NIGP 84525: Hydrostatic Pressure Testers: Dead Weight Testers, Hydrostatic Test Pumps, etc.

NIGP 84525 Hydrostatic Pressure Testers: Dead Weight Testers, Hydrostatic Test Pumps, Etc. is an Item code representing testing and assessment services for pressurized systems and equipment in state and local infrastructure. Recent procurement activity under this code centers on hydrostatic testing of pressurized cylinders, assessment of pressure relief instrumentation at water control facilities, and installation or modification of pressure-related pump systems. The issuing bodies are typically utilities, municipal departments, and regional water authorities responsible for public safety, water treatment, and wastewater management infrastructure. Work scopes range from DOT-certified hydrostatic cylinder requalification performed on-site or via mobile testing labs, to preliminary engineering assessments of hydrostatic pressure relief systems at dams, to fabrication and installation of bypass pump systems at lift stations.

Recent opportunities span Florida, Texas, and Georgia. The City of Fort Worth issued RFQt 26-0309 (due September 14, 2026) for hydrostatic cylinder testing, requalification, and mobile testing services for the Fire Department, requiring DOT-certified vendors, mobile lab capacity for up to 150 cylinders per day, and one-year initial term with four optional renewals. The Brazos River Authority in Texas posted RFP 260002 (due August 14, 2026) for preliminary engineering services assessing hydrostatic pressure relief systems at Sterling C Robertson Dam, with preliminary engineering budgeted at $2.5 million and the broader program at $11.2 million. Lowndes County Board of Commissioners in Georgia solicited sealed bids (due September 1, 2026) for permanent bypass pump installation at 20 lift station sites, requiring attendance at a mandatory pre-bid on August 21, 2026, a Georgia State Utility Contractor license, and a 120-day completion schedule. Insurance requirements for vendor-provided services typically include general liability ($1 million per occurrence), workers' compensation at statutory limits, and professional liability coverage for engineering work.