NIGP 37033: Kettle, Heavy Duty

NIGP 37033 Kettle, Heavy Duty is an Item code encompassing commercial kitchen equipment purchased by state and local governments for institutional foodservice operations. State and local buyers procure heavy-duty kettles—typically steam-jacketed units with 100-gallon or larger capacities, natural gas or electric operation, and high BTU or power ratings—for use in school districts, county sheriff's offices, detention facilities, hospitals, and other public institutions. Solicitations under this code emphasize equipment specification (make, model, capacity, fuel type, pressure rating), removal and disposal of existing units, delivery, installation, manufacturer startup services, and warranty coverage. Issuing bodies span school districts and county government purchasing offices, with foodservice equipment requirements appearing as part of broader instructional or operational infrastructure procurements.

Representative recent activity includes Gwinnett County, Georgia issuing an Informal Written Quote (IWQ) on April 3, 2026 (response due April 14, 2026, extended by Addendum #1 dated April 6, 2026) for purchase and replacement of a Cleveland Range KGL100 steam kettle (100-gallon capacity, natural gas, 190,000 BTU, 2/3 steam jacket, 50 PSI) and a Cleveland convection steamer for the Sheriff's Office, with all quotes required to include equipment removal, delivery, installation, manufacturer startup, one-year warranty, and proof of insurance with $2,000,000 general aggregate liability coverage. A second opportunity—Klein Independent School District (Harris County, Texas) issuing RFP 26-101 on April 17, 2026 (response due June 5, 2026)—bundles heavy-duty kettles as part of a broad Career Technical Education and Advanced Academics procurement spanning instructional resources, materials, technology, and equipment across multiple CTE program areas, with contract award by September 1, 2026 and optional one-year renewals. Recent solicitations show activity in Texas and Georgia; no set-asides are specified in the Gwinnett County quote, while Klein ISD encourages HUB, MWBE, SBE, and veteran-owned business participation when federal funds are expended.