NIGP 65985: Tees (Other Than Steel)

NIGP 65985 Tees (Other Than Steel), an Item code, encompasses cast iron and other non-steel pipe fittings—specifically tees and related flanged outlet components—that state and local water utilities and municipal departments procure for water infrastructure construction and rehabilitation. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying standard class 125 flanged tees in sizes ranging from 4-inch to 6-inch configurations, typically as part of larger water system improvements, booster pump station construction, and water main extension projects. The issuing bodies are primarily county water authorities and municipal utilities, particularly in the Southeast, with repeat activity from Bryan County, Georgia and individual city departments.

Procurement activity concentrates in Georgia and Florida. The City of Tampa issued an RFQ in March 2026 for five line items of cast iron flanged fittings including four 6-inch by 6-inch tees and one 4-inch by 4-inch tee, with delivery required within ten days of order and a one-year award period; the City identified Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) certified vendors including Tampa-based TLD LLC. Bryan County, Georgia issued back-to-back sealed proposals in March 2026 for two major water infrastructure projects—a booster pump station (PE77523NONST2026000000068, due March 31) requiring 30-inch magnetic flow meter installation and related piping, and a 14,350 linear feet water main extension along I-16 (PE77523NONST2026000000069, due March 31) incorporating butterfly valves and appurtenances. Franklin County, Georgia issued an ITB in February 2026 (PE77589NONST2026000000005, due March 24) for booster pump station renovation with new pumps and piping appurtenances. These projects carry federal compliance requirements including Build America, Buy America Act mandates and Davis-Bacon Act provisions, with bid bonds at 5 percent and performance bonds at 100 percent of contract value.