NIGP 83268: Tape, Sheetrock

NIGP 83268 Tape, Sheetrock, an Item code, covers drywall tape and joint compounds used in interior construction and renovation work by state and local government agencies. State and local buyers procure these materials as components of general construction projects, typically bundled within larger renovation or new-build contracts where the general contractor sources materials and manages labor. The issuing bodies for work under this code span higher-education institutions, particularly university health science centers and medical facilities undertaking significant interior buildouts. Recent solicitations confirm that sheetrock and taping materials feature prominently in renovation scopes that include framing, finishing, and Systems integration across multiple trades.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler issued a competitive sealed proposal (RFPNOUTHSCT2026002 / UTHSCT2026002) on August 4, 2026, for a general contractor to perform behavioral health renovations on Level 06 of its facility in Schleicher County, Texas, with responses due September 3, 2026. The 20,000-square-foot renovation scope explicitly identified sheetrock among the core trades required, alongside selective demolition, sealants, insulation, finishes, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work. The contract structure calls for lump-sum pricing with a $250,000 contingency allowance, performance and payment bonds at 100 percent of contract price, and prevailing wage compliance. Substantial Completion is targeted for April 15, 2027. A pre-submittal conference and site tour were scheduled for August 10, 2026. Recent activity under this code is limited to this single higher-education facility project in Texas; no broader geographic spread or multi-jurisdiction pattern is evident from current opportunities.