NIGP 07538: Hydrometers, Antifreeze and Battery

NIGP 07538 Hydrometers, Antifreeze And Battery (Item) covers antifreeze formulations and related fluids that state and local governments procure for fleet maintenance and extended-service-interval programs. State and local purchasing offices soliciting under this code are acquiring ethylene glycol antifreeze in concentrate and premixed formulations, supplied in both bulk and drum configurations with ancillary services including delivery, used-fluid pickup, testing, and documentation. Issuing bodies include city departments of transportation and county purchasing offices, with municipal governments representing the most visible recent activity.

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement issued an RFQ (Solicitation 551483, response due October 9, 2026) for low silicate, phosphate-free, premium-quality ethylene glycol antifreeze to support the Detroit Department of Transportation's Extended Service Interval program, with an estimated annual volume of approximately 24,000 gallons across concentrate and premixed formulations in both bulk and drum lots. Detroit-based business certifications (D-BB, D-RB, D-HB, D-SB, D-MB) receive equalization credits of one to five percent, with awards subject to the equalization bid not exceeding twelve percent above the lowest responsible bid or $100,000, whichever is less. The contractor must be a current commercial antifreeze formulator or authorized dealer, maintain minimum liability insurance of $1,000,000 against accidental spills, hold Michigan hazardous-materials transportation licensing, deliver within three business days of order, and provide spectrochemical analysis and total infrared scan reports with sample submission prior to award. The contract term is two years with potential renewal subject to City Council approval.