NIGP 68555: Feeders and Waterers

NIGP 68555 Feeders and Waterers, an Item code, encompasses specialized watering and feeding equipment that state and local governments procure for landscape maintenance, grounds management, and horticultural operations. Concrete recent activity shows municipal parks departments sourcing proprietary watering devices designed to establish newly planted trees — specifically self-recharging water bags that reduce manual irrigation labor during critical growth phases. The code captures the procurement of devices engineered to deliver sustained hydration to vegetation in public spaces, addressing a narrow but recurring municipal need in grounds stewardship.

The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Department posted RFQ 26-P-00573 on September 14, 2026, requesting 400 Tree-Mendous Tree Tree Diaper Watering Devices with quotes due September 16, 2026. The solicitation enforces a no-substitutes specification, indicating that issuing bodies under this code often lock procurement to branded or proprietary products where performance requirements are tied to specific device designs. Vendors must quote unit and total pricing for all 400 units, include all freight charges on an FOB Destination basis, carry proof of insurance prior to award, maintain Florida business licensing unless exempt, and comply with City of Tampa ordinances and Florida Public Records Law. Payment follows approximately 30 days after receipt and acceptance. The narrow geographic activity and single recent opportunity visible in current state and local notices suggest limited procurement velocity under this Item code, with municipal parks and recreation departments as the primary buyer category.