UNSPSC 48101524: Commercial use steamers

UNSPSC 48101524 Commercial use steamers (Commodity) covers pressurized and convection steamers, steam kettles, and related cooking equipment that state and local governments procure for school cafeterias, detention facilities, and other institutional food service operations. Recent solicitations show school districts acquiring Cleveland Range steamers and kettle systems, often bundled with broader kitchen equipment procurement; Gwinnett County, Georgia sought a convection steamer and steam kettle for a sheriff's facility; and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission procured a pressure steamer for an institutional living center. The code reflects narrow, equipment-specific buying rather than the broader steamer category name alone. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (Portsmouth Public Schools, Northside Independent School District in Texas, Temple Independent School District, Consolidated School District of New Britain), county governments (Gwinnett County), and state health and human services agencies (Texas HHSC and DSHS). School districts dominate the recent activity, often pairing steamer purchases with comprehensive cafeteria equipment refreshes or line-item kitchen service contracts that include repair and maintenance.

Activity concentrates in Texas, Virginia, Georgia, and Connecticut, with Texas showing the highest frequency through HHSC procurements and independent school district bids. Representative recent opportunities include Northside Independent School District's IFB 2026-078 (May 28, 2026 response deadline) for kitchen equipment including steamers across 132 schools and support sites; Gwinnett County's Informal Written Quote PE77023NONST2026000000553 (April 14, 2026 deadline) for a convection steamer and steam kettle with delivery and installation; Texas HHSC's IFB HHS0016894v3 (February 26, 2026 deadline, extended via addendum) for a Cleveland Range pressure steamer at Lubbock State Supported Living Center; and Temple Independent School District's RFP-008-26 (March 25, 2026 deadline) for cafeteria equipment including multiple cooking systems. Contracts typically span one to three years with renewal options. Vendors must hold manufacturer authorization, carry $1 million minimum liability coverage, and often provide warranties with 24-hour emergency response and comprehensive parts-and-labor terms.