NIGP 03174: Pumps, Refrigerant Vacuum

NIGP 03174 Pumps, Refrigerant Vacuum, an Item code, encompasses equipment and services for vacuum pump systems used in HVAC and refrigeration maintenance across state and local facilities. State and local governments procure vacuum pump replacement systems and related maintenance support for chiller and boiler infrastructure at transportation agencies, county facilities, and other public buildings. Issuing bodies under this code include city transit authorities, county governments, and special-purpose districts managing mechanical systems at scale.

The City of Charlotte's transit authority (CATS) posted an RFP on September 22, 2026 (due October 15, 2026) for boiler and chiller maintenance and repair services—a scope encompassing preventative maintenance, repair, and optimization of equipment that relies on vacuum pump support. Bergen County, New Jersey issued an RFP (P2421, posted June 3, 2026, due July 8, 2026) specifically for vacuum pump system replacement. Recent activity spans North Carolina and the Mid-Atlantic region, with limited geographic breadth in the posted opportunities.