NIGP 24028: Cutlery: Knives, Spatulas, Steels, etc.

NIGP 24028 Cutlery: Knives, Spatulas, Steels, Etc., an Item code, covers eating and food preparation utensils that state and local governments procure primarily for school nutrition programs and institutional food service operations. Recent solicitations show school districts and county food service departments buying cafeteria cutlery sets, serving utensils, tongs, spoons, and hand tools for kitchen prep and plating—typically as recurring annual contracts tied to the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts and county education departments, with one county government procurement for general departmental kitchen supplies and one sports venue facility (Levi's Stadium, operated by Santa Clara County). Georgia school systems represent the most active recent buyer segment, with Gwinnett County Public Schools (the state's largest school system at 182,000 students) and unspecified Georgia procurement channels visible in the opportunities block.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia, Utah, and California. Gwinnett County Public Schools issued solicitation B-2617AM for cafeteria cutlery sets on April 29, 2026, with proposals due May 13, 2026—a one-year term contract effective July 1, 2026, with up to four renewal options, anticipating approximately 6,000 cases per month on demand with award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Washington County School District (Utah) issued a separate RFB for kitchen smallwares and small equipment (WCSDCW20267) on June 23, 2026, due July 18, 2026, covering approximately 400+ line items including cutting tools, with price accounting for 60 percent of the award decision and preference for vendors maintaining local distribution centers. Hillsborough County (Florida) issued a miscellaneous kitchen supplies RFQ on June 11, 2026, due July 8, 2026, with no set-aside restriction. Santa Clara County issued an RFB for Levi's Stadium kitchen equipment replacement on July 1, 2026, due August 6, 2026. School nutrition programs dominate the code, with annual contract cycles tying procurement to the academic year and USDA compliance requirements.