S02 Salient Characteristics Food Tray Delivery Carts.pdf

1. The VA Puget Sound Healthcare System (Seattle) has a requirement for the following:

a. Four 20-tray capacity meal delivery carts (Dinex DXPTQC1T2D20 or equivalent).

2. Salient Characteristics:

a. The carts shall have a maximum external width of 33.5” (from cabinet doors to back of cabinet) so that they are compatible with existing cart washing machine (STERIS Resilience 1227).

b. The carts must have two compartments with cabinet doors on the front that swing entirely open & can be locked flush against the side of the unit so that they can stay open in the cart washing machine.

c. The carts must fit at least twenty 15”x20” meal service trays.

d. The carts shall meet National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) requirements & only be constructed from Food & Drug Administration (FDA)-approved materials.

e. Interior & exterior surfaces must be made from stainless steel to allow for easy sanitizing & disinfecting.

f. The carts shall have four casters (two swivel) with wheel locks.

g. The casters shall have water-resistant, noise-dampening bearing grease that can withstand high washing temperatures (up to 200 F).

h. The carts & casters shall be constructed with a noise suppression system designed for patient service.

i. The carts shall have a drain with plug in each compartment to allow for easy cleaning.

j. The carts shall have wrap-around bumpers.

3. Period of Performance:

a. 90 Days after receipt of order.

4. Warranty:

a. The carts shall come with a one-year parts & labor warranty.

5. The Photos & Diagrams Below Are to Provide Guidance to the Vendors Only: