NIGP 89070: Switches (Pressure, Flow, Level, Proximity, Temperature, etc.)

NIGP 89070 Switches (Pressure, Flow, Level, Proximity, Temperature, Etc.) is an Item code under which state and local water utilities procure flow meters, pressure transmitters, level transmitters, and associated control switches for municipal water treatment and distribution systems. The work involves flow meter repair and rebuild services, pressure and flow transmitter calibration and replacement, equipment-specific parts procurement, and turnkey installation of specialized switches and meters to maintain compliance and operational reliability across water, wastewater, and reclaimed water infrastructure. Issuing bodies are primarily municipal water departments and county water resources departments serving mid-sized to large jurisdictions; recent activity shows repeat procurement from the City of Lubbock (Texas), City of Tampa (Florida), Hillsborough County and Collier County (Florida), and Dorchester County (South Carolina), reflecting ongoing equipment maintenance and system expansion needs.

Recent procurements concentrate in Texas and Florida. The City of Lubbock issued RFP 26-19615-YB on May 28, 2026, for in-line water flow meter repair and replacement services covering approximately 200 wells and irrigation infrastructure across multiple counties, with evaluation weighted toward pricing (40 points), vendor capability and experience (20 points each), and technical specifications, with contract terms of one year plus four one-year renewals at the vendor's option. Hillsborough County Water Resources Department issued ITB 26-00138 (due March 2, 2026) for mercury float switches in suspended and pipe-mount configurations, with an estimated contract value of $60,000 over two years and CPI-based annual adjustments thereafter. The City of Tampa issued a single-source procurement (26-X-01124) for Additel pressure transmitters and calibration equipment, while Collier County issued a Notice of Intent to Single Source (PUR 15910) for Endress + Hauser Promag flow meters and transmitters with a proposed five-year term. Dorchester County (South Carolina) solicited water meter boxes with meter kits (IFB 2026-43, due February 19, 2026) with historical volumes of approximately 1,200 units annually. Single-source and sole-source procurements dominate the code, reflecting the specialized and OEM-dependent nature of flow and pressure measurement equipment; however, competitive bids are present where meter boxes and standardized float switches are involved.