NIGP 06003: Antifreeze

NIGP 06003 Antifreeze, an Item code, covers pre-mixed and concentrate ethylene glycol antifreeze supplied in bulk (by the gallon) and 55-gallon drums for municipal and county fleet operations, school bus systems, and transit authorities. State and local governments procure antifreeze primarily for year-round vehicle and equipment maintenance, with specifications typically keyed to manufacturer approvals (Cummins, API, original equipment manufacturer warranties) and formulations ranging from standard 50/50 mixtures to low-silicate, phosphate-free premium blends. Issuing bodies include transit authorities, city and county fleet departments, school districts, and specialized recycling or waste management authorities. The code also captures used antifreeze collection and recycling services, where contractors pick up spent antifreeze for processing and environmental compliance. Recent solicitations show transit authorities and municipal fleet departments as repeat buyers, with Orange County Transportation Authority, Detroit Department of Transportation, and Pinellas County School District among the active procurers.

Recent activity is concentrated in California, Florida, Michigan, and the upper Midwest, with secondary activity in Maryland and Texas. Representative opportunities include Orange County Transportation Authority's RFQ 250454 for bulk pre-mixed 50/50 antifreeze (Cummins CES 14603 compliant) with an estimated contract value of $92,000 over two years and quotes due September 9, 2026; City of Detroit's RFQ 551483 for low-silicate, phosphate-free ethylene glycol antifreeze in concentrate and premixed formulations, with annual usage of approximately 24,000 gallons and quotes due October 9, 2026; Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency's ITB FY27-ITB-001 for motor oils, lubricants, antifreeze, and related products covering manufacturer-approved fluids for fleet equipment, with responses due July 31, 2026 and New Mexico resident and veteran business preferences available; and Pinellas County School District's ITB 26-AM-018 for petroleum lubricants and anti-freeze with an estimated annual contract value of approximately $135,000 and bids due August 26, 2026. Maryland Environmental Service also issued RFP 1264398R for statewide used oil and antifreeze collection and recycling services statewide, with proposals due May 18, 2026.