NIGP 13520: Coloring for Cement and Grout

NIGP 13520 Coloring for Cement and Grout is an Item code that encompasses pigments, dyes, and colorants used to tint concrete, grout, and cementitious materials in public infrastructure and building projects. State and local governments procure these materials for pedestrian safety improvements, ADA-compliant sidewalk and curb construction, and other concrete work where colored finishes or detectable warning systems require integral or applied color treatment. The code sees activity from county governments, municipalities, and transit or special-purpose authorities undertaking capital improvement programs, particularly those involving roadway, pedestrian, or accessibility infrastructure.

Recent solicitations support limited direct visibility into standalone coloring-material procurement under this code. Orange County, Florida issued an IFB on April 9, 2026 (response deadline May 7, 2026) for Construction Services for the ADA Pedestrian Safety Improvement Program (Y26-167), estimated at $6,255,475, which encompasses installation of detectable warning systems and concrete work across multiple construction phases — a scope that would incorporate colored materials but does not isolate the coloring component as a discrete procurement line item. Sourcewell, on behalf of multiple Washington counties and participating entities nationwide, posted an RFP (061626, response deadline June 16, 2026) for Law Enforcement Equipment through cooperative purchasing, though this opportunity does not directly address cement or grout coloring. No recent opportunities in the source material target coloring for cement and grout as a standalone commodity, indicating either low standalone-procurement volume under this code or integration of color specification into broader concrete and construction contracts rather than separate material sourcing.