NIGP 96558: Plate Preparation, Color, Flat Zinc, Magnesium Alloy, or Plastic

NIGP 96558 Plate Preparation, Color, Flat Zinc, Magnesium Alloy, Or Plastic is an Item code under which state and local governments procure custom printed and fabricated signage, display panels, and informational stations built from substrate materials including PVC board, with vinyl graphics, laminates, and die-cut components. The scope encompasses design, layout, custom graphics production, assembly, and delivery of finished display units. Hillsborough County Public Schools, a school district in Florida, issued an ITB for custom informational station panels for its Student Nutrition Services operation, seeking 136 units (86 three-panel stations at 45" × 15" and 50 five-panel stations at 26" × 45") with 6mm PVC board, vinyl graphics, laminate overlay, acrylic literature holders, and die-cut 3D logos. Vendors were required to furnish firm fixed-price per-unit costs with F.O.B. destination and inside delivery, and could propose custom design and layout fees with a cost-plus-markup pricing cap of 15% on vendor cost. The solicitation closed without award following a public opening on June 18, 2026, with a Notice of Non-Award issued July 14, 2026.

The Hillsborough County Public Schools ITB represents the recent activity visible under this code. The estimated annual spending was approximately $118,000 funded by federal sources (USDA Food and Nutrition Service), with delivery required within 30 days of purchase order receipt. Minimum qualifications included three years' prior experience in the required commodities and services, Florida business authorization, current business licenses and taxes, proof of insurance, and E-Verify compliance. Bidders submitted certifications including drug-free workplace (AD-1049), debarment (AD-1048), non-collusion affidavit, anti-lobbying certification, scrutinized-company certification, foreign-country-of-concern affidavit, and labor-coercion affidavit. An addendum clarifying specifications and delivery conditions was posted June 10, 2026, with alternative brand questions due May 28, 2026 and technical questions due June 4, 2026.