NIGP 54543: Metal Electroplating Machine, Accessories & Supplies

NIGP 54543 Metal Electroplating Machine, Accessories & Supplies is an Item code under which state and local governments procure specialized coating and surface-treatment services and equipment for infrastructure protection and maintenance. Recent solicitations reveal that the code captures wet well coating systems for wastewater infrastructure, law enforcement equipment (which includes protective and corrosion-resistant coatings and finishes), and associated application services and supplies. Issuing bodies include water authorities, counties, cooperative purchasing frameworks representing thousands of public entities, and regional service providers. The Tohopekaliga Water Authority in Florida and Sourcewell (a Minnesota-based cooperative purchasing vehicle serving state and local jurisdictions nationwide) have been active buyers in the recent cycle.

Activity centers in Florida and the Pacific Northwest, with national reach through cooperative purchasing arrangements. The Tohopekaliga Water Authority (Osceola County, Florida) issued IFB-26-024 on April 6, 2026, for wet well coating services with a May 7, 2026, response deadline, specifying approved coating manufacturers (GML Coatings LLC and CCI Spectrum Inc.), manufacturer-trained applicators, and a three-year initial contract term with two renewal options. Sourcewell issued RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026, for law enforcement equipment with a June 16, 2026, response deadline, structured as a cooperative agreement available to participating entities across multiple states and Canada. Both solicitations emphasize compliance with material specifications, qualified applicator credentials, and long-term service warranties.