NIGP 92971: Snow Melter Maintenance and Repair

NIGP 92971 Snow Melter Maintenance and Repair, an Item code, covers repair, replacement, and preventative maintenance of snow melt systems installed on building ramps, walkways, and other surfaces. State and local governments purchase replacement of heating cables, control panels, moisture sensors, and associated electrical infrastructure; removal and reinstallation of concrete and steel components; compliance inspections; and seasonal or emergency repair services. The issuing bodies are primarily state agencies, county governments, and municipal authorities managing public facilities and infrastructure. The Illinois Secretary of State has been a repeat buyer for snow melt ramp repair work at the Howlett Building, with activity in March 2026 and July 2026.

Recent solicitations cluster in Illinois and Georgia. The Illinois Secretary of State issued an IFB (26PS729023) in March 2026 for comprehensive replacement of snow melt cables, control systems, and ramp lighting at the Howlett Building in Springfield, with bids due April 22, 2026, requiring seven years of documented snow melt system repair experience and attendance at a mandatory pre-bid meeting on April 6, 2026. In July 2026, the same agency executed a change order with incumbent R.D. Lawrence Construction to increase the contract amount by $44,871.20 for continued repair work at the same facility. DeKalb County, Georgia posted an ITB (2026-076-ITB) in June 2026 for reconstruction of the DeKalb Tennis Center including IT and low-voltage infrastructure installation, due July 13, 2026. The City of Atlanta's Department of Aviation initiated a multi-step sealed bid process in April 2026 for airport winter weather equipment—Multi-Tasking Equipment units for snow and ice removal from runways, along with preventative maintenance, repair, spare parts support, and training services at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, with prequalification materials due May 21, 2026 and a full IFB to follow. The City of Atlanta scope includes 18 vehicles planned over 6 years, seasonal support, 10-year extended warranty with 24-hour emergency response, and optional add-ons such as tow-behind de-icing trailers and GPS-based spreader control.