NIGP 44548: Mirrors, Inspection Type

NIGP 44548 Mirrors, Inspection Type is an Item code under which state and local governments procure portable inspection mirrors designed for visual access to hard-to-reach areas during maintenance, repair, and diagnostic work on vehicles, machinery, and equipment. These mirrors typically feature convex acrylic or polystyrene construction with wide fields of view, rubber casters or stands for stability, integrated lighting mounts, and durable housings suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code include municipal procurement departments and city government agencies responsible for fleet maintenance, facilities management, and equipment servicing.

The City of Philadelphia issued an RFQ (Solicitation B2727987) on September 9, 2026 for a 12-inch diameter deluxe inspection mirror with a 160-degree field of view, convex acrylic design, high-impact polystyrene back, molded rubber casters, and flashlight holder, with quotes due September 23, 2026. The City established a micro-purchase contract ceiling of $45,000 adjusted annually by CPI-U, open to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a 365-day term. The City required equivalent products to meet or exceed the reference specification (U-Line H-6675), proof of Workers' Compensation and General Liability insurance with a $500,000 per-occurrence minimum, and compliance with nondiscrimination and tax requirements. This remains the only recent posted opportunity in the available record under this code.