NIGP 15560: Patio Covers, Metal

NIGP 15560 Patio Covers, Metal is an Item code encompassing fabrication and installation of covered outdoor structures—canopies, awnings, and similar shelters—for municipal facilities and parks. State and local governments procure these systems for functional site improvements at public buildings, recreation areas, and operational centers. Recent solicitations show demand for marine-grade aluminum construction with weather-resistant finishes, structural engineering to meet local building codes including hurricane-force wind resistance, and turnkey installation including site preparation, permits, and labor. Issuing bodies span county governments, city planning departments, and special-purpose park authorities, with work ranging from small-scope replacements to larger facility additions funded through capital improvement budgets.

Activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia. Hillsborough County, Florida issued an RFQ (ITQ2600272) on May 26, 2026 for a galvalume awning with aluminum framing at the Nature Center in Upper Tampa Bay Park, with quotes due June 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time and an estimated project value of $25,500; a mandatory site visit was scheduled for June 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 8001 Double Branch Road, Tampa, Florida. Gwinnett County, Georgia posted a request for qualifications (PE77023NONST2027000000687) on July 29, 2026 for a Central Services Canopy Addition Project, with responses due August 14, 2026. The City of DeBary, Florida also solicited construction services (solicitation 0216) that included patio cover and site improvement components as part of a larger fire station project, with a pre-bid conference held March 16, 2016 and sealed bids due March 30, 2016.