NIGP 65917: Bends

NIGP 65917 Bends, an Item code, encompasses welding and fabrication services for metal components and piping systems that state and local governments procure for water treatment, wastewater infrastructure, and public works projects. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers contracting for portable and shop welding services, metal fabrication and repairs on steel and stainless steel components, prefabrication of pipe bends and fittings, and ancillary work such as surface preparation, painting, and equipment rental. Issuing bodies include county water and wastewater agencies, municipal departments managing utility infrastructure, and county boards of commissioners overseeing water and sewer systems. Broward County's open-end welding and fabrication services contract (RFP OPN2131884B2, due July 1, 2026) exemplifies the scope: portable and shop welding services, metal fabrication, and repairs on steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and black steel components at water treatment plants, pump stations, and wastewater facilities, with work including welding accessories onto vaults, replacement of metal access hatches and panels, installation of security features, and repairs to catwalks, aeration shrouds, steel columns, beams, tanks, safety rails, and ladders. The contract requires AWS Welders Certification and Broward County Miscellaneous Metals Certification; Broward County applies SBE and CBE procurement preferences. Compensation is structured as hourly rates for onsite and in-shop labor (two-member and single-member crew configurations), after-hours emergency services, and surface preparation and prime painting at unit price per square foot, with an annual pass-through allowance of $107,000 for permit fees, miscellaneous parts and materials, and specialty subcontractor services.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia. Bryan County, Georgia has posted two sealed-bid ITBs (PE77523NONST2026000000068 and PE77523NONST2026000000069, both due March 31, 2026) for a booster pump station design and construction and water main extension project; the pump station work includes installation of 4-inch drain pipe, 30-inch magnetic flow meter, and 87 linear feet of 30-inch PVC water main, and the water main extension encompasses approximately 14,350 linear feet of 30-inch water main with horizontal directional drills, jack and bore operations, butterfly valves, air release valves, and fire hydrants. Santa Clara County, California posted an ITB (ITBRDAFY260694, due May 21, 2026) for the Central Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project, which includes pavement repairs and removal and replacement of pavement markings and striping but does not appear to reference bend or fitting procurement. Bryan County projects are subject to Build America, Buy America Act compliance, Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements, and federal funding through the Water and Sewer Infrastructure State Fiscal Recovery Funds program under the American Rescue Plan Act and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund. All three recent solicitations impose bonding, insurance, and surety requirements; Broward County requires 100 percent performance and payment bonds if labor exceeds $200,000, and Bryan County projects require 100 percent performance and payment bonds. Broward County enforces a two-year initial contract term with no price increases during the initial term and optional one-year renewals subject to CPI or PPI increases.