NIGP 45079: Steps, Portable

NIGP 45079 Steps, Portable is an Item code encompassing portable step units and ladder-step equipment that state and local governments procure for law enforcement, facilities maintenance, and general operational use. The code sees activity from a broad range of issuing bodies including county governments, cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple jurisdictions, and special-purpose districts. Recent solicitation activity reflects demand for portable steps as components within broader law enforcement equipment procurements rather than as standalone commodity purchases.

Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government cooperative, posted RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 with a response deadline of June 16, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time. The procurement seeks to establish a contracting solution for law enforcement equipment available to participating entities across Washington state (including Franklin County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Chelan County, and Yakima County) and other jurisdictions throughout the United States and Canada, with the resulting contract reserved for future utilization through a participating addendum structure. Responses must be submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal; questions are directed to Mari Vielma at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930.