NIGP 65983: Tees, Compression, Miscellaneous

NIGP 65983 Tees, Compression, Miscellaneous is an Item code that covers specialized compression fittings and related piping components used in construction and infrastructure projects. Based on recent state and local solicitations, this code captures demand from county transportation departments and public works agencies for compression tees and associated connectors required in pavement rehabilitation, drainage system installation, and traffic control infrastructure upgrades. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code are primarily county governments and special-purpose districts managing transportation and public infrastructure projects, with activity concentrated among regional transportation authorities and county public works departments responsible for major corridor rehabilitation and drainage improvements.

Santa Clara County posted an ITB for the Central Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project between Bowers Avenue and Scott Boulevard on April 29, 2026, with bids due May 21, 2026. This procurement encompasses a broad scope of pavement and infrastructure work including partial depth recycling, asphalt overlay, PCC curb and gutter installation, ADA access improvements, bioretention basin installation, and traffic signal modifications — all of which rely on compression fittings for drainage, hydraulic, and utility connections embedded in the project scope. The project requires 142 working days for completion commencing 30 to 45 days after Notice of Award. The solicitation does not identify a specific budget, set-asides, or incumbent contractor relationships. Bids must be submitted in physical form to the County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at the County Government Center in San Jose, California; electronic submissions are not accepted.