 unit pulling air at 300 CFM (exhaust ports need to be 4 feet from fixture). • Emits No Ozone or chemical compounds; Multi-level filtration may help people in relieving symptoms of allergies to dust, mold, spores, and other allergens. • Top tile-mounted box pulls in air via surface-mounted fans. Air pulled into chamber is cleansed of airborne pathogens (viruses, molds, & bacteria) utilizing 260~265nm UV-C with a >99.99% inactivation rate. PREDICTED LIFETIME • Fixture lifespan: >70,000 hrs • Disinfection box lifespan: 30,000 hrs CERTIFICATIONS • CE, ETL, RoHS • Patented technology with additional patents pending • FDA Facility #10077990 • EPA Registration and Establishment #98105-TX-1 • FDA Medical Device Device Class 1 listing #D420497 WARRANTY • 260~265nm LED boards in • back chamber: 30,000 hrs • Fans: 5 years • Driver: 5 years • Chamber Housing: 10 years CONSTRUCTION • Aluminum housing • Powder coating • Retail • Healthcare Facilities • Labs and Clinics APPLICATIONS • Retail • Office • Commercial • Food production and storage • Grow facilities • Correctional facilities • Municipalities • Schools and universities • Multi-unit housing • Residential • Athletic/exercise facilities • Healthcare, including ambulatory surgery • Assisted living and retirement centers • Dental offices • Dialysis clinics • Hospitals • Long term care facilities • Medical offices • Nursing homes • Urgent care centers • Veterans’ facilities 5 CFM fan speed (variable) Number of exhaust vents Number of induction centers Weight (lbs.) Amps (10%) Wattage Decibels Chamber total square feet Chamber total linear feet Chamber total Square inches UV-C Wavelength Photocatalyst, powder coat Surface Reflectivity Activated carbon filters Optional HEPA or Micron filters Voltage 2x2 50-200 2 1 10.65 0.75 38 33 19 18 2750 265nm TiO2 89% 1 1 122 ~ 277 2x4 75-300 2 2 24 1.5 80 41 63 28.7 9000 265 nm TiO2 89% 2 2 122 ~ 277 EFFICACY It has been proven that the sum of the Air Guardian® applied science mechanisms and design elements kill, inactivate, or destroy microbial pathogens within seconds or sub-seconds while resident within the cubic volume of air which passes through the proprietary internal structures of the device. These elements include intense UV energy and continuous photo-catalyzed oxidation. The high UV kill-curve in single-pass Log reductions is a result of dose energy over time, rather than distance traveled within the chambers. The proprietary CFD design elements within the chamber increase the time under dose, where the dose is between 55,240 - 210,000 millijoules of precision wavelength irradiation. DEVICES Air Guardian® 2x2 and 2x4 devices can be installed in plenum spaces or on ceiling surfaces. A portable device is also available (see separate spec sheet) which provides protective, disinfected and purified airflow, in a moment’s notice, anywhere it may be needed. Product Differentiators • Technology that Leverages a UV-C light spectrum. • Proven and widely used technology that kills viruses, mold, bacteria, and fungus. • Been used for 50+ years by military/defense organizations and healthcare professionals. • Product has an EPA registration number to verify capabilities of killing pathogens. • Product is certified with the FDA as Class 1 Disinfectant Medical Device. • Product has been 3rd party tested by the premiere labs and facilities worldwide, including: Microchem, Intertek, Korea University, and Seoul Semi Conductor. • Provides continuous disinfection, while occupants are in the room. • Comes with a 5-year warranty with a 25 - year useful life. Current Disinfection technology meets 6 requirements for the Well Building Institute Certification Product is a supported technology from the Center for Disease control (CDC) Product is ASHRAE compliant Class 1 Disinfectant Device. FDA Classification: #D420497 EPA registered, along with the manufacturing facility that produces the Air Guardian product. EPA Registration #’s – Facility: #10077990 / Product: #9810-TX-1 Third party study verifying that the Air Guardian kills the virus that causes covid in under 3 seconds. The Air Guardian leverages the use of UV light for airborne disinfection, which stands as the gold standard for killing pathogens. This is why the Air Guardian is recognized by the following agencies, through various registrations and certifications: 7 Bacteria 1 Acinetobacter baumannii6 2 Bacillus anthracis - Anthrax1 3 Bacillus anthracis spores - Anthrax spores1 4 