NIGP 18030: Brighteners, Fluorescent (Optical Bleaches)

NIGP 18030 Brighteners, Fluorescent (Optical Bleaches) is an Item code covering optical brightening agents used in janitorial and laundry product manufacturing by state and local government operations. State and local buyers under this code procure fluorescent brighteners as active chemical ingredients for institutional cleaning and laundry formulations, typically in bulk quantities specified by detailed chemical composition, assay percentages, and purity standards. The work involves sourcing raw chemical materials to support in-house or contracted manufacturing of cleaning products for correctional facilities, state agencies, and other institutional consumers. Issuing bodies soliciting under the code include state procurement divisions acting on behalf of operating departments—the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division solicits on behalf of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice—and likely other state agencies managing janitorial and laundry operations at scale.

Recent activity centers in Texas. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts posted an IFB on June 30, 2026 (304T26180A11) for fluorescent brightener and related janitorial chemicals, with a response deadline of July 7, 2026, specifying 1,000 pounds of fluorescent brightener alongside phosphoric acid, hydrochloric acid, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, and nonionic surfactant for total procurement of approximately 109,480 pounds across five chemical lines. The contract term runs through October 31, 2027 with three automatic renewal options through October 31, 2029 and one potential additional year. Unit pricing is firm and fixed with a 1.5% Texas SmartBuy administrative fee; respondents must provide manufacturer's certificates of analysis, proof of $500,000 commercial general liability insurance, and comply with Texas preference certifications for manufactured goods and service-disabled veteran ownership where applicable. Award may be made to multiple respondents per line item based on best value and compliance with specifications.