NIGP 82066: Flue Gas Heat Recovery System Equipment

NIGP 82066 Flue Gas Heat Recovery System Equipment, an Item code, encompasses EPA-certified refrigerant recovery and reclamation services that state and local governments procure for extraction, documentation, and proper disposal or recycling of refrigerants and gases from appliances and equipment. The work involves extracting refrigerants such as Freon and mixed gases from collected units, maintaining comprehensive recovery records, and ensuring compliance with EPA regulations and certified technician requirements. Issuing bodies under this code include municipal environmental and sustainability divisions managing collected appliances and products requiring gas extraction before final processing or disposal.

The City of Tucson Environmental and General Services Division issued RFP No. 240011 for Gas Extraction and Removal services at the Los Reales Sustainability Campus, seeking an EPA-certified refrigerant reclaimer capable of extracting gases from approximately 50 units per week with extraction required at minimum every two weeks. The procurement specifies pricing structure flexibility with line items for Freon, mixed gas, and refrigerant removal, along with hourly labor rates for general operating hours, after-hours work, and holiday rates. The initial contract term is one year with potential for up to four additional one-year renewals. The RFP references Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Terms and Conditions, typically including disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation provisions. A pre-submittal conference was scheduled for March 19, 2024, with final proposals due September 19, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. Arizona time. Activity under this code is limited; this represents the primary recent state and local opportunity identified.