NIGP 23390: Rubbing Compound, Abrasive

NIGP 23390 Rubbing Compound, Abrasive, an Item code, encompasses abrasive compounds and polishing materials purchased by state and local governments for maintenance, surface preparation, and finishing work across departments including parks and recreation, public works, facilities management, and specialized maintenance operations. The code covers products such as rubbing compounds, polishing abrasives, and finishing agents used in routine maintenance cycles, equipment refurbishment, and asset care—materials typically procured on as-needed or annual contract basis through competitive bidding to multiple vendors.

Columbus Consolidated Government's Finance Department Purchasing Division issued RFB No. 26-0014 on February 4, 2026, seeking arts and craft, hobby, and recreational supplies (including abrasive and finishing materials within that broader category) for the Department of Parks and Recreation with a response deadline of February 25, 2026, at 2:30 PM Eastern Time. The procurement targets annual spend of approximately $30,000 to $50,000 across multiple divisions, with contract award to multiple vendors on a two-year term with three optional one-year renewals. The solicitation required electronic submission via DemandStar and virtual bid opening via Microsoft Teams, with vendors obligated to maintain adequate warehouse stock, ship within ten days of order receipt, and quote pricing based on discounted catalog rates with all delivery and handling charges included.