NIGP 03166: Hydronic Specialties

NIGP 03166 Hydronic Specialties, an Item code, covers the installation, replacement, and maintenance of boiler systems, hydronic piping, pumps, and related heating accessories in schools and municipal facilities. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying complete boiler replacements with associated hydronic system components, including removal of existing equipment, installation of new gas-fired condensing boilers, piping runs, ductwork, controls systems, and commissioning services. School districts and transit authorities drive the current activity under this code. The Pinellas County School District is actively procuring boiler replacements for high schools, while the City of Charlotte is seeking ongoing preventative maintenance and repair services for boiler and chiller systems at transit facilities, indicating dual demand for capital projects and service contracts.

The most recent activity concentrates in Florida and North Carolina. Pinellas County School District issued an ITB for boiler replacement at Palm Harbor University High School (ITB #26-CD-035) with an estimated contract value of approximately $250,000 and a response deadline of September 23, 2026, requiring bidders to hold current Florida Licensed Mechanical Contractor credentials with five years of documented comparable commercial projects. The City of Charlotte posted an RFP for CATS boiler and chiller maintenance and repair services due October 15, 2026, seeking certified technicians with access to proprietary parts for equipment including Trane, Pulse, Aalon, Carrier, and Lochinvar systems. Both opportunities emphasize compliance with building codes, equipment certifications, and performance standards; the Pinellas project specified ASHRAE guidelines, NFPA standards, 2023 Florida Building Code, and sea-coast environmental durability requirements.