NIGP 83078: Tank Ends (Heads), Metal

NIGP 83078 Tank Ends (Heads), Metal is an Item code under which state and local governments procure CO2 tanks and related containment vessels for operational support at public facilities. Recent solicitation activity shows that the code captures both the rental and refill infrastructure for compressed-gas delivery systems serving county parks, recreational facilities, and emergency operations. Collier County, Florida has posted two separate Quick Quote solicitations for CO2 tank rental, refill, and delivery services supporting pool maintenance at six county aquatic facilities, indicating that counties treat tank-rental contracts as routine recurring purchases handled through informal competitive processes rather than formal sealed bidding. The work involves monthly rental of mixed-capacity tanks (nine 750-cubic-foot and five 125-cubic-foot units), delivery and refill services priced per pound, and vendor responsibility for installation, maintenance, and logistics to multiple service locations. Pricing must remain firm for the full contract term (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027), and all costs are all-inclusive with no surcharges permitted.

Activity under this code is concentrated in Florida, where Collier County has driven recent procurement volume through its Quick Quote process. The most recent opportunity is Collier County's Quick Quote QQ2026144, posted July 14, 2026, with a response deadline of July 28, 2026 at 3:00 PM and a pre-bid meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026 via WebEx; an earlier version (QQ2026136, posted June 30, 2026) closed July 8, 2026. A secondary recent opportunity—Hillsborough County's Invitation to Bid ITB2600197 for galvanized finished steel pallets, posted March 13, 2026 with bids due April 3, 2026—sits at the fringe of the tank-heads classification but reflects broader county purchasing of durable metal vessels for operational use. Collier County's Quick Quotes require proof of Florida business registration, valid business licenses, W-9 submission, and E-Verify enrollment; standard insurance minimums include $1 million Commercial General Liability per occurrence with $2 million aggregate and $1 million Automobile Liability per occurrence. Award is made to the responsive vendor submitting the lowest compliant quote.