NIGP 42520: Desks and Tables, Metal

NIGP 42520 Desks and Tables, Metal, an Item code, covers the supply, delivery, and installation of metal office desks and work surfaces that state and local governments procure for administrative buildings, schools, and public facilities. Recent solicitations show purchasing focused on mid-range office furnishings (height-adjustable desks, executive desks, workstations) for renovation and ongoing facilities operations, as well as metal-frame tables and benches for public spaces such as parks and transit areas. Issuing bodies span state agencies (Texas General Land Office), city procurement offices (City of Philadelphia), independent school districts (Northside Independent School District), and county boards (Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners). School districts and county government appear as repeat buyers driving sustained demand for replacements and multi-site deployments.

Activity concentrates in Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania, with additional cooperative purchasing volume through regional frameworks such as Sourcewell. Representative current opportunities include the Texas General Land Office's RFP 8399-SJ for office furnishings at the Stephen F. Austin Building in Austin (proposals due August 12, 2026, requiring Steelcase brand products and mandatory VetHUB subcontracting), Northside Independent School District's IFB 2026-051 for administrative and library furniture across 83 elementary, 21 middle, and 13 high schools in San Antonio (bids due April 8, 2026, replacing expiring contract IFB 2024-055), the City of Philadelphia's micro-purchase quote request for office desks under $45,000 (B2727538, due July 27, 2026), and Hillsborough County's ITB 26-00151 for transit benches and picnic tables for parks (due March 13, 2026, with a $325,141.10 project estimate). Responses typically require proof of installation experience, general liability insurance ($500,000 to $1 million per occurrence), and firm, fixed pricing with delivery on an FOB destination basis.