Categories and Keywords

Category

Keywords

Types of Items included in the Keyword

Agriculture

  Agricultural equipment and supplies Agricultural equipment and farm implements; fertilizers and soil conditioners; pesticides and herbicides; fence and fencing; seeds, grains, and agricultural plants; irrigation systems; rent/lease or repair/maintenance of agricultural equipment; farm animal cages, bedding, and equipment

 

Livestock and live farm animals

Livestock, farm animals, animal feeds and supplies

  Veterinary supplies and services  

Commodities and general services

 

Arts and crafts equipment and accessories, supplies and services


 

Athletic, marine and recreation equipment, supplies and services

Recreation equipment and supplies; athletic gear and uniforms; plaques, awards, trophies; collapsible bleachers; rent/lease and repair/maintenance of athletic equipment

 

Clothing, apparel, uniforms, accessories, and services

Band, medical, police, and food service worker uniforms; work clothing; lab coats; shoes and boots (for athletic uniforms, see Athletic, marine and recreation equipment)

 

Disability equipment, supplies, and services

Wheelchairs, readers for the blind, interpreters for the deaf

 

Events

Conferences, seminars, workshops that may include catering, lodging, meals, breakout rooms. 

 

Financial and risk management services

Credit card and banking services, 3rd party leasing, collection services

 

Food equipment, food products, and services

Paper and plastic dining supplies; food and beverage products; commercial and home ice-making machines; kitchen small wares; commercial and home microwave ovens, refrigerators, and freezers; food vending services; food handling equipment and supplies; catering; rent/lease and repair/maintenance of equipment

 

Furnishings, draperies, textiles, floor coverings supplies and services

Floor covering, tile, linoleum, carpeting, linens, towels, bedding mattresses, upholstery and fabric, window coverings, wall hangings and picture frames, mats, wallpaper and other wall covering, re-upholstery services

 

Furniture

All types of office, dormitory, library, laboratory, and classroom furniture

 

General administrative services

Executive search, temporary help agencies, temporary help, and other services that do not qualify as Professional and Artistic Services.

 

Industrial gases: compressed, liquefied, and containers

Welding gases, dry ice, rent/lease of cylinders

 

Laundry equipment, supplies, and services

Commercial/home washers and dryers, irons, mangles; soaps and detergents; uniform and linen (shop towels and dustmops) rental and laundry services; dry cleaning; repair/maintenance of laundry equipment

 

Leasing

Lease of real property, use of facilities, space rental

 

Material handling equipment, supplies, and services

Containers, cardboard boxes, scales, industrial shelving, moving, rigging, storage, forklifts, carts

 

Metals, plastics, and glass supplies and services

Structural steel, gems and precious stones/metals, wire mesh, Plexiglas, fabrication services

 

Musical instruments, equipment, supplies and services

Pianos, organs, band and orchestra instruments, music, accessories, piano tuning, repair/maintenance, risers (for band uniforms, see Clothing)

 

Novelty, gift and promotion items

Novelties, gift items, toys, postcards, costume jewelry (could be for resale), promotional products

 

Safety/security equipment, supplies and services

Fire and security alarm systems; body protection such as masks, safety shoes/glasses; firearms and ammunition; fire suppression systems; security services

 

Signage and identification equipment, banners, covers, supplies, and services

Name plates and tags, stamps and seals, signs, architectural signage, display boards, banners, awnings, all types of covers and services 

 

Theatrical equipment and supplies

Makeup, costumes, lighting, sound systems, rigging, scenery

Computers/electronics/telecommunications

 

Audio/visual equipment, supplies, and services

Computer display projectors; overhead, film, and slide projectors; tape editing equipment; records, films, and pre-recorded tapes; televisions; VCRs; public address systems; satellite systems; videotape and film production; broadcasting rights; rent/lease and repair/maintenance

 

Electronic components and supplies

Tubes, instruments, resistors, circuit boards

 

Computer hardware

Hardware, all types of cable, monitors, terminals and displays, peripheral devices, printers, supplies, accessories, rent/lease and repair/maintenance

