NIGP 89002: Activated Carbon Systems, Equipment, and Absorbers

NIGP 89002 Activated Carbon Systems, Equipment, and Absorbers is an Item code under which state and local governments procure granular activated carbon (GAC) filter media, ion exchange treatment systems for water quality compliance, carbon flow sensors, and comprehensive water treatment system services including maintenance, repair, and installation. Recent opportunities show municipalities and regional water authorities buying replacement filter media, PFAS treatment implementation services, and ongoing system maintenance contracts rather than standalone carbon absorber equipment alone.

Issuing bodies include city water departments (Tampa, Fairburn), regional water supply authorities (Tampa Bay Water), state water resource departments (California Department of Water Resources), and county water and environmental programs (Hillsborough County). The California Department of Water Resources appears twice in recent solicitations. Work being solicited spans GAC and sand filter media supply with delivery and installation at treatment plants; comprehensive water treatment system services under time-and-materials contracts covering inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and replacement across multiple facilities; PFAS treatment design and permitting services using fixed-bed ion exchange systems to meet EPA regulatory compliance; and proprietary equipment parts and maintenance through authorized resellers. Recent opportunities posted between late January and mid-July 2026 include the City of Tampa Water Department's IFB for GAC and Sand Filter Media (due May 14, 2026) with estimated contract value of $1,000,000; the California Department of Water Resources' IFB 10214188 for water treatment system services across four field divisions in Byron, Gustine, Bakersfield, and Pearblossom (due June 9, 2026) with a three-year initial term plus two-year renewal option; and Tampa Bay Water's RFP for PFAS treatment design, permitting, and construction administration at BUD-5 and BUD-7 wellfield locations (due June 24, 2026) with associated project costs totaling $7,000,000 for fixed-bed ion exchange installation. Activity concentrates in California and Florida, with scattered opportunities in Georgia. California prevailing wage and DVBE participation requirements apply to state water projects; Florida jurisdictions offer SLBE bid discounts and cooperative purchasing extensions through county government councils.