NIGP 98840: Ice Production Services for Skating Rinks

NIGP 98840 Ice Production Services for Skating Rinks, an Item code, covers the operation, maintenance, and technical support of ice resurfacing equipment and related services that municipalities and regional recreation authorities purchase to maintain skating facilities. State and local governments under this code procure scheduled and on-call Zamboni operation, hands-on staff training for equipment operation and troubleshooting, pre- and post-operation equipment inspections, preventative maintenance, and strategic operational recommendations to support public skating sessions, athletic practices, competitive events, and community programming. Issuing bodies include municipal parks and recreation departments and county recreation authorities operating standalone ice arenas and seasonal ice skating facilities.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southwest and Southeast. The City of Santa Fe, New Mexico, issued ITB FY26ITB046 on December 18, 2025, for comprehensive Zamboni Operations & Technical Assistance at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center Ice Arena, with bids due January 5, 2026, structured across seven line items including ice resurfacing operations, technical support, equipment monitoring, preventative maintenance, training, and on-call services under a ten-year contract term with potential annual pricing adjustments not exceeding 10%; the solicitation includes local business preferences of up to 6% for resident businesses and subcontractors and requires compliance with City of Santa Fe and Santa Fe County Living Wage ordinances. The City of Conyers, Georgia, issued an RFP on May 26, 2026, for design, installation, operation, maintenance, and removal of a seasonal Winter Wonderland and Ice Skating Experience at Celebration Park with proposals due July 2, 2026, including turnkey ice rink operation, skate rentals, staffing, daily ice maintenance, and optional winter-themed attractions; the initial contract covers one holiday season (mid-October 2026 installation through late January 2027 operation) with renewal options for up to three additional one-year terms under multiple financial structures (Revenue Share, Minimum Guarantee plus Revenue Share, or Flat Fee Lease).