NIGP 05212: Collectibles, Museum Pieces, etc. (Not Otherwise Classified)

NIGP 05212 Collectibles, Museum Pieces, Etc. (Not Otherwise Classified), an Item code, covers professional conservation and restoration services for museum collections and cultural artifacts—the labor, materials, specialized equipment, and documentation required to preserve and treat damaged or deteriorating objects of historical, artistic, or cultural significance held by public institutions. State and local governments procuring under this code engage professional conservators to treat objects ranging from textiles and leather goods to metal, wood, and composite materials, often following environmental damage or as part of collection stewardship. Issuing bodies include county museums and cultural departments managing public collections.

Collier County Procurement Services issued a representative recent opportunity on September 23, 2026, soliciting a lump-sum conservation quote (QQ2026156) for professional services treating 41 water-damaged objects from the Naples Depot Museum, with a response deadline of October 14, 2026. The scope encompassed conservation labor, materials, tools, and supplies for museum pieces including benches, railroad tools, office furniture, wagons, and train carts sustained in Hurricane Ian damage in 2022; work was to occur both on-site during operating hours and off-site, with the conservator responsible for object handling, transportation, security, photographic documentation, and a comprehensive treatment report. Vendors were required to hold professional conservator organization membership or accreditation, demonstrate a minimum of two years of verifiable conservation experience, maintain comprehensive insurance including professional liability ($1 million per claim and aggregate), and provide Florida business status proof and E-Verify enrollment confirmation. The geographic footprint for recent activity centers on Florida, with procurement activity driven by county-level cultural and museum departments.