NIGP 92695: Water/Wastewater Conservation Services

NIGP 92695 Water/Wastewater Conservation Services, an Item code, encompasses laboratory testing and analysis, design and engineering studies, operational support, equipment rehabilitation, and specialized consulting services that state and local water utilities and school districts procure to manage water quality, wastewater treatment, system efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Recent solicitations show state and local agencies buying acute and chronic toxicity testing for surface water discharge compliance, comprehensive water and wastewater rate studies, laboratory analysis of treated wastewater and drinking water across multiple contaminant classes, sludge removal and disposal, lift station replacement, water softener maintenance and repair, reverse osmosis skid rehabilitation, freshwater mussel surveys, water conservation planning, and groundwater hydrogeological characterization. Issuing bodies include county utilities (Hillsborough County, Orange County, Collier County, Pasco County in Florida; Eastern Municipal Water District and Great Lakes Water Authority in California and Michigan), municipal water departments (City of Austin, City of Arlington, City of Lubbock in Texas; City of South Salt Lake in Utah), school districts (Hillsborough County Public Schools and Pinellas County School District in Florida), special districts (North Texas Municipal Water District, Brazos River Authority), and consolidated city governments (Columbus, Georgia; Hartwell, Georgia; Union City, Georgia).

Procurement activity concentrates in Florida, Texas, California, and Michigan. Representative recent opportunities include Hillsborough County Public Schools' ITB for Water and Wastewater Laboratory Services (due September 24, 2026, covering wastewater process control, groundwater monitoring, and drinking water compliance testing across 32 line items with estimated annual usage ranging 2 to 850 tests per item), Eastern Municipal Water District's RFP for cleaning and dewatering of four anaerobic digesters (due October 22, 2026, in Riverside County, California), Pinellas County School District's ITB for lift station replacement at Dixie Hollins High School (due August 31, 2026, estimated value $485,000 with 60-day performance window), Collier County's bid for North County Regional Water Treatment Plant reverse osmosis skid rehabilitation (sealed bids due April 24, 2026, estimated contract value $4 million, requiring OEM status and municipal project experience), City of Austin's IFB for commercial water softener installation and maintenance (bids due September 15, 2026, with optional local and small business preferences), Orange County's sealed bid for Wekiwa Springs septic-to-gravity sewer conversion serving 63 homes (bids due January 15, 2026, estimated $4.66 million), and Hillsborough County's ITB for acute and chronic toxicity testing (bids due July 31, 2026, estimated contract value $460,350 over three years). Work spans design-phase qualifications-based selections, construction and rehabilitation projects, operations and maintenance contracts, and specialized consulting engagements; many solicitations emphasize manufacturer certifications, relevant municipal project experience within defined timeframes, professional licensing, and comprehensive insurance coverage tied to work scope and contract value.