NIGP 97539: Hydraulic Tools and Equipment Rental or Lease

NIGP 97539 Hydraulic Tools and Equipment Rental or Lease, an Item code, covers the rental and lease of hydraulic-powered equipment and systems—centrifuge mobile sludge dewatering units, bypass pumping systems, hydraulic cylinders and hoses, portable generators, air compressors, scissor lifts, forklifts, mini excavators, and related tools—procured by state and local governments for temporary operational needs across public utilities, transportation, public works, and county maintenance programs. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers treating this code broadly to encompass short-term equipment needs across multiple operational contexts: municipalities and counties rent specialized hydraulic and mechanical systems to support wastewater treatment, stormwater bypass operations during facility repairs, road and bridge maintenance, fleet support, and emergency response. Issuing bodies span city procurement offices (Charlotte, Arlington, Atlanta, Fort Worth), county commissioners (Orange County Transportation Authority, Hillsborough County, Collier County, Montgomery County), and regional transit authorities. Orange County Transportation Authority and Hillsborough County emerge as repeat buyers in the recent opportunity block, with OCTA posting multiple small-equipment rental solicitations and Hillsborough County seeking mobile sludge dewatering units on contract.

Activity concentrates in Florida, North Carolina, California, Texas, Pennsylvania, and Georgia based on recent postings. Representative opportunities include the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' ITB for centrifuge mobile sludge dewatering unit equipment rental across three capacity tiers (Small 100–175 GPM, Medium 150–350 GPM, Large 300–500 GPM) with an estimated five-year contract value of $6,623,000.00 and bids due April 2, 2026; the Orange County Transportation Authority's IFB for small equipment rental services covering forklifts, excavators, air compressors, generators, scissor lifts, temporary fencing, and pressure washers with a $100,000 annual budget and bids due April 13, 2026 (a re-competed solicitation after the original IFB 250129 received non-responsive bids); the City of Charlotte's solicitation for equipment rentals and related services for Charlotte and participating Mecklenburg County public agencies with proposals due September 9, 2026; and the Collier County Board of County Commissioners' IFQ for rental bypass services covering equipment, maintenance, delivery, and emergency response support with a historical annual spend of approximately $3,043,000 and proposals due March 20, 2026. Contract terms typically span one to five years with fixed daily, weekly, or monthly rental rates and responsive delivery requirements (24–72 hours for routine requests, emergency response within 2–24 hours for critical situations).