DMH SP Alton Dishwasher

The State of Illinois Department of Mental Health awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Tiles in Style for $47,786.00 under Contract No. 27-444DHS-MENTH-P-101123, with a performance period from August 24, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The contract calls for the provision and installation of one commercial conveyor-type dishwashing machine for institutional kitchen use at the Alton Mental Health Center. The equipment must feature stainless steel construction with automatic conveyor operation, a minimum processing capacity of 240 racks per hour, and maximum water consumption of 0.50 gallons per rack, accommodating standard 20-inch by 20-inch racks while maintaining wash temperatures of 150 to 160 degrees Fahrenheit and final rinse temperatures of 180 to 195 degrees Fahrenheit.

The scope of work encompasses equipment delivery, installation, startup testing, and staff training. All equipment must comply with National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), Electrical Testing Laboratories (ETL), and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards. Per State of Illinois procurement requirements, Tiles in Style was required to submit detailed specifications, the executed CU150-18 Form, an Equal Opportunity Employer Policy statement, and a United States Department of Labor Letter of Apprenticeship. The contract is governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions, which establish mandatory compliance requirements including prevailing wage standards, insurance obligations, and payment terms under the Illinois Prompt Payment Act.