NIGP 45049: Ladders, Metal, All Types (see Class 340 for Fire Ladders)

NIGP 45049 Ladders, Metal, All Types (Item) covers the supply of metal ladders—primarily aluminum extension and roof ladders—that state and local governments procure for fire departments, public works operations, and facility maintenance. Recent solicitations reveal active demand for NFPA 1931-compliant fire ground ladders in specific lengths and configurations, general-purpose ladder and scaffolding supplies for warehouse and facility operations, and specialized equipment for fire apparatus procurement that includes ladder systems as integrated components. Issuing bodies include city fire departments, county boards of commissioners, and regional authorities responsible for infrastructure and emergency response. The City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners have posted recent opportunities in this commodity space within the past three months.

Geographic activity concentrates in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Florida based on recent postings. The City of Pittsburgh issued IFB #2026-IFB-031 for Duo-Safety fire ground ladders—roof models from 10 feet to 20 feet and extension models from 24 feet to 35 feet, all aluminum NFPA 1931 compliant—with bids due August 5, 2026; the contract runs September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2030 with an option to extend 180 additional calendar days, and the City established DBE participation goals of 18% MBE, 7% WBE, 5% VOSB, and 3% LGBTQIA+-owned businesses. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey solicited bids for supply and delivery of ladders and scaffolding to multiple warehouses across both states under a three-year requirements contract with a response date of July 13, 2026. The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued ITB 5-ITB-26-00197 for galvanized finished steel pallets (not ladders per se, but related materials-handling equipment) with an estimated contract value of $70,264.60 over two years and a response date of April 3, 2026.