NIGP 54580: Shield, Trench (Worker Protection)

NIGP 54580 Shield, Trench (Worker Protection) is an Item code under which state and local governments procure modular aluminum trench shoring systems, temporary road plates for construction access, and related worker protection equipment for excavation and construction work. The Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority issued an IFB in May 2026 for a complete modular aluminum trench shoring system with panels, corner posts, spreaders, and accessories compliant with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P, engineered for trench depths up to 15 feet. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code span water and sewer authorities, cities, and county departments managing public works and infrastructure projects. Water and sewer utilities appear as active buyers for trench protection systems used in pipeline repair and installation work.

Recent activity shows geographic spread across South Carolina and Florida. The Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (South Carolina) issued IFB 2026IFB028 for the modular trench shoring system with a response date of May 27, 2026 and desired delivery by June 30, 2026, requiring OSHA compliance, engineered load ratings, and assembly documentation. The City of Tampa (Florida) issued RFQ 26P00318 in May 2026 for A36 steel road plates with lifting equipment and HS-20-44 load-bearing capacity, a complementary temporary ground protection product used in construction. Vendors responding to these opportunities must supply product data including load ratings, assembly instructions, warranty information, and lead times, with pricing valid for a minimum of 60 days. No set-aside or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions were identified in the recent solicitations.