NIGP 03576: Power Systems, Aircraft

NIGP 03576 Power Systems, Aircraft is an Item code that reflects state and local government procurement of standby diesel generator systems and associated controls, monitoring infrastructure, and replacement services for government facilities. Recent solicitations show that jurisdictions are buying complete generator replacement projects, including selective demolition of existing systems, installation of packaged engine-generator sets with comprehensive controls and outdoor enclosures, warranty and maintenance service periods, and the labor and materials necessary to bring systems into operation. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code span county governments and special-purpose facilities; Ada County, Idaho represents a recent active buyer seeking generator replacement at a correctional facility.

Ada County, Idaho posted Bid 26039 on April 9, 2026, for removal, disposal, and replacement of a standby diesel generator system at the Ada County Jail warehouse located at 7200 Barrister Drive, Boise, Idaho 83704, with sealed bids due electronically by April 27, 2026. The solicitation required a mandatory pre-bid meeting on April 15, 2026, at the Ada County Sheriff's Office, and mandated that successful bidders furnish performance and labor/material payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price, maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, pass background checks, and provide a 12-month full maintenance service period beginning at substantial completion with a manufacturer's warranty of no less than five years from initial startup. Liquidated damages of $250.00 per day applied for late completion beyond the 168-day final completion window.