NIGP 44513: Carpet Laying Tools (Including Knee Pads)

NIGP 44513 Carpet Laying Tools (Including Knee Pads), an Item code, encompasses hand tools and safety equipment used in commercial carpet installation and removal work. State and local governments procure under this code for facilities maintenance and renovation projects involving carpet tile and sheet goods installation, adhesive application, seaming, and pattern layout. Work solicited ranges from full carpet replacement in residential housing to commercial buildout in municipal facilities, typically bundled within larger construction or facilities-management contracts rather than as standalone tool purchases. Issuing bodies include municipal development authorities, city housing departments, and related local agencies managing public housing stock and community facilities. The Community Development Authority of the City of Madison, Wisconsin represents the visible recent activity in this code space.

The Community Development Authority of the City of Madison posted RFB #15050-0-2026-AH on June 29, 2026, requesting bids for carpet removal and replacement at Karabis Apartments with a due date of July 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST. The scope calls for removal and disposal of approximately 2,800 square feet of existing glue-down carpet, subfloor inspection and substrate preparation, and installation of new commercial-grade 24" × 24" carpet tile in directional or quarter-turn patterns. Work must comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements and HUD small-construction regulations; materials must include solution-dyed fiber carpet tile with heavy commercial traffic rating installed using low-VOC adhesive. The awardee receives a lump-sum, all-inclusive, not-to-exceed fixed fee with completion expected within one month. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and Workers' Compensation coverage. Written questions closed July 3, 2026, with answers posted by July 6, 2026; site visits are available by contacting Bryce Gruner at 608-235-2460.