NIGP 57081: Steel Studs, Dry Wall

NIGP 57081 Steel Studs, Dry Wall is an Item code covering interior framing and wall-finishing materials that state and local governments procure as part of larger construction and renovation projects. Recent solicitations show this code appearing as a component within commercial and institutional building work — specifically emergency services facilities and police training buildings — where steel studs and drywall form the structural and aesthetic framework for interior spaces. The City of San Antonio is the primary recent buyer, issuing multiple construction IFBs that bundle steel studs and drywall alongside concrete, structural steel, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems. These are formal, sealed-bid procurements with pre-bid meetings, site visits, and structured Q&A cycles, typical of municipal construction delivery. Local set-aside programs (SBEDA, local preference, veteran-owned small business preference) apply to these projects, and prevailing wage requirements are in effect.

The recent activity concentrates in Texas, specifically San Antonio, where two IFBs posted in early 2026 represent the visible pipeline: the Emergency Services Warehouse (posted May 29, 2026, pre-bid May 6, 2026) valued for 9,000 square feet of conditioned storage serving the fire, police, and health departments, and the SAPD Academy Tactics and Firearms Building (online bidding closed January 27, 2026, estimated budget $3,605,500) with 365-day completion window. Both require comprehensive subcontractor and supplier documentation, including experience qualifications and bid bonds. Pricing is unit-based, and the City reserves award discretion across base bid and alternates. Bidders must register in the San Antonio E-Procurement System (SAePS) and comply with local ordinances; blank unit prices result in disqualification.