NIGP 97947: Hospital Surgical and Operating Equipment Rental or Lease

NIGP 97947 Hospital Surgical And Operating Equipment Rental Or Lease, an Item code, covers maintenance and repair services for hospital-grade medical equipment owned by state and local governments — specifically preventative maintenance, routine repairs, parts replacement, and emergency service delivery on specialized respiratory and surgical apparatus. The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' May 2026 ITB for ventilator maintenance illustrates the scope: three-year service contracts on fleet equipment with defined maintenance intervals, certified-technician requirements, performance guarantees, and vendor accountability tied to equipment-specific manufacturer certifications and industry credentials such as AAMI (American Association for Medical Instrumentation) certification. State and local health departments, county hospitals, municipal medical facilities, and county emergency management agencies issue bids under this code; the work requires vendor authorization from the original equipment manufacturer, compliance with medical device standards (ISO 13485:2016 in the Hillsborough case), and staff holding specialized credentials that confirm competency in biomedical repair and maintenance.

Hillsborough County, Florida posted the most recent opportunity under this code — ITB2600275, due June 12, 2026, for maintenance and repair services on 40 Vyaire Medical LTV 1200 ventilators at an estimated contract value of $140,225 over the three-year term. The contract requires the awardee to deliver service within 15 days of purchase order receipt, maintain comprehensive liability and workers' compensation insurance with the County named as additional insured, and employ only AAMI-certified technicians (CABT, CBET, or CHTM). Pricing must be inclusive of all labor, parts, warranties, and return shipping to any Hillsborough County location; the County provides a $5,000 annual allowance for parts outside normal maintenance, with unit prices subject to annual CPI-U adjustment. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications; the contract is non-exclusive and permits 45-day payment terms via electronic ACH.