NIGP 89072: Tapping Machines and Equipment

NIGP 89072 Tapping Machines And Equipment, an Item code, covers replacement drive shafts, motors, bearings, and control systems for water treatment equipment—specifically dual-shaft drive units, impeller motors, torque control assemblies, and stainless steel enclosures installed at municipal water and wastewater facilities. State and local water utilities are the primary buyers, procuring these items as replacements for aging original-equipment units and as part of broader equipment and parts frameworks with authorized resellers managing multiple original equipment manufacturers' product lines. The work includes equipment supply, installation services, startup, and ongoing maintenance support across water, reclaimed, and wastewater treatment systems.

Water utilities and county water resources departments dominate recent activity. Florida municipalities including the City of Holly Hill and Hillsborough County have posted sole source procurements under the code in 2026. The City of Holly Hill is replacing a 2008-vintage WesTech DS43 Dual Shaft Drive at its Water Treatment Plant through a sole source procurement (SS202001) with an estimated value of $113,067 (equipment and turnkey installation combined) and a 30-day proposal window ending September 1, 2020 (note: due date listed as September 22, 2020); Hillsborough County Water Resources Department is awarding a five-year equipment, parts, and maintenance contract to DXP Enterprises, Inc., (SS2600135, posted January 30, 2026, due February 6, 2026) valued at $6,600,000, covering proprietary equipment and authorized parts from twelve original equipment manufacturers including Flowserve, Wilo USA, Kinetrol USA, and others, bundled with design engineering, labor services across mechanical and electrical disciplines, and factory-trained technician support. Both procurements are structured as sole source awards reflecting exclusive manufacturer relationships and integrated system dependencies, with no disadvantaged-business set-asides.