NIGP 98952: Metal Sampling and Analysis Services

NIGP 98952 Metal Sampling and Analysis Services is an Item code under which state and local governments procure professional environmental testing, characterization, and analysis services for water infrastructure, site assessment, and facility improvement projects. Recent state and local solicitations show activity concentrated on environmental site characterization, hazardous materials testing (including asbestos, lead-based paint, radon, and mold), underground and above-ground storage tank management, Phase I and II/III Environmental Site Assessments, and construction engineering and inspection services tied to water reclamation and wastewater treatment facility upgrades. Issuing bodies include municipal procurement offices — notably the City of Orlando and the City of Bradenton, Florida — seeking both dedicated construction engineering inspection teams and continuing professional services arrangements where environmental consultants are engaged through task orders as projects arise throughout the year.

The City of Bradenton issued RFQ 26020MK in July 2026 for environmental testing engineering services under a continuing services contract with a proposal deadline of April 2, 2026, and the City of Orlando posted RQS260340 in October 2026 for Construction Engineering and Inspection services supporting three water reclamation facility improvement projects, with qualification statements due April 16, 2026. Both opportunities require Florida Professional Engineer licensure and registration with the State of Florida. Recent activity is concentrated in Florida, particularly the Tampa Bay and Orlando metropolitan areas. The Bradenton contract permits individual task orders up to $500,000, with construction costs not exceeding $7,500,000 per assignment. The Orlando CEI engagement involves 18- to 26-month contract terms covering equalization pump station improvements, blower system upgrades, and compressed air mixing system modifications, with compensation negotiated on direct and indirect labor costs and profit subject to a 3.00 salary multiplier rate maximum.