NIGP 65860: Pipe, PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

NIGP 65860 Pipe, PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) is an Item code covering polyvinyl chloride and CPVC pipe supplied to state and local utilities and public works departments on routine as-needed and project-specific bases. State and local governments purchase PVC pipe primarily for water distribution, sewer conveyance, and stormwater infrastructure replacement and maintenance; recent solicitations show demand for pipe ranging from 0.75 to 4 inches in diameter, along with associated fittings, valves, cement, and primers. Issuing bodies include city utilities and water services departments, county utilities divisions, and regional water authorities, with notable recent activity from the City of Phoenix Water Services, Orange County Utilities (Florida), City of Palm Bay, and Volusia County. The City of Phoenix and Orange County appear as repeat buyers within the past six months, signaling sustained procurement cycles under this code.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Arizona, with Arizona and Central Florida markets showing the most current solicitation volume. Representative opportunities include the City of Phoenix Water Services' Invitation for Bid 260271 for PVC/CPVC pipe, valves, and fittings under a five-year contract commencing June 1, 2026 (pre-offer conference March 12, 2026; bids due March 26, 2026); Orange County, Florida's Invitation for Bids Y26-126 for sewer pipes and fittings with an estimated five-year spending value of approximately $28.7 million (bids due January 22, 2026); and the City of Phoenix Public Works' Invitation for Bids 26-SW-0379 for industrial pipe and fittings including PVC pipe, with award commencing December 1, 2026 and bids due August 12, 2026. Pricing in these procurements typically requires firm, fixed per-unit discounts from manufacturer published price lists, with delivery requirements ranging from 24 to 48 hours for stock items. DBE or local business preferences apply in some jurisdictions; Orange County applies a Service Disabled Veteran Business preference tiered by bid size.