NIGP 67089: Water Heaters, Residential

NIGP 67089 Water Heaters, Residential, an Item code, addresses replacement and installation of high-efficiency residential water heaters in homes served by community development programs, most commonly bundled with furnace and air conditioning unit replacements as part of weatherization or rehabilitation projects funded through federal sources like Community Development Block Grants. State and local governments procure these units through competitive sealed bids when rehabilitating owner-occupied single-family homes to meet current energy efficiency, code compliance, and lead-hazard remediation standards. The City of Jackson Community Development Department emerges as the primary recent buyer, issuing multiple IFBs for water heater replacement alongside furnace and air conditioning upgrades at specific residential addresses. Bidders must hold active state mechanical and plumbing licenses, complete SAM.gov registration, obtain all required permits, and comply with federal prevailing wage, Section 3 employment, and minority and women's business enterprise participation goals when funding flows through HUD programs. Contractors provide comprehensive general liability insurance, execute performance bonds and labor-and-material payment bonds, and warrant work for 18 months post-completion. Michigan Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Mechanical Code, NFPA 70, and manufacturer specifications govern installation.

Recent activity concentrates in Michigan, specifically Jackson. The City of Jackson Community Development Department posted at least four IFBs between July and September 2026 for water heater replacement as part of residential rehabilitation projects—including solicitations 2026COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT028 (237 N Gorham Street, due July 7, 2026), 2026COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT036 (626 N East Street, due July 30, 2026), 2026COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT043 (626 N East Street rebid, due August 31, 2026), and 2026COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT048 (315 Bates Street, due September 28, 2026). All were submitted electronically through the City of Jackson e-Procurement Portal on a lump-sum basis, with awards made to the qualified lowest responsive bidder. No geographic spread beyond Michigan appears in recent records for this specific code.