NIGP 54009: Blocking Wood

NIGP 54009 Blocking Wood, an Item code, encompasses law enforcement equipment procurement by state and local agencies through cooperative purchasing vehicles. Recent state and local solicitation activity under this code reflects demand for standardized law enforcement equipment solutions that serve multiple jurisdictions simultaneously through framework agreements rather than individual agency buys. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, is the primary issuing body currently active under this code, structuring procurement to serve thousands of governmental agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and other public entities across the United States and Canada. The cooperative model allows participating jurisdictions to leverage collective buying power while maintaining standardized contracting terms and conditions.

Sourcewell's RFP #061626 for Law Enforcement Equipment, posted May 12, 2026, with a response deadline of June 16, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time, represents the primary recent activity. This solicitation explicitly names participation from Franklin County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Chelan County, and Yakima County in Washington state, along with numerous other jurisdictions throughout the United States and Canada. Proposals must be submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal; no bid documents are available through Washington's Electronic Business Solutions system. The resulting contract will be reserved for potential future utilization through a participating addendum with Sourcewell. Questions may be directed to Mari Vielma at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930.