NIGP 19533: Jewelry, Fine

NIGP 19533 Jewelry, Fine is an Item code encompassing jewelry appraisal services, with state and local governments soliciting qualified appraisers to evaluate precious metals, gemstones, watches, and related items held in public custody, determine fair market value, and provide written condition assessments. The scope includes appraisal of unclaimed property, confiscated items pending surplus auction, and assets in state custody — work requiring professional credentials from recognized appraisal associations, errors and omissions insurance, and compliance with professional appraisal standards. Issuing bodies under this code include state departments, specifically California's Office of Fleet and Asset Management (OFAM), which has posted multiple solicitations for jewelry appraisal services within the past three months.

California dominates recent activity under this code. The State of California, Office of Fleet and Asset Management, posted two RFPs for jewelry appraisal services in rapid succession: the first due August 6, 2026 (closed), and a second due September 8, 2026, with Addendum 1 issued August 24, 2026 acknowledging bidder updates. The August 2026 solicitation required GIA-trained and certified technicians, three or more references demonstrating satisfactory performance within the previous five years, and pricing on an hourly service rate basis for sorting and appraisal of miscellaneous jewelry and watches at the OFAM location in Sacramento. The state applied a 5% small-business preference for California-certified small businesses and DVBE incentives ranging from 1% to 5% based on verified participation levels. The September 2026 RFP widened the pricing structure to include either per-item appraisal or flat-fee arrangements, with the state retaining discretion over the pricing model, and reserved the right to award to one or more qualified vendors. Both solicitations required current professional credentials, general liability insurance (minimum $1 million), and commercial automobile and workers' compensation coverage. No contract value was stated in the available documentation for either opportunity.