NIGP 01962: Pumpkins

NIGP 01962 Pumpkins, an Item code, does not reflect the actual scope of recent state and local procurement activity under this commodity identifier. Two recent opportunities posted under this code — a City of Tampa Water Production RFQ for Graco pump parts and a Butts County School System IFB for school nutrition program food supplies — suggest the code is capturing industrial equipment components and food service procurement unrelated to the pumpkin category title. The issuing-body mix includes municipal water utilities and school districts, indicating the code's actual use spans infrastructure maintenance and child nutrition programs. Scope of work under the code as recently solicited encompasses replacement parts for diaphragm pumps (manifold assemblies, check kits, diaphragm kits, seal assemblies) and aggregated food product procurement for multi-school delivery. Both opportunities impose firm pricing holds on vendors (60 days post-quote and 30 days post-award, respectively) and require full inclusion of freight, handling, and transportation costs in quoted or bid prices.

Recent activity shows geographic spread across Florida and Georgia. The Tampa Water Production division's pump-parts RFQ (26P00549, due September 8, 2026) and the Butts County School System's food procurement IFB (PE55683NONST2027000000020, due May 26, 2026, with anticipated award June 10, 2026) represent the two most recent solicitations. The school system contract spans School Year 2026-2027 with renewal options for up to four additional one-year terms, delivered to six school locations. Both solicitations emphasize compliance with federal regulations, proof of insurance, and E-Verify employment verification where applicable. The code shows minimal recent activity as posted, suggesting either narrow use-case demand or a taxonomy misalignment between commodity classification and actual procurement practice.