NIGP 19057: Intermediates and Fixatives, Chemical

NIGP 19057 Intermediates and Fixatives, Chemical, an Item code, covers the chemical compounds and solutions state and local governments procure for water treatment, wildlife management, grounds maintenance, and related operational needs. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show demand for therapeutic-grade formaldehyde for fish hatchery operations, herbicides and pesticides for county grounds management, and a broad suite of treatment chemicals including aluminum chlorohydrate, sodium hypochlorite, sodium hydroxide, citric acid, hydrofluosilicic acid, and specialty polymers for municipal drinking water and wastewater systems. Issuing bodies include state wildlife agencies, county maintenance operations, and city utilities, with purchasing driven by regulatory compliance (NSF/ANSI/CAN 60 certification for drinking water chemicals, FDA approval for hatchery products), delivery logistics constraints, and performance specifications tied to treatment plant operations.

Activity spans Utah, Florida, and Georgia based on recent postings. The State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources issued IFB JF26-86 (due June 16, 2026) for 150 55-gallon barrels of 37% formaldehyde for hatchery operations under a five-year contract with guaranteed one-year pricing. Pasco County, Florida, posted IFB-SP-26-074 (due June 16, 2026) seeking as-needed herbicides, fertilizers, and pesticides for delivery to two county facilities, with contract extending through September 30, 2029 and potential extension for two additional one-year periods. The City of Flowery Branch, Georgia, issued IFB 26-007 (due April 21, 2026) for a five-year water treatment chemical supply covering seven products with annual volumes reaching 546,000 pounds for aluminum chlorohydrate and 460,000 pounds for caustic soda, requiring NSF certification, mandatory pre-bid attendance, and performance evaluation for polymer bidders. Award methodologies vary across opportunities — lowest responsive bidder for single or multiple awards — with no set-asides disclosed in the solicitations reviewed.