NIGP 44052: Lead Glass

NIGP 44052 Lead Glass, an Item code, covers ballistic-resistant and specialized protective glazing products and installation services that state and local governments procure for security applications at public facilities. The City of Leesburg, Florida's recent IFB for ballistic glass installation at its Recreation Complex illustrates the scope: the city is soliciting furnishing and installation of Level 2 ballistic-resistant glass meeting UL 752 standards, including three large glazing sections, speak-through units with currency trays, door lite kits, and sidelites, with full removal and disposal of existing glazing. Work under this code spans public safety facilities, administrative offices, and recreational properties where jurisdictions require impact-resistant or ballistic protection. Issuing bodies sourcing under the code include municipal governments and city procurement offices managing capital improvements and facility hardening projects.

The City of Leesburg, Florida posted IFB 26-019-LK on July 2, 2026, with bids due July 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a specification question deadline of July 13, 2026. The bid is a lump-sum, firm-price award with mandatory 5 percent bid bond, commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence, and business automobile liability of $1 million per occurrence. The city intends to issue an award recommendation by August 7, 2026. Bidders must have been in business at least three years, be registered for E-Verify, avoid Florida's Scrutinized List and the Federal Excluded Parties List, and submit subcontractor and supplier lists, three customer references from similar projects within the past three years, conflict of interest statement, non-collusion certification, and debarment certification. Site visitations are available by appointment during business hours. The contract includes manufacturer's warranty on the glazing and a minimum one-year workmanship warranty on installation.