DMH Small Purchase CMHC Kitchen Dishwasher Hot Water Supply System

Heartland Mechanical Contractors, Inc. has been awarded a contract by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Mental Health Division, for the replacement of the kitchen dishwasher hot water supply system at Chester Mental Health Center, located at 1315 Lehmen Drive, Chester, Illinois. The contract, designated as Open Market Small Purchase 26-444DHS-MENTH-P-94962, was awarded on April 16, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2026, and a total contract value of $48,500.00.

The scope of work encompasses the complete replacement of aging hot water infrastructure, including a hydronic copper boiler, 50-gallon storage tank, copper piping, two circulating pumps, six ball valves, two relief valves, check valves, and four thermometers with thermal wells. The contractor is responsible for all material procurement, installation in accordance with manufacturer specifications, proper insulation of all piping to improve system efficiency, disposal of existing equipment, and operational testing. The new system must deliver water temperatures between 180-195 degrees Fahrenheit to support the facility's commercial Hobart CRS 86A dishwasher, with specific minimum temperatures of 150 degrees Fahrenheit for wash cycles, 160 degrees Fahrenheit for rinse cycles, and 180 degrees Fahrenheit for final rinse cycles. System pressure relief valves shall not exceed 125 pounds per square inch, and building supply flow pressure must be maintained at 20 pounds per square inch.