NIGP 16562: Peelers, Fruit or Vegetable

NIGP 16562 Peelers, Fruit Or Vegetable is an Item code under which state and local governments procure hand tools and mechanical equipment for food preparation in institutional kitchens, cafeterias, and food service operations. The code captures standalone peeling implements and accessories that support high-volume produce processing in school districts, county facilities, correctional institutions, and other public food service environments. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include school districts, county governments, and special-purpose districts managing institutional meal programs. Recent opportunities show school districts as the primary buyers, particularly large independent school districts managing multi-site food service across dozens of campuses.

Northside Independent School District (NISD) in Bexar County, Texas, the fourth largest public school system in the state serving 132 schools and 15 support sites, issued IFB 2026-078 on May 5, 2026, for kitchen equipment, parts, supplies, rentals, repairs, and services with a response date of May 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central Time. The solicitation encompasses peelers along with a comprehensive range of commercial kitchen assets including gas valves, faucets, coolers, freezers, ranges, steamers, ovens, and dishwashers across all district locations. NISD requires electronic proposals through the Bonfire Portal with firm pricing maintained for one year, FOB Destination with inside delivery, and Net 30 payment terms via Electronic Funds Transfer. The contract awards for one year with two optional one-year renewals at the district's discretion, with award discretion on single respondent, multiple suppliers, or line-item basis. NISD is a member of the Central Texas Purchasing Alliance (CTPA), and awarded contracts may be adopted by other CTPA member districts at the same or better pricing, potentially expanding contract scope and value for successful vendors.