NIGP 28529: Dimmers, Light (see Class 855 for Theatre Dimmers)

NIGP 28529 Dimmers, Light (Item) covers lighting supplies and electrical equipment that state and local governments procure on an as-needed basis for facilities operations and maintenance. Recent solicitations show that state and local buying under this code encompasses general lighting supplies, electrical parts, and equipment delivered to transportation facilities, schools, and other public buildings. Issuing bodies soliciting under the code include transit authorities and independent school districts. The Orange County Transportation Authority and Northside Independent School District represent active recent buyers, with both issuing blanket or term contracts for lighting and electrical supplies to support ongoing facility operations.

The code sees recent activity in California and Texas. The Orange County Transportation Authority posted RFQ 250386 on July 2, 2026, seeking lighting supplies with a question deadline of June 2, 2026 and a due date of June 11, 2026, under a $50,000 two-year contract effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, requiring delivery within four days of order to multiple Orange County facilities and firm, fixed pricing with no adjustments permitted. Northside Independent School District in San Antonio issued IFB 2026098 on June 8, 2026, with bids due July 1, 2026, for electrical equipment, parts, supplies, rentals, repairs, and services; the District explicitly required all vendors to respond to this new solicitation or face loss of future business opportunities, signaling active replacement of expiring contracts in this space.