NIGP 47081: Wheelchair Lifting Devices and Accessories (Other Than Vehicle Type)

NIGP 47081 Wheelchair Lifting Devices and Accessories (Other Than Vehicle Type), an Item code, encompasses procurement of custom wheelchairs, wheelchair parts and accessories, vertical wheelchair lift installation, and bus-mounted wheelchair lift components across state health agencies, county governments, municipalities, and transit authorities. State and local governments buy under this code to support accessibility infrastructure and client services at state-operated facilities, public buildings, and transit systems. Recent solicitations reflect demand for complete wheelchair systems with customization and installation services, replacement parts and assemblies for existing equipment, and specialized lift installation meeting ADA compliance requirements, with vendor selection heavily weighted on demonstrated experience, quality assurance, and reliable delivery capabilities.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and North Carolina, with activity also in Illinois. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has solicited custom wheelchairs for state-operated facilities across twenty locations statewide (IFB HHS0017709, due September 11, 2026) and wheelchair parts and accessories for the Richmond State Supported Living Center (IFB HHS0017588, due August 3, 2026, with estimated contract value of $40,000 over one year). The City of Charlotte, North Carolina through the Charlotte Area Transit System posted an Invitation to Bid for wheelchair lift parts and services covering over 400 line items across multiple lift manufacturers and bus models (ITB #269-2026-2045A, due June 3, 2026, with a three-year initial term and option for two additional one-year extensions). Harris County, Texas solicited portable ADA-compliant election ramps, platforms, and related equipment (ITB 8-26-0135, due June 15, 2026). The Illinois Secretary of State requested quotes for vertical wheelchair lift installation and removal at the Howlett Building in Springfield, requiring pre-qualification by the Illinois Capital Development Board and three years' documented ADA lift experience (RFQ due September 3, 2026 with mandatory pre-bid conference August 20, 2026). Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative in Kilgore, Texas posted a multi-vendor catalog discount bid for special education and supplies including wheelchair-related items (Catalog Discount Bid SPE2628, due October 1, 2026, $2,713,541 estimated over two years with previous award to 99 vendors).