NIGP 06018: Brake Fluid, Hydraulic

NIGP 06018 Brake Fluid, Hydraulic is an Item code covering hydraulic fluids, brake fluids, and related maintenance liquids that state and local governments procure for fleet and equipment maintenance. Recent solicitations show state and local agencies buying brake fluid as part of broader automotive shop supply packages, hydraulic system components and repair services, and periodic fleet maintenance contracts. The City of Atlanta's October 2026 IFB for hydraulic cylinders, pumps, hoses, and repair services; Rockwood School District's September 2026 request for shop fluids including oils and lubricants for school buses and facilities equipment; and the City of Tampa's August 2026 RFQ for automotive shop supplies (including hydraulic couplers and related items across 19 line items) illustrate the range of issuing bodies and procurement contexts. Issuing bodies include city public works departments, school districts, and county facilities operations — typically bundling brake fluid and hydraulic products with related components and repair capability rather than soliciting fluids in isolation.

The code sees activity across multiple states. Recent opportunities posted by the City of Atlanta (Georgia), Rockwood School District and the City of Tampa (Florida), and Pinellas County School District (Florida) show concentration in the Southeast. The City of Atlanta's IFB MS-IFB/DPW/2609-1270096, due October 21, 2026, requires onsite and mobile hydraulic repair services in addition to component supply. Rockwood School District's RFB 2026-27 Shop Fluids, due September 24, 2026, anticipates contract performance from October 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 for school bus and facilities fleet maintenance. The City of Tampa's RFQ 26-P-00418, due July 22, 2026, includes flex hosing, hydraulic couplers, and gasket compounds among 19 line items with five-working-day delivery to multiple City locations on an FOB Destination basis. Pinellas County School District's ITB 26-AM-016 for motor vehicle brake parts, due August 24, 2026, valued at approximately $190,000 annually, covers brake components across passenger vehicles and heavy-duty trucks, with a 5 percent Florida business preference applied when the lowest bid is from an out-of-state supplier.