NIGP 54043: Lumber, Walnut

NIGP 54043 Lumber, Walnut is an Item code that addresses hardwood lumber procurement for state and local government applications, though the recent solicitation activity under this code does not reflect traditional lumber purchasing. State and local governments soliciting under this Item code include cooperative purchasing vehicles and multi-jurisdictional authorities that serve state departments, counties, cities, school districts, and other public entities across broad geographic regions. The scope of work historically covered by the code spans finished walnut lumber products used in furniture fabrication, cabinetry, interior finishes, and equipment construction within government facilities and operations.

Sourcewell, a Minnesota-based state and local government cooperative, posted RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 with a response deadline of June 16, 2026, seeking proposals to establish a law enforcement equipment contracting solution available to participating entities across Washington state (including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima counties) and numerous other jurisdictions throughout the United States and Canada. The solicitation targets thousands of governmental agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and public entities through a cooperative purchasing framework. Vendors must submit proposals through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal at https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov by 3:30 p.m. Central Time; no specific award values, budget ranges, or set-aside designations are disclosed in available documentation.