NIGP 03735: Decorative Household or Office Items (Not Otherwise Classified)

NIGP 03735 Decorative Household or Office Items (Not Otherwise Classified), an Item code, encompasses custom event décor, holiday lighting, and seasonal display installations that state and local governments procure for community events, municipal celebrations, and public spaces. Recent solicitations show state and local bodies buying balloon installations with specific design requirements, themed outdoor displays, holiday lighting systems with full installation and removal services, and photo-opportunity backdrops for public events. The work typically includes production, delivery, installation, removal, and associated labor; vendors are expected to provide materials, equipment, and insurance coverage (Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence minimum, Workers' Compensation, and Business Automobile Liability). Municipal governments—specifically cities in Florida—emerge as the primary buyers, with the City of Cooper City and City of Doral posting multiple opportunities in the past three months.

Activity concentrates in Florida, where the City of Cooper City has solicited holiday lighting and decorations twice since July 2026 (IFB due July 23, 2026, and a re-solicitation RFP due August 24, 2026), and the City of Doral posted a quotation request for custom balloon décor and event installations for the 2026 Doral 5K Run/Walk (RFQ due September 4, 2026). Both Cooper City solicitations require notarized affidavits, E-Verify compliance, criminal background screening, and performance bonds per Florida statute. The Doral opportunity requires non-invasive anchoring methods for outdoor synthetic turf installations and event-ready completion by 5:30 AM on September 26, 2026, with installation removal permitted after 11:00 AM. Proposals and bids typically demand references from similar past projects, liability insurance certificates, and pricing schedules; contract terms include monthly invoicing, 45-day payment windows under the Florida Prompt Payment Act, and liquidated damages for delays.