NIGP 03194: Unit Heaters, Steam and Hot Water Types

NIGP 03194 Unit Heaters, Steam And Hot Water Types, an Item code, covers equipment maintenance, repair, and replacement services for pool, building HVAC, and water treatment systems in state and local facilities. State and local governments procure preventative maintenance contracts for boiler and chiller systems serving transit agencies and school districts, specialized repairs and parts for branded pool heaters at county recreation facilities, water treatment media replacement at municipal advanced treatment plants, and furnace and water heater replacement at community development properties. Issuing bodies include city transit authorities, independent school districts, counties, municipalities, and special-purpose water authorities. Recent solicitations show Dallas Independent School District (RFP for district-wide water treatment services, due October 15, 2026) and the City of Charlotte (RFP for CATS boiler and chiller maintenance and repair, due October 15, 2026) as active buyers; Collier County issued a notice of intent to single-source Symbiont pool heater service and repair across five county aquatic facilities.

Geographic activity spans Texas, North Carolina, Florida, Michigan, New Mexico, and the Upper Midwest. The City of Rio Rancho, New Mexico posted an IFB for granular activated carbon removal and replacement at its Advanced Water Treatment Facility (due August 11, 2026), and the City of Jackson, Michigan solicited sealed bids for furnace and water heater replacement at a community development property (due July 7, 2026). The Great Lakes Water Authority in Michigan posted a Job Order Contract solicitation for multi-project water and wastewater management due August 27, 2026, requiring demonstrated capacity to coordinate electrical, controls, mechanical, HVAC, and site/civil trades. Recent opportunities in this code emphasize certified technician credentials, access to proprietary parts and manufacturer warranty compliance, SBE participation requirements in school district procurement, and performance and payment bonds for contracts exceeding $25,000.