NIGP 98840: Ice Production Services for Skating Rinks

NIGP 98840 Ice Production Services For Skating Rinks, an Item code, addresses the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of ice skating facilities for state and local governments, though recent posted opportunities show minimal direct alignment with the code's legacy scope. The City of Conyers is the primary issuing body actively soliciting under this category, requesting proposals to design, install, operate, maintain, and remove a seasonal Winter Wonderland and Ice Skating Experience at Celebration Park in Olde Town Conyers, Georgia, with proposals due July 2, 2026. The scope includes a turnkey operation centered on a temporary ice skating rink housed under and around an existing 50' x 50' pavilion, with skate rentals, staffing, ticketing systems, daily ice maintenance, and ADA accessibility accommodations. The City encourages vendors to propose additional winter-themed attractions including holiday lighting, photo stations, carousel rides, food and beverage concessions, Santa experiences, and special event programming, with the anticipated operating season running mid-November 2026 through late January 2027 and installation beginning mid-October 2026. The initial contract term covers one holiday season, with the City reserving the right to renew for up to three additional one-year terms. Vendors must demonstrate experience operating seasonal entertainment attractions or ice skating rinks and provide three comparable project references. Financial structures include Revenue Share, Minimum Guarantee plus Revenue Share, Flat Fee Lease, or an alternative structure proposed by the vendor.

Recent state and local procurement activity under this code concentrates in Georgia, with the City of Conyers actively soliciting ice-skating operations and the DeKalb County reconstruction project posted in June 2026. The source provides no other jurisdictions soliciting ice production or skating-rink services as of July 2026. Vendors pursuing the Conyers opportunity should note the non-mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for June 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST at Celebration Park, with written questions due June 18, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. EST; responses will be issued in an addendum. Required insurance includes Workers' Compensation, General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability at $1 million per occurrence each (Products/Completed Operations at $2 million aggregate), with the City named as additional insured. Liquidated damages are $1,000 per calendar day for full non-operation and $500 per occurrence for delayed opening, early closure, or service interruptions, except in Force Majeure events. Georgia E-Verify compliance and citizenship or legal residency affidavits are mandatory.