UNSPSC 48101915: Food service trays

UNSPSC 48101915 Food service trays, a Commodity code, covers single-use and reusable serving vessels, food storage and preparation containers, and related smallwares that state and local agencies procure for school nutrition programs, institutional food service operations, and general departmental use. Recent solicitations show school districts, county governments, and state-supported facilities buying food trays alongside steam table pans, hotel pans, mixing bowls, food storage containers, and disposable food service supplies. The issuing bodies span school districts (Columbia County School District, Washington County School District, Town of Mansfield), county governments (Gwinnett County, Hillsborough County, Broward County), and state agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission). Preferred vendors across recent opportunities include Cambro, Vollrath, Winco, Carlisle, and Dart Container Corporation, though specifications vary by agency and intended use.

Geographic activity concentrates in Florida, Georgia, Connecticut, Texas, and Utah. Columbia County School District (Georgia) issued an RFQ for kitchen equipment including steam table pans, hotel pans, and food storage containers for Lakeside High School, due September 28, 2026, seeking 190 line items with unit prices and references. Washington County School District (Utah) issued a Non-Food Bid for approximately 80 product categories including food trays and serving containers to support school breakfast and lunch programs across 37 sites, due May 18, 2026 via BONFIRE, with weekly delivery required and evaluation weighted 40% price, 25% quality, 20% delivery capability, and 15% vendor performance. Gwinnett County (Georgia) solicited a smallwares catalog discount contract (B-2714AM) due October 16, 2026 through its Bonfire portal, though scope details remain undisclosed. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission procured kitchen equipment and supplies for Denton State Supported Living Center under IFB HHS0017689, due July 29, 2026, subject to HUB program requirements and including stainless steel steam table pans as one of eight line items across NIGP codes 165-02, 240-91, and 640-60.