Cafeteria And Kitchen Equipment, Commercial - WorkQuest Inc.

The 165-S1 multiple award vehicle provides Texas state agencies with comprehensive access to commercial cafeteria and kitchen equipment procurement. The contract encompasses a broad range of cooking and warming equipment, including commercial rotisseries, wok heating units, boiling tables, and salamander grills, as well as related ranges, griddles, hot plates, and warmers in both electric and gas configurations. This vehicle is designed to streamline the acquisition process for essential food preparation and kitchen equipment needed by state entities across Texas.

The 165-S1 vehicle is managed by CPA Contract Management with WorkQuest as the prime contractor. The contract operates under a term-based structure with a performance period extending from September 1, 2015, through November 30, 2026, providing service coverage exclusively within the State of Texas. The vehicle is classified as an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) and addresses procurement requirements under NIGP code 16573 for ranges, griddles, hot plates, and warming equipment, along with multiple related UNSPSC categories for specialized cooking equipment.

Individual awards executed under the 165-S1 IDV demonstrate the vehicle's application to agency-specific kitchen equipment needs. A notable award to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) involved the procurement of 350 cases of griddle pads valued at $11,938.50, reflecting a unit price of $34.11 per case. This award exemplifies the vehicle's utility for targeted procurements with precise delivery and tax-exempt purchasing specifications, providing state agencies with an efficient mechanism to meet their operational kitchen equipment requirements.