NIGP 18091: Surfactants, Amphoteric and Cationic: Detergents, Emulsifiers, etc.

NIGP 18091 Surfactants, Amphoteric And Cationic: Detergents, Emulsifiers, Etc., an Item code, covers detergents, emulsifiers, and surfactant products that state and local governments procure as components of broader vegetation management, grounds maintenance, and institutional cleaning operations. Recent solicitations show these products being bought alongside herbicides, adjuvants, and fertilizers for highway and municipal grounds upkeep, and as standalone bulk chemical supplies for correctional facility operations, laundry, and janitorial use. Issuing bodies span state departments (Washington Department of Enterprise Services, Michigan Department of Corrections), municipalities (City of Peoria, Arizona), and state-affiliated enterprises (Michigan State Industries). The code sees activity across multiple states, with recent opportunities in Washington, Michigan, and Arizona.

Washington State Department of Enterprise Services issued RFP 12225RFP on July 7, 2026 for Vegetation Management & Related Products, due August 20, 2026, seeking liquid and dry herbicides, aquatic herbicides, adjuvants, surfactants, and ornamental products for statewide use by state agencies, municipalities, counties, and special districts; historical annual spending ranged from $914,419 to $3.87 million, with four-year cumulative spending of approximately $7.77 million, and a virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 15, 2026. The City of Peoria, Arizona requested bids for fertilizer and chemical products for park and right-of-way maintenance, due July 3, 2026 (RFQ P260071). The Michigan Department of Corrections procured bulk chemicals including automatic dishwashing detergent, degreasers, and disinfectants via RFP 260000001172 (posted February 12, 2026), awarding Arrow Chemical Products, Inc. $2,193,557.10 and Austin Sales Group, Inc. $928,732.27 for a three-year term with two one-year renewal options.