Dual Temperature Food Transport Cart.docx
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- Solicitation number
- 1210025
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Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons
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This is a Statement of Objectives and Technical Specification document for a dual-temperature food transport cart solicitation (Number 1210025) issued by the Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons for the Tallahassee facility. The government requires a new, commercial-grade, heavy-duty cart designed for correctional or high-volume institutional food service environments capable of transporting both heated and refrigerated food products simultaneously.
The cart must feature stainless steel construction with minimum 18-gauge exterior surfaces and 16-gauge reinforced base frame with ground and polished welds, reinforced corners suitable for correctional environments, and tamper-resistant fasteners. Approximate dimensions are 75 inches in height, 57.5 to 58 inches in width, and 29 inches in depth, with capacity for approximately 120 segmented institutional trays with shelving or 168 trays without shelves using removable stainless steel shelving assemblies. The unit shall include an integrated refrigeration system and removable or serviceable heated compartment with insulated separation between zones, maintaining safe hot and cold holding temperatures. Electrical specifications require 120-volt operation at approximately 1,800 watts and 15 amps with NEMA 5-20P compatible plug configuration. Additional components include double-panel insulated doors opening approximately 270 degrees with lockable latches and magnetic closures, digital temperature controls with recessed panel, recessed side handles, minimum one-inch high-density insulation on all surfaces, six heavy-duty multi-terrain casters with swivel and rigid combinations (minimum 6-inch diameter) with braking capability, and full perimeter non-marking bumpers. The contractor shall provide a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty covering parts and labor, with delivery location and timeline specified in the solicitation schedule.
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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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