NIGP 06097: Windshield Wiper and Washer Assemblies, and Parts (Including Windshield Washer Fluid)

NIGP 06097 Windshield Wiper and Washer Assemblies, and Parts (Including Windshield Washer Fluid), Item, encompasses the supply of windshield washer fluid, wiper blades, and related automotive maintenance consumables that state and local governments source for fleet maintenance operations. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reflect demand for bulk windshield washer solvent (biodegradable and bio-based formulations in 55-gallon drums for municipal transit fleets), wiper blade assemblies and replacement parts integrated within broader automotive parts supply agreements, and washer fluid as one component of comprehensive fleet maintenance inventories. Issuing bodies span municipal transit authorities, county transportation departments, city fleet services, school districts, and county purchasing cooperatives. The City of Detroit Department of Transportation, Brevard County Fleet Services, the City of Tampa, Seminole County Public Schools, and the School Board of Sarasota County have all recently solicited under or adjacent to this code. Demand reflects routine consumption across diverse vehicle fleets—from urban transit buses to school buses to municipal light-duty vehicles—with relatively standardized product specifications (phosphate-free, biodegradable formulations for environmental compliance) and performance requirements (fast replenishment, bulk drum delivery, multi-location servicing).

Geographic activity concentrates in Florida (Brevard County, Seminole County, Sarasota County, Tampa) and Michigan (Detroit), with cooperative purchasing frameworks extending reach across multistate jurisdictions. The City of Detroit issued RFQ #542854 on January 22, 2026 (due February 23, 2026) for 160 drums annually of biodegradable, phosphate-free windshield washer solvent delivered to four DDOT locations within three business days, with a two-year contract term and one one-year renewal option; the procurement applies Detroit certified-business equalization credits (1–5 percent) and requires five years of prior transit-agency experience. The School Board of Sarasota County issued Bid #26-0124 on January 23, 2026 (due February 12, 2026) for automotive and light truck repair parts including wiper blades, with 19 specified manufacturers and firm-discount pricing off MSRP, F.O.B. Destination to the transportation garage, one-year initial term with two one-year renewal options. The City of Tampa issued RFQ 26-P-00418 (due July 22, 2026) for 19 line items including windshield washer fluid as part of inventory automotive shop equipment, with five-working-day delivery and one-year contract award. Sourcing is fragmented across direct municipal and county buys, school district ITBs and RFQs, and cooperative purchasing vehicles; competitive advantage accrues to vendors with established relationships with transit authorities, documented performance on multisite delivery logistics, and compliance with state environmental standards and certified-business requirements.