NIGP 63097: Wood Preservative and/or Water-Repellent Finishes

NIGP 63097 Wood Preservative and/or Water-Repellent Finishes, an Item code, covers protective coatings, sealants, and water-repellent treatments applied to masonry, wood, and other building surfaces to prevent deterioration and moisture penetration. State and local governments solicit this code for facility maintenance and renovation projects where waterproofing and surface protection are components of broader construction or facilities-management work. The University of Texas at Arlington's May 2026 RFP for masonry restoration, brick and paver repairs, and facilities waterproofing illustrates the buying pattern: wood and masonry preservatives and water-repellent finishes are typically procured as part of indefinite-quantity or task-order contracts that bundle multiple construction services, with unit pricing required for sealants, coatings, and waterproofing materials alongside labor and equipment. Issuing bodies include higher-education institutions, state facilities management offices, and municipal public works departments seeking multiyear blanket orders or standalone preservation contracts.

The University of Texas at Arlington's RFP (FM2026007, response due April 30, 2026) represents recent activity in Texas. The contract is structured as an indefinite-quantity blanket order with a two-year base term and two two-year renewal options for a potential six-year duration, with an estimated cumulative value of approximately $600,000 if all options are exercised and a minimum estimated value of $100,000 per period. Evaluation weights 50 percent on pricing and 50 percent on qualifications including safety, past performance, and warranty support. The solicitation requires compliance with Texas prevailing wage requirements, HUB subcontracting plan submission with a 1.39 percent goal, 100 percent bonding for task orders exceeding $25,000, and minimum insurance coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence for general and automobile liability. A mandatory pre-proposal meeting on April 16, 2026, with attendance required for proposal acceptance signals the scale and complexity expected of respondents.