NIGP 79510: Button Covering Machines

NIGP 79510 Button Covering Machines is an Item code identifying sewing and garment-finishing equipment and accessories that state and local governments procure for Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, vocational training, and institutional apparel or textile operations. The Alpine School District's April 2026 RFP for Bernina sewing machines and sergers with extended warranty and service support reflects the actual scope of work under this code: supply of new equipment (in this case Bernina 335 Sewing Machines and L850 Serger Machines), related parts and accessories, delivery, installation, training, and comprehensive service and repair capabilities across multiple school locations. The issuing body here is a K-12 school district purchasing through its Purchasing and Career and Technical Education departments, a typical buyer under this code for programs serving high school and middle school students across multiple school sites.

The Alpine School District procurement demonstrates geographic activity in Utah County, spanning nine communities (American Fork, Orem, Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Lehi, Highland, Lindon, Pleasant Grove, and Alpine) across 21 high schools and 15 middle or junior high schools. The RFP, posted April 20, 2026, with a response deadline of April 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM Mountain Time, solicited through the Utah Public Procurement Place (UPPP) portal and required vendors to demonstrate minimum five years of K-12 sales and service experience, capability to supply parts and repair services to all school locations, and ability to provide free delivery and installation. The resulting contract runs one year with four optional one-year renewals (five years total), commences May 31, 2026, and includes a guarantee of pricing for the first year. No budget range or award value was disclosed in the RFP. The source supports no additional recent opportunities under this code.