NIGP 85577: Standards, Portable; And Ropes (for Theater Lobbies)

NIGP 85577 Standards, Portable; And Ropes (For Theater Lobbies) is an Item code under which state and local governments procure high-performance spotlight systems, temporary event infrastructure, and stage production equipment for public venues. Recent solicitations show purchasing bodies acquiring professional xenon and LED spotlight fixtures with precision throw distances and color-rendering specifications, along with pipes-and-drapes systems (modular fabric barriers, privacy screens, temporary entrances, and ground coverings) for emergency shelter, disaster recovery, and event support operations. Issuing bodies include city venues divisions operating performing-arts and sports facilities, counties managing emergency-management and disaster-response capabilities, and special-purpose venue authorities. The City of Orlando's Orlando Venues Division has posted multiple spotlight procurements in the past four months, indicating repeat activity in this space. Work typically includes equipment supply, installation and commissioning labor, staff training, removal of existing units, and multi-year maintenance support under lump-sum or unit-pricing models with firm pricing and FOB delivery terms.

Recent activity clusters in Florida and Texas. The City of Orlando issued IFB 260290 for ten Lycian Model 1295 ELT spotlights at the Kia Center with a March 12, 2026 bid deadline, requiring bidders to document three comparable projects in the past three years and maintain 12-hour on-site service response; the procurement lists Production Resource Group LLC, Bay Stage Live, and SoloTech as potential vendors. Denton County, Texas posted ITB 252888 on April 3, 2026 for a comprehensive pipes-and-drapes system with 24/7 availability and 24-hour mobilization capability for emergency-response operations, closing April 23, 2026, with Davis-Bacon prevailing-wage requirements and FEMA compliance obligations. The City of Orlando also posted an earlier spotlight procurement (IFB 250553, due November 26, 2025) offering pricing options for standard xenon or LED systems. Contracts typically run three to five years with optional renewal terms; performance bonds, comprehensive insurance, and OSHA compliance are standard.