UNSPSC 23181600: Food cutting machinery

UNSPSC 23181600 Food cutting machinery (Class) comprises industrial shredding and cutting systems that state and local governments procure for document destruction, materials processing, and specialized production workflows. Recent opportunities reveal a mix of heavy-duty shredders for secure records destruction and precision flatbed cutters for graphic arts and print production. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget has issued multiple RFQs for multi-shaft, low-speed, high-torque shredding systems (40–60 horsepower) capable of processing paper documents, plastics, uniforms, Kevlar, and limited metal objects at a state Records Center. The School Board of Volusia County, Florida has solicited precision flatbed cutters—specifically Apex 2516 Pro and 2516 Plus models—equipped with drag knife tools, creasing wheels, and integrated computer systems with CutWorx software for print shop production. Issuing bodies under this code include state departments and school districts; no county or municipal purchasing offices appear in the recent opportunity set.

Activity concentrates in Michigan and Florida. Michigan's Department of Technology, Management and Budget posted four shredding-system solicitations between June and September 2026 (RFQ 260000002177, RFQ 260000002723, and two earlier versions), all due in July or November 2026, with responses directed to Bethany Preston. The School Board of Volusia County reissued a flatbed cutter ITB after canceling the initial solicitation (ITB 2025-9048-EK, cancelled August 2025) and subsequently posted ITB 2025-9051-JD for one Apex 2516 Plus flatbed cutter with bids due January 5, 2026; three companies bid on the reissued solicitation. All Michigan shredding procurements use the state's SIGMA VSS electronic submission system, require FOB Destination delivery with Net 45 payment terms, and invite Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business documentation where applicable. The Volusia County flatbed cutter solicitations require authorized distributor letters from manufacturers and stipulate delivery to the School Board's Print Shop in DeLand, Florida with installation and one-year parts-and-labor warranty included.