NIGP 12052: Lights, Marine Navigation, Boat

NIGP 12052 Lights, Marine Navigation, Boat is an Item code covering marine lighting fixtures and navigation aids installed on vessels and waterway infrastructure. State and local governments procure under this code primarily through two channels: specialized derelict vessel removal contracts that include lighting modernization as part of broader marine repair and environmental remediation work, and waterway infrastructure maintenance programs that install navigation lights, signs, and pilings across harbors and channels. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Escambia County Marine Resources Division, Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, and Clay County Board of County Commissioners are recent active buyers. Caltrans issued IFB 04A7610 for dry dock ferry maintenance and repair services on the Real McCoy II (due October 29, 2026), which includes lighting modernization alongside engine replacement, hydraulic and electrical system upgrades, and structural repairs; the estimated contract term runs November 30, 2026 through July 31, 2027 with work to be completed within 45 calendar days. Escambia County Marine Resources Division has issued multiple price quote requests since June 2026 for derelict vessel removal work funded through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Derelict Vessel Removal Grant, including contracts for the 32' Islander, 30' Morgan, 32' Catalina, 16' Bowrider, 20' Four Winns, and 27' Watkins vessels, all of which incorporate hazardous material and contaminant removal as part of their scope. Hillsborough County issued ITB 26-00402 (due September 24, 2026) for a one-time purchase of a marine safety work boat with an estimated value of $400,000.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and California, with Escambia County emerging as a repeat buyer driving multiple rapid-cycle RFQ solicitations for derelict vessel floating, removal, transport, and landfill disposal. Escambia County Marine Resources Division also issued RFQ 20250923WA2615 on August 5, 2026 (due September 30, 2025) for installation and maintenance of waterway signs, lights, and pilings across approximately 15 waterways safety zones and navigation channels in fiscal year 2026, with the county providing aluminum signs, flashing lights, and retro-reflective materials while contractors supply supplementary materials and installation labor. Contractors pursuing derelict vessel removal work face stringent insurance requirements including Protection & Indemnity marine liability at $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, maritime workers' compensation, and marine pollution liability, all from carriers with minimum AM Best Rating VIII. Most Escambia County solicitations require lump-sum pricing, 7-day start and 14-day completion windows, and extensive best management practices covering environmental protection, turbidity control, hazardous material handling, and coordination with the U.S. Navy when work occurs near Naval Air Station Pensacola. Parkway School District also procured LED lighting (solicitation 275, due July 30, 2026) with estimated annual spend of approximately $35,000 on an as-needed basis beginning September 26, 2026.