NIGP 96242: Heating and Related Services, Induction

NIGP 96242 Heating And Related Services, Induction (Item) covers heating and cooling equipment installation and replacement work at state and local facilities, including air handling unit replacement and irrigation system upgrades. State and local governments buy under this code primarily to address HVAC deficiencies in occupied spaces, replace aging mechanical systems that no longer meet temperature and humidity control requirements, and upgrade irrigation infrastructure in parks and recreational areas. Issuing bodies include municipal utilities and public works departments, county facilities management and law enforcement training centers, and city parks departments. Work is solicited through competitive bid and RFP processes with fixed project completion timelines and performance specifications tied to equipment manufacturer standards.

Recent activity shows geographic spread across Florida and Pennsylvania. The City of DeBary, Florida posted Bid 03-15 for Rob Sullivan Park Irrigation Improvements (due April 10, 2015), a $90,000 project converting existing irrigation infrastructure to a Hunter system with a mandatory pre-bid conference held March 25, 2015 and 45-calendar-day completion requirement from Notice to Proceed. Montgomery County, Pennsylvania solicited an RFQ for A&I HVAC Replacement at the PSTC Weapons Training Facility (due June 18, 2026), addressing heating, cooling, and ventilation deficiencies in office, restroom, lobby, and conference room spaces where the existing air handling unit installed in 2008 is inadequate. Both opportunities required contractors to carry comprehensive insurance, comply with permitting and regulatory standards, and deliver system activation and operational testing upon completion.