NIGP 16061: Shears, Meat

NIGP 16061 Shears, Meat, an Item code, covers specialized cutting tools for commercial food service operations — specifically shears and cutting implements used in school districts, institutional kitchens, and other public foodservice settings. State and local governments procure these as part of broader food service equipment and supply initiatives, typically bundled with other kitchen utensils, food preparation tools, and NSF-certified equipment to support daily meal operations. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include school districts and their child nutrition services departments, which constitute the primary market for meat shears and related cutting equipment supporting breakfast and lunch programs across multiple school sites.

The Rockwood R-VI School District Child Nutrition Services issued a competitive IFB on March 31, 2026 (due April 28, 2026) for small equipment to support food service operations during the 2026–2027 school year, covering approximately 100 line items including specialized food preparation tools such as cutting boards and related implements. The district serves roughly 6,900 lunch and 900 breakfast participants daily across nine high schools, six middle schools, fifteen elementary schools, and specialized education centers in the Wildwood, Chesterfield, Fenton, Eureka, Ellisville, and Ballwin areas of Missouri. All products must be NSF certified and comply with USDA Buy American provisions; the district prioritizes Missouri-based vendors when quality, delivery, and price are comparable and commits to affirmative inclusion of minority-owned and women-owned enterprises, though no formal set-asides are designated. Contract awards with multiple primary and secondary vendors were scheduled for June 4, 2026, with firm pricing for the full contract period and shipping costs disclosed separately.