NIGP 83016: Butane and Propane Tanks, Transport Truck Type

NIGP 83016 Butane and Propane Tanks, Transport Truck Type is an Item code capturing propane supply, delivery, tank installation, and ongoing maintenance services to school districts and other state and local government facilities on an as-needed basis. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying full-service propane vendor relationships — including tank furnishing, installation, permitting, smart-fill delivery scheduling, emergency service response, and equipment maintenance — rather than purchasing tanks or transport equipment as standalone commodities. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, reflecting heavy reliance on propane for heating and hot water at remote or dispersed campus locations; recent buyers include Central Consolidated School District in New Mexico and Cobb County and Paulding County school districts in Georgia. Vendors must hold professional licenses and certifications, carry workers' compensation and general liability insurance (typically $1 million per occurrence minimum), provide bonding, and meet state residency or veteran-business preferences where applicable.

Geographic activity centers on New Mexico and Georgia based on recent postings, with school districts in both states issuing RFPs for multi-year propane service agreements. Central Consolidated School District (San Juan County, New Mexico) posted RFP26OPT110PROPANESERVICES on September 11, 2026, seeking propane supply and delivery across fifteen school facilities and related district buildings in Kirtland, Shiprock, Newcomb, and Naschitti, with proposals due October 6, 2026; the contract runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with three optional renewal years, and evaluation weights cost at 50 points, qualifications at 30 points, and experience and personnel knowledge at 20 points. Cobb County School District and Paulding County School District (Georgia) jointly posted solicitation P27008 on August 3, 2026, requesting qualified and certified vendors for liquid petroleum gas purchase and delivery on an as-needed basis, with proposals due August 31, 2026, and vendors required to furnish, install, and maintain all equipment.