NIGP 65930: Connectors

NIGP 65930 Connectors, an Item code, covers electrical, plumbing, and mechanical connectors and fittings that state and local governments procure for infrastructure maintenance, water and wastewater systems, and transportation equipment. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing ductile and cast-iron water fittings, PVC sewer fittings, specialized motor-lead electrical connectors, and connector components for transit and municipal operations. Issuing bodies span city departments of public works, county transportation authorities, state environmental agencies, and regional transit authorities. The Maryland Environmental Service, the City of Brockton Department of Public Works, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority (DART), and the City of Tampa Procurement Department all posted opportunities under this code between January and July 2026.

Geographic activity concentrates in Massachusetts, Maryland, Florida, California, and Texas. Recent representative opportunities include the City of Brockton, Massachusetts Department of Public Works issuing an IFB for ductile, cast iron, and steel fittings (due June 4, 2026) and a separate IFB for sewer PVC fittings (due June 4, 2026); the Maryland Environmental Service soliciting sealed bids for water main upgrade and extension work at Janes Island State Park with an MBE participation goal of 13% (due August 10, 2026); and DART posting a purchase order for specialized electrical connectors, KJ, 1/0 (motor leads) through the BONFIRE registration system (due January 30, 2026). The City of Tampa issued an Intent to Single Source Parker Instrumentation Products for wastewater services (due April 9, 2026), indicating selective procurement of brand-specific connector products.