NIGP 45044: Ice Chests, Portable, Thermos Bottles, etc.

NIGP 45044 Ice Chests, Portable, Thermos Bottles, Etc., Item, covers portable coolers and insulated beverage containers that state and local governments buy for field operations, emergency response, and outdoor activities. Recent solicitations show demand spanning both standalone cooler purchases and coolers as part of broader consumable-supply contracts. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' ITB for janitorial and operational supplies (ITB2600319, due July 24, 2026, $765,679.84 estimated annual value) includes coolers and ice chests for 24/7 operations across 47 fire stations. The City of Philadelphia's micro purchase (B2627151, due May 29, 2026) calls for ice chest coolers with customized logo printing on lids. The State of Texas issued an RFQ for 5-gallon Igloo coolers Model No. 48153 with red/yellow lids (due June 8, 2026), delivered to its Supply Chain Management facility in Humble. Issuing bodies include county fire-rescue and emergency-services departments, state purchasing offices, city procurement bureaus, and regional law-enforcement cooperatives. Sourcewell's RFP for law enforcement equipment (RFP #061626, due June 16, 2026) represents a multi-state cooperative purchasing vehicle serving Washington-area counties plus broader participating entities across the United States and Canada.

Geographic activity concentrates in Florida, Texas, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Minnesota based on recent postings. Hillsborough County (Florida) and Bergen County (New Jersey) appear as repeat buyers—Bergen County managing mosquito-control supply catalogs under a 24-month cooperative contract (BCBID2615, due March 11, 2026; BCBID26151REBID, due April 21, 2026). The County of Orange, California posted duplicate park-furniture IFBs (IFB23000112 and 0123043003LS, both due April 2026) specifying chairs, benches, and trash receptacles. Delivery terms vary by issuer: Hillsborough County requires FOB Destination within 10 days standard or 5 business days emergency; Texas specifies unit pricing to Humble, FOB; Bergen County's cooperative contracts include inside delivery to the door with no minimum order quantities. Set-asides and preferences appear selectively—Orange County applies 5% evaluation preference (capped at $100,000) for Orange County Local Small Business or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise certified bidders; Philadelphia's voluntary LGBTQ Applicant Data Form collects diversity certification information without imposing mandatory participation. Surety and performance-bond requirements are standard for larger municipal awards.