NIGP 44529: Extractors, Pullers, and Inserters

NIGP 44529 Extractors, Pullers, And Inserters is an Item code under which state and local governments procure specialized mechanical devices and equipment used to remove, extract, or install components in industrial, commercial, and infrastructure applications. Based on recent solicitation activity, the code captures a broad range of mechanical hardware from simple hand tools to powered equipment designed for precise component manipulation and installation tasks across facilities management, airport operations, manufacturing support, and utility infrastructure projects.

Provo City, Utah, through Provo Airport is currently soliciting proposals under this code for procurement, implementation, and ongoing support of a Flight Information Display System (FIDS) via RFP 2026001033, with responses due August 11, 2026 and a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The airport is seeking a turnkey FIDS solution to support its current five-gate terminal operations and planned expansion to ten gates by Summer 2029, with integration into baggage claim carousels, baggage makeup areas, and potential future Customs and Border Protection infrastructure. The system must be cloud-hosted with 99.9% monthly uptime availability, multi-factor authentication, role-based access controls, API/webhook integration, and commercial-grade displays with HDMI inputs and wired ethernet connectivity. Evaluation criteria emphasize technical approach and system functionality (25%), integration capabilities (20%), vendor experience and references (10%), implementation schedule and scalability (20%), and cost (25%). Vendors must demonstrate prior deployment experience at U.S. commercial service airports, provide three airport references of comparable size or growth profile, and carry $3 million general liability per occurrence and $3 million professional liability (Technology Errors & Omissions) coverage for three years post-completion. Contract award is anticipated August 24, 2026.