NIGP 44520: Copper and Tinsmith Tools and Equipment

NIGP 44520 Copper and Tinsmith Tools and Equipment is an Item code under which state and local governments procure chemical supplies and specialized materials for public infrastructure, environmental management, and educational programs. Recent solicitations show that this code captures acquisitions ranging from copper sulfate crystals and liquid copper sulfate for county water or facility management to law enforcement and career technical education equipment bundles that may include copper-based components or tools. The issuing bodies span county governments, cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple jurisdictions, and independent school districts, reflecting the diverse operational needs across public agencies.

Pasco County, Florida solicited large copper sulfate crystals and liquid copper sulfate on an as-needed basis under RFQ RFQFP261004, due June 26, 2026. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, issued RFP #061626 on behalf of participating entities across Washington State and nationwide public bodies for Law Enforcement Equipment, due June 16, 2026. Klein Independent School District in Harris County, Texas posted RFP #26-101 for Career Technical Education and Advanced Academics resources and equipment across 17 CTE program areas, with proposals due through the Bonfire system by June 5, 2026, and a contract start date of September 1, 2026. Geographic activity under this code appears concentrated in the Southeast and Texas, with broader exposure through cooperative purchasing mechanisms serving multiple states and public entity types.