Bacillus magaterium sp. (spores)1 5 Bacillus magaterium sp. (veg.)1 6 Bacillus paratyphusus1 7 Bacillus subtilis spores1 8 Bacillus subtilis1 9 Clostridium difficile5 10 Corynebacterium diphtheriae1 11 Ebertelia typhosa1 12 Escherichia coli1,2 13 Leptospiracanicola - infectious Jaundice1 14 Microccocus candidus1 15 Microccocus sphaeroides1 16 Mycobacterium tuberculosis1 17 Neisseria catarrhalis1 18 Phytomonas tumefaciens1 19 Proteus vulgaris1,2 20 Pseudomonas aeruginosa1,2 21 Pseudomonas fluorescens1 22 Salmonella enteritidis1 23 Salmonela paratyphi - Enteric fever1 24 Salmonella typhosa - Typhoid fever1 25 Salmonella typhimurium1 26 Sarcina lutea1 27 Serratia marcescens1 28 Shigella dyseteriae - Dysentery1 29 Shigella flexneri - Dysentery1 30 Shigella paradysenteriae1 31 Spirillum rubrum1 32 Staphylococcus albus1 33 Staphylococcus aureus1,2 34 Staphylococcus hemolyticus1 35 Staphylococcus lactis1 36 Stenotrophomonas maltophilia1 37 Streptococcus viridans1 38 Vibrio comma - Cholera1 Molds 39 Aspergillius flavus1 40 Aspergillius glaucus1 41 Aspergillius niger1 42 Mucor racemosus A1 43 Mucor racemosus B1 44 Oospora lactis1 45 Penicillium expansum1 46 Penicillium roqueforti1 47 Penicillium digitatum1 48 Rhisopus nigricans1 49 Protozoa 50 Chlorella Vulgaris1 51 Nematode Eggs1 52 Paramecium1 Virus 53 Bacteriopfage - E. Coli (MS2)1 54 Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)4 55 Infectious Hepatitis1 56 Influenza1 57 Poliovirus - Poliomyelitis1 58 Tobacco mosaic1 Yeast 59 Brewers yeast1 60 Candida albicans3 61 Common yeast cake1 62 Saccharomyces carevisiae1 63 Saccharomyces ellipsoideus1 64 Saccharomyces spores1,2 PURIFICATION RESULTS Viasys Along with Thermo Electron 3rd Party Independent Lab Testing - Respiritory Care Division Infectious Bacteria, Mold, Viruses, and Yeast - Kill Rate 99.99% The Air Guardian disinfects against a wide variety of Viruses, Mold, and Bacteria. Proven to kill the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS-COv-2) under 3 seconds. Effectively improves indoor air quality by removing volatile organic compounds (VOC's), Carbon Dioxide and other harmful particulate matter. 8 SURFACE PURIFICATION RESULTS Irradiance Adjusted Irradiance Time Adjusted Dosage % Reduction at system dosage Acinetobacter baumannii6 Bacillus anthracis - Anthrax1 Bacillus anthracis spores - Anthrax spores1 Bacillus magaterium sp. (spores)1 Bacillus magaterium sp. (veg.)1 Bacillus paratyphusus1 Bacillus subtilis spores1 Bacillus subtilis1 Clostridium difficile5 Corynebacterium diphtheriae1 Ebertelia typhosa1 Escherichia coli1,2 Leptospiracanicola - infectious Jaundice1 Microccocus candidus1 Microccocus sphaeroides1 Mycobacterium tuberculosis1 Neisseria catarrhalis1 Phytomonas tumefaciens1 Proteus vulgaris1,2 Pseudomonas aeruginosa1,2 Pseudomonas fluorescens1 Salmonella enteritidis1 Salmonela paratyphi - Enteric fever1 Salmonella typhosa - Typhoid fever1 Salmonella typhimurium1 Sarcina lutea1 Serratia marcescens1 Shigella dyseteriae - Dysentery1 Shigella flexneri - Dysentery1 Shigella paradysenteriae1 Spirillum rubrum1 Staphylococcus albus1 Staphylococcus aureus1,2 Staphylococcus hemolyticus1 Staphylococcus lactis1 Stenotrophomonas maltophilia1 Streptococcus viridans1 Vibrio comma - Cholera1 Molds Aspergillius flavus1 Aspergillius glaucus1 Aspergillius niger1 Mucor racemosus A1 Mucor racemosus B1 Oospora lactis1 Penicillium expansum1 Penicillium roqueforti1 Penicillium digitatum1 Rhisopus nigricans1 Protozoa Chlorella Vulgaris1 Nematode Eggs1 Paramecium1 Virus Bacteriopfage - E. Coli (MS2)1 Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)4 Infectious Hepatitis1 Influenza1 Poliovirus - Poliomyelitis1 Tobacco mosaic1 Yeast Brewers yeast1 Candida albicans3 Common yeast cake1 Saccharomyces carevisiae1 Saccharomyces ellipsoideus1 Saccharomyces spores1,2 Bacteria 2.7931 2.446 1.000 2.446 mW/cm^2 mW/cm^2 s mJ/cm^2 2 log (99%) 4 log (99.99%) 6 log (99.9999%) 80.00% 2s 3s 16s 2s 1s 2s 8s 4s 8s 2s 1s 2s 2s 4s 5s 3s 3s 3s 2s 4s 2s 3s 2s 1s 5s 9s 2s 1s 1s 1s 2s 2s 2s 2s 3s 3s 1s 2s 35s 31s 1m 55s 12s 12s 4s 8s 9s 31s 1m 16s 8s 32s 7s 2s 2s 3s 2s 2s 2m33s 2s 4s 5s 5s 5s 6s 5s 6s 32s 4s 2s 4s 15s 8s 15s 5s 3s 5s 4s 9s 11s 7s 6s 6s 5s 7s 5s 5s 4s 3s 11s 18s 4s 3s 2s 2s 4s 4s 5s 4s 6s 7s 3s 5s 1m 9s 1m 1s 3m 50s 25s 25s 8s 15s 18s 1m 1s 2m 33s 15s 1m 4s 14s 5s 3s 6s 5s 5s 5m 7s 5s 9s 9s 9s 9s 12s 1s1s6s1s0s1s3s1s3s1s1s1s1s2s2s1s1s1s1s1s1s1s1s1s2s3s1s1s0s0s1s1s1s1s1s1s0s1s 12s 11s 40s 4s 4s 1s 3s 3s 11s 