NIGP 92521: Corrosion Control; Cathodic Protection; Electrolysis/Engineering

NIGP 92521 Corrosion Control; Cathodic Protection; Electrolysis/Engineering, an Item code, encompasses survey, inspection, monitoring, and design services for cathodic protection systems protecting water infrastructure, pipelines, and underground metal assets from corrosion. State and local governments procure these services primarily through indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity agreements and on-call engineering service contracts to maintain the integrity of aging water distribution and wastewater systems.

The issuing-body mix reflects the code's narrow but critical infrastructure focus: water utilities and municipal water districts dominate recent activity, though engineering consulting firms also pursue qualification-based procurements for broader water and wastewater treatment facility upgrades that include cathodic protection scope. The City of Dallas Water Utilities Department issued a notable ID/IQ service price agreement for annual Cathodic Protection System Surveys and Inspections (BDZ2600030152, due June 19, 2026) on a thirty-six-month term with as-needed task ordering; this procurement emphasizes Small Business Enterprise utilization plans and local workforce participation. Geographic concentration is visible in Texas and Georgia, with secondary activity in California through West Basin Municipal Water District's on-call engineering services RFP (RFPTH0128, due July 14, 2026, approximately $3 million estimated value shared among up to five awarded firms) covering hydraulic modeling, rehabilitation evaluations, and comprehensive design support across water recycling and treatment infrastructure. No broader state or regional multi-agency cooperative purchasing vehicles or repeat buyers across multiple jurisdictions appear in recent postings, suggesting the code operates through individual utility or municipality procurements rather than consolidated solicitations.