NIGP 47020: Commode Chairs and Shower Chairs

NIGP 47020 Commode Chairs and Shower Chairs is an Item code covering durable medical equipment chairs and related mobility aids procured by state and local health and human services agencies to support rehabilitation and long-term care programs. State and local governments buy commode and shower chairs primarily as part of broader durable medical equipment (DME) contracts serving individuals with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, mobility limitations, and other conditions requiring adaptive equipment. The equipment typically includes home delivery, in-home installation and training, emergency repair and replacement services within defined response times, and maintenance of loaner inventory during extended repairs. Texas Health and Human Services Commission and similar state rehabilitation and Medicaid agencies are the primary issuing bodies under this code, though county health departments and regional rehabilitation service networks also solicit equipment within this category as part of comprehensive DME procurement initiatives.

Recent activity centers on Texas, where the Health and Human Services Commission issued RFP HHS0017173 in May 2026 for Durable Medical Equipment and Services supporting the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services program across eleven geographic service regions throughout the state; proposals were due June 2, 2026, with an anticipated contract award in August 2026 for a term extending through August 31, 2031, with one optional one-year extension. The contract carries a 21.1 percent HUB utilization goal with mandatory subcontracting-plan submission, and pricing for all DME categories must align with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services DMEPOS competitive bidding program fee schedules. Historical compensation under similar Texas contracts has been approximately $1,000,000 per state fiscal year, with total cumulative compensation not to exceed $5,000,000, though HHSC reserves the right to adjust the cap if additional state or federal funding becomes available. Prospective vendors must hold current medical device manufacturer or distributor licenses under Texas Health and Safety Code Section 431, demonstrate at least two years in business, provide audited financial statements, carry minimum insurance coverage of $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 depending on coverage type, and maintain compliance with HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid provider enrollment, and CMS DMEPOS quality standards.