NIGP 80581: Track Equipment (Including Pedometers, Pole Vault and High Jump Equipment, etc.)

NIGP 80581 Track Equipment (Including Pedometers, Pole Vault And High Jump Equipment, Etc.), Item code, covers specialized athletic field apparatus and timing devices that state and local governments procure for school district programs, clay shooting sports facilities, and competitive athletic infrastructure. Recent solicitations span hurdles meeting NCAA, IAAF, and NFHS specifications; trap shooting machines with automated controls and installation; track facility design and construction to GHSA standards; and general athletic supplies and equipment supporting district-wide programs across multiple sports. School districts represent the primary buying base, with independent school districts in Texas (Northside, Austin, Harlingen) and Illinois, Georgia school systems (Randolph County, Jenkins County), and specialized state and local agencies such as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission also soliciting under this code. Cooperative purchasing vehicles such as AEPA (31 state member agencies) and Sourcewell amplify reach to hundreds of participating jurisdictions across the United States and Canada.

Activity concentrates in the South and Southwest, with recent opportunities posted from Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Illinois between May and October 2026. Representative solicitations include Northside Independent School District's consolidation of four expiring athletic contracts (IFB 2026137, response due October 19, 2026) covering equipment, supplies, software, and related services across all athletic programs; the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's procurement of Promatic Olympic trap sets and installation (ITB 16891, estimated budget $80,000, response due September 30, 2026); Austin Independent School District's requirements-basis RFP for athletic equipment, apparel, and uniforms across all campuses (27RFP024, response due September 15, 2026); and the Illinois School District's competitive bid for aluminum track hurdles with adjustable heights and NCAA compliance (26444DHSISDISB52420, response due May 19, 2026). The Randolph County School System's GHSA-compliant eight-lane track design and construction project (RFP PE55899NONST2026000000012, response due July 7, 2026) reflects capital infrastructure procurement within the code's scope. AEPA's multi-state cooperative solicitation (AEPA #027-E, response due August 13, 2026) indicates demand for national-scale athletic supply contracting vehicles.