NIGP 95973: Ship Maintenance and Repair

NIGP 95973 Ship Maintenance and Repair is an Item code under which state and local governments procure ongoing maintenance, repair, and inspection services for marine vessels operated by sheriff's offices, public transit authorities, and other government agencies. Recent solicitations show governments contracting for comprehensive maintenance support on specific patrol boats and marine equipment, encompassing mechanical and propulsion systems, hull repairs, protective coatings, electrical and fuel systems, safety equipment, and corrosion control. The County of Ventura, California issued RFP 6229 in May 2026 to secure Sheriff's Boat 1 maintenance services, seeking a qualified marine mechanic or facility capable of delivering both scheduled preventive maintenance (performed 2–3 times annually on a 100-hour service cycle) and emergency repair services for a SAFEBoat patrol vessel with three Mercury 300 horsepower outboard motors and a Westerbeke marine generator. Issuing bodies under this code include county sheriff's offices and state environmental or transportation agencies. Governments show preference for consolidating maintenance at a single vendor location where feasible, though subcontracting is permitted when capacity constraints require it.

Geographic activity is sparse in recent postings. The County of Ventura procurement, with proposals due June 16, 2026, represents the most detailed recent opportunity. A Texas state jurisdiction posted an RFP for a pool of vendors and master order for shipyard services (TAMUGITB260121) on July 7, 2026, with responses due July 28, 2026, though limited scope documentation was available. The Ventura County contract carries an initial twelve-month term with the possibility of extension for up to two additional one-year periods, contingent on Board of Supervisors appropriation and Board approval for any contracts exceeding $200,000. Qualified vendors must demonstrate current marine maintenance engagement, provide two years of financial statements, three references from similar projects within the prior three years, and maintain General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit with $2,000,000 aggregate and Garage Liability of $1,000,000 each occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate.