NIGP 23255: Model Kits and Parts: Airplane, Automobile, Ship, etc.

NIGP 23255 Model Kits And Parts: Airplane, Automobile, Ship, Etc., an Item code, encompasses the catalog-based procurement of automotive and bus components, supplies, and related shop equipment by state and local jurisdictions. State and local governments under this code purchase comprehensive ranges of automotive parts including air conditioning systems, alternators, starters, batteries, bearings, belts, hoses, brakes, electrical and ignition systems, emission and exhaust components, engine and drivetrain parts, filters, gaskets, seals, heating and cooling systems, lamps, lighting, mirrors, oils, lubricants, suspension systems, shocks, struts, steering components, wipers, washers, and shop supplies. The code also captures arts, craft, hobby, and recreational supplies sourced through similar discount-catalog procurement structures. Issuing bodies include independent school districts managing fleet and facilities maintenance (such as Donna Independent School District in Texas) and municipal governments operating parks and recreation departments (such as Columbus Consolidated Government in Georgia). Districts and municipalities typically award contracts to multiple vendors to enable flexibility in selecting best value for particular items, with awards structured as catalog-discount bids requiring vendors to submit pricing as percentage discounts off published shelf, catalog, or website prices with all shipping, handling, and delivery charges included.

Recent activity reflects geographic spread across Texas and Georgia. Donna Independent School District in Cameron County, Texas issued RFP 011326889 for Auto & Bus Parts and Supplies on March 21, 2026, with proposals due April 8, 2026, seeking multiple vendor awards for the 2026–2027 school year with a contract term through August 31, 2027 and two optional one-year renewals. Columbus Consolidated Government in Georgia issued Request for Bid No. 26-0014 on February 4, 2026, with bids due February 25, 2026, for arts and craft and recreational supplies supporting multiple Parks and Recreation divisions with annual spending estimated at $30,000 to $50,000 across a two-year base term plus three optional one-year renewals. Both solicitations require electronic bid submission, proof of adequate warehouse stock and rapid fulfillment capability (ten-day shipping standard), current business licenses, and standard compliance documentation; neither identified set-aside restrictions or incumbent vendors.