NIGP 54536: Lathe, Woodworking

NIGP 54536 Lathe, Woodworking is an Item code purchasing architectural wood restoration services and related equipment support. State and local governments use this code to procure restoration labor, materials, and tooling for repairs to wooden architectural elements including paneling, handrails, doors, and furniture across public facilities. The issuing bodies include convention authorities, state cooperative purchasing vehicles, county governments, and special-purpose districts. Recent solicitations reflect a shift toward specialized restoration services rather than equipment procurement alone — the work involves hands-on refinishing, stain blending, topcoat application, and protective coating rather than machine tooling.

The Washington Convention and Sports Authority (Events DC) posted an RFQ in May 2026 for architectural wood restoration services covering approximately 27,000 square feet of paneling, 2,184 linear feet of handrails, and 225 doors across eight District of Columbia facilities including the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Carnegie Library. The solicitation required five years of documented experience in exotic wood restoration, current Architectural Woodwork Institute certification, and hourly pricing for standard and overtime labor with annual escalation capped at five percent. Award went to the lowest aggregate price over the contract lifecycle. The opportunity was set aside exclusively for DC Department of Small and Local Business Development certified local, small, or disadvantaged business enterprises, with preference points available for multiple business classifications including small business enterprises, resident-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and equity impact enterprises. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit cooperative, issued RFP 061626 in May 2026 on behalf of participating entities across Washington state and nationwide jurisdictions to establish a contracting solution for law enforcement equipment with responses due June 16, 2026; this represents broader regional and multi-jurisdictional procurement activity under the code framework.