NIGP 42533: Drafting Plan and Map Files, Metal

NIGP 42533 Drafting Plan and Map Files, Metal is an Item code that encompasses metal materials and supplies used in the creation, storage, and handling of drafting, engineering, and cartographic documents — including metal file cabinets, plan files, map cases, blueprint storage systems, and related metal fixtures for document organization and preservation in government offices. State and local governments procure these items for engineering departments, public works offices, planning and zoning divisions, assessor offices, and GIS operations that maintain large collections of historical and current plans, maps, and technical drawings requiring secure, organized, climate-controlled storage.

The recent procurement activity under this code is minimal. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government cooperative, posted RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 with a response deadline of June 16, 2026, seeking law enforcement equipment on behalf of participating entities including Franklin County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Chelan County, and Yakima County in Washington, along with other jurisdictions nationwide. While this is a broad multistate cooperative vehicle with participation from counties, cities, school districts, and other public entities across the United States and Canada, the solicitation's focus on law enforcement equipment does not align with the core scope of metal drafting and filing systems. No additional state and local opportunities under NIGP 42533 appear in recent procurement activity, suggesting limited current demand or infrequent solicitation cycles for metal plan and map storage products at the state and local level.