NIGP 26520: Curtains, Draperies, and Scarves

NIGP 26520 Curtains, Draperies, and Scarves is an Item code covering theatrical stage drapery, window coverings, and specialty curtains that state and local governments procure for performing arts venues, educational facilities, and institutional settings. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers sourcing theatrical drapery (velour borders, legs, tormentors, scrims, cycs, and projection screens) for performing arts centers and high schools; non-ligature shower curtains for state hospitals and correctional facilities; and window coverings (vertical blinds, roller shades, solar shades, blackout shades) for transit authorities and institutional sites on an as-needed basis. Issuing bodies span county arts and culture divisions (Salt Lake County), state health authorities (Oregon Health Authority), school districts (Utica Community Schools, Sarasota County Schools), transit authorities (Orange County Transportation Authority), and state hospital departments (California Department of State Hospitals). Theatrical stage drapery and curtain work regularly appears in RFBs and ITBs from educational and performing arts venues, while maintenance and supply work appears in RFQs and IFBs for institutional facilities. The code also rolls up cooperative purchasing solicitations; Sourcewell issued an RFP for Law Enforcement Equipment in 2026 that, while primarily focused on law enforcement items, may include specialty containment or safety curtains.

Geographic activity concentrates in the West (Utah, Oregon, California, Washington state cooperative networks) and Midwest (Michigan school districts, Florida school boards), with recent activity posting from September through October 2026. Representative recent opportunities include Salt Lake County Contracts and Procurement requesting stage drapery for the Capitol Theatre and Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center (RFBs due October 23, 2026), the Oregon Health Authority seeking non-ligature shower curtains for three state hospital campuses (ITB S-44300-00017510, due October 27, 2026), the Orange County Transportation Authority requesting window covering supply and maintenance at two facilities (RFQ 260563, due October 13, 2026 with a $35,000 three-year budget), the Sarasota County School Board requesting theatrical stage rigging, lighting, and sound systems services including stage curtains (ITB Bid #27-0287, due August 11, 2026), Utica Community Schools requesting stage curtains for two high schools (RFPs due August 20 and July 8, 2026), and the California Department of State Hospitals–Metropolitan seeking drapery and blinds cleaning and maintenance across six DSH locations (IFB #26-20040-000, due June 8, 2026, with a $20,000 annual material allotment). Most solicitations require firm pricing, delivery FOB Destination, and compliance with state preferences (Oregon Supplies and Services, California small business, Salt Lake County employee health care and veteran hiring preferences).