NIGP 05082: Shapes, Strings, Tapes, Twists, etc. (Decorative Art Items)

NIGP 05082 Shapes, Strings, Tapes, Twists, Etc. (Decorative Art Items), an Item code, covers art supplies and decorative materials that state and local agencies purchase for educational programming, arts instruction, and creative programming. School districts are the primary buyers under this code, soliciting consumable and durable art materials for classroom use, student projects, and arts enrichment programs across multiple facilities or districtwide initiatives.

Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas posted IFB 2026096 on July 7, 2026, requesting sealed bids for art supplies and equipment to be distributed districtwide, with all proposals due July 30, 2026. The District requires vendors to include shipping and handling costs to its San Antonio location and notes that this IFB replaces an expiring contract (2025-104, term ending September 30, 2026); vendors failing to respond to the new solicitation will lose future business eligibility with the District. Recent activity under the code is limited; beyond the Northside ISD opportunity, no additional procurement solicitations appear in the current market.