NIGP 56072: Trucks, Lift, Hand Operated

NIGP 56072 Trucks, Lift, Hand Operated is an Item code covering portable and manually-operated hydraulic lifting equipment that state and local governments purchase for material handling, vehicle maintenance, and internal logistics operations. Recent solicitations show demand for three distinct product categories: hand trucks (2-in-1 convertible models), portable vehicle lifts (wireless and wired Stertil Koni units), personnel lifts (ground-entry, manually-propelled hydraulic models like the Ballymore PS10), and mobile column lifts (automotive-certified wireless units such as the Rotary MCHM419). Issuing bodies span county governments (San Mateo County, Gwinnett County, Augusta-Richmond County), transit authorities (Charlotte Area Transit System, Augusta Transit Department), and county elections divisions. Work ranges from one-time equipment purchases to recurring maintenance and repair contracts for installed lift systems.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast and California. Charlotte Area Transit System issued an RFP on June 5, 2026 (due July 8) for preventative maintenance and repair services on 32 Stertil Koni portable vehicle lifts at two facilities in Mecklenburg County and Charlotte, North Carolina. San Mateo County, California solicited quotes via RFQ on April 20, 2026 (due April 27) for two Ballymore PS10 Power Stocker Lifts or equivalent, with delivery by August 15, 2026. Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia issued an Invitation to Bid on April 17, 2026 (due May 27) for one Rotary MCHM419 Flex Max mobile column lift replacement for Augusta Transit, with an optional pre-bid conference on May 11 and Local Vendor Preference and M/WBE program requirements applying. Gwinnett County, Georgia solicited quotes via Informal Written Quotation on March 11, 2026 (due March 17) for 175 Cosco 2-in-1 Convertible Hand Trucks with full delivery by April 27, 2026.