NIGP 19046: Formaldehyde Solution (Formalin)

NIGP 19046 Formaldehyde Solution (Formalin), an Item code, covers therapeutic-grade formaldehyde supplied in bulk for state and local operations, primarily fish hatchery disease and parasite treatment. The State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources recently solicited 150 55-gallon barrels of FDA-approved 37% formaldehyde for multi-year hatchery operations, reflecting the primary use case under this code: aquaculture and fishery management agencies procuring formaldehyde for fish and egg treatment at state-operated facilities. Issuing bodies under this code are typically state fish and wildlife divisions or natural-resource departments rather than counties, cities, or school districts, given the specialized operational and regulatory requirements.

The State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources posted IFB JF26-86 on June 9, 2026, with a response deadline of June 16, 2026, for delivery to Mantua Fish Hatchery and Glenwood Fish Hatchery under a five-year contract with guaranteed pricing for the first year. The state currently uses approximately 30 barrels annually and anticipates consuming up to 150 over the contract period, with deliveries constrained to April 15 through October 1 each year to maintain proper storage temperature. Award criteria emphasize lowest cost inclusive of shipping on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis, and vendors must carry general liability and workers' compensation insurance with minimum coverage of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate.