Attachment_A_Required_Specifications.docx
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- MSU IFB Brand Specific Aerowerks Rotary Tray Accumulator/Conveyor System Purchase and Installation
- Solicitation number
- MSU-IFB-2027-0880
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- Montana
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This is an attachment to an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by Montana State University Culinary Services for the purchase and installation of one Aerowerks Rotary Tray Accumulator/Conveyor System. The system is a brand-specific requirement, and only Aerowerks-manufactured equipment qualifies for this solicitation. The system will serve as a critical component of the dish return and ware washing operation in a high-volume residential dining facility and must be designed for continuous institutional food-service use. The system shall include approximately 80-tray accumulation capacity with double slat-belt tray return conveyor, soiled dish tables, end gushers, pre-rinse stations, anti-jam sensors, accumulation photo sensors, conveyor controls, remote start/stop station, hose clean-up station, mobile soak sink, and all associated stainless-steel components integrated with the existing dish machine and building infrastructure. The contractor must deliver the system by the end of April 2027, with installation to occur in May 2027 following the university's Spring Commencement activities. The system shall be fully operational no later than August 2, 2027. Bids were due November 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MST, and bidders were required to submit current W-9 forms, company information, contract liaison details, and manufacturer descriptive literature demonstrating compliance with all specifications.
The total price must cover all equipment, delivery, installation, training, and associated requirements, with every cost to be disclosed in the proposal; undisclosed costs will be deemed non-applicable with the University bearing no liability for payment. Payment terms are Net 30 with no early-payment discount, and a draft contract includes a proposed payment schedule with provision for bidder submission of alternative schedules for University review. Bidders must certify nondiscrimination against firearm entities and trade associations under Montana Code Annotated 30-20-301 and must disclose any use of artificial intelligence in proposal development. Successful bidders must register in SmartBuyMSU, the University's e-procurement platform. The contractor shall provide manufacturer-supported installation and startup, commissioning, operational and maintenance training for designated MSU Culinary Services personnel, manufacturer warranty, and continued availability of replacement parts and technical support. Questions and procurement inquiries should be directed to Nicolette Campbell at nicolette.campbell@montana.edu.
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Attachment A: Aerowerks Rotary Tray Accumulator/Conveyor System Required Specifications
Background Montana State University Culinary Services is seeking to purchase an Aerowerks Rotary Tray Accumulator/Conveyor System for installation in a high-volume residential dining facility. Aerowerks shall be the required manufacturer for this purchase. The system will serve as a critical component of the dining facility's dish return and ware washing operation and must be designed for continuous, high-volume institutional food-service use.
The Aerowerks system shall be designed and manufactured in accordance with the project drawings and final field conditions. The current design identifies an 80-tray-capacity rotary tray accumulator/conveyor system integrated into the dish room operation. The design includes a double slat-belt tray return conveyor, soiled dish table, end gushers, pre-rinse stations, anti-jam sensors/switches, accumulation photo sensor, conveyor controls, remote start/stop station, hose clean-up station, mobile soak sink, and associated stainless-steel components. The system is also designed to integrate with the dish machine and existing building components identified for reuse.
The Contractor shall deliver the system by the end of April 2027. Installation and replacement of the existing tray accumulator/conveyor system are anticipated to occur in May 2027, following Montana State University's Spring Commencement activities. The Contractor shall complete installation within this timeframe, and the system shall be fully operational no later than August 2, 2027.
Required Manufacturer and Specifications The equipment shall be manufactured by Aerowerks and shall include all components necessary to provide a complete, fully operational tray accumulation and conveyor system. Requirements include:
· Aerowerks rotary tray accumulator/conveyor system.
· Approximately 80-tray accumulation capacity, consistent with the project design.
· Heavy-duty construction suitable for continuous use in a high-volume university residential dining operation.
· Stainless-steel construction appropriate for commercial dish room and ware washing environments.
· Double slat-belt tray return conveyor as indicated in the project design.
· Integrated conveyor control panel.
· Remote start/stop station.
· Anti-jam sensors/switches.
· Accumulation photo sensor.
· Pre-rinse stations and associated dish room components as identified in the final design.
· Soiled dish tables and associated stainless-steel fabrication.
· Hose clean-up station.
· Integration with the existing/new commercial dish machine and existing dish-return infrastructure as applicable.
· The carousel system shall include integrated waste and recycling chutes compatible with the University's existing trash and recycling bins.
· All required motors, drives, controls, sensors, electrical components, supports, legs, hardware, and accessories necessary for a complete installation.
· Equipment designed for accessibility for routine cleaning, sanitation, preventive maintenance, and repair.
· Field verification of dimensions, utilities, clearances, elevations, wall openings, and existing conditions prior to fabrication.
· Manufacturer-supported installation/startup and commissioning.
· Operational and maintenance training for designated MSU Culinary Services personnel.
· Manufacturer warranty and continued availability of replacement parts and technical support.
The Aerowerks project drawings shall serve as the basis for final equipment configuration and coordination.
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