NIGP 02520: Compressor, Bare Unit (Not Mounted or Powered), Over 15 HP

NIGP 02520 Compressor, Bare Unit (Not Mounted Or Powered), Over 15 Hp is an Item code under which state and local governments solicit replacement, installation, and maintenance of industrial and commercial air compressors and related cooling equipment, with recent activity spanning special-purpose districts, state agencies, counties, municipalities, and public facilities. Recent solicitations show concrete demand for turnkey compressor replacement at government facilities (fire stations, court buildings, military installations, septage treatment plants, energy plants) and for compressor maintenance contracts on existing equipment. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is seeking HVAC chiller overhauls including compressor service at two energy plants (ITB posted September 16, 2026, due September 30, 2026); the Administrative Office of the Courts for Maryland is procuring supply and installation of one industrial air compressor for the District Court's Cabinet Shop (IFB posted September 15, 2026, due October 7, 2026); and the County of Orange Sheriff-Coroner is requesting maintenance services for a Powerex SEQ200740HPAJ compressor (ITB posted August 21, 2026, due August 25, 2026).

Geographic activity clusters in Massachusetts and Florida, with secondary demand visible in Maryland, California, and Texas. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Military Division has posted two compressor replacement solicitations at Camp Edwards (ITB 260461, rebid, due May 28, 2026; ITB 230354, due August 26, 2026, estimated contract value $30,000), each requiring 5.5 kW to 15 horsepower screw compressors with integrated dryers, prevailing wage compliance, and mandatory site visits. The Town of Yarmouth, Massachusetts is requesting quotes for refrigerated air dryer replacement (quotes due August 26, 2026). The City of Chelsea, Massachusetts posted an RFQ for central fire station compressor replacement (due June 11, 2026). Orange County Community Resources in California issued a market-research RFI for dustless graffiti blaster systems (deadline March 5, 2026, though posted as expired) requiring diesel-powered air compressors delivering minimum 110 CFM at 100 PSI. Issuing bodies span state agencies (Massachusetts Military Division), special-purpose districts (Central Florida Tourism Oversight District), counties (Orange County), municipalities (Chelsea, Yarmouth), and state court systems (Maryland AOC). Compressor specifications across recent solicitations range from 5.5 kW to 15 horsepower with rotary screw, oil-injected, and centrifugal designs; many include integrated dryers and require compliance with prevailing wage, bonding, and OSHA safety training.