UNSPSC 48101612: Commercial use food processors

UNSPSC 48101612 Commercial use food processors is a Commodity code capturing the purchase of food processing and mixing equipment for cafeteria and institutional kitchen operations across state and local government bodies. State and local governments procure standalone commercial food processors, cutters, and mixers—equipment such as Robot Coupe food processors, KitchenAid hand mixers, and related attachments—primarily for school nutrition operations, state health and human services facilities, and corrections or supported-living centers. Purchasing bodies span independent school districts (the largest recent buyer cohort), state departments of human services, and state health commissions. School districts acquire this equipment as part of child nutrition and food service modernization; state agencies procure it for central kitchens and institutional dining at residential facilities. Equipment is typically purchased as a line item within broader kitchen equipment procurement solicitations bundled with steamers, ranges, coolers, and related supplies, though some jurisdictions issue standalone RFQs or bids focused on food processors alone.

Recent activity clusters in Texas and Illinois. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued an IFB in July 2026 (HHS0017689, due July 29, 2026) requesting Robot Coupe food processing equipment and KitchenAid mixers for the Denton State Supported Living Center, with an initial contract term through August 31, 2027 and HUB program participation requirements. Northside Independent School District (NISD) in San Antonio solicited kitchen equipment, parts, supplies, rentals, repairs, and services through IFB 2026-078 (due May 28, 2026) across 132 schools, with multi-year renewal options and adoption access for Central Texas Purchasing Alliance members. Somerset Independent School District (Texas) issued RFP 26-005 (due June 17, 2026) for large kitchen equipment across multiple school sites. The Illinois Department of Human Services posted solicitation 27444DHSDEVDIB53923 (due September 8, 2026) for a commercial food processor, cutter/mixer under FY27 procurement with prevailing wage and minority contractor fee obligations. Atlanta Public Schools (Georgia) solicited commercial kitchen equipment repair, preventive maintenance, and installation services in April 2026 (due May 20, 2026), spanning multiple service categories including food preparation equipment. Cooperative purchasing vehicles and HUB program compliance are standard; contracts typically run one to three years with firm fixed pricing and renewal options.