 

Computer software

Software, site license agreements, software maintenance

 

Scanning and imaging equipment, accessories, supplies, and services

Bar code scanners, document imaging scanners, scanning services

 

Telecommunications equipment, supplies, and services

Routers, VOIP equipment, Pagers and paging systems, radios and  systems, telephone sets and PBX systems, cell phones, telecom supplies & accessories, rent/lease and repair/maintenance

Construction (includes major construction projects)

 

New buildings

General work; plumbing,  temperature control, heating, piping, and refrigeration work; ventilation and air distribution work; electrical and  telecommunications/data work; sprinkler work; furniture, fixtures, and equipment

 

Remodeling

General work; demolition; plumbing, temperature control, heating, piping, and refrigeration work; ventilation and air distribution work; electrical and telecommunications/data work; sprinkler work; furniture, fixtures, and equipment

 

Remodeling and additions

General work; demolition; plumbing, temperature control, heating, piping, and refrigeration work; ventilation and air distribution work; electrical and telecommunications/data work; sprinkler work; furniture, fixtures, and equipment

 

Site work

Landscaping, plant materials, trees, final grading, sod, hardscape, sidewalks, curbing, mulch, retaining walls, pavements, interlocking pavers, signage

 

Utility work

Chilled water, steam extension, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, electrical service extension, telecommunications/data extension, domestic water, gas, fire alarm, irrigation, sprinkler water extension

Construction-related professional services

 

Architect/Engineer

Feasibility study, program definition, program analysis/concept development, schematic design, design development, construction contract documents, bidding, construction administration, on-site observation, warranty, interior design

 

Construction management

Project scheduling, budget review, construction cost estimates, design review, value engineering, construction management services, cost accounting, construction acceptance, warranty services

 

Commissioning

Program review, project requirements review, design review and analysis, commissioning plan and implementation, cash flow analysis, project scheduling, construction administration

 

Master planning

Planning objectives, master plan evaluation criteria, design guidelines, planning options, land acquisition options, surveys

Laboratory, scientific, and research

 

Laboratory gases

Compressed/liquefied gases and containers

 

Laboratory/research equipment, supplies, and services

Glassware, growth chambers and incubators, fume hoods, centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, spectrometers, biochemicals, chemicals, culture media, radioactive materials, chemical analysis, vacuum pumps and fittings, rent/lease and repair/maintenance of laboratory equipment

 

Electronic, microscopic, and other optical equipment, accessories, supplies and services

Oscilloscopes, microscopes, image analysis systems, laser, optical and vibration equipment and supplies, scientific instruments, optical components, repair and maintenance of optical equipment

Medical

 

Dental equipment, supplies, and services


 

Drugs, pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical supplies, biological and controlled substances


 

Hospital/medical equipment, instruments, supplies, and services

Operating room equipment/supplies, x-ray equipment/supplies, first-aid and emergency equipment/supplies (also see Laboratory and research)

 

Veterinary supplies and services

 

(See Agriculture)

Office

 

Machines

Calculators, cash registers, dictating equipment, mailing equipment, typewriters, fax machines, shredders

 

Photocopy equipment, supplies, and maintenance

Photocopiers, toner, paper, repair and maintenance and rent/lease and repair/maintenance

 

Supplies

Office machine ribbons, pencils, pens, envelopes, stationery, art supplies, filing supplies, folders, binders, desk accessories, paper, postage

 

Repair services

All office repair services except photocopiers

Physical plant (maintenance, grounds, and repair operations)

 

Electrical supplies

Ballasts, fixtures, and lighting components; conduit, raceway and fittings; electrical distribution equipment; fuses and breakers; high voltage equipment; lamping; motor control equipment; wire and cable; transformers; power generation equipment; rent/lease equipment

 

General construction materials

Asphalt, lumber, concrete, wallboard, plywood, fasteners (nails, screws, etc.), hardware, builder's supplies (for structural steel, see Metals)

 

