NIGP 96844: Graffiti Removal Services

NIGP 96844 Graffiti Removal Services, an Item code, covers on-demand removal and abatement of graffiti from public facilities, infrastructure, and property using methods ranging from pressure washing and chemical treatment to abrasive blasting, with state and local governments procuring both routine maintenance contracts and one-time removal projects. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code include city transportation authorities, municipal beautification departments, county community resources offices, and special-purpose districts; the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Houston have each posted multiple opportunities in recent months, signaling steady demand in California and Texas jurisdictions. Work being procured includes identification and documentation of graffiti, removal using materials compliant with air-quality standards, response-time commitments tied to location visibility, surface-specific treatment protocols (including pressure washing, abrasive blasting, and chemical application), safety compliance for work near active corridors, and insurance requirements typically in the $1 million per occurrence range.

Recent activity spans Florida, California, Texas, and Georgia. The Orange County Transportation Authority issued an IFB 260533 for graffiti removal and abatement services across Orange County facilities on a prevailing-wage, DBE-goal contract with a $100,000 one-year term and bids due October 27, 2026; the contract requires California Contractors State License Board licensure and Cal-OSHA compliance. The City of Houston posted informal solicitations for beautification and graffiti abatement in Districts F and J, with District F capped at $50,000 for 2,000–3,000 man-hours (proposals due May 18, 2026) and District J due August 7, 2026. Orange County Community Resources conducted an RFI on May 15, 2026 for dustless graffiti blaster equipment serving parks and public properties across Orange County and San Francisco, with responses due March 5, 2026—a market-research procurement to evaluate equipment options and implementation costs rather than a binding contract award.