NIGP 87050: Venetian Blinds, Metal, Audio- Visual and Standard

NIGP 87050 Venetian Blinds, Metal, Audio-Visual and Standard is an Item code that consolidates procurement of window coverings—traditional metal and venetian blinds—and integrated audio-visual systems for municipal council chambers, courtrooms, and other public facilities. State and local governments soliciting under this code purchase off-the-shelf blinds in standard aluminum finishes for routine facility maintenance, as well as design-build audio-visual recording and amplification systems that include live streaming, closed captioning, hearing-assist devices, and compliance with accessibility mandates. The issuing bodies span city governments, county departments, school districts, and special-purpose jurisdictions; the City of Philadelphia, Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources, City of St. Marys, and Parkway School District all posted opportunities in the first half of 2026. Window-treatment procurement typically moves through micro-purchase or informal competitive quote procedures with quick turnarounds (3–14 days), while audio-visual systems solicitations run formal RFPs with pre-bid conferences, detailed qualification requirements, and weighted evaluation criteria favoring government experience and technical depth.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions. The City of St. Marys, Georgia posted an RFP for audio-visual services for a new joint City Council Chamber and Municipal Court room with proposals due July 17, 2026, requiring 12 microphones, two cameras, live closed captioning, and YouTube streaming with five-year equipment refresh cycles, evaluated on qualifications (20 points), audio-visual expertise (25 points), and range of services (20 points) among other criteria. Gwinnett County, Georgia solicited informal written quotes for purchase and installation of 61 aluminum 1-inch cordless lift blinds in Seashell 376 finish with a pre-quote conference on May 8, 2026, and deadline of May 15, 2026. The City of Philadelphia issued a micro-purchase IFB for mini blinds with a maximum contract value of $43,000 and a June 5, 2026 deadline. Parkway School District in Missouri sought bids for window treatment services and supplies—manual and motorized blinds and roller shades—due March 24, 2026, with preference for United States-manufactured products and Missouri-grown or produced commodities when quality and price are approximately equal.