NIGP 52551: Boxes, Drop, Library

NIGP 52551 Boxes, Drop, Library, an Item code, covers library book-return and media-storage equipment that state and local governments procure for public library systems. State and local purchasing under this code reflects acquisition of physical deposit boxes and allied equipment for patron returns and material staging — specifically branded library book drops and media storage units specified to meet ADA compliance, weather protection, theft deterrence, and fire-safety standards. Issuing bodies soliciting under the code include county library systems and county boards of commissioners managing consolidated library operations. Recent activity shows library systems acquiring new equipment alongside disposition of surplus units no longer in service.

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners and Monroe County, Florida dominate recent activity in this code. Hillsborough County issued ITB2600317 on July 6, 2026, requesting competitive sealed bids for 50 Kingsley Brand C-Series Book Returns with carts, estimated at $171,080 with delivery required within 30 days to John F. Germany Public Library in Tampa, with bids due July 24, 2026. Monroe County conducted two separate surplus sales of Library Media Box Model 1500G units across its Key West, Marathon, Big Pine Key, Islamorada, and Key Largo libraries — ITB639 posted June 27, 2026 with bids due July 22, 2026, comprising five units with combined estimated value of $161,939.96, and an earlier ITB636 posted May 16, 2026 with response deadline June 11, 2026. Activity concentrates in Florida; no recent opportunities from other states appear in the source.