NIGP 63019: Coatings, Protective, Zinc-Rich (Cold Galvanizing Compound)

NIGP 63019 Coatings, Protective, Zinc-Rich (Cold Galvanizing Compound) is an Item code under which state and local governments procure hot dip galvanizing services for protective treatment of structural steel and metal components at correctional facilities, infrastructure assets, and similar public installations. The work involves surface preparation (stripping, sandblasting, acid etching, coating removal) and application of zinc-rich protective coatings to miscellaneous steel items such as gates, pedestals, brackets, cages, and stair stringers, with finished work typically meeting ASTM A123/A123M standards at specified minimum zinc thickness. State departments and correctional authorities represent the primary issuing bodies under this code, with work structured as service contracts on an as-needed or term basis rather than one-time material purchases. Contractors must maintain certified galvanizing facilities within specified distances of customer locations, hold prevailing-wage compliance certifications where applicable, and carry workers' compensation and commercial general liability insurance at defined minimums.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) posted IFB C5613466-D on August 18, 2026, soliciting hot dip galvanizing services for California State Prison, Corcoran, with bids due October 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM and public bid opening scheduled for October 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The CDCR estimate for the three-year term (January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029) is $585,000, covering approximately 360,000 pounds of galvanizing, 200 hours each of acid etching, sandblasting, and paint/coating removal. Bidders must submit itemized hourly rates for each service category and respond to a specific dollar-amount line item on the rate sheet. The IFB includes a 5% small-business preference (up to $50,000 for certified Small Business or Micro Business) and requests voluntary DVBE participation reporting with incentives ranging from 1% to 5%; letters of inquiry close September 11, 2026. The contractor's facility must operate within 200 miles of the prison, and work is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, excluding state holidays. California prevailing wage requirements under Labor Code Section 1774 apply.