NIGP 06096: Wheels and Rims (Including Wheel Covers and Hubcaps)

NIGP 06096 Wheels and Rims (Including Wheel Covers and Hubcaps), an Item code, encompasses tires, wheels, rims, and related tire services that state and local governments procure to maintain their vehicle and equipment fleets. Recent solicitations show state and local agencies buying tires from major manufacturers, tire services including mounting, balancing, patching, retreading, and emergency calls, and automotive repair parts including wheels and suspension components as part of broader fleet maintenance programs. Issuing bodies span county governments, state transportation departments, city public works offices, school districts, and special-purpose fleet services divisions. Counties appear most active in this space, with Collier County, Brevard County, and Williamson County recent solicitors, alongside state-level procurement through California's Department of General Services and cooperative vehicles such as Sourcewell on behalf of multiple jurisdictions.

Recent opportunities include Collier County Board of County Commissioners' ITB 25-8357 for tires and tire services (due March 17, 2026) covering approximately 1,610 fleet vehicles with a historical annual spend of approximately $400,000 on tires and tire-related services; the School Board of Sarasota County's Bid 26-0124 for automotive and light truck repair parts (due February 12, 2026), which includes wheels and suspension components across 19 OEM manufacturers; and California Department of General Services' IFB 0000039351 for auto parts including wheels and related components for Ford, General Motors, and FCA/Mopar vehicles (due June 12, 2026), with historical spend of approximately $14.0 million over four years supporting mandatory use by California Highway Patrol, Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, and Department of State Hospitals. Activity concentrates in California and Florida, with additional solicitation activity in Texas, Minnesota, and Georgia through cooperative purchasing and state-level contracts. Local vendor preference and small business set-asides appear in several recent opportunities, particularly in Florida and California procurements.