NIGP 85580: Stage Rigging and Tracks

NIGP 85580 Stage Rigging and Tracks, an Item code, covers inspection, maintenance, and repair of theatrical rigging systems; installation and removal of rigging equipment including motorized and manual hoists, truss systems, and hardware for performing arts venues; and comprehensive rigging services for convention centers, arenas, and education facilities. State and local governments soliciting under this code include municipalities (City of Phoenix, City of Norwalk), counties (Volusia County, Athens-Clarke County), school districts (Pinellas County Schools), community college districts (Maricopa County Community College District), and universities (Texas Southern University, University of Texas at Austin). Recent opportunities reflect a split between maintenance and inspection work on existing systems and turnkey production rigging for single events; the City of Phoenix issued a competitive bid for motorized and counterweight rigging system inspection and repair across four performing arts venues with five- and three-year terms, while Volusia County sought an exclusive rigging contractor for convention center and arena operations encompassing approximately 110 events annually with equipment rental and labor services.

Geographic activity concentrates in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Connecticut, and Texas, with repeat solicitation activity in Florida school districts (Pinellas County Schools issued multiple lighting renovation solicitations that include rigging and staging components totaling approximately $1.68 million across three high school locations). Representative recent opportunities include the City of Phoenix IFB for Theatrical Rigging (IFBPCC260109, response due June 30, 2026) seeking motorized and manual counterweight rigging inspection and repair at Symphony Hall, Orpheum Theatre, Herberger Theater Center, and South Ballroom Stage with ETCP Theater Certified Rigger and OSHA/ANSI/ESTA compliance requirements; Volusia County ITB 26-B-37JJ for exclusive rigging services at Ocean Center's convention center and arena with comprehensive insurance ($1 million Commercial General Liability with riggers' liability endorsement, $4 million excess liability) and certifications from ETCP, USITT, or NCCCO; and Athens-Clarke County RFP #26025 for stage rigging repairs at the Historic Morton Theatre (response due May 14, 2026, estimated budget $70,000–$80,000) requiring ETCP certification and five years of public sector and historic theatre experience. Maricopa County Community College District issued an open-ended RFP (RFP36206, response due July 10, 2026) for performing arts staging products and services across all college locations with no guaranteed spending commitment.