NIGP 13585: Tombstone, Stone Grave Markers, and Grave Liners

NIGP 13585 Tombstone, Stone Grave Markers, and Grave Liners, an Item code, covers stone conservation and restoration services for cemetery grave markers, including stabilization, repointing, cleaning, and repair of deteriorated headstones and footstones in historical burial grounds. State and local governments solicit this work through county procurement offices and special-purpose districts managing public cemeteries and historic burial sites. The scope centers on hands-on restoration by experienced stone conservators rather than marker manufacturing or supply; recent solicitations emphasize historical cemetery preservation expertise and labor-intensive techniques such as resetting displaced markers, repointing mortar joints, and controlled-environment cleaning using non-abrasive methods.

Collier County, Florida posted a Quick Quote solicitation in July 2026 for stone conservation at the Historic Christ Episcopal Church Cemetery in Immokalee, requesting restoration of six grave markers through stabilization, repointing, and cleaning work with a response deadline of July 10, 2026. The county required proof of Florida business status, current E-Verify enrollment, professional licenses, and Commercial General Liability coverage at $500,000 per occurrence with Collier County named as additional insured, with award made on a one-time purchase basis to the lowest responsive quote. No recent opportunities beyond the Florida cemetery restoration project are present in the source material; the Sourcewell law enforcement equipment RFP does not align with this code and appears to be a misclassified reference.