NIGP 50047: Lint Disposal and Removal Systems

NIGP 50047 Lint Disposal And Removal Systems, an Item code, encompasses the design, installation, and removal of laundry exhaust and lint collection systems that state and local governments procure for facilities housing commercial laundry operations. Recent solicitation activity shows county facilities management departments contracting for complete system replacements that include removal of obsolete equipment, installation of code-compliant collection and exhaust infrastructure sized to specific dryer capacity requirements, building automation system integration, and commissioning with warranty support. The work typically involves mechanical installation, structural engineering analysis, electrical and roofing modifications, shop drawings and as-built documentation, and coordination with existing facility systems and personnel.

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin issued a sealed-bid IFB on May 13, 2026 for a laundry exhaust system replacement at the Community Reintegration Center in Franklin, Wisconsin, with a June 3, 2026 response deadline. The project calls for removal of the existing lint filter system and ductwork followed by installation of a fully integrated system to support two Braun 123H Dryers at approximately 20,000 CFM capacity, with required integration into the existing Johnson Controls Metasys Building Automation System, controls schematics, operation and maintenance manuals, full commissioning, and a minimum one-year labor warranty. The contractor must obtain permits and inspections, perform structural engineering analysis, coordinate electrical and roofing modifications, and carry Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate. Award is based on total cost of ownership financial benefit to the county, and delivery must be completed within 30 calendar days of order release on an F.O.B. Destination basis. Site visits are strongly recommended; prospective bidders may request on-site reviews by contacting Bid Administrator Carsten Peterson at carsten.peterson@milwaukeecountywi.gov.