NIGP 225: Coolers, Drinking Water (Water Fountains)

NIGP 225 Coolers, Drinking Water (Water Fountains), Class, encompasses water delivery and fountain equipment that state and local governments procure for employee hydration, public amenity, and operational needs across facilities. Recent solicitations show jurisdictions acquiring bottled water service with cooler rentals, pre-assembled drinking fountains with bottle-filling capability, and filtration-retrofit installations at schools and municipal parks. The City of Milpitas issued IFB 26-229 on July 17, 2026 (due August 4, 2026) for blanket MRO supply categories including utility operations and maintenance supplies; the Orange County Transportation Authority issued RFQ 250210 on July 9, 2026 (due April 3, 2026) for five-gallon water bottle and cooler rental service at two facilities on a three-year, $50,000 contract; and West Basin Municipal Water District issued RFQ IFQTH0138 on July 16, 2026 for 1,500 rain barrels with accessories to support conservation programs. Issuing bodies span cities, counties, water districts, school districts, and transit authorities. Recent activity concentrates in California (West Basin, Orange County Transportation Authority, Palo Alto, City of Milpitas), Florida (Broward County, Hillsborough County, Orange County), Michigan (NICE Community School District, Adrian Public Schools), Arizona (Pinal County), and Connecticut. Pinal County issued RFP 266331 on May 15, 2026 (due June 12, 2026) seeking comprehensive drinking water services to over 100 county facilities with bottled water in 3-gallon and 5-gallon containers, dispensers, and tankless systems; estimated budget $100,000 to $300,000. Broward County issued RFQ PRA052026205 on May 28, 2026 (due June 2, 2026) for two ADA drinking fountains for Franklin Park. Activity is moderate and geographically dispersed across multiple state and local issuing bodies without a dominant repeat buyer, suggesting fragmented but steady procurement demand across the code.