UNSPSC 24131603: Low temperature freezers

UNSPSC 24131603 Low temperature freezers, a Commodity code, encompasses walk-in and portable freezer units, reach-in and countertop refrigeration equipment, and related commercial cooling appliances that state and local governments procure for facilities ranging from food service operations to evidence storage and animal welfare centers. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include city procurement departments, county governments, school districts, public universities, and special-purpose authorities; the City of Philadelphia and Hillsborough County, Florida appear as repeat buyers in recent activity.

Recent solicitation activity spans multiple jurisdictions and use cases. The City of Philadelphia issued micro-purchase bids for ice machines and refrigerators (B2727545, B2727543, B2627022, B2627020) between April and July 2026, with response dates in May and July 2026. Muskegon Public Schools released an RFP for supply and installation of two walk-in cooler/freezer units with dual refrigeration systems at Muskegon High School (RFPMSGN2600000016872, due April 17, 2026). Escambia County, Florida issued an ITQ for walk-in freezer removal and replacement at the Animal Welfare and Adoption Center (FREEZERMAR2, due March 9, 2026). Newaygo Public Schools, Michigan solicited a sealed bid for portable refrigerator and freezer unit leasing to support the Summer Food Service Program (RFPNEWS2600000015351, due April 1, 2026). The City of Tucson issued an RFQ for emergency freezer and refrigerator semi-truck rental services for police evidence storage (250119). The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners requested competitive quotes for nine kitchen and laundry appliances for fire stations, including top-freezer and side-by-side refrigerators (ITQ2600290, due June 18, 2026, with a project estimate of $41,183.79). Recent activity concentrates in Florida, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Arizona, with additional procurement from Georgia, California, and Wisconsin state entities. Most opportunities are awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; responses typically require proof of contractor licensure, insurance documentation, and compliance with state tax exemptions and federal regulations including Buy American provisions in school-district procurements.