NIGP 46060: Metallic Hose and Fittings

NIGP 46060 Metallic Hose And Fittings (Item) covers replacement hose pump parts and fitting components that state and local governments procure to maintain critical infrastructure equipment, particularly wastewater treatment and fluid-handling systems. State and local buyers source hose assemblies, fittings, couplings, and pump-specific replacement parts under this code to sustain operational continuity at water and wastewater facilities, with sourcing driven by equipment manufacturer specifications and maintenance schedules rather than standardized commodity purchasing. The code attracts responses from water authorities, county environmental and watershed departments, municipalities managing utility infrastructure, and special-purpose water districts that operate treatment plants and distribution networks.

Fulton County Department of Watershed Management in Georgia recently posted an IFB on July 19, 2026 for hose pump parts and replacement components for Watson-Marlow Bredel pumps across multiple Water Reclamation Centers, with bids due July 31, 2026. Vendors must be registered on the county's supplier portal (atlsuppliers.com) to access detailed specifications and submit responses. The solicitation reflects the pattern of activity under this code: reactive maintenance purchasing tied to specific installed equipment at operating facilities, often issued as invitations for bid to move quickly on inventory replenishment and prevent treatment system downtime.