NIGP 89025: Fluoridation Equipment

NIGP 89025 Fluoridation Equipment, an Item code, covers replacement parts and equipment for municipal water treatment systems, specifically drive shafts, motors, and related mechanical components that support water softening and treatment operations. State and local water utilities procure under this code to maintain continuity of potable water supply systems, replacing worn or failed equipment with manufacturer-specified units that integrate with existing infrastructure. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code are municipal water departments and utilities operating treatment plants; these are typically city-level purchasing entities responsible for public water supply operations.

The geographic activity reflected in recent solicitations centers on Florida, as evidenced by the City of Holly Hill's sole source procurement of a replacement WesTech DS43 Dual Shaft Drive (Model No. DV8026) for softener #2 at its Water Treatment Plant (solicitation SS202001, posted October 19, 2026, though Commission adoption occurred September 22, 2020). The Holly Hill procurement, valued at $113,067.00 including $79,159.00 for the drive unit and $33,908.00 for turnkey installation services, exemplifies the scope: replacement of aged equipment (the original unit dated to 2008) with OEM-equivalent machinery, site-specific installation, and integration with existing systems. Sole source procurements dominate this code because municipalities typically standardize on a single manufacturer's equipment at a given facility; competitive bidding is structurally limited to the exclusive OEM and authorized local representatives. Payment terms are net 30 days after shipment with FOB shipping point; equipment carries multi-year warranty coverage. The purchaser bears responsibility for site preparation, electrical provisioning, permits, and facility coordination.