NIGP 16004: Baskets, Bins, and Chill Trays (for Meat Handling)

NIGP 16004 Baskets, Bins, and Chill Trays (For Meat Handling) is an Item code under which state and local governments procure disposable foodservice supplies and containers for school nutrition programs. The Jones County School District's May 2026 IFB for papergoods and disposable foodservice supplies demonstrates the actual scope of purchasing under this code: aluminum foil, plastic aprons, food bags, bowls, cups, lids, food trays, napkins, utensils, bento boxes, nacho trays, to-go containers, and pizza boxes across 64 line items. School districts are the primary issuing bodies active under this code, soliciting supplies to support nutrition operations across multiple school locations.

Jones County Schools in Georgia posted the most recent documented opportunity under this code. The IFB, released April 28, 2026, with bids due May 28, 2026, covered papergoods and disposable foodservice supplies across seven school locations with estimated annual quantities ranging from zero to 474 cases per item and a contract period running July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with optional extensions of up to three months and renewal options of up to four additional one-year terms. Vendors must comply with Buy American provisions for food products, maintain HACCP plans with 24/7 recall accessibility, and carry liability insurance with minimum coverage of $500,000 per occurrence. All bid prices must remain firm for the entire 365-day contract period, with subsequent price escalation or de-escalation requests permitted on a semi-annual basis supported by third-party market documentation. The School Food Authority intends to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within approximately 60 days of bid opening, with prices including packing and transportation to individual schools.