NIGP 45079: Steps, Portable

NIGP 45079 Steps, Portable is an Item code covering portable stepping equipment and related access devices that state and local governments procure primarily for emergency response, law enforcement operations, and disaster recovery support. Based on recent solicitations, the code encompasses portable stairs, steps, and temporary access structures integrated into broader equipment packages for emergency services deployment. State and local issuing bodies range from county purchasing offices and emergency management agencies to cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multi-jurisdictional networks. Denton County, Texas, for example, solicited portable steps as part of a comprehensive Pipes and Drapes equipment procurement for emergency shelter and disaster response operations, while Sourcewell — a Minnesota-based local government cooperative — is procuring law enforcement equipment on behalf of thousands of governmental agencies, higher education institutions, school districts, and public entities across the United States and Canada, likely including portable access equipment within broader tactical and operational kits.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southwest and broader cooperative purchasing channels. Denton County, Texas issued ITB 25-2888 for Pipes and Drapes support equipment on April 3, 2026 with a response deadline of April 23, 2026, requiring 24/7 availability and 24-hour mobilization capability for emergency deployment, with contract term through May 31, 2027 plus four optional one-year renewals. Sourcewell posted RFP 061626 for Law Enforcement Equipment on May 12, 2026 with a June 16, 2026 response deadline, establishing a cooperative contracting vehicle available to participating jurisdictions across multiple states. Both solicitations emphasize rapid deployment capability and comprehensive service integration rather than equipment supply alone, signaling procurement focused on operational readiness for emergency and law enforcement scenarios.