NIGP 44021: Glass Cutting Machines

NIGP 44021 Glass Cutting Machines, an Item code, encompasses powered equipment that scores, separates, or finishes glass sheets and panels for construction, glazing, and manufacturing applications. State and local governments procure these machines primarily through county facilities departments, municipal public works offices, and specialized glass-fabrication shops operated by state transportation or building authorities. The machines range from tabletop cutters for small-scale glazing work to industrial-scale equipment for high-volume panel production, serving in-house glass shops that support maintenance of government buildings, vehicle fleets, and infrastructure projects.

No recent state and local contract opportunities appear in the available records for NIGP 44021. This reflects the code's narrow application — glass-cutting capacity is typically maintained through occasional equipment replacement rather than frequent solicitation, and many jurisdictions source machines through established relationships with industrial equipment vendors or cooperative purchasing agreements rather than competitive RFP cycles. When purchasing does occur, it often bundles with broader facilities or maintenance contracts rather than standing alone as a discrete line item.