NIGP 88548: Descaling Compounds

NIGP 88548 Descaling Compounds, an Item code, encompasses water treatment chemicals that state and local water systems procure to treat potable water at municipal facilities. The City of Griffin, Georgia's recent invitation to bid for FY27 water treatment chemicals illustrates the scope: sodium hydroxide, hydrated lime, liquid chlorine, liquid phosphate, aluminum sulfate solution, activated carbon, potassium permanganate, soda ash, sodium chlorite, sodium hypochlorite, polymers, and other treatment compounds, all meeting American Water Works Association and ANSI/NSF Standard 60/61 requirements. Issuing bodies under this code are primarily municipal water departments and utilities managing treatment facilities and pump stations. The code does not reflect standout repeat buyers in recent postings, though municipal water systems represent the core customer base.

The City of Griffin, Georgia posted Bid #26-008 on April 29, 2026, with responses due May 28, 2026, seeking qualified chemical manufacturers and water treatment suppliers on a line-item basis with options for up to four one-year renewal extensions. Bidders may submit prices on any or all chemicals listed, with award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders per line item; prior supplier performance may impact pricing evaluation by up to 2 percent, and all chemicals must be delivered within 72 hours of request to six facilities throughout Griffin. Pricing for the initial 12-month term must remain firm, with increases permitted only upon renewal supported by U.S. Department of Labor index documentation. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types apply. This appears to be the primary recent state and local solicitation available under this code.