NIGP 90926: Building Construction, Agricultural

NIGP 90926 Building Construction, Agricultural is an Item code capturing construction of agricultural and agricultural-support facilities—storage buildings, pole barns, greenhouses, equipment shelters, and associated site work—that state and local governments procure for county extension operations, parks departments, environmental agencies, and special districts. Recent solicitations show counties and regional water authorities acquiring turnkey pre-engineered metal and post-frame structures, complete greenhouse systems with mechanical controls and growing infrastructure, and full-service agricultural complex buildings. The buying mix spans county boards of commissioners, state environmental and wildlife agencies, water management districts, and municipal departments managing fairgrounds, equipment yards, and agricultural programs. Work typically bundles design, fabrication, permitting, site preparation, foundation installation, and warranty—with contractors bearing responsibility for code compliance, utility coordination, and as-built documentation.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida, Georgia, and Arizona, reflecting rural and suburban growth in those regions. Representative current opportunities include Colquitt County requesting sealed bids under a 45-day competitive bid cycle for an agricultural complex facility and a 30-by-30-foot metal storage building adjacent to its Agricultural Building, both due November 2, 2026, with mandatory pre-bid meetings and five-year experience requirements; Cedar Springs Public Schools soliciting ITB-style bids for a fully enclosed single-bay greenhouse with engineered drawings, mechanical systems, and hanging infrastructure, due October 26, 2026; and the St. Johns River Water Management District seeking submittals for a pre-engineered 40-by-200-foot pole barn with standing seam roofing at its Palm Bay Service Center, due July 22, 2026 with an estimated budget of $180,000 and mandatory pre-submittal conference. Pricing models vary from lump-sum fixed-price bids to unit-price line-item structures; performance bonds and insurance requirements are standard. No widespread set-asides for small, minority, women, or veteran-owned enterprises appear in this code's recent solicitations, though local-vendor preferences and experience thresholds screen for operational continuity and site familiarity.