NIGP 02041: Harvesting Equipment: Bean, Corn, and Pea Pickers and Shellers, Combines, Cotton and Fruit Pickers, Headers, Sled Cutters and Threshers

NIGP 02041 Harvesting Equipment: Bean, Corn, And Pea Pickers And Shellers, Combines, Cotton And Fruit Pickers, Headers, Sled Cutters And Threshers is an Item code under which state and local governments procure specialized agricultural and land-management harvesting equipment and services. Recent solicitations show activity in plot combines for research applications, timber harvesting and thinning operations, and cabbage palm extraction. The University of Georgia sought two Wintersteiger Quantum Pro plot combines under RFQ for agricultural research facilities, while the St. Johns River Water Management District has issued multiple solicitations for timber sales and palm harvesting services on conservation lands. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include university systems, water management districts, and other special-purpose agencies managing natural resources and agricultural properties. Work scopes range from the procurement of specialized equipment with parts and service support to contracting for harvesting labor and equipment operation on public lands managed by water districts and conservation areas.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia. The University of Georgia posted RFQ 51800ERFQ0020112027 on October 5, 2026 seeking two Wintersteiger Quantum Pro plot combines with shipping to Perry and Tifton, Georgia, with quotes due October 20, 2026. The St. Johns River Water Management District in Florida issued multiple timber and palm harvesting ITBs and IFBs: ITB 16706 on August 18, 2026 for timber sales at Newnans Lake Conservation Area in Alachua County (bids due August 31, 2026); ITB 16545 on July 27, 2026 for cabbage palm harvesting services in Polk County (due August 5, 2026); and ITB 16380 on June 29, 2026 for C-10 Project Area palm harvest in Three Forks Conservation Area (due July 14, 2026). The timber and palm contracts are revenue-generating arrangements where contractors purchase harvested materials from the District at bid rates rather than receiving fees, with two-year initial terms and optional 12-month renewals.