NIGP 16537: Dunnage Racks

NIGP 16537 Dunnage Racks, an Item code, covers storage and material-handling equipment and accessories that state and local governments procure as components of broader food-service and kitchen infrastructure. The solicitation activity under this code reflects demand for kitchen equipment, parts, supplies, and associated services—including walk-in coolers and freezers, commercial appliances, ranges, steamers, ovens, dishwashers, and repair services. School districts represent a primary issuing body, driven by recurring needs to outfit and maintain food-service operations across multiple campuses and support facilities.

Northside Independent School District (NISD), the fourth-largest public school system in Texas serving 132 schools and 15 support sites across Bexar County, posted Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2026-078 on May 5, 2026, with a response deadline of May 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time. The procurement encompasses kitchen equipment, parts, supplies, rentals, repairs, and services to be delivered across all district locations, with vendors required to maintain an online catalog, provide firm pricing for one year, furnish certificates of insurance naming NISD as certificate holder, and comply with federal, state, and local requirements. The contract is awarded for one year with options to renew for two additional one-year periods, with pricing evaluated on best-value grounds and prompt-payment discounts considered as part of evaluation criteria. All shipping costs must be included as FOB Destination with inside delivery and liftgate-capable trucking for pallet shipments; payment is Net 30 days from invoice receipt via Electronic Funds Transfer. NISD is a member of the Central Texas Purchasing Alliance (CTPA), allowing awarded contracts to be adopted by other CTPA member districts at the same or better pricing, potentially expanding the scope of successful bids. No minimum purchase volume is guaranteed.