NIGP 51575: Spreaders, Broadcast, Fertilizer and Seed

NIGP 51575 Spreaders, Broadcast, Fertilizer And Seed, an Item code, encompasses the supply of grounds maintenance equipment, fertilizers, and landscape products that state and local governments procure for parks, recreation facilities, college campuses, and flood control districts. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring broadcast spreaders, fertilizers, and related chemical application services alongside tractors, mowers, and turf-establishment materials as part of integrated grounds-maintenance packages rather than as standalone commodity purchases. The issuing bodies include county community college districts, county parks and recreation departments, county flood control authorities, and special-purpose districts managing transportation and environmental infrastructure. Collin County Community College District issued an ITB for Grounds Equipment, Parts, and Supplies in June 2024 seeking vendors to supply maintenance equipment and fertilizers across ten campuses serving over 59,000 students; the White County Board of Commissioners requested proposals for Chemical Application Services covering three parks and recreation facilities with fertilizer applications, weed control, and related turf treatments; and the Harris County Flood Control District solicited bids for turf establishment, vegetation promotion, and related services including fertilization and soil amendments on district properties throughout Harris County, Texas.

Activity under this code concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Minnesota, with recent opportunities spanning school districts and special-purpose districts. Collin County Community College District (Texas) issued ITB FY2024ITB037 on June 18, 2024, with bids due July 10, 2024, establishing a three-year contract valued at approximately $144,000 across an estimated $48,000 annual expenditure; the White County Board of Commissioners (Georgia) solicited RFP PE77037NONST2026000000022 with proposals due April 2, 2026, for integrated chemical application services at three facilities; and the Harris County Flood Control District (Texas) released ITB 250389 on February 6, 2026, with bids due March 2, 2026, for federally funded turf establishment and mowing services commencing April 1, 2026, subject to HUD Section 3 labor requirements and MWBE participation commitments. These opportunities reflect steady demand for integrated grounds maintenance under the code, with vendors typically required to provide percentage discounts off manufacturer pricing and meet local-presence or certification requirements.