27s 3s 11s 2s 1s 1s 1s 1s 1s 54s 1s 2s 2s 2s 2s 2s 86.4540% 78.0530% 24.8424% 92.0919% 99.4895% 88.5013% 45.1036% 69.8639% 45.1036% 86.8232% 95.9966% 86.4540% 88.9084% 65.7908% 57.5459% 73.2702% 78.8223% 80.7804% 86.4540% 71.5369% 86.4540% 82.3783% 88.5013% 95.9966% 58.0218% 39.3329% 88.2565% 95.6778% 97.9361% 97.9361% 88.2565% 90.0403% 86.4540% 90.9181% 77.6715% 75.5650% 96.8948% 86.8642% 12.4773% 13.9232% 3.9193% 31.2592% 31.2592% 69.8639% 45.1036% 39.3329% 13.9232% 5.8209% 45.1036% 13.3603% 48.2991% 86.4540% 92.8552% 80.7804% 86.4540% 86.4540% 2.9541% 86.4540% 64.5719% 63.1951% 63.1951% 63.1951% 52.7470% 7s 9s 48s 5s 3s 6s 23s 12s 23s 7s 4s 7s 6s 13s 16s 10s 9s 8s 7s 11s 7s 8s 6s 4s 16s 28s 6s 4s 4s 4s 6s 6s 7s 6s 9s 10s 4s 7s 1m 43s 1m 32s 5m 45s 37s 37s 12s 23s 28s 1m 32s 3m 50s 23s 1m 36s 21s 7s 5s 8s 7s 7s 7m 40s 7s 13s 14s 14s 14s 18s Min 1.684, Max: 3.789 Time required for % reduction of original population Target 9 Technology Inside the Unit 5 main technologies that have been compiled together to deliver the effectiveness of the product UVA When a pathogen first enters the “A” chamber of the unit, it is treated with UVA light which is lower on the UV spectrum, aimed to start breaking down the cell walls of the pathogen.” TITANIUM DIOXIDE (TIO2) COATING AND TIO2 MESH FILTER As the pathogen is shocked with UVA, it passes through a titanium dioxide mesh filter, which shocks the pathogen creating a turbulent environment distorting the shape and creating a more susceptible dynamic to the breakdown of DNA. The entire box and enclosed system is also coated with titanium dioxide which limits the ability for debris and moisture buildup within the unit itself. UV-C Once inside the chambered system the pathogen traveling speed is reduced and the exposure process begins. Throughout the chambered system, the pathogen travels though snake like channels lined with UV-C chip lighting. This patented UV-C chip lighting technology holds a 30,000 burn hour lifespan, while only being utilized by 6 companies in the world. The prolonged exposure to UV-C throughout the system is what allows the Air Guardian to effectively kill the virus that causes COVID-19 under 3 seconds. NEUTRAL PRESSURE THROUGH THE CREATION OF A RESIDENCY One of the main aspects of the Air Guardian technology that provides such effective disinfection, lies within the ability to create a residency for the pathogen inside the system. Exposure of the pathogen to UV-C, isn’t as vital as the extended amount of time that the pathogen is exposed. Through the strategic design of this system, a residency is created allowing for an extended duration of high intensity UVC exposure time to the pathogen, which dictates the ability to effectively kill the virus that causes COVID-19. CARBON HEPA FILTERS Within the final stage of the system, the purified return air is then sent through two carbon HEPA filters on both return air vents to be circulated back into the occupied space. These HEPA filters stand as the last line of defense, providing micro particulate removal as the air is returned back into the room. Customizable filter options available UVA 10 Why the Air Guardian is so Effective • Air is ingested and captured up to 23 seconds • Air travels 19 feet with constant UV-C exposure • UV-C energies are intense at 55-210 UV-Watt levels • Air is exposed to 25 square feet of TiO2 oxidation • UV-C and Oxidation remove 99.99% of pathogens, particles, and pollutants while air is present in the device • Air is dual filtered through (HEPA) super-micron and carbon filters and carbon filters. Customizable filter options available • Purified air is released at precise pressure to create constant downward displacement (dilution and protection) • Frequent, complete air change rates up to every few minutes are possible depending on device selection (ventilation) REMOVAL Air Guardian® adds effective pathogen removal to any area, any room, in any environment - to help remove and eliminate harmful airborne microbes before they can be transmitted within a space. This would include the removal of pollutants, including organic, inorganic, and microbial contaminants, compared with traditional purification procedures DILUTION Through the multi patented process of disinfection, the Air Guardian provides air dilution of any harmful viruses or airborne particulates. As air travels through the system, it becomes purified before going back into the space, which provides effective dilution of poor indoor air quality. Three Critical Protective Measures Three key elements for infection prevention as recommended by the CDC, EPA, and other industry groups: VENTILATION There are three key elements of ventilation related to the transmission mechanism and the risk estimation of airborne infection. These include ventilation rate, flow direction, and airflow pattern most strongly influence the risk of airborne infection. 