NIGP 56003: Conveying Systems, Food Processing

NIGP 56003 Conveying Systems, Food Processing is an Item code under which state and local governments procure automated material handling equipment designed to process trays in institutional or industrial food-service settings. Recent solicitations show demand for complete tray-line systems with technical specifications that address both equipment design and operational integration. The State of California represents the primary recent buyer activity under this code, soliciting vendors capable of meeting detailed performance requirements and delivery timelines while managing cost-effectiveness in their proposals.

The State of California posted a Request for Bids (RFB) on February 5, 2026, for an automated tray line system (16963P-AUTOMATED TRAY LINE - T-SPEC) with a March 5, 2026 response deadline, providing a one-month submission window. The procurement follows standard California state purchasing procedures and incorporates typical state government acquisition requirements including standard contract clauses, insurance requirements, and compliance provisions. Vendors must demonstrate capability to meet all established technical specifications and delivery requirements while submitting pricing in the specified format; evaluation will be conducted based on both technical compliance and cost-effectiveness. The solicitation documentation does not disclose specific award values, budget ranges, set-aside designations, or incumbent contractor relationships in publicly available materials.