NIGP 05502: Air Bags, Automotive

NIGP 05502 Air Bags, Automotive is an Item code that does not align with the state and local procurement activity appearing in the recent-opportunities record. The solicitation activity indexed under this code reflects fluid maintenance and automotive consumables rather than air bag systems or components. State and local governments soliciting under this code identifier are purchasing antifreeze and coolant products — specifically low silicate, phosphate-free, inhibited ethylene glycol formulations in both concentrate and premixed configurations. Issuing bodies include city departments of transportation and municipal procurement offices procuring for fleet maintenance, extended-service-interval programs, and operational support across heavy-vehicle fleets. The scope covers bulk delivery (measured in thousands of gallons annually), 55-gallon drum supply, hazardous-materials handling and compliance, used-product pickup and disposal coordination, and chemical analysis and testing services bundled with the base product.

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement posted an RFQ (Solicitation 551483, due October 9, 2026) requesting antifreeze supply for the Detroit Department of Transportation with estimated annual consumption of approximately 24,000 gallons across four line items: 60 units premixed in drums, 80,000 gallons premixed in bulk, 60 units concentrate in drums, and 80,000 gallons concentrate in bulk. Respondents must be current commercial antifreeze formulators or authorized dealers representing a formulator, maintain $1,000,000 minimum liability insurance against accidental spills, hold Michigan hazardous-materials transportation licensing, and deliver within three business days of order placement. Detroit-based small businesses and minority-owned businesses receive equalization bid credits of one to five percent. The contract term is two years with potential renewal options subject to City Council approval. One or multiple awards may be made on a low-bid basis. Geographic activity centers on Michigan; the recent-opportunities block does not support procurement activity in other states under this code identifier.