NIGP 32092: Washers, Metal or Other Material (Not Steel)

NIGP 32092 Washers, Metal Or Other Material (Not Steel), an Item code, covers specialized fastening components and sealing devices state and local governments procure as part of broader construction, maintenance, and equipment installation projects rather than as standalone commodity purchases. The code captures washers specified in sealed competitive bids for infrastructure upgrades, equipment installation, and repair work across water utilities, transit authorities, and municipal departments. Issuing bodies span city public works departments, county water authorities, and transit systems; recent solicitations show municipal utilities and transportation agencies as primary buyers.

Recent state and local activity appears sparse in dedicated washer solicitations but surfaces washers as specified materials within larger construction and equipment procurement. The City of Lavonia, Georgia issued a sealed competitive bid (PE66940NONST2026000000005, due May 26, 2026) for Water Treatment Plant 2026 Improvements, a comprehensive infrastructure project including modifications to pump stations, settling basins, filtration units, and chemical feed systems where washers serve as component-level fasteners. The City of Gainesville, Florida solicited Heavy-Duty Bus and Truck Brakes and Miscellaneous Parts through ITB (RTSX270003DS, due May 12, 2026) covering brake kits, air systems, belts, filters, and miscellaneous components where washers may appear as subordinate parts within assemblies. The City of Newark, New Jersey issued ITB 2026-001 (due February 10, 2026) for Fire Equipment and Installation, procuring extractors and drying cabinets with installation services at four fire stations where washers function as installation fasteners. Geographic activity includes Georgia, Florida, and New Jersey; the code shows episodic activity tied to larger capital projects rather than baseline recurring demand. Most opportunities arrive through sealed competitive bidding and invitation-to-bid processes with pre-bid conferences and question submission windows typical in municipal infrastructure and equipment procurement.