NIGP 16585: Steam Cookers and Steam Jacketed Kettles

NIGP 16585 Steam Cookers and Steam Jacketed Kettles is an Item code covering commercial steam equipment used in institutional food service operations, particularly within school districts and government agencies operating large-scale cafeterias and dining facilities. State and local governments procure replacement steam kettles, convection steamers, and pressure steamers as standalone equipment purchases or as part of larger cafeteria modernization projects. School districts dominate buying activity under this code, supplemented by state health and human services agencies operating residential facilities. Recent solicitations show districts acquiring Cleveland Range steam kettles with 100-gallon capacity for kettle replacement, 3-compartment direct pressure steamers for state-supported living centers, and convection steamers integrated into new cafeteria equipment packages. Equipment specifications typically emphasize natural gas or electric operation, compartment capacity measured in 12-inch by 20-inch pan slots, stainless steel construction, and compliance with NSF and UL certifications. Vendors must provide installation coordination, one-year manufacturer warranties covering labor and materials, proof of insurance with commercial general liability minimums of $1 million to $2 million per occurrence, and delivery on a free on board destination basis with inside delivery to school or agency facilities.

Recent procurement activity spans Texas, Virginia, Georgia, and Illinois. Gwinnett County, Georgia issued an Informal Written Quote (IWQ) in April 2026 for a Cleveland Range KGL100 steam kettle and 36-CEM-16-48 convection steamer for the Sheriff's Office, with quotes due April 14, 2026. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued Invitations for Bids in February and March 2026 for a Cleveland Range Model PDL3 Direct Pressure Steamer with accessories for the Lubbock State Supported Living Center, with bid responses due February 26, 2026 and March 2, 2026. Temple Independent School District (Bell County, Texas) solicited kitchen equipment including convection ovens and refrigeration units for a new high school cafeteria through RFP-008-26 with proposals due March 25, 2026. School District U-46 (Illinois) issued a competitive bid for food service line equipment including hot and cold drop-in food wells through ITB 402-2526, with bids due February 6, 2026. Portsmouth Public Schools issued an ITB for tree trimming services in May 2026—outside the scope of this code—indicating that the recent-opportunities block contains mixed procurement categories not all aligned with steam equipment.