Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is performing market research to determine if there are sufficient qualified businesses to provide a brand name or equal dishwasher and dish table for the Edward Hines Jr. VA Medical Center in Hines, IL. The dishwasher must have a ventless door-type design, a tall chamber/door opening, a high-temperature sanitizing system, and other specific features. The dish table must have an ultra wash system, a soiled dish table, and a clean dish roller table. Interested firms must submit their responses by 10:00 a.m. (Central Standard Time) on 16 April 2026.
Some key features of the required equipment include:
• Ventless door-type design with internal condensing/energy recovery
• Tall chamber/door opening of at least 27″
• High-temperature sanitizing system with a built-in booster heater
• User-friendly touchscreen controls with onboard Wi-Fi and app connectivity
• Pumped drain and scrap screen/basket with two-stage filtration
• Straight-through or corner installation flexibility
• Door-actuated start and door lock for operator safety and proper cycle control
• Stainless steel construction for durability and corrosion resistance
• Recognized certifications, including NSF and cULus, and ENERGY STAR qualified