NIGP 16579: Sinks, Scullery, Galvanized and Stainless Steel

NIGP 16579 Sinks, Scullery, Galvanized And Stainless Steel, an Item code, encompasses commercial food service equipment and parts that state and local governments procure for school nutrition operations, including walk-in coolers and freezers, commercial ranges, steamers, ovens, dishwashers, faucets, gas valves, temperature controls, and associated repair and maintenance services. School districts are the primary issuing bodies under this code, purchasing equipment and supplies to equip and maintain cafeteria and food service facilities across their campuses. Work being solicited includes firm fixed-price delivery and installation of large commercial food equipment to multiple school sites, as well as standing contracts for parts, supplies, and ongoing repair services that vendors fulfill through online catalogs accessible to district locations.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Florida, driven by large, multi-site school districts. Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) in Florida issued ITB 26147-ITB-DST in September 2026, a USDA-funded procurement for large food service equipment delivery and installation across school nutrition facilities statewide, with the original May 26, 2026 proposal deadline superseded by a June 30, 2026 Notice of Intent to Award; the contract includes prevailing wage, Buy American, and federal compliance requirements. Northside Independent School District (NISD) in Bexar County, Texas, posted IFB 2026-078 in May 2026 for kitchen equipment, parts, supplies, rentals, repairs, and services with a May 28, 2026 response deadline and a one-year initial term with two renewal options; NISD's membership in the Central Texas Purchasing Alliance allows other member districts to adopt any awarded contract at the same or better pricing. Both solicitations require FOB Destination delivery with inside delivery, firm pricing, and compliance with debarment and conflict-of-interest certifications.