NIGP 53075: Travel Kits and Accessories

NIGP 53075 Travel Kits and Accessories, an Item code, encompasses equipment packages and accessory systems that state and local governments procure for specialized operational use. Based on recent solicitation activity, this code captures purchases of complete traveling irrigation systems—self-contained, transportable equipment bundles designed for field deployment. The City of Richardson, Texas solicited competitive sealed bids in May 2026 for three traveling sprinkler irrigation systems, each comprising a hose reel unit with approximately 1,320 feet of black polyethylene irrigation hose, a water-powered turbine-driven hose retraction unit, and a hydraulic sprinkler cart. Municipal governments and park districts represent the primary issuing bodies under this code, typically purchasing through IFB or ITB processes when procuring standardized equipment packages that meet established performance and warranty specifications.

The single recent opportunity on record is concentrated in Texas. The City of Richardson ITB 57-26, due June 11, 2026, required bidders to hold current SAM.gov registration, provide three business references with three years of similar equipment sales, and carry Commercial General Liability insurance with $1 million combined single limits and $2 million aggregate coverage. Manufacturers must warranty all parts and components for at least one year, with polyethylene hose carrying a minimum five-year prorated warranty. The procurement included a mandatory pre-bid conference held May 26, 2026 via Zoom, with written clarification requests due May 29, 2026 through the Bonfire system. Pricing was due F.O.B. destination to Richardson, with all freight and delivery charges included in quoted prices. No incumbent vendor or contract value was disclosed, and no set-asides applied, though M/WBE disclosure was required. The City permits cooperative purchasing by other governmental entities under identical contract terms when both parties authorize it.