NIGP 57021: Decking, Steel

NIGP 57021 Decking, Steel is an Item code covering fabricated steel decking products that state and local governments procure for facility construction, renovation, and warehouse operations. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring steel decking for prison infrastructure upgrades, municipal water treatment plant improvements, and warehouse pallet rack systems—work ranging from structural building components to specialized storage equipment. The code sees activity across state corrections departments, municipal utilities, and county court systems, with issuing bodies varying from single-facility procurement (Georgia Department of Corrections for Georgia State Prison) to large multi-location operations (Los Angeles Superior Court with 38 locations).

Steel decking opportunities span the Southeast and California based on recent posted solicitations. The Georgia Department of Corrections issued RFQ 46700ERFQ0019612027 for steel to supply Georgia State Prison with a September 12, 2026 response deadline, requiring detailed line-item specification compliance with electronic PDF submission. The City of Lavonia, Georgia procured construction services for a Water Treatment Plant 2026 Improvements project (sealed bid due May 26, 2026) that included comprehensive facility modifications with steel components as part of the scope. The Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles solicited quotes for 606 pallet rack wire decking units (52 inches by 42 inches, 2,500-pound load capacity) through its Bonfire portal with a May 7, 2026 deadline, requiring new products only and all-inclusive pricing valid for 90 days. Activity remains episodic under this code; recent postings do not suggest sustained high-volume procurement activity across state and local jurisdictions.