NIGP 13512: Cement (Mortar), Refractory

NIGP 13512 Cement (Mortar), Refractory is an Item code. State and local governments solicit this code for portland cement and ready-mix concrete materials used in infrastructure maintenance, water system work, and historic masonry restoration. Recent solicitations show counties and state transportation departments procuring both bulk packaged cement for road and transportation projects and specialized materials for restoration work requiring matching historic mortar and brick specifications. Issuing bodies include county transportation and public works departments, county commissions, and state departments of transportation. The primary demand drivers are routine infrastructure maintenance contracts and specialized restoration projects where exact material matching and compliance with department specifications are critical.

Williamson County, Texas has emerged as a repeat buyer, issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26IFB35 in March 2026 for Type I/II and Type IL Portland Cement conforming to Texas Department of Transportation Departmental Materials Specifications (250 tons bulk, 50 fifty-pound bags each, with pickup and delivery options), with bids due April 21, 2026. The Georgia Department of Transportation issued an electronic Request for Quotes in February 2026 for bagged concrete products to service all seven districts statewide, with suppliers selected for multiple district coverage and delivery to project sites and storage yards across Georgia. Monroe County, Florida issued an RFP in April 2026 for East Martello Historic Masonry Restoration requiring US Heritage NHL 3.5 Natural Hydraulic Lime Mortar matched to historic specifications dating to 1845–1862, with proposals due June 4, 2026. Pasco County, Florida issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBBW26096) in June 2026 for as-needed delivery of concrete fiber and regular ready-mix concrete to multiple county sites. Activity concentrates in Texas, Georgia, and Florida, with secondary activity in other southeastern jurisdictions.