NIGP 26016: Chemicals, Cleaners, Lubricants, etc., Dental

NIGP 26016 Chemicals, Cleaners, Lubricants, Etc., Dental is an Item code that encompasses motor oils, hydraulic fluids, transmission fluids, greases, and specialized lubricants for vehicle and equipment maintenance across municipal operations. State and local governments buy these products under standing contracts and blanket purchase orders to supply fleet maintenance garages, equipment depots, and facilities operations. Issuing bodies span municipalities and cities; the Town of Manchester, Connecticut and City of Milpitas, California are recent solicitors. Municipalities typically structure awards as fixed-term contracts with options to extend, requiring vendors to carry a full product line and meet manufacturer specifications, with net-delivered pricing that includes all handling and excludes freight surcharges.

Recent activity shows two representative opportunities. The Town of Manchester issued ITB 26/27-14 in October 2026 for motor oils and lubricants across 18 line items (various oil grades, hydraulic fluids, transmission fluids, greases) in quantities ranging from 2 drums to 1,500 gallons, with sealed bids due October 26, 2026; the contract runs January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027 with options for four one-year extensions, and bidders must supply a minimum of 50 percent of listed products. The City of Milpitas issued IFB 26-229 in July 2026 for blanket purchase orders across five MRO supply categories including fleet maintenance supplies, with bids due August 4, 2026; the five-year term award structure contemplates multiple vendors per category, and the City applies a local purchasing preference to eligible providers within ten percent of the lowest responsible bidder. Connecticut and California are the primary jurisdictions with recent solicitations under this code.