NIGP 63119: Coatings, Protective, Zinc-Rich (Cold Galvanizing Compound), Environmentally Certified Products

NIGP 63119 Coatings, Protective, Zinc-Rich (Cold Galvanizing Compound), Environmentally Certified Products is an Item code that captures state and local procurement of hot dip galvanizing services and related metal protective coating work. State and local governments buy industrial-scale hot dip galvanizing of steel components — gates, pedestals, brackets, cages, stair stringers, and miscellaneous fabricated items — along with the surface preparation services that precede coating: acid etching, sandblasting, and removal of existing paint and coatings. Work is performed on an as-needed basis under multi-year service contracts with pricing structured as itemized hourly rates and tonnage fees. Issuing bodies include state correctional agencies and other state departments procuring maintenance and repair services for institutional facilities.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) posted IFB C5613466-D on August 18, 2026 for hot dip galvanizing services at California State Prison, Corcoran, with bids due October 2, 2026. CDCR estimates 360,000 pounds of galvanizing work at $585,000 and requires all coating to meet ASTM A123/A123M-24 at a minimum of 1 ounce zinc per square foot. The contract term runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029, with the contractor's facility required to be within 200 miles of the institution and work performed Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The solicitation offers a 5% preference to certified small or micro businesses and requests voluntary DVBE participation reporting. California prevailing wage requirements apply, and contractors must carry workers' compensation and commercial general liability insurance of minimum $1 million per occurrence.