NIGP 31284: Tent Units, Contaminated Patient Isolation (Negative Pressure)

NIGP 31284 Tent Units, Contaminated Patient Isolation (Negative Pressure), an Item code, covers the procurement of specialized temporary tent structures for isolation and containment applications. State and local governments buy engineered tension fabric tent systems with sealed frameworks, controlled-pressure ventilation systems, and heavy-duty fabric materials designed to confine contaminated air and prevent pathogen dispersal. These structures serve emergency response, healthcare, and public health purposes where temporary isolation capacity is required on short notice.

Mt. San Antonio Community College District issued RFQ #2026-070 in August 2026 for furnishing, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a 25-meter by 30-meter by 4-meter clear-span tension fabric tent with a 25-meter by 5-meter mid-kit A-frame gable section. The scope required hard-pressed extruded structural aluminum alloy framework with hinged pivot baseplates, double-coated blackout white PVC polyester fabric (minimum 850 g/m2) rated 100 percent waterproof and ultraviolet resistant, solid white PVC-coated fabric sidewall panels, 42-inch industrial-grade galvanized double-head earth stakes, and engineering to withstand sustained wind speeds from 100 to 140 km/h across operating temperatures from -30C to +70C. Pricing was structured as a lump-sum base bid for purchase, delivery, and installation, plus a separate lump-sum cost for optional one-time disassembly and removal by June 30, 2027. The District required proof of insurance meeting its requirements and completion of its vendor packet and Basic Services Agreement template. Recent activity for this code appears limited to specialized institutional procurement; the Mt. San Antonio opportunity represents the identified recent state and local solicitation under this NIGP Item.