NIGP 74055: Refrigerant Gases (Except Ammonia)

NIGP 74055 Refrigerant Gases (Except Ammonia), an Item code, covers the supply and recovery services for non-ammonia refrigerants that state and local governments procure for HVAC systems, chillers, and automotive fleets. State and local buyers under this code are purchasing refrigerant inventory in bulk cylinders (R-22, R-134A, R-410A, R-454B), refrigerant recovery and reclamation services, and related cylinder and material rentals. Issuing bodies span school districts, municipal governments, state departments, technical colleges, and county purchasing cooperatives. The School Board of Sarasota County, the City of Tampa, and the Clark County School District in Nevada are recent active solicitors, with school districts appearing as repeat buyers seeking both recurring inventory and specialized services to support district-wide facility maintenance. Procurement structures vary from one-time purchases of equipment with A2L refrigerant compatibility to standing as-needed contracts with firm pricing and per-pound service rates.

Recent opportunities reflect concentrated activity in Florida and Nevada. The School Board of Sarasota County issued a competitive procurement (Bid #26-0063, response due December 9, 2025) for EPA-certified refrigerant recovery and reclamation services across 52 school locations, with per-pound pricing for R-22, R-134A, R-410A, and R-454B recovery and capped markup constraints. The City of Tampa posted an IFB (25P00395, response due October 20, 2025) for approximately $35,000 in refrigerant inventory—600 pounds of R-134A and 300 pounds of R-22 in 30-pound cylinders, with small local business enterprise bid discounts up to 5 percent available and participation extended to Hillsborough County Government Purchasing Council members. The Technical College System of Georgia issued an eRFQ (82600WCT0000053, response due April 29, 2026 following an April 24, 2026 addendum) for six Arcoaire Package Heat Pumps rated for A2L-compatible R-454B refrigerant replacement. The Clark County School District in Nevada solicited HVAC units and parts on an as-needed basis (Bid 26028APA, due April 16, 2026) requiring 80 percent order fill within 10 days and SAP Business Network integration capability.