NIGP 04585: Vent Kits, Household Laundry Dryer

NIGP 04585 Vent Kits, Household Laundry Dryer is an Item code under which state and local governments buy dryer duct maintenance, repair, and cleaning services, alongside related equipment and supplies. The scope of work includes routine inspection and maintenance of dryer ducts, comprehensive duct cleaning, repair or replacement of damaged duct sections, preventive maintenance program development, and staff training on proper dryer usage. State and local issuing bodies soliciting under this code span county departments of public works, regional purchasing cooperatives, and school districts. The County of San Mateo, Department of Public Works, represents a significant recent buyer, seeking single-contractor services across multiple county-maintained facilities including shelters, correctional facilities, and navigation centers. Regional purchasing cooperatives like Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative in Texas also procure under this code through catalog discount bids that bundle dryer duct maintenance items and supplies alongside broader custodial inventory for member entities.

The County of San Mateo issued RFP 2026RFP00238 for Dryer Duct Maintenance and Repair Services on May 4, 2026, with a response deadline of May 22, 2026, and an aggregate fiscal obligation not to exceed $375,000 over a five-year agreement term. The procurement requires contractors to demonstrate a minimum of four years of experience within the last seven years, maintain California certifications (such as CSIA or NADCA), and carry comprehensive general liability, workers' compensation, motor vehicle, and professional liability insurance. San Mateo County applies a local business preference ordinance and prevailing wage requirements under California Labor Code. Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative, based in Kilgore, Texas, has posted recurring custodial supplies catalog discount bids (most recently CUS2628 in June 2026 with an estimated total expenditure of $12,638,478.00 over two years) that include vent kits and related items. Geographic activity is concentrated in California and Texas, with the San Mateo County procurement representing municipal-level activity and Region 7 cooperatives serving school districts and educational entities across the Texas region.