Dual-Temperature Food Transport Cart
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1210025
- Agency
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Bureau of Prisons
Department of Justice
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333241 Food Product Machinery Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Tallahassee, Florida 32301, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons seeks a new dual-temperature food transport cart for the Tallahassee, Florida facility, with proposals due July 16. The procurement is set aside for small business.
Place of performance is Tallahassee, FL. The cart must be commercial-grade, heavy-duty stainless steel construction suitable for correctional or high-volume institutional food service. Exterior surfaces shall be minimum 18-gauge stainless steel; base frame shall be minimum 16-gauge reinforced stainless steel with cross-channel support, ground and polished welds, reinforced corners, and tamper-resistant fasteners. Approximate dimensions are 75 inches height, 57.5 to 58 inches width, and 29 inches depth. The unit shall accommodate approximately 120 segmented trays with removable shelving installed, or up to 168 trays without shelves. The cart must include an integrated refrigeration system and removable or serviceable heated compartment with insulated separation between zones, maintaining safe hot and cold holding temperatures for institutional food service. 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, and six heavy-duty multi-terrain casters with minimum 6-inch diameter, swivel and rigid combinations, with braking capability and full perimeter non-marking bumpers. The contractor shall provide a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty covering parts and labor. The NAICS code is 333241, Food Product Machinery Manufacturing; PSC is H173, Quality Control—Food Preparation and Serving Equipment.
Notice text
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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Dual Temperature Food Transport Cart.docx | DOCX document |
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