NIGP 18054: Foam Stabilizers

NIGP 18054 Foam Stabilizers, an Item code, encompasses chemical additives and stabilization products that state and local governments procure for water treatment and infrastructure maintenance operations. Based on recent solicitations, the code reflects demand for products supporting critical water systems, including water transmission main work and related treatment facility operations. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include municipalities (City of Arlington, Texas; City of Hattiesburg, Mississippi) and county governments (Pasco County, Florida), with water utilities and public works departments driving procurement activity. The scope of work includes on-call supply agreements and project-specific chemical procurement tied to water infrastructure projects, abandonment operations, and maintenance facility support.

Recent opportunities demonstrate geographic activity across Texas, Mississippi, and Florida. The City of Hattiesburg posted a sealed-bid solicitation (number 3170036681) due October 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. for Critical Infrastructure Water System requirements through the City Clerk's Office, though the published summary does not detail specific quantities or product specifications. The City of Arlington issued a bid solicitation (number 260269WUW23031) due July 16, 2026 for 39-inch Water Transmission Main Improvements involving abandonment of approximately 3,000 linear feet of concrete water main at the Pierce-Burch Water Treatment Plant; prequalification in Water and Sanitary Sewer work was required prior to bid opening, with electronic submission through Euna Procurement strongly encouraged. Pasco County, Florida issued an Invitation for Bid (IFBSP26074) due June 16, 2026 for as-needed herbicides, fertilizers, and pesticides with deliveries to maintenance facilities in New Port Richey and Zephyrhills; the contract period runs through September 30, 2029 with two optional one-year extensions, and vendors needed a minimum of three years in business and two comparable prior contracts to qualify.