NIGP 05583: Switches and Flashers, Automotive

NIGP 05583 Switches And Flashers, Automotive, an Item code, encompasses automotive electrical and lighting components that state and local governments procure to maintain and equip their fleet vehicles, emergency equipment, and water infrastructure. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying mercury float switches for pump operations, LED and specialized emergency lighting systems with integrated switches and wiring, automotive repair parts with electrical components, and comprehensive fleet lighting and electrical supply contracts supporting maintenance operations across hundreds of vehicles and equipment assets.

County purchasing departments, water authorities, school districts, and special-purpose fleet services agencies dominate recent activity under this code. Brevard County Purchasing Services (Florida), Hillsborough County Water Resources Department (Florida), San Bernardino County Fleet Management (California), the School Board of Sarasota County (Florida), Seminole County (Florida), and Parker County (Texas) have posted solicitations in the past six months. Geographic activity concentrates in Florida and California, with additional solicitations in Texas. Representative recent opportunities include Hillsborough County Water Resources Department's ITB for mercury float switches (ITB2600138, response deadline March 2, 2026, estimated $60,000 over two years); San Bernardino County Fleet Management's formal ITB for auto and truck lights and electrical items (ITB VHS126-CFMAI-6257, response deadline February 10, 2026, five-year contract beginning July 1, 2026); and Brevard County's ITB for just-in-time inventory management of automotive parts and supplies including electrical components and switches (B52621, response deadline February 25, 2026, budget approximately $730,000 annually). The School Board of Sarasota County solicited a one-year supply agreement for automotive and light truck repair parts including electrical and lighting components (Bid #26-0124, response deadline February 12, 2026).