NIGP 65846: Pipe, Iron (Includes Ductile Iron Pipe)

NIGP 65846 Pipe, Iron (Includes Ductile Iron Pipe) is an Item code under which state and local governments procure ductile iron water mains, ductile iron repair parts and fittings, and related appurtenances for water distribution system upgrades, replacement, and maintenance. Recent solicitations show active procurement of ductile iron pipe in sizes ranging from 4 to 30 inches in diameter across water main replacement projects, emergency infrastructure repairs, and as-needed commodity supply contracts. State and local issuing bodies—including county water departments, city public works and water utilities, and special-purpose water authorities—are the primary buyers. Counties in Georgia (Gwinnett, DeKalb) and cities in Florida (Tampa, Palm Bay, Sarasota) and Texas (Dallas) have posted multiple opportunities over the past six months. The mix spans one-time infrastructure projects (sewer and water main replacements, emergency outfall repairs) and multiyear commodity supply agreements for materials to support ongoing operations.

Recent representative opportunities include Pinellas County, Florida soliciting coordinated sewer and water main improvements under an ITB with a 10% SBE participation goal and a two-step qualification process (qualification submittal due October 13, 2026; final bids due November 5, 2026), requiring approximately 6,800 linear feet of 6-inch water main replacement with open-cut and horizontal directional drilling; the City of Tampa issuing an ITB for 4-inch to 6-inch ductile iron pipe (1,860 linear feet of 4-inch, 2,780 linear feet of 6-inch) with a five percent bid discount for City of Tampa-certified Small Local Business Enterprises and bids due October 16, 2026; and the City of Dallas establishing a five-year ID/IQ master agreement for ductile iron pipe supply to the Water Utilities department with bids due June 12, 2026. Georgia counties (Gwinnett, DeKalb) and the City of Phoenix have also posted informal written quotations and firm-fixed supply contracts for industrial pipe and ductile iron components. Geographic activity concentrates in Georgia (particularly the Atlanta metro area via Gwinnett and DeKalb County), Florida (Pinellas, Tampa, Sarasota, Palm Bay, Orange County), and Texas (Dallas, Phoenix), with additional solicitations in Illinois and California for specialized applications.