NIGP 65947: Hubs, Increasers, Inserts, Joints

NIGP 65947 Hubs, Increasers, Inserts, Joints is an Item code that captures state and local procurement of pipeline fittings, valves, and connection components used in water and wastewater infrastructure repair, replacement, and extension projects. Solicitations under this code cover quick insertion valves, tapping sleeves, resilient wedge gate valve inserts, wye fittings for sewer service connections, and related pressurized and non-pressurized pipeline hardware specified to meet minimum engineering standards. County sanitation districts and county utility departments drive the majority of recent activity; these repeat buyers issue ITBs for multiyear supply contracts and specific infrastructure rehabilitation projects that incorporate dozens of fitting types and quantities across multiple pipe diameters and pressure ratings.

Santa Clara County and DeKalb County, Georgia have posted the most recent opportunities under this code. County of DeKalb, Georgia issued ITB 2026-034-ITB on July 27, 2026 for a three-year multiyear contract supplying quick insertion valves, tapping sleeves, resilient wedge insert gate valves, and optional valve insertion equipment, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. via the County's eProcurement Portal. Santa Clara County, through County Sanitation District No. 2-3, posted ITB ITBRDAFY270088 on August 26, 2026 for the Structural Defect Repair Project Phase 2, a sewer infrastructure rehabilitation program in the unincorporated eastern foothills that includes removal and replacement of service connection fittings—27 4"×6" wyes, 2 4"×8" wyes, and 2 4"×10" wyes—alongside 326 linear feet of 6-inch PVC SDR26, 1,080 linear feet of 6-inch HDPE pipe, 114 linear feet of 8-inch PVC SDR26, and 43 linear feet of 10-inch PVC SDR26, with proposals due September 17, 2026 by 2:00 p.m. local time and a sixty-five working day completion requirement.