Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-444DHS-MENTH-B-53223
Illinois DHS Solicits Commercial Conveyor Dishwashing Machine and Installation for Alton Mental Health Center
Posted
July 20, 2026
Respond By
July 23, 2026
Identifier
27-444DHS-MENTH-B-53223
NAICS
333318
This opportunity is for the supply and installation of a commercial conveyor-type dishwashing machine at the Alton Mental Health Center, managed by the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), Mental Health division. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), Mental Health division - Alton Mental Health Center, Alton, Illinois - Products/Services Requested: - One commercial conveyor-type dishwashing machine - Stainless steel construction - Automatic conveyor operation - Minimum 240 racks per hour - Maximum 0.50 gallons of water per rack - Accommodates standard 20 x 20 inch racks, 19-inch loading height - High temperature sanitation (wash: 150-160°F, final rinse: 180-195°F) - Must meet NSF, UL, and ETL standards - Delivery, installation, utility connections, startup testing, and staff training - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must comply with all relevant codes and standards (NSF, UL, ETL) - Vendors must provide detailed specifications, a signed CU150-18 form, Equal Opportunity Employer Policy, and a USDOL Letter of Apprenticeship - Classified as a small purchase, open to all qualified vendors - No specific OEMs are named, but the requirements align with leading commercial dishwashing equipment manufacturers.
Description
This solicitation seeks bids for one commercial conveyor type dishwashing machine for institutional kitchen use at the Alton Mental Health Center. The procurement includes delivery, installation, utility connections, startup testing, and staff training. The dishwasher must meet institutional standards, process at least 240 racks per hour, use no more than 0.50 gallons per rack, fit 20 x 20 racks with a 19-inch loading height, and operate with high temperature sanitation. Equipment must comply with NSF, UL, ETL, and all required code standards. The estimated completion date is December 31, 2026.