NIGP 24505: Cleaning Materials (for Dairy Equipment): Chlorine Sanitizers, Milkstone Remover, etc.

NIGP 24505 Cleaning Materials (For Dairy Equipment): Chlorine Sanitizers, Milkstone Remover, Etc., an Item code, encompasses chlorine-based sanitizers and cleaning compounds that state and local governments procure for water treatment, food service operations, and facility sanitation. Recent solicitations show demand concentrated in two primary use cases: municipal water utilities sourcing calcium hypochlorite tablets and granules for treatment systems, and school districts purchasing general-purpose cleaning chemicals for cafeteria and food-preparation areas. Issuing bodies include city water departments and independent school districts; both public-sector customer classes are active buyers under this code.

The City of Austin, Texas posted an IFB on July 13, 2026 (IFB2200BYS1058) for 3-inch calcium hypochlorite tablets and granules to support Austin Water treatment operations, with bids due August 11, 2026; the solicitation estimated annual volumes of 10,000 pounds of tablets and 16,300 pounds of granules in 50-pound containers, applied local and small-business preferences of up to 5 percent discount on awards up to $500,000, and required three customer references within the past five years plus $500,000 Commercial General Liability minimum insurance. Fulton County Schools in Georgia issued an IFB (PE55101NONST2026000000181) posted April 28, 2026 with bids due May 28, 2026 for cleaning chemicals to support the school nutrition program; the district accepted bids through the Bonfire digital platform and reserved award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Geographic activity spans the South and Southwest, with Texas and Georgia showing recent procurement momentum.