NIGP 82085: Steam Boiler Bottom Blow Alarm

NIGP 82085 Steam Boiler Bottom Blow Alarm, an Item code, encompasses alarms and control components for steam and hot-water boiler systems that state and local governments procure as part of larger boiler replacement, maintenance, and repair projects. Recent state and local solicitations show procurement activity centered on boiler system replacements, preventative maintenance contracts, and as-needed repair services where steam boiler bottom blow alarms function as integral equipment specifications rather than standalone purchases. Issuing bodies include county governments (Escambia County, Dougherty County, Santa Clara County), school districts (Liberty County School System), cities (Phoenix, Madison, Albany), and special-purpose districts (Bergen County). The code sees activity from facilities management departments managing judicial buildings, schools, residential housing, and health system properties across multiple jurisdictions. County and municipal procurement offices dominate recent solicitations, with Santa Clara County appearing twice in the most recent block for as-needed boiler services and inspection contracts.

Recent opportunities cluster in the Southeast and West. Escambia County (Florida) issued an ITB for boiler and pump replacement at the MC Blanchard Judicial Building due September 17, 2026, specifying AERCO Benchmark 3000 boilers with integrated control systems and warranty packages. Liberty County School System (Georgia) issued RFP 2027-02 for Lewis Frasier Middle School boiler replacement due October 9, 2026, with a mandatory pre-bid conference on September 22, 2026, calling for Lochinvar VSP condensing boilers and comprehensive HVAC modifications spanning 26 specification divisions. The City of Phoenix Housing Department (Arizona) issued IFB FY27-086-03 for chiller and boiler system maintenance across multiple housing facilities due August 24, 2026, requiring NBIC Code "R" Stamp authorization and five years of relevant experience. Santa Clara County (California) solicited two contracts: ITB-PRC-FY26-0708 for as-needed steam and condensate systems repairs (estimated value $5.4 million, bids due June 15, 2026) and ITB-PRC-FY26-0660 for boiler inspection, preventative maintenance, repair, and replacement services (bids due May 27, 2026), both requiring California C-4 boiler contractor licensing and prevailing wages. Additional activity includes the City of Madison Community Development Authority (Wisconsin) RFB 15052 for boiler and domestic hot water system replacements at three residential properties due July 17, 2026, and the City of Albany Procurement Division on behalf of Dougherty County (Georgia) bid for two 1,500,000 BTU boiler replacements at the Judicial Building due August 21, 2026.