NIGP 76557: Snow Blowers, Self-Propelled

NIGP 76557 Snow Blowers, Self-Propelled is an Item code under which state and local governments procure new self-propelled snow removal equipment, typically for winter maintenance operations at protected facilities or on designated trails. Recent solicitations show state agencies buying specific equipment models (such as Honda HSS928AATD electric-start units) alongside accessories and consumables to support seasonal snow management at fixed locations. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and California Department of Food and Agriculture represent the issuing bodies in current activity, both procuring equipment for operational readiness during harsh winter conditions. Scope of work centers on new, current-production equipment with no substitutions allowed; the California procurements specify all-inclusive pricing with freight prepaid and FOB Destination delivery, while the Washington snowmobile trail grooming solicitation emphasizes closed-cab groomers with integrated GPS tracking, communications, and backup safety systems operating across 70 miles of designated trails. Issuing bodies in recent opportunities span state agencies and state park systems, with no evidence of city, county, or school district activity in the posted record.

Geographic spread shows primary activity in California and Washington state. The California Department of Food and Agriculture has posted multiple RFQs for snowblower and accessory procurement (RFQ P26-0083 due August 4, 2026, and RFQ P25-0464 due June 4, 2026, both for delivery to the Truckee Border Protection Station), with both procurements restricted to certified small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises under California Government Code Section 14838.5. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is soliciting trail grooming services through RFP 527315 (response due October 13, 2026) across Kittitas County and Chelan County for the Blewett Pass trail system, structured as an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity on-call agreement with a maximum 2025/26 budget of $38,074 and compensation based on documented grooming hours. No recent opportunities have been posted for this code outside these two states.