SAM #1210025

Heavy-Duty Dual-Temperature Food Transport Cart for FCI Tallahassee

This opportunity involves the procurement of a heavy-duty dual-temperature food transport cart for FCI Tallahassee, part of the Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons. - Government Buyer: - Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons, FCI Tallahassee - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Dual-temperature food transport cart (quantity: 1) - Capable of maintaining both heated and refrigerated food products - Stainless steel construction (minimum 18-gauge exterior, 16-gauge base frame) - Accommodates up to 168 segmented trays (120 with shelving) - Integrated refrigeration and heating systems - Digital temperature controls - Removable shelving - Heavy-duty casters and lockable transport latches - Tamper-resistant fasteners and reinforced corners - Operates on 120 Volt electrical service with NEMA 5-20P plug - Heavy-duty power cord - Minimum one-year manufacturer warranty (parts and labor) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Designed for correctional or high-volume institutional food service - Security features such as tamper-resistant fasteners and lockable latches - Must be suitable for institutional meal service operations - Delivery details to be specified in the solicitation schedule

Description

Dual-Temperature Food Transport Cart 1. PURPOSE Tallahassee requires a heavy-duty dual-temperature food transport cart capable of maintaining both heated and refrigerated food products during institutional meal service operations. The unit shall be designed for correctional or high-volume institutional food service environments. 2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The contractor shall provide a new, commercial-grade dual-temperature transport cart meeting the following minimum salient characteristics and specifications. 3. CONSTRUCTION a. Exterior construction shall consist primarily of stainless steel.

b. Exterior surfaces shall be minimum 18-gauge stainless steel construction.

c. Base frame shall be minimum 16-gauge reinforced stainless steel with cross-channel support.

d. All welds shall be ground and polished.

e. Cart shall include reinforced corners and fittings suitable for institutional or correctional environments.

f. Fasteners shall be tamper-resistant or security-type construction. 4. DIMENSIONS a. Approximate dimensions:     Height: 75 inches     Width: 57.5 to 58 inches     Depth: 29 inches

b. Minor dimensional variances necessary for commercial manufacturing are acceptable provided operational capacity requirements are met. 5. CAPACITY a. Unit shall accommodate approximately:     120 segmented trays with shelving installed     Up to 168 segmented trays without shelves

b. Unit shall include removable stainless steel shelving or rack assemblies.

c. Shelving shall support institutional tray configurations. 6. HEATING AND REFRIGERATION a. Unit shall include an integrated refrigeration system.

b. Unit shall include a removable or serviceable heated compartment assembly.

c. Heating system shall maintain safe hot holding temperatures for institutional food service operations.

d. Refrigeration system shall maintain safe cold holding temperatures for institutional food service operations.

e. Unit shall include insulated compartment separation between heated and refrigerated zones. 7. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS a. Unit shall operate on:     120 Volt electrical service     Approximately 1800 Watts     Approximately 15 Amps

b. Unit shall include a heavy-duty power cord and cord management system.

c. Plug configuration shall be compatible with NEMA 5-20P or equivalent. 8. COMPONENTS a. Doors:     Double-panel insulated doors     Heavy-duty hinges     Doors capable of opening approximately 270 degrees     Lockable transport latches     Magnetic closure devices or equivalent

b. Temperature Controls:     Digital temperature controller and thermometer display     Protected or recessed control panel

c. Handles:     Recessed push handles mounted on sides

d. Insulation:     Fully insulated top, bottom, and sides     Minimum 1-inch high-density insulation

e. Casters:     Six heavy-duty multi-terrain casters     Combination of swivel and rigid casters     Minimum 6-inch diameter     Braking capability on swivel casters

f. Bumpers:     Full perimeter non-marking bumper protection 9. WARRANTY a. Contractor shall provide a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty covering parts and labor. 10. DELIVERY Delivery location and timeline shall be specified in the solicitation schedule.

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