NIGP 55375: Shells and Casings (Plastic, Metal, Steel)

NIGP 55375 Shells and Casings (Plastic, Metal, Steel), an Item code, encompasses durable metal storage and transport containers that state and local governments procure for operational and emergency response applications. The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' recent solicitation for galvanized finished steel pallets—heavy-duty commercial-grade units rated for 8,000-pound uniform floor loads with welded steel construction and corrosion-resistant finishes—exemplifies the scope of work under this code. Jurisdictions buy these products to support maintenance operations, emergency services, and material handling across distributed facilities; specifications often call for robust construction, extended warranty coverage (five years or more), and compliance with federal and state employment verification and insurance requirements.

The source contains one recent state-local opportunity under this code. Hillsborough County, Florida issued ITB2600197 on March 13, 2026, with bids due April 3, 2026, seeking galvanized steel pallets to serve four maintenance locations in the Tampa and Valrico areas under a two-year contract valued at $70,264.60. The invitation was competitive sealed bid with no set-aside restrictions; the County required comprehensive insurance (General Liability, Workers' Compensation, Automobile Liability, and specialized coverages with Hillsborough named as additional insured), monthly invoicing, and 20-day delivery timelines on an FOB destination basis. Price adjustments are available bi-annually tied to the U.S. Department of Labor's Producer Price Index for Finished Goods.