Description
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking sources that can provide a Brand name or Equal Enclosed Transport Cart. The cart must be fully enclosed and designed to transport undivided Convect-Rite–style meal trays in a protected environment. The key features of the cart include a minimum capacity of 24 trays, an all stainless steel cabinet and tray slides, a fixed centerwall or center assembly, and non-marking casters and corner bumpers. The cart must also meet NSF foodservice equipment standards and include a one-year parts and labor warranty.
Some of the key requirements of the cart are:
• Must be fully enclosed and designed to transport undivided Convect-Rite–style meal trays in a protected environment.
• Must have a minimum capacity of 24 trays with tray spacing of approximately 3.5 inches.
• Must have an all stainless steel cabinet and tray slides for durability, corrosion resistance, and ease of cleaning.
• Must include a fixed centerwall or center assembly that supports undivided trays and keeps hot and cold food sides separated during transport.
• Must have four non-marking casters of approximately 6 inches in diameter, with two swivel casters with brakes and two rigid casters.
• Must have non-marking corner bumpers to protect facility walls, doors, and equipment.
• Must have doors that open to approximately 270 degrees with a hold-open device and close using stainless steel gravity latches.
• Must have removable tray slides to allow thorough cleaning and sanitation.