UNSPSC 48101509: Commercial use deep fryers

UNSPSC 48101509 Commercial use deep fryers, a Commodity code, covers the purchase and installation of commercial fryers by state and local governments, typically as part of larger kitchen equipment procurements or standalone food-service equipment replacements. State and local buyers under this code include county governments, state departments, school districts, and special-purpose districts operating cafeterias, kitchen facilities, and food-service operations. The scope of work spans single-unit fryer purchases with specific technical requirements—ventless operation with integrated filtration, programmable controls, defined power specifications and oil capacity, and production capacity standards—as well as fryers supplied as line items within comprehensive kitchen equipment packages that include refrigeration, preparation equipment, serving counters, and dishwashing systems. Installation, delivery, warranty coverage, and operator training are typically bundled with equipment procurement.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Texas, with solicitations from Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (ITQ2600314, IFB for one MTI AutoFry 5 Single-Phase ventless fryer with an estimated contract value of $12,725.00, response due July 9, 2026), the Florida Department of Transportation (ITB15478, sealed bid for furnish and install of restaurant equipment including fryers for the Haydon Burns Building Kitchen in Tallahassee, response due April 22, 2026, with three addenda issued through April 17, 2026), and Temple Independent School District in Bell County, Texas (RFP00826, request for proposals for cafeteria kitchen equipment including fryers and fixtures for Temple High School, response due March 25, 2026). A separate Sourcewell cooperative procurement (RFP #061626, due June 16, 2026) was posted as law enforcement equipment and does not represent relevant fryer procurement activity under this code. School districts and county governments represent the primary issuing bodies, with equipment specifications typically requiring NSF certification, UL or ETL listing, and compliance with FDA Food Code or ADA accessibility standards. Bidders generally must demonstrate five years of commercial kitchen equipment experience, provide references from institutional clients, carry $200,000 to $1,000,000 in commercial general liability coverage, and comply with state business registration and E-Verify requirements.