NIGP 12014: Barges

NIGP 12014 Barges, an Item code, covers the purchase and conversion of inland river vessels for state and local transportation and port operations. State and local governments under this code buy specialized barges—including hopper barges converted to flat deck configurations—for use in multi-modal freight and cargo handling at regional ports. Port commissions and counties operate as the primary issuing bodies, procuring vessels through sealed-bid processes to support Mississippi River and inland waterway commerce and infrastructure projects.

The Rosedale-Bolivar County Port Commission in Mississippi posted a sealed-bid solicitation in July 2026 for one inland river hopper barge converted to a flat deck barge under Multi-Modal Project No. PMM-26 (012), with bids due August 7, 2026. Specifications and bidding documentation are available through the project engineer, Eley-McPherson Engineering, PA, and submissions are accepted by mail, in person, or electronically. Recent activity under this code centers in Mississippi and the wider inland waterway region, though the source provides limited evidence of concurrent opportunities at other jurisdictions. Procurement under NIGP 12014 remains sporadic, driven by capital projects tied to port infrastructure improvement and multi-modal transportation planning cycles.