Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to purchase stainless steel case carts for the Sterile Processing Service at the Manhattan Campus of VA New York Harbor Healthcare System. The carts must be of durable, stainless-steel construction and have adjustable perforated stainless-steel shelves. The contractor must provide six closed SteriTite surgical case carts, with two different sizes, to replace existing broken case/transport carts. The carts will be used to transport reusable medical devices between the Sterile Processing Service and clinics/procedure areas in a safe and ergonomic way.
• The carts must have a disposition monitor to indicate whether the contents are clean or soiled.
• The carts must be made of stainless steel to prevent rust and have a finish that does not peel.
• The shelves should not have sharp edges to avoid damaging wrapped sterile instrument trays and causing injury to staff.
• The carts must fit specific tray sizes and accommodate additional trays.
• The contractor must provide a latching mechanism for the adjustable shelves to prevent them from moving during transport.
• The carts must have shock-absorbing, locking wheels and a stainless steel wrap-around bumper.
• The contractor must ensure that the carts can be cleaned in the automated cart washers at the SPS Manhattan facility.