Animal Cage and Rack Washer

Specifications include, but are not limited to:Catalogs, brand names or manufacturer's references are descriptive only, and indicate type and quality desired. Bids on brands of like nature and quality will be considered unless advertised under §2155.067, Texas Government Code (Gov't Code). If bidding on other than references, bid should show manufacturer, brand or trade name, and other description of product offered. If other than brand(s) specified is offered, illustrations and complete description of product offered are requested to be made part of the bid. Failure to take exception to specifications or reference data will require bidder to furnish specified brand names, numbers, etc. 2.02. Unless otherwise specified, items shall be new and unused and of current production. CLASS 495 ITEM 09 – Animal Cage and Rack Washer THIS INVITATION FOR BIDS IS BEING ADVERTISED COMPETITIVE AND PRODUCT COMPETITION IS ALLOWED FOR MOST ITEMS UNLESS SPECIFIED “NO SUBSTITUTION” Although certain manufacturer name(s) and model number(s) are specified; bids with equal alternates will be accepted unless item is specified as “No Substitution”. If bidding other than brand(s) specified BIDDERS are warranting that the alternate product(s) being bid meets or exceeds the specifications within this Invitation to Bids and must include full descriptive literature as part of their bid response. Texas Woman’s University is requesting bids for an animal cage and rack washer according to the following specifications. Interior compartment measurements: approximately 48”wide x 88”high x 90”long Overall unit measurement: approximately 88”wide x 107”high x 94”long WASHER MUST FIT WITHIN THE AVAILABLE SPACE Required Features:  Manual swing-out hinged doors  All stainless steel construction  Stainless steel floor grating in lift-up sections  Stainless steel threshold plate at each door  Adjustable spray patterns  Stainless steel pump and circulatory piping  Drain discharge cool down  Temperature guarantee during all cycle phases  Pneumatic operated exhaust damper  Fully drained and flushed solution sump  Interior side bumper rails  External self-cleaning debris filter  Emergency stop button at doors  Interior emergency stop cable  Multi-cycle microprocessor control system  Automatic multi-phase treatment cycles  Built-in advanced diagnostics  Color touchscreen control panel  Insulated double wall cabinet and doors  Water conservation system  Spring loaded safety door latch  Automatic sump level control  Overlapping rotary spray system and/or oscillating spray  Chemical injection ports, contacts and fittings  Adjustable programmed cycles  Illuminated chamber interior  Two door pass-thru  Program security via pin number access  Clean side ramp / floor mounted washer  Soiled side ramp / floor mounted washer  Steam heat exchanger 120F-180F  Bottle wash capability  External filter screen  Double debris internal filter screens  Steam sump coil  POV collar with pneumatic vent damper for direct connection to HVAC  One chemical non-heated storage tank  Shut-off valves for steam and all water lines  Cold water fill  Pressure gauges for steam and all water lines  Interior emergency stop cable – both sides  EEPROM – PLC and touchscreen program backup copy