NIGP 83004: Aluminum Tanks, All Kinds

NIGP 83004 Aluminum Tanks, All Kinds is an Item code that encompasses procurement of compressed gas storage and delivery systems, including pressurized containment vessels and related infrastructure for industrial, transportation, and operational applications. State and local governments solicit under this code primarily through transit authorities, public utilities, and transportation agencies that operate alternative-fuel vehicle fleets and maintenance facilities requiring specialized gas handling and storage systems. The scope extends to supply contracts for compressed natural gases and testing gases, along with associated tank infrastructure, pressure regulation equipment, and delivery systems that comply with occupational safety and air quality standards.

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) posted IFB 260542 on October 8, 2026, inviting bids for test and operation gases for CNG buses and facilities, with responses due October 27, 2026. The two-year contract carries a $100,000 budget and requires delivery to two OCTA facilities in Orange County, California (Garden Grove Base and Santa Ana Base), with all freight on an F.O.B. destination basis. The IFB mandates compliance with CAL-OSHA and South Coast Air Quality Management District requirements, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates for all mechanics and laborers, DBE participation goals with good-faith subcontractor solicitation, and standard commercial general liability and workers' compensation insurance. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder with relevant project references from the prior two years; bid pricing must remain firm for 120 days after bid close. Recent activity is concentrated in California, with OCTA representing the primary identified buyer seeking alternative-fuel logistics support for municipal transit operations.