NIGP 49565: Museum Preparations and Supplies: Labels, etc.

NIGP 49565 Museum Preparations And Supplies: Labels, Etc., an Item code, encompasses custom signage and labeling systems that state and local governments commission for public collections, monuments, and exhibits. The City of St. Petersburg, Florida is currently soliciting through RFP 25034 for 89 custom placards and labels for its Public Art Collection, including 28 outdoor weather-resistant signs designed for 10–15 year durability. Work under this code involves fabricating durable, professionally finished labels and placards — often featuring institutional branding, QR codes, artist or historical information, and mounting hardware — in quantities ranging from dozens to hundreds of units. Issuing bodies for this code include municipal governments and city cultural departments, as seen here with the City of St. Petersburg's in-house procurement.

The City of St. Petersburg's RFP 25034, due February 4, 2025, exemplifies current demand. The solicitation emphasizes vendor experience in placard manufacturing (minimum three years required), cost (weighted at 20% of the evaluation score), and past performance. The City offers additional scoring points for Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certifications, allocating 5 points for each applicable designation. Vendors must carry $1 million in commercial general liability and commercial automobile liability insurance, plus workers' compensation coverage. Initial delivery is due May 31, 2025, with contract completion by June 30, 2025. The initial three-year term includes an optional two-year renewal. Geographic and issuing-body activity under this code appears limited in recent postings; the St. Petersburg opportunity provides the primary current signal for state and local procurement activity in museum preparation supplies and custom institutional labeling.