NIGP 88511: Agents, Curing

NIGP 88511 Agents, Curing is an Item code covering water treatment chemicals — specifically curing and conditioning agents used to stabilize, clarify, disinfect, and adjust pH in municipal water systems. State and local governments procure these under the code as line-item consumables for ongoing water treatment operations. Issuing bodies include municipal water departments and water authorities purchasing chemicals such as sodium hydroxide, hydrated lime, liquid chlorine, aluminum sulfate, activated carbon, potassium permanganate, sodium hypochlorite, polymers, and related treatment compounds. Solicitations typically require NSF 60 approval, AWWA certification, and compliance with ANSI/NSF Standard 61. Vendors compete on ability to meet delivery windows (often 72 hours or less), product quality, prior performance, and warranties. Awards are made on a line-item basis to responsive and responsible bidders at the lowest price, with prior supplier performance sometimes weighted as much as 2 percent in the evaluation.

The City of Griffin, Georgia issued ITB #26-008 on April 29, 2026, seeking qualified chemical manufacturers and water treatment suppliers for a 12-month contract with up to four one-year renewal options covering delivery to six water treatment facilities and pump stations. Questions were due May 13, 2026, with bids due online through the Vendor Registry platform on May 28, 2026. Pricing must remain firm for the initial 12-month term and FOB Griffin, Georgia with no fuel surcharges; increases on renewal are permitted only with documentation referencing U.S. Department of Labor indices. The solicitation placed special emphasis on delivery logistics, including trailer-type restrictions and pallet jack clearance specifications of 3 to 3 3/4 inches. No set-asides, bid bonds, or pre-bid meetings were required.