NIGP 97105: Booth, Convention/Exhibit, Rental or Lease

NIGP 97105 Booth, Convention/Exhibit, Rental Or Lease, an Item code, encompasses the supply and installation of modular privacy and functional workspace products for public institutions. State and local governments use this code to procure acoustically treated, multipurpose pods and related furnishings designed for studying, tutoring, testing, video conferencing, and focused individual work in libraries, community centers, and similar facilities. Issuing bodies include county library systems and municipal departments seeking to expand or upgrade flexible-use infrastructure. The scope includes furnishing, delivery, installation, assembly, testing, and warranty support, with vendors required to provide comprehensive maintenance coverage and compliance certifications across federal, state, and local standards when grant funding is involved.

Harris County, Texas posted an ITB for large privacy pods and related items for the Harris County Public Library with a bid submission deadline of June 15, 2026. The County sought up to 30 units for up to 26 library locations during an initial purchase phase, with contract term beginning approximately August 1, 2026 and ending July 31, 2027. The scope required new, unused, current production models compliant with ADA and fire safety requirements, a minimum two-year comprehensive warranty covering 100 percent of parts, labor, travel, and shipping, and identification of a manufacturer-authorized maintenance facility in Harris County. The contract included federal compliance requirements—Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage provisions, anti-lobbying certifications for bids exceeding $100,000, and Section 3 Act compliance for HUD-funded contracts exceeding $200,000. Harris County enforces a mandatory minimum wage of $21.65 per hour for all workers directly assigned to county contracts, with annual adjustments based on the MIT Living Wage Calculator. Bidders required workers' compensation, commercial general liability with per-occurrence limits of $1,000,000, and professional liability insurance. Payment terms were Net 30 from invoice receipt, with the County retaining up to 20 percent of funds pending supplemental inspection.