NIGP 17544: Glassware Washing Compounds

NIGP 17544 Glassware Washing Compounds (Item) covers laboratory and food-service equipment washing agents and related supplies—including detergents, sanitizers, degreasers, rinse additives, and descalers—that state and local governments procure for institutional dishwashing operations, laboratory facilities, and water-treatment testing programs. Recent solicitations reveal a diverse buyer base spanning higher-education institutions, municipalities managing water and wastewater infrastructure, and school districts operating large food-service operations. Jackson State University sought sealed bids for a LYNX Model 310LX cage and bottle washer laboratory equipment (June 2026); the Rockwood School District in Missouri issued an RFP for sanitation training, service, and washing materials for thirty dishwashers across its child nutrition operations, with a five-year contract term running through June 2031; and the City of Palm Bay, Florida, procured laboratory testing services involving water, wastewater, and groundwater analysis. The scope encompasses not only chemical compounds but also equipment, training, and integrated sanitation systems designed to meet USDA Buy American requirements, HACCP food safety standards, and regulatory compliance with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and EPA testing protocols.

Recent activity centers in the South and Southeast, with Mississippi, Missouri, and Florida represented among recent solicitations. The issuing bodies span state universities, independent school districts, and city utilities—each with distinct operational scales and regulatory environments. The Rockwood School District's RFP, due March 19, 2026, included a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on February 26, 2026, and specified a five-year contract with monthly billing and up to three percent annual cost escalation; Jackson State University's sealed-bid procurement (due June 24, 2026) focused on a single specialized equipment model with a three-year warranty and preventative maintenance. The Palm Bay ITB (response deadline March 13, 2026, with bid opening at 9:00 AM on March 17, 2026) enumerated 188 line items for water, wastewater, and pretreatment testing, with historical spending of $66,360 in 2024 and $95,440 in 2025 establishing budget context. Vendors must typically hold relevant certifications (Florida Department of Health Environmental Laboratory Certification Program accreditation, NELAP certification) and demonstrate multi-year service history; cost escalation clauses and domestic-origin requirements are standard.