NIGP 06544: Hatches, Roof (for Ventilation, Emergency Exit, etc.)

NIGP Item 06544, Hatches, Roof (For Ventilation, Emergency Exit, Etc.), encompasses roof access and ventilation equipment that state and local governments procure as part of broader roofing projects, facility maintenance, and infrastructure repair. Based on recent solicitations, this code appears within two distinct procurement contexts: as a line item or component within comprehensive roof replacement projects (where hatches are specified alongside membrane systems, flashing, and drainage work) and as standalone maintenance items in specialized facilities such as water treatment and detention centers. The issuing-body mix spans cities, counties, community colleges, and special-purpose districts, with roof replacement driving the majority of recent activity.

Geographic distribution of recent opportunities includes Arizona (Tucson), Michigan (Detroit), Georgia (Augusta, College Park), Illinois (Chicago), Texas (Phoenix, Houston, Harris County), Florida (Collier County, Pasco County), and Wisconsin (Madison). Representative recent solicitations include the City of Tucson's comprehensive roofing supplies and parts catalog (September 2026, indefinite-quantity arrangement under Solicitation 260254); the City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement's Duro-Last Roof System installation at the 3rd Precinct facility with bids due October 16, 2026 (Solicitation 550669); City Colleges of Chicago's roof replacement at South Chicago Learning Center with hybrid TPO-SBS assembly and roof drain piping replacement, bids due October 7, 2026 (IFB #MWJ2605); and Collier County, Florida's removal and replacement of roofs and roof hatches at two Tamiami Well House facilities under a Quick Quote informal bid process, due May 15, 2026 (Solicitation QQ2026120). M/WBE participation goals and local-vendor preferences appear in multiple solicitations; prevailing wage and OSHA safety certifications are standard requirements in larger municipal roof projects.