

Cook’s Direct Contract Highlights
- Access to complete catalog of heavy-duty commercial kitchen equipment, smallwares, and janitorial supplies from the most popular manufacturers.
- Competitive pricing for Equalis members on the Cook’s Direct product catalog, including discounts of up to 70% off list price.
- Dedicated staff of sales and support representatives with comprehensive knowledge of our product catalog and a deep understanding of institutional operations, which includes working with contracts.
- Coverage to the 48 continental United States from our dedicated warehouse and warehouse and distribution centers of more than 170 vendor partners.
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Contract Overview
Equalis Group & Cook’s Direct One-Page Overview

Contract#:
COG-2171F
Lead Agency:
CCOG
Current Term:
03.01.2026 – 02.28.2030
Renewable Through:
02.28.2031
Helpful Resources by Cook’s Direct
Cook’s Direct Company Overview
Buyers Guide For Education
Buyer’s Guide For Corrections
Who is Cook’s Direct?
Founded in 1996, Cook’s Direct was the first company to specialize in food service equipment and supplies for correctional facilities. With our prior experience in corrections, we knew how to help operators with the right products, knowledge, and service. Since then, we have partnered with correctional, educational, and institutional facilities across the country, helping them improve efficiency and effectiveness in a high-pressure environment.
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