NIGP 04005: Bees

NIGP 04005 Bees, an Item code, encompasses humane bee removal and relocation services, beekeeping operations and maintenance, and associated apiculture support activities that state and local governments procure to manage bee populations on public property, support urban beekeeping initiatives, and advance environmental sustainability goals. Recent solicitations show cities and special-purpose districts issuing RFPs and RFQs for bee removal contractors and beekeeping service providers who can safely extract and relocate colonies, establish and maintain hives, harvest and process honey, and deliver educational programming around urban apiculture. Issuing bodies range from municipal governments (cities) to special-purpose authorities managing convention and public facilities.

The City of Tempe, Arizona issued RFP 27014 for humane bee removal and relocation services with a response deadline of July 8, 2026, seeking contractors to remove and relocate bee colonies, hives, and swarms from city property and adjacent areas to address public-safety concerns while protecting bee populations. The Washington Convention and Sports Authority t/a Events DC issued RFQ 25S050 for comprehensive urban beekeeping services with a response deadline of May 29, 2026; the scope included supply, installation, and maintenance of up to three honeybee colonies, development of an online community hive platform, live hive observations and educational workshops, and honey harvesting and bottling. Events DC's solicitation required contractors to hold at least seven years of beekeeping experience with certified beekeepers, offered small-business and resident-owned-business preference points under the District of Columbia's certification program, and included living-wage and First Source Employment compliance requirements. Recent activity appears concentrated in Arizona and the District of Columbia.