NIGP 65809: Pipe, Asbestos-Cement

NIGP 65809 Pipe, Asbestos-Cement is an Item code covering the supply and installation of asbestos-cement pipe and related fittings for water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. State and local governments procure this material primarily as a component of larger utility renewal and rehabilitation initiatives—removal and replacement of aging asbestos-cement mains in potable water systems, gravity sewer lines, and stormwater conveyance networks. Recent solicitations show concurrent demand for complementary pipe materials including PVC, HDPE, and ductile iron pipe alongside asbestos-cement replacement work, reflecting the integrated nature of utility infrastructure modernization. Issuing bodies include cities (Phoenix, Palm Bay, Frisco), counties (Collier, Orange, Santa Clara), and state agencies, with significant activity concentrated in Florida municipal and county water-treatment and infrastructure programs. Procurement vehicles range from supply agreements on as-needed bases to large capital construction projects with multi-year timelines and stringent contractor qualification requirements, particularly for firms handling asbestos-cement removal and disposal under certified crew and superintendent oversight.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Arizona. Collier County issued IFB 268647 on March 31, 2026 (due May 15, 2026) for the Naples Park 103rd & 104th Avenues North Public Utilities Renewal project, budgeted at $17.8 million and encompassing removal and disposal of approximately 11,330 linear feet of asbestos-cement water mains with installation of new PVC mains; substantial completion is due within 510 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. The City of Phoenix Public Works Department solicited IFB 26-SW-0379 (due August 12, 2026) for supply of industrial pipe, miscellaneous fittings, and equipment on an as-needed basis under a three-year term with two optional one-year extensions, covering HDPE and PVC pipe in various diameters with 24-to-48-hour delivery requirements and local inventory maintenance. The City of Palm Bay is conducting a pre-solicitation RFI (posted May 12, 2026, due June 9, 2026) regarding stormwater pipe rehabilitation and replacement along Malabar Road to inform Phase II procurement strategy. Collier County also posted IFB 268683 (due July 15, 2026) for SCRWTP Lime Softening Improvements, including 42-inch and 36-inch ductile iron pipe installation with chemical injection systems at an anticipated budget of $3.29 million. Additional opportunities in pavement rehabilitation and bridge replacement (Orange County Y26-742, Santa Clara ITBRDAFY260694) reference pipe infrastructure assessment and asbestos documentation review, signaling continued baseline demand for asbestos inventory knowledge and removal compliance expertise across jurisdictions.