NIGP 80182: Signs, Magnetic

NIGP 80182 Signs, Magnetic, an Item code, encompasses the fabrication, installation, and maintenance of custom signage systems for parks, recreational facilities, and public infrastructure across state and local jurisdictions. State and local governments procure under this code primarily metal signs, environmental graphics, digital signage systems, video walls, LED displays, and related mounting and removal services. The County of Orange, California has emerged as an active buyer, issuing multiple competitive bids for custom sign fabrication services across its parks and recreation portfolio; Gwinnett County, Georgia is also soliciting digital signage and LED display technologies. Issuing bodies include county parks and recreation departments, counties managing transportation and public facilities, and municipal authorities responsible for wayfinding and directional signage at multiple sites.

Recent solicitation activity centers in California and Georgia. The County of Orange issued IFB0123006405CC2 on July 17, 2026, with bids due August 14, 2026, for custom sign fabrication services spanning approximately 40 parks and recreation sites, encompassing design, fabrication, installation of metal signs and environmental graphics, 30-calendar-day delivery requirements, and a three-year contract term with two optional renewal years; the procurement applies a 5% local small business and disabled veteran enterprise preference with a maximum deduction of $100,000 and includes cooperative purchasing provisions allowing other governmental entities to access the contract with a 2% administrative rebate. Gwinnett County issued RFP-2701KM on July 8, 2026, with proposals due August 10, 2026, for digital signage, scoreboards, video walls, LED displays, and related technologies, though detailed scope and specifications are available only through the county's Bonfirehub procurement portal. Santa Clara County's recent ITB activity (spanning February through May 2026) includes roadway signage and traffic-control marking components within larger pavement rehabilitation and guardrail replacement projects, indicating signage sits as a subordinate line item in broader infrastructure work.