DMH SP Alton Dishwasher

The Illinois Department of Mental Health is requesting bids for one commercial conveyor-type dishwashing machine for DMH SP Alton with bids due August 7, 2026. The procurement is subject to Illinois prevailing wage requirements under the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/.01 et seq.) and requires vendors to maintain an Illinois office as the primary place of employment and employ at least 90% Illinois laborers during periods of excessive unemployment.

The scope includes delivery, installation, utility connections, startup testing, and staff training. The unit must process at least 240 racks per hour, consume no more than 0.50 gallons per rack, accommodate 20 x 20 racks with a 19-inch loading height, and operate with high-temperature sanitation. Stainless steel construction with automatic conveyor operation is required. Wash tank temperatures must range 150–160°F and final rinse temperatures 180–195°F. The machine must be compatible with 208-volt, 240-volt, or 480-volt electrical services with minimum 1-inch water supply and 2-inch drain connections. All equipment must obtain NSF sanitation certification, ETL sanitation listing or equivalent, and UL electrical safety listing, with full compliance to federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.

Vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence with $2 million annual aggregate, auto liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence, and worker's compensation insurance as required by law, with the State named as an additional insured. Vendors must provide a United States Department of Labor Apprenticeship and Training Certificate or Program Letter and submit either a written Equal Employment Opportunities policy or an acceptable Workforce Projection broken down by demographic categories and trade classification. The estimated completion date is December 31, 2026. Payment is governed by the State Prompt Payment Act (30 ILCS 540). All work product becomes the sole and exclusive property of the State of Illinois.