NIGP 12019: Boat Fenders

NIGP 12019 Boat Fenders, an Item code, covers marine safety equipment that state and local governments procure for watercraft operations and law enforcement activities. The recent solicitation activity shows that jurisdictions are sourcing boat fenders as part of broader law enforcement equipment frameworks rather than as standalone commodity purchases, reflecting integration into multi-use marine and water-safety procurement strategies. Issuing bodies include state cooperative purchasing vehicles such as Sourcewell (a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative), county governments, and public sector organizations across the United States and Canada that leverage cooperative agreements to standardize equipment procurement at scale. The scope encompasses fenders and related marine safety equipment available through established contracting solutions that serve thousands of governmental agencies, higher education institutions, school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and other public entities.

Sourcewell issued RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026, seeking proposals for Law Enforcement Equipment with a response deadline of June 16, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time. The solicitation operates under Washington state law (RCW 39.34) and extends across multiple states including Washington, with documented participation from Franklin County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Chelan County, and Yakima County. Proposals are submitted exclusively through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal at https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov. The procurement structure allows vendors to establish framework agreements that enable flexible deployment of contracting solutions across participating entities, with inquiries directed to Mari Vielma at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930. The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations, award values, or budget ranges in available documentation.