Commercial Blast Chiller

The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Wilmington, Delaware, is seeking to procure a new commercial blast chiller reach-in refrigeration unit for use in the hospital's main kitchen. The unit must have a stainless steel exterior, central drain, automatic recognition of core probe, multi-point sensor temperature display, and other specified features. The vendor must provide full installation, startup, and training for the equipment. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced, technically acceptable quoter whose quotation meets the technical requirements outlined in the solicitation. Key features and requirements of the blast chiller include: * Stainless steel exterior with stainless steel feet * Central drain for ease of cleaning * Unit capability for automatic recognition of core probe * Multi-point sensor temperature display * Minimum of 4 single sensor probes * HACCP alarm display button * Minimum dimensions: 33in width, 39in depth, 71in height * Single door * Minimum 3-year parts and labor warranty * Minimum 5-year compressor warranty * Vendor must provide full install of new equipment and provide factory authorized start-up * Vendor must remove and dispose of old unit * Vendor must include all necessary accessory equipment to ensure total functionality * Vendor will provide start-up training for Wilmington NFS food production team