NIGP 39330: Beverages, Thirst Quenching, W/Electrolyte

NIGP 39330 Beverages, Thirst Quenching, W/Electrolyte is an Item code under which state and local governments procure sports drinks, electrolyte-enhanced beverages, and related thirst-quenching products for institutional operations—ranging from correctional facilities and state-supported living centers to school districts, recreation departments, and universities. Recent solicitations show purchasing across isotonic sports drinks (Gatorade, Powerade, Sqwincher formulations), electrolyte beverages for emergency response personnel, and lower-calorie or sugar-free variants meeting USDA Smart Snacks and federal nutrition standards. Issuing bodies include Texas Health and Human Services Commission (state agency), state and county school districts (Fayette County Schools, San Antonio ISD, Conejo Valley USD, Rockwood R-VI, Liberty County, Hancock County, Franklin County Technical School via Massachusetts School Buying Group), state departments (Delaware Government Support Services, Georgia DNR), county commissions (Hillsborough County, Montgomery County, Ware County), universities (Delaware State University), and municipal recreation authorities (City of Peoria). School nutrition programs and institutional food service operations dominate the code's activity, with secondary demand from emergency response (fire rescue), correctional facilities, and university campus beverage operations.

Recent opportunities span Texas, Georgia, Florida, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Delaware, California, and Arizona. Representative solicitations include the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017722 for assorted beverage products (including sports drinks and electrolyte beverages) for the Mexia State Supported Living Center, due July 31, 2026, with historical spend of $75,000 annually; Fayette County School Food Authority's IFB for a la carte beverages across 28 schools, due August 5, 2026, specifying Powerade sports drinks and compliance with USDA Smart Snacks; Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' ITB 26-00233 for isotonic sports drinks (20-ounce bottles of Gatorade, Powerade, or equal) for Fire Rescue personnel, due April 24, 2026, with estimated contract value of $137,500 over two years; and San Antonio Independent School District's RFP for milk, dairy, and juice products, due March 19, 2026, including electrolyte beverages in estimated annual quantities up to 200,000 cases. School districts consistently require firm fixed pricing for contract terms (typically one year with renewal options), compliance with USDA nutrition standards and state health regulations, on-time delivery to multiple sites, and liability insurance ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000 per occurrence. Set-asides and preferences vary by jurisdiction—Texas emphasizes HUB subcontracting and SWMBE/HUB certification; Delaware and Georgia do not specify disadvantaged enterprise restrictions in available materials; Austin ISD and San Antonio ISD offer preference points for Texas-located or Texas-employing vendors and historically underutilized businesses.