NIGP 27142: IV Drop Counters, Flowmeters and Regulators

NIGP 27142 IV Drop Counters, Flowmeters and Regulators, an Item code, encompasses specialized flow measurement and regulation equipment that state and local governments procure for water reclamation, utility management, and infrastructure monitoring applications. Recent procurement activity shows municipalities acquiring magnetic flowmeters and related process instrumentation to support critical water system operations. The City of Orlando exemplifies typical issuing-body participation, with water utilities and public works departments driving demand for these instruments to monitor and control fluid flow in pump stations and treatment facilities. Equipment sourcing typically involves vendor relationships with authorized distributors of established manufacturers holding exclusive product certifications and application expertise.

The City of Orlando posted a sole-source procurement (S26-0440) on May 13, 2026, for a 24" magnetic flowmeter destined for the Wetlands Pump Station, with a response deadline of May 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Gilson Engineering Sales of Florida was identified as the sole-source vendor based on Siemens Industry, Inc. authorization as the exclusive Siemens Process Instrumentation representative in Florida, reflecting the specialized and manufacturer-specific nature of flowmeter procurement in the code. The solicitation invited competing suppliers to challenge the sole-source designation by submitting product information and qualifications to Purchasing Agent Varun Desai. No contract value or set-aside designations were disclosed in the notice.