NIGP 44558: Saws (Non-Powered): Hack, Keyhole, Pruning, Pole, etc.

NIGP 44558 Saws (Non-Powered): Hack, Keyhole, Pruning, Pole, Etc., Item, covers equipment and supplies for non-motorized cutting work acquired by state departments of transportation, municipal public works departments, and service contractors. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reflect two distinct procurement patterns: specialized cutting equipment such as diamond saws for roadway and right-of-way maintenance, and consumable or replacement saw components (chains, blades, cutting heads) procured as part of broader small-engine maintenance and repair services. The Missouri Department of Transportation Northwest District and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) dominate recent activity, each issuing multiple notices. Issuing bodies span state transportation departments, cities, and, indirectly, contractors performing services for public agencies where saw tools are embedded in the scope.

Recent opportunities center on the Missouri and California regions. The Missouri Department of Transportation Northwest District issued IFB 300000284404539 (due October 20, 2026) for a Husqvarna FS 7000 DLII 48" diamond saw or equivalent, a one-time purchase with domestic-product preference and MBE/WBE participation targets; delivery required within 15 calendar days to Cameron, Missouri. Caltrans issued IFB 10A2966 (due October 15, 2026) for tree trimming, pruning, and removal services across eight central-valley counties (Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne), with a maximum contract value of $484,000 over three years; the scope explicitly includes all tools and equipment, implicating saw and pruning-tool procurement as part of service delivery. Caltrans also issued a restricted RFQ 10A2942 (due August 10, 2026) for the same geographic scope, limited to certified small businesses and disabled veteran enterprises. The City of Scottsdale issued IFB 26IFB074 (due June 9, 2026) for small-engine maintenance and supplies across approximately 150 units, including chainsaws and other 2-cycle and 4-cycle equipment.