Illinois BidBuy #27-444DHS-PROCU-B-54302

Turnkey replacement of commercial dishwashing equipment at Chicago-Read Mental Health Center

The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking a turnkey replacement of commercial dishwashing equipment at Chicago-Read Mental Health Center in Chicago. - Government buyer: Illinois Department of Human Services, Mental Health Department; Chicago-Read Mental Health Center, Cook County, Illinois. - OEMs and named vendors: Greenheck is named for the exhaust fan (model TAUB-24H-13); no dishwasher manufacturer or bidding vendor is identified. - Main equipment: One flight-type combination pot, pan, and food-tray washing machine, plus one Greenheck TAUB-24H-13, 208-volt exhaust fan or a State-approved equivalent. - The washer must serve at least 200 patients for three meals daily and handle an estimated 500–1,000 racks per hour. It must include three tanks for power scraping, washing, power rinsing, and final rinsing; a 31-by-20-inch opening; and a variable-speed, 31-inch conveyor operating from 0 to 9.2 feet per minute. Overall length must not exceed 21 feet. - Required features include a medium prison/security package, automatic fill, insulated hinged doors with safety switches, stainless-steel construction and conveyor components, and NSF and ENERGY STAR certification. - Other equipment and quantities: Four 8-inch blind flanges; four floor-sink strainer baskets; four drain covers; two new 480-volt electrical feeds (one 75-amp machine feed and one 30-amp booster feed); two NEMA 3R disconnect switches; and two new exhaust duct sections. - Turnkey work: Remove two existing dietary washing machines and associated condensate equipment; install and connect the replacement equipment; clean four floor-sink drains; and complete related plumbing, electrical, exhaust, testing, commissioning, staff training, and closeout documentation. - Notable requirements: Coordinate work to protect patients, staff, property, utilities, and food-service operations. The project materials also address Illinois public-works obligations, including prevailing-wage compliance, Illinois labor requirements where applicable, worker safety, competent personnel, and surety bonding. The prime contractor must self-perform at least 51% of the work. A separate performance-bond price is requested if the bid exceeds the stated threshold.

Description

The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking a vendor to remove two existing dietary food tray, pot, and pan washing machines and associated condensate equipment at Chicago-Read Mental Health Center. The work includes furnishing and installing one new combination flight-type pot, pan, and food tray washing machine, with related components and a complete turnkey installation. The contractor must also clean four floor-sink drains and install new strainer baskets and drain covers. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 5, 2026, at the project site; bids are due October 16, 2026.

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