NIGP 94188: Turbine Maintenance and Repair, Steam

NIGP 94188 Turbine Maintenance And Repair, Steam (Item) covers on-call preventative maintenance, emergency repair services, and equipment replacement for steam and water boilers at public facilities. State and local governments procure this work to keep critical building systems operational across county offices, administrative centers, and infrastructure sites. The issuing bodies include county public works departments and county facility management operations. Work scope includes steam and water boilers, hot water heaters, and associated control and isolation valves, with contractors typically required to hold applicable state trade licenses (such as California C-4 and C-10 licenses), employ certified boiler technicians with specified direct-experience requirements, and meet prevailing-wage and insurance-coverage standards.

The County of Orange, OC Public Works, issued an IFB for maintenance and repair services for steam and water boilers at multiple county locations on September 29, 2026, with bids due October 8, 2026, offering a 5% bid deduction preference (maximum $100,000) for certified Local Small Business Enterprise and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise firms. The initial contract term runs three years effective January 10, 2027. Contractors must maintain liability insurance, employ at least one Journeyman HVAC Mechanic or Certified Boiler Technician with a minimum of 6,000 hours of direct boiler maintenance and repair experience, and provide 24/7 emergency response with a mandatory two-hour response time. Pricing is firm and fixed-rate for labor broken down by trade classification and time of service (normal business hours, after-hours, weekends, and holidays), with materials and equipment rentals reimbursed on a cost-plus basis. California evidence of activity is current; no recent opportunities from other states appear in the source.