NIGP 15538: Field Offices and Sheds, Construction Type

NIGP 15538 Field Offices And Sheds, Construction Type is an Item code capturing state and local procurement of prefabricated and site-built storage, office, and utility structures for government operations. Recent solicitations show counties, cities, school districts, and state departments buying portable office trailers, modular classrooms, metal storage buildings, equipment sheds, and small administrative facilities—typically delivered and installed at a fixed site. The work spans interior build-outs, electrical and HVAC integration, site preparation, and sometimes demolition of existing structures. Issuing bodies include county boards of commissioners and schools in Georgia; cities in Florida, Utah, and Texas; and state transportation departments. White County (Georgia) EMS Ambulance Garage repairs (IFB, July 31, 2026 response) and Biloxi Public School District relocatable classroom portables (RFP, May 12, 2026 response) exemplify current demand—both seeking turnkey installation with compliance to building codes and immediate operational readiness.

Geographic activity clusters in Georgia, Florida, Utah, and Texas, with scattered activity in Mississippi, Connecticut, Arizona, and Pennsylvania. Recent procurements range from small connex units ($30,000–$50,000 range, City of Tampa, April 2026) to substantial field facilities ($3.3 million Walton County maintenance building base bid, $2.2 million Dunwoody High School stadium improvements, January 2027 construction start). Scope varies from single-unit deliveries and site work to multi-building campus additions with sophisticated mechanical systems, security infrastructure, and ADA compliance. Bidders face 30–180 day construction windows, bond and insurance requirements ($1–$3 million GL typical), and state licensing mandates. Set-asides and disadvantaged-enterprise participation goals appear sparingly; most procurements remain open competitive. Activity suggests steady demand for qualified general contractors, metal-building fabricators, and installation specialists positioned to deliver design-build or turnkey solutions within tight timelines.