11 Clean Air Dilution Of Any Pathogens In Occupied Spaces SUMMARY OF THE TECHNOLOGY 1. Air Guardian® captures air and exposes it to intense forces for up to 23 seconds 2. Airflow pressure, movement, and design are patented processes 3. Occupants are not exposed to UV-C light 4. Air Guardian® releases no chemical by-products 5. Air Guardian® provides ventilation, removal and dilution 6. Within minutes, all room air can be displaced with slight downward pressure to ensure clean breathing air and minimal cross-contamination THE AIR GUARDIAN’S UNIQUE, MULTI-PATENTED PROCESSES 1. Filtration and purification are active, not passive. This active ingestion and downward airflow displacement process conforms to optimal airflow and venting recommendations that help prevent disease transmission and facilitate more complete room air changes 2. UV-A photo-catalyzed nanoparticle oxidation in a patented fore-chamber - Ingested air is initially passed through a localized, intense ROS (reactive oxygen species) cloud in a specialized chamber. The ROS cloud and extreme UV-A irradiance combine for high initial levels of destruction/inactivation 3. Intense time-dose UV-C irradiance - 126,000 up to 210 millijoules/cm2 (without additional bounce energy calculations) 4. Air is forced through a series of precision designed channels, designed with patent-pending measures and angles and distance to maximize optimal radiant distance, dose strength, irradiant light reflectivity, and continuously exposed to time-dose UV irradiance, for up to 23 seconds, depending on device models and options 5. UV-C photo catalyzed nanoparticle oxidation - Air Guardian’s internal channels are flooded with electromagnetic UV-C radiation wavelengths, which a) inactivate and destroy pathogens and particles and b) trigger photo-activation of the channel surfaces, which creates continuous clouds of reactive ion species, which form within every channel and along every surface inside the Air Guardian® device 6. Air Guardian’s UV-C dose energy is thousands of times greater than the required levels for the inactivation / removal of most pathogens, with few exceptions, (proven in numerous studies). 7. Air Guardian’s extreme UV-C dose is highly effective at removing pathogens and particles, yet safe in any setting because no UV energy is emitted from the sealed device 8. Air is filtered using HEPA super-micron and carbon filters and released at precise pressures and distances to create constant downward displacement into breathing zones. Customizable filter options available. 9. Complete room air changes can be performed as frequently as every few minutes, depending on device selection 12 Scope Development Process STEP 1: Analysis of Building Floor Plans & Reflected Ceiling Plans Our team of experts will work with staff to gather information relating to the design and development of the overall project. This information will include building floor plans and reflected ceiling plans. The building floor plans will allow our team of engineers to analyze the different building layouts, general size of each site, and will provide data that will dictate the most effective locations for each unit. The reflected ceiling plans will allow our team to identify the ceiling dynamics, along with ceiling heights which are included in the ACH calculation for cubic feet. STEP 2: Analysis of Facility Square Footage / ACH Calculator Conversions Following the floor plan and ceiling analysis, we will then review the building square footages to identify the cubic volume within each room, which will dictate the number of recommended units. An average 2x4 unit will have the capacity to disinfect and purify the air within a 1,000 square foot space. If there is a room smaller, than a 2x2 unit would be recommended for that specific space. We leverage our proprietary Air Change Calculator (ACH) which is a customized calculator that will convert the building square footage into a model that will provide how many air changes would be provided with each unit. STEP 3: