Dual-Temperature Food Transport Cart

Dual-Temperature Food Transport Cart — 1. PURPOSE — Tallahassee requires a heavy-duty dual-temperature food transport cart capable of maintaining both heated and refrigerated food products during institutional meal service operations. The unit shall be designed for correctional or high-volume institutional food service environments. — 2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS — The contractor shall provide a new, commercial-grade dual-temperature transport cart meeting the following minimum salient characteristics and specifications. — 3. CONSTRUCTION — a. Exterior construction shall consist primarily of stainless steel. — b. Exterior surfaces shall be minimum 18-gauge stainless steel construction. — c. Base frame shall be minimum 16-gauge reinforced stainless steel with cross-channel support. — d. All welds shall be ground and polished. — e. Cart shall include reinforced corners and fittings suitable for institutional or correctional environments. — f. Fasteners shall be tamper-resistant or security-type construction. — 4. DIMENSIONS — a. Approximate dimensions: —  Height: 75 inches —  Width: 57.5 to 58 inches —  Depth: 29 inches — b. Minor dimensional variances necessary for commercial manufacturing are acceptable provided operational capacity requirements are met. — 5. CAPACITY — a. Unit shall accommodate approximately: —  120 segmented trays with shelving installed —  Up to 168 segmented trays without shelves — b. Unit shall include removable stainless steel shelving or rack assemblies. — c. Shelving shall support institutional tray configurations. — 6. HEATING AND REFRIGERATION — a. Unit shall include an integrated refrigeration system. — b. Unit shall include a removable or serviceable heated compartment assembly. — c. Heating system shall maintain safe hot holding temperatures for institutional food service operations. — d. Refrigeration system shall maintain safe cold holding temperatures for institutional food service operations. — e. Unit shall include insulated compartment separation between heated and refrigerated zones. — 7. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS — a. Unit shall operate on: —  120 Volt electrical service —  Approximately 1800 Watts —  Approximately 15 Amps — b. Unit shall include a heavy-duty power cord and cord management system. — c. Plug configuration shall be compatible with NEMA 5-20P or equivalent. — 8. COMPONENTS — a. Doors: —  Double-panel insulated doors —  Heavy-duty hinges —  Doors capable of opening approximately 270 degrees —  Lockable transport latches —  Magnetic closure devices or equivalent — b. Temperature Controls: —  Digital temperature controller and thermometer display —  Protected or recessed control panel — c. Handles: —  Recessed push handles mounted on sides — d. Insulation: —  Fully insulated top, bottom, and sides —  Minimum 1-inch high-density insulation — e. Casters: —  Six heavy-duty multi-terrain casters —  Combination of swivel and rigid casters —  Minimum 6-inch diameter —  Braking capability on swivel casters — f. Bumpers: —  Full perimeter non-marking bumper protection — 9. WARRANTY — a. Contractor shall provide a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty covering parts and labor. — 10. DELIVERY — Delivery location and timeline shall be specified in the solicitation schedule.

Dual-Temperature Food Transport Cart — 1. PURPOSE — Tallahassee requires a heavy-duty dual-temperature food transport cart capable of maintaining both heated and refrigerated food products during institutional meal service operations. The unit shall be designed for correctional or high-volume institutional food service environments. — 2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS — The contractor shall provide a new, commercial-grade dual-temperature transport cart meeting the following minimum salient characteristics and specifications. — 3. CONSTRUCTION — a. Exterior construction shall consist primarily of stainless steel. — b. Exterior surfaces shall be minimum 18-gauge stainless steel construction. — c. Base frame shall be minimum 16-gauge reinforced stainless steel with cross-channel support. — d. All welds shall be ground and polished. — e. Cart shall include reinforced corners and fittings suitable for institutional or correctional environments. — f. Fasteners shall be tamper-resistant or security-type construction. — 4. DIMENSIONS — a. Approximate dimensions: —  Height: 75 inches —  Width: 57.5 to 58 inches —  Depth: 29 inches — b. Minor dimensional variances necessary for commercial manufacturing are acceptable provided operational capacity requirements are met. — 5. CAPACITY — a. Unit shall accommodate approximately: —  120 segmented trays with shelving installed —  Up to 168 segmented trays without shelves — b. Unit shall include removable stainless steel shelving or rack assemblies. — c. Shelving shall support institutional tray configurations. — 6. HEATING AND REFRIGERATION — a. Unit shall include an integrated refrigeration system. — b. Unit shall include a removable or serviceable heated compartment assembly. — c. Heating system shall maintain safe hot holding temperatures for institutional food service operations. — d. Refrigeration system shall maintain safe cold holding temperatures for institutional food service operations. — e. Unit shall include insulated compartment separation between heated and refrigerated zones. — 7. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS — a. Unit shall operate on: —  120 Volt electrical service —  Approximately 1800 Watts —  Approximately 15 Amps — b. Unit shall include a heavy-duty power cord and cord management system. — c. Plug configuration shall be compatible with NEMA 5-20P or equivalent. — 8. COMPONENTS — a. Doors: —  Double-panel insulated doors —  Heavy-duty hinges —  Doors capable of opening approximately 270 degrees —  Lockable transport latches —  Magnetic closure devices or equivalent — b. Temperature Controls: —  Digital temperature controller and thermometer display —  Protected or recessed control panel — c. Handles: —  Recessed push handles mounted on sides — d. Insulation: —  Fully insulated top, bottom, and sides —  Minimum 1-inch high-density insulation — e. Casters: —  Six heavy-duty multi-terrain casters —  Combination of swivel and rigid casters —  Minimum 6-inch diameter —  Braking capability on swivel casters — f. Bumpers: —  Full perimeter non-marking bumper protection — 9. WARRANTY — a. Contractor shall provide a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty covering parts and labor. — 10. DELIVERY — Delivery location and timeline shall be specified in the solicitation schedule.