NIGP 28592: Wire and Cable Markers and Marker Ties

NIGP Item 28592 Wire and Cable Markers and Marker Ties encompasses supplies that secure and identify electrical conductors in utility and infrastructure applications, though recent state and local solicitations reveal that purchasing activity under this code category actually encompasses broader electrical hardware and cabling services. Gainesville Regional Utilities (RFP 2026-067, due July 2, 2026) is procuring annual supplies of overhead and underground wire and cable in multiple conductor grades with three-year contract terms and optional renewal; the County of Orange Sheriff-Coroner Department (IFB IFB0603029702SC, due May 14, 2026) sought electrical connectors, components, and miscellaneous parts including cable ties and heat shrink tubing for radio and audio/video equipment repair on a three-year initial term with two optional one-year renewals; and the City of Dallas posted an informal solicitation (IFSAVIB11000035, due May 19, 2026) for new, unopened inventory electrical supplies FOB delivery site. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code span regional utilities, county departments, cities, school districts, and cooperative purchasing vehicles. Northside Independent School District in San Antonio posted an IFB (IFB2026098, due July 1, 2026) for electrical equipment, parts, supplies, rentals, repairs, and services, with a requirement that all vendors respond to avoid losing future business. The State of Texas Department of Information Resources (COOP2026SOL-00008, due June 12, 2026) is accepting offers for cabling services and related products through its cooperative contracts program with a 26.0% VetHUB subcontracting goal.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, California, Florida, and the upper Midwest, with geographic spread across school districts, municipal utilities, county departments, and state cooperative purchasing offices. The City of Wichita requested bids for stakes, paddles, and wedges (solicitation 260143, due June 5, 2026) for the Public Works & Utilities Department. The County of Orange procurement emphasizes lowest responsive bid evaluation with local preference: Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certifications carry a five percent price deduction, or eight percent for dual certification, capped at $100,000 maximum preference. Sourcewell, a Minnesota cooperative, posted RFP 061626 (Law Enforcement Equipment, due June 16, 2026) serving participating counties and entities across multiple states including Washington's Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima counties. Most recent opportunities emphasize firm pricing, FOB destination delivery, on-time performance metrics, U.S. manufacturing where specified, and fixed-price terms with no retroactive adjustments permitted during initial contract years. Payment terms run net 30 days from invoice receipt, and contractors commonly must maintain workers' compensation, general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), and automobile liability coverage.