NIGP 48687: Soil Retardant (for Carpets, Rugs, etc.), Environmentally Certified Products

NIGP 48687 Soil Retardant (For Carpets, Rugs, Etc.), Environmentally Certified Products is an Item code covering chemically treated carpet and rug products designed to resist staining and soil penetration, with environmental certifications such as low-VOC compliance or third-party sustainability validation. State and local governments procure these materials as components of flooring renovation and maintenance projects, typically bundled with carpet tile or broadloom installation work. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code span housing authorities, municipal facilities departments, and special-purpose districts managing public buildings where durability and environmental performance are procurement requirements. Materials under this code are specified when jurisdictions undertake floor replacement involving commercial-grade carpet intended for high-traffic areas or when environmental sustainability standards apply to building systems.

The Community Development Authority of the City of Madison, Wisconsin posted one recent representative opportunity on June 29, 2026 — an RFB for Karabis Apartments Carpet Replacement (Solicitation 1505002026) with bids due July 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST. The scope called for removal and installation of approximately 2,800 square feet of commercial-grade 24" × 24" carpet tile with solution-dyed fiber, installed in directional or quarter-turn patterns using low-VOC adhesive compliant with applicable regulations, all as part of a federal-funded Davis-Bacon wage–compliant project. The awardee would handle removal, disposal, subfloor preparation, installation, surface protection, and final cleanup under a lump-sum fixed-fee contract with an expected one-month completion window. Recent activity under this code remains limited; Wisconsin represents the only jurisdiction identified in posted state and local solicitations to date.