Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 12, is seeking quotations for hospital-grade mobile shower commode chairs to replace the aging polyvinyl chloride (PVC) shower/hygiene chairs currently used in inpatient units and the community living center. The required products include Tango Shower-toilet chairs, Tango XL Shower-toilet chairs, plastic PVC bedpans with lids, and spacers. The chairs must meet specific salient characteristics, such as a stainless steel frame, closed cell foam padding, and removable seat pans. The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and supervision necessary to satisfy the delivery of assembled chairs.
Key features and requirements of the products include:
• Minimum weight capacity of 400 pounds for the Tango Shower-toilet chair and 550 pounds for the Tango XL Shower-toilet chair
• Minimum seat height of 20.5 inches and minimum seat depth of 17 inches for the Tango Shower-toilet chair, and 18.5 inches for the Tango XL Shower-toilet chair
• Maximum overall width of 26 inches and 27.5 inches, including wheels and push handles, for the Tango Shower-toilet chair and Tango XL Shower-toilet chair, respectively
• Four caster wheels with brakes and a directional wheel for the Tango XL Shower-toilet chair
• Expected operational lifetime of 7-10 years and a minimum 2-year warranty
• Delivery shall be provided no later than 60 days after receipt of awarded delivery order, with advance notice of shipment required at least 5 days prior to shipping.