NIGP 96169: Reverse Auctions

NIGP 96169 Reverse Auctions, an Item code, encompasses competitive bidding and auction-based procurement processes that state and local governments use to award contracts for goods and services. Based on recent solicitation activity, the code captures infrastructure improvement projects and related construction services where municipalities invite sealed competitive bids or conduct reverse-auction transactions. The City of DeBary, Florida has used this code for irrigation system upgrades and related park infrastructure work, indicating that the code covers both the procurement method itself and the underlying goods or services being acquired through that bidding mechanism. State and local issuing bodies—including municipal public works departments and park authorities—rely on this procurement vehicle to establish competitive pressure and transparent pricing for capital projects and maintenance services.

The City of DeBary, Florida represents the primary recent activity under this code. In October 2026, the city posted Solicitation 0315 for Rob Sullivan Park Irrigation Improvements, a competitive bid process (IFB) with an April 10, 2015 response deadline, calling for conversion of the existing irrigation infrastructure to a Hunter system with an Engineer's estimated cost of $90,000 and a 45-calendar-day completion timeline. The project required contractors to furnish all materials, labor, and incidental costs, maintain commercial general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and coordinate operations within an active park setting. A mandatory pre-bid conference was held on March 25, 2015. Geographic activity remains limited to Florida based on the recent opportunities available.