NIGP 14515: Acid

NIGP 14515 Acid, an Item code, covers industrial and chemical-grade acids that state and local governments procure for facility operations, environmental treatment, and maintenance purposes. Recent solicitations under this code show state and local buyers purchasing hydrochloric acid for specific industrial applications, particularly at landfill leachate treatment facilities where the acid supports chemical processing operations. The scope includes technical-grade acids meeting defined chemical specifications, delivery logistics, and compliance with hazardous materials handling and OSHA safety standards.

County governments and school districts represent the primary issuing bodies under this code. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners recently issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB 26-00158) for hydrochloric acid delivery to the Southeast County landfill's Leachate Evaporator Facility, with bids due March 4, 2026, under a three-year contract valued at $412,957.50. The solicitation required technical-grade hydrochloric acid at 31.5–33.1% concentration by weight, meeting precise specifications for color, oxidizing substances, non-volatile residue, and trace element limits, with delivery within three business days of purchase order and 24/7 personnel availability. Florida counties represent the geographic base of recent documented activity under this code.