NIGP 28566: Monitors and Related Equipment, Power Line

NIGP 28566 Monitors and Related Equipment, Power Line is an Item code covering capacitor banks, substation steel structures, electrical components, and associated power-distribution hardware that state and local utilities, county governments, school districts, and housing authorities procure for maintenance, repair, and system upgrades to electrical distribution and emergency power infrastructure. Recent solicitations show demand for capacitor banks rated in the 600–1200 KVAR range with associated controllers and sensors, 115 kV substation steel structures including bus supports and deadend line terminals, lighting fixtures and poles for facility parks, and general electrical equipment and supplies on as-needed bases. Issuing bodies span utility departments (Austin Energy), county governments (Fairfax County, Denton County, Milwaukee County), state agencies (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services), school districts (Northside Independent School District), and housing authorities (Housing Authority of the City of Alameda). Several solicitations emphasize local and small-business preferences, prevailing wage compliance, and multi-location delivery requirements.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Florida, Virginia, California, and Wisconsin. Austin Energy posted an IFB for capacitor banks and associated parts on October 12, 2026, with bids due October 27, 2026, requesting on-site delivery to two warehouses and a 24-month initial term with three optional 12-month extensions; the solicitation applies local business discounts up to 5% for bids under $500,000 and requires 95% on-time delivery performance. Fairfax County issued RFP 2000004461 on September 29, 2026, as a resolicitation for electrical and emergency power systems installation and replacement contracts, with proposals due October 16, 2026. The Housing Authority of the City of Alameda posted an IFB on July 11, 2026, for water damage repairs involving interior electrical and fixture restoration across fifteen units at Independent Plaza, due August 5, 2026, requiring Class B General Contractor licensure and prevailing wage compliance. Denton County solicited electrical and generator upgrades across four government facilities in an RFP due August 6, 2026. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services posted IFB08226RM on June 12, 2026, for eight 115 kV substation steel structural assemblies, due July 21, 2026. Milwaukee County issued an ITB on May 20, 2026, for lighting materials and poles for parks facilities, due June 5, 2026, allowing partial bids and requiring manufacturer authorization and proof of warranty support.