UNSPSC 23181704: Steaming machinery

UNSPSC 23181704 Steaming machinery (Commodity) encompasses commercial kitchen steamers and steam kettles that state and local governments procure for school districts, county facilities, and state-supported institutions. Recent solicitations show school districts and county sheriffs' offices acquiring Cleveland Range steamers, convection steamers, and pressure steamers for cafeteria and institutional kitchen operations, alongside broader food service equipment procurements that include steaming capacity. The code sees activity from independent school districts across Texas and Virginia, county governments in Georgia, and state health and human services agencies. Gwinnett County, Georgia solicited quotes for a Cleveland Range convection steamer and steam kettle through an Informal Written Quote (IWQ) with an extended April 14, 2026 deadline; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued two Invitations for Bids—initially HHS0016894v2 posted February 12, 2026 with a February 4 deadline (subsequently reissued as HHS0016894v3 posted March 11, 2026 with a February 26 deadline)—for a Cleveland Range direct pressure steamer delivery to the Lubbock State Supported Living Center. Temple Independent School District in Bell County, Texas posted RFP-008-26 on March 2, 2026 with a March 25, 2026 deadline for new high school cafeteria kitchen equipment including convection ovens and related food service fixtures, with delivery required by October 2026.

Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Portsmouth Public Schools in Virginia, Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Temple ISD in Bell County), county governments (Gwinnett County, Georgia), and state agencies (Texas HHSC/DSHS). Portsmouth Public Schools appears in multiple recent solicitations covering broader food service needs beyond steamers alone. Geographic activity concentrates in Texas and Virginia, with secondary representation from Georgia. Northside ISD's May 28, 2026 IFB 2026-078 for kitchen equipment, parts, supplies, rentals, repairs and services encompasses steamers, ranges, and ovens across 132 schools and 15 support sites and may be adopted by other Central Texas Purchasing Alliance member districts at the same or better pricing. All recent steamers procured are Cleveland Range models or equivalent, with specifications including 3- or 16-compartment configurations, gas or electric operation, and delivery or delivery-plus-installation requirements varying by issuing body. Vendors must meet certification, insurance, and performance-warranty requirements; school districts typically require two-year warranties with 24-hour critical service response and five-year vendor experience in K-12 food service.