UNSPSC 48101708: Slush machines

UNSPSC 48101708 Slush machines is a Commodity code covering frozen beverage equipment and related products supplied to state and local governments. School districts purchase slush machines and associated fruit-based frozen beverages for nutrition programs, with vendors typically supplying equipment (single, double, or triple-capacity machines available for purchase or rental), 100% fruit juice slushie concentrates, zero-sugar coffee and tea formulations, and related supplies including mixing containers, maintenance support, and delivery to school kitchen docks. Issuing bodies under this code include county boards of education and school food authorities operating multi-school nutrition programs.

Recent activity centers on the Southeast. Hancock County Board of Education (Mississippi) posted an IFB on June 10, 2026 (PE67080NONST2027000000012) for 100% fruit slushies and slush machines serving three school locations under a July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 contract term, with bids due June 26, 2026. The scope required vendors to itemize pricing by machine type and product flavor, specify rental or purchase terms with minimum monthly or annual purchase commitments, provide signed formulation statements and Smart Snack compliance documentation, describe machine maintenance and parts availability, and deliver to designated school kitchen docks with inclusive transportation costs and no separate fuel surcharges. Federal compliance thresholds applied (lobbying certifications for bids exceeding $100,000; debarment verification over $25,000; Buy American for food products; EEO compliance over $10,000; $500,000/$1,000,000 liability insurance). Award was expected within 60 days of bid opening on or after June 29, 2026, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.