NIGP 67068: Valves, Aluminum

NIGP 67068 Valves, Aluminum is an Item code that covers aluminum valve components and assemblies procured by state and local governments for water distribution, municipal utility, and infrastructure maintenance applications. Based on recent solicitations, the code captures ball valves, compression couplings, pipe clamps, and related water service components that meet industry standards and jurisdictional operational specifications. State and local water utilities, cities, and counties are the primary issuing bodies under this code, along with cooperative purchasing entities that aggregate demand across multiple jurisdictions. The work involves competitive bidding for unit-priced annual supply contracts that establish pre-negotiated rates for routine procurement cycles.

The City of Marietta, Georgia posted an IFB (BL121-26) on August 26, 2026 seeking water service saddles, couplings, clamps, and valves in brass and stainless steel across multiple sizes, with bids due September 22, 2026. Sourcewell, the State of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, posted an RFP (#061626) on May 12, 2026 for law enforcement equipment available to participating entities including Franklin County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Chelan County, and Yakima County in Washington, with responses due June 16, 2026. Recent activity is concentrated in the Southeast and Pacific Northwest, with cooperative purchasing vehicles expanding reach across multiple states and public entity types including school districts and tribal governments.