NIGP 54578: Shapers, Jointers, and Banders, Wood

NIGP 54578 Shapers, Jointers, and Banders, Wood is an Item code under which state and local governments procure woodworking machinery and equipment for educational, operational, and specialized use. Recent solicitations show demand for equipment supporting carpentry instruction, law enforcement operations, and broader facility or program needs. The issuing bodies include technical college systems, regional public colleges, and cooperative purchasing consortia representing multiple counties and jurisdictions across state lines.

The Technical College System of Georgia issued an eRFQ on March 30, 2026 (due April 6, 2026) for woodworking equipment to support the Carpentry Program at Southern Regional Technical College's Moultrie Campus, seeking equipment matching or equivalent to specified brands. Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota cooperative purchasing vehicle, posted RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 (due June 16, 2026) for Law Enforcement Equipment available to participating entities across Washington state, multiple counties (Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima), and public agencies throughout the United States and Canada. Georgia and Washington represent the primary recent geographic activity, with Georgia focused on direct educational equipment procurement and Washington anchored by a multi-jurisdictional cooperative purchasing structure. Both opportunities accept vendor responses through online portals and do not publicly disclose budget ranges or set-aside designations in available documentation.