NIGP 78586: Recycled School Equipment and Supplies

NIGP 78586 Recycled School Equipment and Supplies, an Item code, encompasses instructional materials and related products purchased by state and local school systems, typically through catalog discount frameworks that establish negotiated pricing off published vendor price lists. State and local education agencies use this code to procure educational supplies and materials at volume rates, with vendors submitting percentage discounts to secure framework agreements that govern fulfillment and pricing across the contract term. The issuing bodies under this code are primarily state education departments and school districts seeking to standardize purchasing and manage costs for classroom and instructional use.

The State of Texas recently posted Invitation for Catalog Discount Bid ICAT2628 on October 19, 2026, with proposals due November 19, 2026, seeking catalog discount bids on instructional materials and related products. Awarded vendors are expected to maintain inventory availability and fulfill orders within agreed-upon timeframes, with pricing required to remain valid throughout the contract term. The procurement establishes a framework for the state to purchase at negotiated rates from successful bidders. Geographic activity under this code is concentrated in Texas based on recent posting activity; no other states appear in the available opportunity record.