UNSPSC 48102100: Storage and handling equipment and supplies

UNSPSC 48102100 Storage and handling equipment and supplies is a Class code encompassing the procurement of commercial kitchen and food-service equipment by state and local education agencies. State and local governments soliciting under this code are primarily purchasing complete turnkey kitchen installations for school food-service operations, including primary cooking equipment (convection ovens, combination steam ovens, tilting braising pans, commercial microwaves, ventilation hoods), cold storage units (walk-in coolers and freezers, display refrigerators, milk coolers, transport cabinets), food-preparation machinery (industrial processors, mixers, slicers, work tables), cafeteria serving stations (steam tables, salad bars, point-of-sale terminals), and warewashing systems (commercial dishwashers, three-compartment sinks, handwashing stations, fire-suppression systems). Solicitations under the code require vendors to deliver not only equipment but also site layout development, utility connections, complete installation, commissioning with testing and documentation, staff training, and full closeout documentation including warranties and manuals. The issuing bodies are school districts and charter school networks managing facility expansions or renovations.

Recent activity centers in Tennessee, with LEAD Public Schools posting an RFP on October 5, 2026 (LEADOPSKITCHENRFP001202627) for supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of school kitchen equipment for Southeast Elementary School in Nashville, requiring proposals by November 6, 2026. The scope covers a complete commercial kitchen serving approximately 500 students and mandates full operational readiness by the first instructional day of the 2027-2028 school year. LEAD requires vendors to demonstrate relevant experience through at least three comparable projects completed within the past five years, supply-chain and lead-time management capabilities, and carry Commercial General Liability ($1 million per occurrence / $2 million aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1 million Combined Single Limit), and Umbrella Liability ($2 million per occurrence/aggregate) with LEAD named as Additional Insured on a primary, non-contributory basis.