UNSPSC 40101848: Forced air heating system

A heating apparatus that provides the heat with the compulsive convection by using the fan with the heat that is generated by exhausting the fuel from the equipment itself.

UNSPSC 40101848 Forced air heating system, a Commodity code, covers replacement and installation of gas-fired forced air furnaces and related heating equipment in municipal and institutional buildings. State and local governments use this code to procure new furnace units, ductwork, thermostats, and associated components for residential rehabilitation programs, public facilities, and institutional properties, typically as sealed-bid or RFQ procurements. Issuing bodies include city community development departments managing CDBG-funded housing rehabilitation, county facilities management and sheriff training centers, state correctional institutions, and regional water authorities. Recent opportunities show furnace replacement bundled frequently with water heater installation and ductwork modifications, often as part of broader building rehabilitation or facility upgrade projects rather than furnace-only procurements.

Recent activity spans Michigan, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Illinois. The City of Jackson Community Development Department has posted multiple furnace-and-water-heater replacement RFQs, including sealed bids due March 9, 2026, at 225 W High Street and due July 7, 2026, at 237 N Gorham Street, both requiring 95% efficient gas-fired forced air furnaces meeting Michigan Mechanical Code and NWAHA standards with full ductwork, thermostat, and filter rack installation on CDBG-funded housing rehabilitation. Montgomery County, Pennsylvania issued an IFB for air handling unit replacement at the Police/Sheriff Training Center Weapons Training Facility with bids due June 18, 2026. Hall County, Georgia released a Request for Qualifications with Price Proposal for multiple on-call HVAC contractors covering installation, repair, and maintenance across county buildings, due April 30, 2026. The State of Illinois Department of Corrections at Sheridan Correctional Center procured HVAC system components and furnaces through a small-purchase Basic Ordering Agreement due May 12, 2026, covering supply and delivery of gas furnaces, air conditioning units, and related accessories with June 15, 2026 delivery deadline. Furnace replacement contracts typically require Michigan state licensure or equivalent, prevailing wage compliance where applicable, performance and payment bonds, and general liability insurance of $300,000 to $1,000,000 per occurrence.