NIGP 01081: Preformed Insulation, All Types (for Ells, Tees, Valves, etc.)

NIGP 01081 Preformed Insulation, All Types (For Ells, Tees, Valves, Etc.), an Item code, covers insulation products for pipe fittings and valve assemblies that state and local water utilities procure for water main infrastructure projects. Based on recent solicitations, the code sees activity focused on isolation valve installations, gate valve supply, and detector check valve procurement for water system operations and maintenance. Issuing bodies under this code include regional water districts and municipal public works departments, with Alameda County Water District and the City of Greenville appearing as repeat buyers for valve-related projects.

Recent opportunities reflect West Coast and Texas activity. Alameda County Water District issued an IFB for detector check valves (IFB 26/27-01, due July 14, 2026) and a separate IFB for gate valves (IFB 252623, due April 14, 2026), both for supply and delivery to its Fremont, California headquarters facility. The City of Greenville, Texas Public Works Department solicited bids for isolation valve installation projects under IFB 2026-IFB-056 (due February 24, 2026) and IFB 2026-IFB-060, a rebid (due April 7, 2026), each requiring furnishing and installation of isolation valves on pressurized water mains at multiple locations. These projects involve requirements contracts with one-year terms extendable for additional periods and firm pricing obligations. No set-asides, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or specialized preferences appear in the posted solicitations.