NIGP 82506: Bee Keeping Equipment and Supplies (Apiculture)
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Code facts
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State & local contract opportunities
Opportunities by state
| Rank | State | Open now | Posted, last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 0 | 1 |
UNSPSC codes for 82506
| UNSPSC code |
|---|
| 21102401 Beekeeping equipment |
About NIGP 82506
NIGP 82506 Bee Keeping Equipment And Supplies (Apiculture), an Item code, encompasses the supply, installation, maintenance, and educational delivery of urban beekeeping services that state and local governments are increasingly integrating into municipal sustainability and community engagement initiatives. Recent solicitations show governments buying comprehensive beekeeping programs that include honeybee colony setup and management, hive monitoring and maintenance, honey harvesting and bottling, live educational workshops, and sustainability reporting—all tied to municipal climate action plans, LEED certifications, and public outreach goals. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code span special-purpose authorities (Events DC), city departments of aviation (Dallas), and county airport departments (Ventura County), reflecting broader adoption of pollinator-support and green-infrastructure initiatives across urban jurisdictions. Contractors compete on demonstrated beekeeping expertise (typically seven or more years of documented experience with certified beekeepers), staffing of senior-level personnel, proper licensing and insurance, and pricing structures that bundle labor, materials, and ongoing management into firm-fixed annual or multi-year rates.
The code shows recent activity concentrated on the West Coast and District of Columbia. The Washington Convention and Sports Authority (Events DC) posted solicitation 25S050 for Urban Beekeeping Services in June 2026 as an RFQ with a May 29, 2026 response deadline, offering certification-based preference points for small business enterprises, resident-owned businesses, disadvantaged business enterprises, and veteran-owned businesses under DC's local business development program. The City of Dallas Department of Aviation issued RFQ IFSAVIB2600022 in April 2026 for a three-year urban beekeeping contract at Dallas Executive Airport with an April 29, 2026 response date, requiring monthly monitoring reports and a minimum of 200 jars of honey annually. A third opportunity, the County of Ventura's RFP for airport property development (RFPAIR202603), posted in March 2026 but addresses site development rather than beekeeping services directly, indicating peripheral rather than core activity under this code.
Quick answers
What is NIGP 82506?
NIGP 82506 is Bee Keeping Equipment and Supplies (Apiculture), an item in NIGP 02, Agricultural Equipment and Related Products and Services.
Which states post the most state and local bids under NIGP 82506?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under NIGP 82506 posted in the last 90 days are Texas (1).
Which UNSPSC codes match NIGP 82506?
NIGP 82506 maps to 1 UNSPSC code, 21102401 Beekeeping equipment.
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 82506?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 82506 is Removal of Bees and Hives from Texas, posted September 20, 2026.
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