NIGP 81581: Valves, Relief and Safety

NIGP 81581 Valves, Relief And Safety is an Item code under which state and local governments procure specialized valve components and related products for fleet maintenance, water distribution infrastructure, and industrial inventory management. Recent solicitations show purchasing focused on gate valves for municipal water systems, relief and control valves for water pipeline networks, and specialized valve parts for warehouse stock — work that spans both routine maintenance procurement and capital infrastructure support. The issuing bodies include county fleet management divisions, municipal water departments, and county public works operations, reflecting the distributed nature of valve procurement across general government, utilities, and transportation functions.

Activity in this code appears in Florida and California jurisdictions in recent months. Collier County, Florida issued an Invitation for Bid (ITB) No. 25-8357 on March 24, 2026 (due March 17, 2026) for tires and tire-related services supporting a fleet of 1,610 vehicles, with historical annual spending around $400,000; the City of Phoenix Water Services Department issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) on February 23, 2026 (due February 19, 2026) for water pipe and miscellaneous fittings including gate valves, meter stops, and related components for a five-year contract; and Riverside County, California issued a Request for Bid (RFB) on January 21, 2026 (due February 13, 2026) for Cla-Val parts inventory. The Phoenix and Riverside opportunities carry federal compliance requirements including DBE provisions and civil rights standards. Pricing structures vary — the Phoenix procurement requires per-unit pricing with firm first-year rates and subject-to-approval annual increases, while Riverside's documentation does not disclose budget or award values.