Identification of High Traffic & High-Density Locations A major part of our analysis in develop of an effective disinfection project is conducting research on an agency’s high traffic and high-density locations. Throughout the span of the pandemic, research has shown that these locations with largest amount of foot traffic and occupant density have the highest probability of infection. STEP 4: Completion of in Person Site Walks Once a virtual assessment has been completed through analysis of the items mentioned above, our team of engineers will schedule in person site walks. This will involve a site visit for each building or facility that will be included in the scope to verify all floor plan, building layout, ceiling dynamic, and square footage specifications. This will also allow our team to identify additional areas for recommended unit locations and receive feedback from onsite facility and maintenance staff on any disinfection strategy preferences. STEP 5: Approval and Installation Once a final scope of work is developed and the project is approved an agency will submit an official purchase order for the product, which will be sent to the manufacturer for fulfillment. Our installation team will then provide staff with a detailed installation schedule to identify timelines, scope completion milestones, and site by site breakdown of installation specifications. CITY OF FRESNO The City of Fresno in Northern California took the COVID-19 virus head on during the peak of a major outbreak within the local community. The City council went through analysis on a wide range of different disinfection technologies to identify a technology that provided the highest level of disinfection available on the market. The Air Guardian was selected as the most effective technology for the job, which was considered a long term solution for the City in delivering a 5 year warranty with a 25 year useful life. The Air Guardian was installed within all of the high risk/high density City Facilities including City Hall, Public Safety Facilities (PD & Fire), along with senior living and community center facilities. EL MONTE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT El Monte Union High School District in LA County was among some of the first school districts to take a proactive approach toward their disinfection strategy throughout this pandemic. District administration and board members wanted to ensure a safe environment for both teachers and students, while still being able to go throughout daily schedules without distractions due to disinfection efforts. The Air Guardian is able to provide continuous airborne disinfection while occupants are in the room, allowing teachers to get back to teaching, and students to get back to learning. The District approved a PO to install (1) 2x4 unit into every classroom District Wide. “Keeping our students and teachers safe through these times is our number one priority” - Padilla, boardmember additional references available upon request Recent Case Studies 14 Alternative Technologies HVAC UNIT UV LIGHT APPLICATION Creates O-zone and releases endotoxins back into room Increased cost (would have to install UV-C lights at every point within your ductwork) Decreased air changes per hour / not continuous filtration, would have to run your AC the entire time Endotoxins back into the classroom, small particles back into the space Decreased treatment time due to HVAC air flow having higher CFM, not effective for high levels of disinfection capabilities PORTABLE AIR PURIFYING UNITS Short term solution Requires a greater amount of time for full room air filtration Disinfection rates on bacterial particulates will provide much lower effectiveness <99.99% Will not provide both surface level and airborne bacterial disinfection ANTI-BACTERIAL DISINFECTION SPRAY APPLICATIONS (ELECTROSTATIC) Very labor intensive and increased amount of maintenance costs and staff needed to provide adequate cleaning services or requires hiring of 3rd party sanitation firms with expensive contracts Requires continuous manual applications Creates ongoing costs for purchasing of cleaning solution (refills) and additional materials Short term solution; only addresses surface level bacteria without continuous disinfection Can’t disinfect while occupants are in the room BIPOLAR IONIZATION / NEEDLE POINT IONIZATION Ionization can emit harmful Ozone (UV Irvine Case Study) (Trane Case Study) Ionizations validated studies