NIGP 88536: Carbon Based Chemicals and Compounds

NIGP 88536 Carbon Based Chemicals and Compounds, an Item code, encompasses water treatment chemicals that municipalities and water utilities procure for drinking water and wastewater treatment operations. State and local governments under this code buy NSF-60-approved coagulants, disinfectants, pH adjustment compounds, and activated carbon media — including aluminum sulfate solution, sodium hypochlorite, liquid chlorine, hydrofluosilicic acid, sodium bisulfite, caustic soda, sodium permanganate, and granular activated carbon — with delivery requirements typically mandating fulfillment within 72 hours and NSF/ANSI Standards 60 and 61 compliance. Issuing bodies include city water departments, county governments, and municipal utilities across the United States, all procuring on recurring annual or multi-year cycles to maintain treatment plant operations and regulatory compliance.

Recent activity spans Georgia, New Mexico, Connecticut, and Texas. The City of Cartersville Water Department posted an ITB for aluminum sulfate solution, liquid lime slurry, chlorine, hydrofluosilicic acid, sodium hypochlorite, and sodium bisulfite across two treatment facilities with bids due October 30, 2026. DeKalb County Government issued an ITB for filter media replacement at Scott Candler Water Treatment Plant by August 17, 2026, driven by EPA PFAS compliance deadlines. The City of Meriden, Connecticut solicited seven water treatment chemicals under ITB B026-55 with bids due June 25, 2026, including calcium hypochlorite and sodium permanganate with Build America Buy America Act manufacturing requirements. The City of Lewisville, Texas sought activated carbon in 30-pound bags for dual water and wastewater treatment plants under a competitive sealed bid with June 15, 2026 response date, establishing primary and secondary contractor relationships. The City of Rio Rancho, New Mexico posted removal and replacement of granular activated carbon media at its Advanced Water Treatment Facility with bids due August 11, 2026. The City of Griffin, Georgia issued Invitation to Bid #26-008 for 16 line-item chemicals covering fiscal year 2027, with bids due May 28, 2026.