NIGP 31238: Environmental Control Systems, Aircraft

NIGP 31238 Environmental Control Systems, Aircraft is an Item code that encompasses equipment and systems for airport infrastructure, particularly air traffic control facilities. State and local governments soliciting under this code procure structured cabling, air traffic control equipment, communications systems, electronic safety and security systems, access control hardware, and video surveillance systems for tower facilities and related airport infrastructure. The issuing bodies include municipal airport authorities and cities operating public-use airports. Work typically involves comprehensive system installation, compliance with federal aviation standards, and integration of multiple technology systems within tower environments.

The City of St. George posted an IFB for the SGU Air Traffic Control Tower Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Package on June 23, 2026, with bids due July 21, 2026, encompassing equipment procurement, structured cabling, communications, safety systems, and FF&E installation across two separate price schedules. The project is funded through the Airport Improvement Program and requires compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act, Davis-Bacon Act wage rates, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation goals, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 1, 2026. The contractor must commence work within thirty calendar days of Notice to Proceed and complete all work within 365 calendar days, with 5 percent bid bonds and 100 percent payment and performance bonds required upon award. Liquidated damages are assessed at $250 per calendar day for schedule delays and an additional $250 per day for failure to repair deficiencies within ten days of notification.