Fuels and lubricants

Automotive, gasoline and diesel fuel, heating and energy, refrigeration oils and lubricants, fuel tanks and containers

 

Grounds maintenance equipment and services

Greenhouse equipment and supplies; fertilizers and soil conditioners; pesticides and herbicides; seeds; landscaping plants, trees, and shrubs; irrigation systems, bedding.  Extermination, pest control and related services

 

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning

Controls and control components, air conditioners, dehumidifiers and humidifiers, compressors, tubings and fittings, chillers and cooling towers, air filters, coils, fans, furnaces and boilers, gaskets and seals, rent/lease equipment, maintenance and other services

 

Janitorial equipment, supplies, and services

Cleaning supplies, waxes, floor maintenance equipment and supplies, janitorial paper supplies, janitorial services, garbage bags, vacuum cleaners

 

Building maintenance

Painting, repairs, elevator maintenance services

 

Utilities, power plant equipment, supplies, and services

Generators, turbine repairs, environmental control equipment

 

Plumbing supplies

Sinks, faucets, pipe, fittings, and traps; plumbing fixtures and supplies; pumps and components; registers, grills, and diffusers; tanks and valves; water treatment supplies and equipment; rent/lease equipment, maintenance and other services

 

Tools

Welding equipment and supplies, hand and power tools, shop and machine tools, supplies

 

Waste management and removal

Refuse collection and containers, recycling

Printing, photography, and advertising

 

Advertising

Print, broadcast, and electronic advertising, advertising services

 

Library materials, books, subscriptions and publications

Electronic subscriptions

 

Photographic and micrographic equipment, supplies and services

Microfilms, photographic film, micrographic readers, cameras, developing chemicals

 

Printing and mailing equipment, supplies, and services

Printing/copying/duplicating, design or artwork, engraved, or embossed documents, bookbinding, mailing services

Professional and artistic services

 

Accountant


 

Actuary


 

Administrative law judge


 

Arbitrator


 

Archaeologist


 

Art/historical objects repair, maintenance/restoration


 

Artist


 

Attorney


 

Audio/video production


 

Audiologist


 

Auditor


 

Banking services


 

Billing services


 

Biologist


 

Botanist


 

Cartographer


 

Chemist


 

Chiropractor


 

Collection services


 

Commercial photographer


 

Court reporting


 

Data processing consultant


 

Dentist


 

Dietician


 

Economist


 

Editor


 

Educator


 

Entertainer

Limited to performances requiring extraordinary skill and expertise.  See  Commodities and Services, Events for entertainment that is not P&A--such as athletic events, monster truck rallys, Harlem Globtrotters.

 

Entomologist


 

Environmental analyst


 

Environmental engineer


 

Geologist


 

Graphic designer


 

Hearing officer


 

Historian


 

Hydrologist


 

Investment services


 

Land appraiser


 

Land use planner


 

Law clerk


 

Legal services


 

Media consultant


 

Medical transcriber


 

Meteorologist


 

Mgmt/admin services consultant


 

Musician


 

Naturalist


 

Network design


 

Nurse


 

Occupational therapist


 

Optometrist


 

Orthodontist


 

Pathologist


 

Periodontist


 

Pharmacist


 

Physical therapist


 

Physician


 

Podiatrist


 

Programmer


 

Psychiatrist


 

Psychotherapist


 

Public relations


 

Radiologist


 

Sculptor


 

Surgeon


 

System analyst


 

Training and development


 

Veterinarian


Transportation

 

Equipment, supplies, and services

Automotive diagnostic/repair equipment, parts and accessories, services and repair

 

Freight and shipping


 

Fuels and lubricants

(See Physical plant)

 

Travel

Accommodations (meals and lodging); travel agencies; does not include conferences, seminars, or workshops (see Commodities and general services, Events)

 

Vehicles

Cars, trucks, buses

 

Vehicle leasing and rental

Cars, trucks, air and ground charter services

Concessions

 

Concessions

Revenue generating transactions such as pouring rights, sponsorships, patents and other intellectual properties