UNSPSC 24131507: Blast chiller

A unit capable of blast chilling goods or commodities to a prescribed temperature

UNSPSC 24131507 Blast chiller, a Commodity code, encompasses walk-in freezer and cooler units that state and local governments procure for food service, evidence storage, and institutional kitchen operations. Recent solicitations show school districts, county sheriffs' offices, state corrections and health agencies, and municipal facilities sourcing prefabricated or modular freezer and cooler boxes with associated refrigeration systems, electrical connections, and installation labor—typically as capital replacements or new construction support rather than as standalone chiller equipment. The issuing bodies span school districts, county governments, state departments (corrections, health and human services), municipal cultural facilities, and higher education institutions, with particular activity from Georgia and Texas school systems and correctional agencies.

Recent opportunities cluster across multiple states and jurisdictions. Gwinnett County (Georgia) Sheriff's Office posted sealed bids for Freezer #8 replacement (RFP PE77023NONST2027000000662, due August 7, 2026), covering removal, concrete work, new walk-in freezer installation, and associated infrastructure modifications. Sacramento County (California) Sheriff's Property Warehouse solicited bids for a prefabricated frost-free evidence-storage freezer kit (RFB 2026-RFB-0061, due July 7, 2026) with Dalton-brand specifications. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has issued multiple solicitations for refrigerated storage containers at Lindsey State Jail (IW256883, due July 21, 2026), Bell Unit (IW255054, due July 13, 2026), Kyle Unit (IW255164, due July 15, 2026), and Willacy County State Jail (IW255157, due July 14, 2026). Temple Independent School District (Texas) solicited walk-in cooler/freezer and remote refrigeration systems as part of broader cafeteria equipment procurement (RFP-008-26, due March 25, 2026). School districts in Michigan (Houghton Lake Community Schools, West Ottawa Public Schools), Georgia (Richmond County Board of Education, Bartow County Schools, Pierce County Schools), and Kansas (City of Wichita) issued RFPs for walk-in cooler/freezer units ranging from 14' × 20' to 34' × 24' configurations, with installation, removal of existing units, and warranty provisions. Texas HHSC solicited freezer and refrigeration equipment installation at Denton State Supported Living Center (HHS0017176V2, due June 26, 2026), and Texas Workforce Commission sought kitchen cooler remediation and refrigeration system replacement at Criss Cole Rehabilitation Center (RFP 3202600135, due June 23, 2026). Geographic concentration includes Texas (multiple TDCJ and school district buys), Georgia (school districts and county sheriffs), California (county sheriffs), Michigan (school districts), and Kansas (municipal).