NIGP 65021: Fountains, Pet Drinking

NIGP Item 65021 Fountains, Pet Drinking covers water-access fixtures and related site furnishings that state and local governments procure for parks, recreation facilities, and public spaces. Recent solicitations show the code encompasses not only standalone water fountains but also the broader ecosystem of parks site furnishings, playground equipment, surfacing materials, and installation services — reflecting how state and local purchasing groups bundle related outdoor-infrastructure needs. Issuing bodies active under this code include municipal parks and recreation departments (City of Tampa, Chatham County), county government purchasing offices (DeKalb County), and cooperative purchasing vehicles that extend awards to other governmental agencies. Work is typically solicited as RFP, RFQ, or ITB for catalog-discount purchasing arrangements or design-build installations, often with ADA accessibility, CPSC compliance, and ASTM standards as mandatory specifications.

The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department posted a major two-year installment contract (Bid 26-P-00278, due May 29, 2026, estimated value $4 million) for installation, repair, and replacement of site furnishings and playground equipment across more than 200 parks, designated as a sheltered market for Small Local Business Enterprises with a 5 percent bid discount, and allowing awards to multiple suppliers or by item group. Chatham County Parks and Recreation solicited design and installation of modular composite playground equipment at Charles C. Brooks Park Complex (RFP 26-0049-2, due June 12, 2026), with emphasis on MBE and WBE participation, a pre-proposal conference, and two-step evaluation including pricing, qualifications, local business participation, and references. Recent activity centers in Georgia and Florida, with competitive procurement structures typically requiring commercial insurance ($1 million–$2 million General Liability), bonding, and manufacturer certification or NPSI credentialing for installation crews.