fall short of accuracy and accreditation Causes CO2 buildup in room, negatively impacting occupants and causing potential impairment Significant degradation of product effectiveness over time, creating an unreliable solution for disinfection 1515 Applicable Markets “The Air Guardian is applicable to a wide range of different industries, sectors, and businesses. It provides the highest level of disinfection available on the market to essentially any agency operating with a facility or enclosed space. Below are some of the main types of agencies taking advantage of the Air Guardian technology. “ • Medical Centers / Outpatient Offices • Warehouse Facilities • Assisted Living Centers / Retirement Communities • Adminstrative Offices • Public Safety: Fire Stations / PD • Indoor Arenas • Franchised Chain Locations • Hotels / Casinos • Commerical Real- Estate • School Facilities • City Facilities • Restaurants Gyms • Banks • Movie Theatres RE V _ A U G 2 0 2 1 12520 High Bluff Drive, Suite 312 San Diego, CA 92130 ALLIANCE-USA.COM 12520 High Bluff Drive Suite 312 | San Diego, CA 92130 | 661.510.8299 | 858.356.9651 City of Azusa August 31st, 2021 213 E FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AZUSA CA 91702 RE: Air Guardian – UVC Disinfection Technology Dear Robert, Thank you for taking to time to work with our team in exploring our UVC Bacterial Disinfection Technology and identifying a strategic approach to addressing your City’s sanitation strategy through this pandemic of COVID-19. Our Illumipure products have solidified their position at the forefront of disinfection technology within public agencies today. Due to rigorous 3rd party testing, clinical trials, registrations, and approvals within the largest health and safety organizations; our UVC Bacterial Disinfection Technology has proved to be the highest level of sanitation available on the market today for the City of Azusa. We have developed a scope of work, focusing on the higher traffic areas and higher density locations throughout various City facilities. In the following pages we have provided a product overview, product pricing options, site by site unit count breakouts with pricing, and a final quote for the total project cost. Please let us know if you have any questions, as I can be reached at (661) 510-8299. We look forward to the opportunity to become the City of Azusa’s preferred sanitation partner and delivering an unmatched level of safety through these times. Best Regards, Chris Fall Firm President 12520 High Bluff Drive Suite 345 | San Diego, CA 92130 | 858.333.4775 | 858.356.9651 fax www.absenergy.com | Contractor’s License # 1008135 UVC Bacterial Disinfection Technology Product Overview Alliance Companies USA is a San Diego based energy services firm, that contracts with public agencies throughout the state, within the municipal and educational sectors. Through offering a design-build / turnkey approach, Alliance strives to create successful and effective energy projects, becoming a long-term energy partner with all of our customers. Through the effects of this pandemic, our firm has incorporated a sanitation division focusing on delivering COVID-19 disinfection technology to Cities throughout the state. Through our partnership with Illumipure, our firm is now the manufacturer representative for the Air Guardian for California. This technology allows the City to provide continuous disinfection while occupants are in the room, delivering the highest level of sanitation available on the market today. Following conversations with City staff, please see below for product specifications and information: Air Guardian Unit 12520 High Bluff Drive Suite 345 | San Diego, CA 92130 | 858.333.4775 | 858.356.9651 fax www.absenergy.com | Contractor’s License # 1008135 City of Azusa Estimated Quote Specifications Facility Unit Quantity & Price Breakout Facility 2 x 2 In Ceiling Units 2 x 2 Portable Units Total Cost City Hall 2 $7,300.00 Billing / Permitting 4 $14,600.00 Council Chambers / Auditorium 4 $13,900.00 Library 3 2 $17,900.00 Police Sitting Area 1 $3,650.00 Light & Water Department 1 $3,650.00 Totals 11 6 $61,000 Total Sites 6 Total Units 17 *Total Cost $61,000 *Total cost includes base unit with exhaust kit, along with modular stand for portable unit *PO Invoicing process includes 50% upon placement of purchase order, 25% upon product delivery and 25% upon completion of the project. *Total cost does includes sales tax Attachment 2