NIGP 65020: Fountains, Decorative

NIGP 65020 Fountains, Decorative, an Item code, covers the procurement of outdoor fountain installation, maintenance, repair, and chemical servicing by state and local governments. Recent solicitations show state and local agencies sourcing routine fountain upkeep (water testing, chemical balancing, surface cleaning, filter maintenance), equipment repair addressing component failures and UV disinfection systems, emergency response services, and related landscaping and plumbing support. Issuing bodies include county governments, cities, universities, and special-purpose districts, with counties and municipal parks departments accounting for the bulk of recent activity. The work spans both one-time installation projects and multi-year maintenance contracts under as-needed service agreements; many procurements pair fountain maintenance with broader parks and recreation or facilities management scopes such as playground equipment, fitness installations, and shade structures.

Recent opportunities reflect activity concentrated in the South and Southwest. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners released ITB 2600283 for five-year fountain maintenance and repair services at two locations (John F. Germany Public Library and Joe Chillura Courthouse Square) with an estimated contract value of $413,552.50 and bids due June 22, 2026. The University of Texas at Dallas posted ITB UTD20260612TB for comprehensive fountain maintenance services on Main Campus with proposals due July 22, 2026, spanning routine upkeep, water testing, equipment inspection, and chemical supply. The City of St. Petersburg issued RFQ 26170 for as-needed qualification of vendors to furnish, install, and maintain outdoor playgrounds, fitness equipment, water play equipment, and shade structures (among other categories) with responses due April 28, 2026. A California opportunity (RFQPRCFY270057 for Murdock ADA Water Fountains) posted July 14, 2026 with a due date of July 23, 2026, though substantive scope details are not available in the source. No recent opportunities appear in the Northeast, Midwest, or Pacific Northwest regions in the provided sample.