NIGP 28028: Cathodic Cable (Protection)

NIGP 28028 Cathodic Cable (Protection), an Item code, encompasses installation, repair, and inspection services for cathodic protection systems that safeguard water infrastructure, electrical distribution networks, and transmission assets from corrosion. State and local governments procure cathodic protection cable installation, system surveys and inspections, component replacement, and related materials such as anodes, reference cells, rectifiers, and continuity bonds. Issuing bodies include municipalities with water utilities (Dallas, Newport), city power departments (Fairburn), and school districts purchasing electrical supplies that include protective cable and conduit components. The work spans specialized construction trades requiring licensed electricians, NACE/AMPP certified technicians, and utility-grade contracting experience.

Recent solicitations originate in Texas, Georgia, and Oregon. The City of Dallas Water Utilities Department issued an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity service price agreement RFQ for annual cathodic protection system surveys and inspections (due June 19, 2026) requiring SBE utilization plans and local workforce participation commitments. The City of Newport, Oregon posted an Invitation to Bid for cathodic protection repairs and upgrades at three water system facilities (due May 7, 2026) with a mandatory site visit on April 21, 2026, requiring Oregon prevailing wage compliance and NACE/AMPP certified supervision. The City of Fairburn, Georgia issued IFB 26-016 for the Ferndale Phase III Underground Power installation project (due July 22, 2026), which includes 1/0 underground primary cable, 25 kV rated conduit, and approximately 12,000 feet of associated components. Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas sought sealed bids for electrical equipment, parts, and supplies (due July 1, 2026) replacing an expiring contract. These opportunities reflect steady demand across municipal water and power infrastructure but represent discrete, project-based activity rather than ongoing volume procurement.