NIGP 40551: Oil and Fluid, Hydraulic

NIGP 40551 Oil and Fluid, Hydraulic is an Item code encompassing mineral and synthetic hydraulic fluids, transmission fluids, gear oils, greases, diesel exhaust fluid, and related maintenance lubricants that state and local governments procure to support fleet operations, equipment maintenance, and facility infrastructure. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers sourcing bulk packaged fluids in drums and totes, quart and gallon quantities, specialized lubricants to OEM manufacturer specifications, DEF supply with delivery infrastructure, and integrated onsite and mobile repair services for hydraulic systems including cylinders, pumps, and hoses. Issuing bodies span state procurement offices coordinating statewide contracts (South Dakota, Washington), city departments of public works and procurement (Atlanta, Orlando, Santa Fe, Dallas Area Rapid Transit), county purchasing offices and departments (Colquitt County, Cobb County, Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Collier County, Parkway School District in Missouri), and school district transportation and maintenance programs (Marion County Florida, Rockwood, Pinellas County) purchasing fluids for school bus fleets and grounds equipment. School districts and county transit authorities represent a significant share of recent activity, particularly for DEF and bulk motor oil contracts.

Recent opportunities span the Southeast (Georgia, Florida, South Carolina), Upper Midwest (South Dakota, Missouri), Pacific Northwest (Washington), and Southwest (New Mexico). The City of Atlanta posted IFB MS-IFB/DPW/2609-1270096 on October 8, 2026 for hydraulic cylinders, pumps, hoses, fittings, components, and repair services with sealed bids due October 21, 2026; the State of South Dakota's Office of Procurement Management issued ITB 26IFB19994 on October 6, 2026 for lubricants and maintenance fluids (motor oil, grease, related fluids) for statewide agency use with bids due November 4, 2026. The School Board of Marion County, Florida solicited engine oil, lubricants, and automotive fluids under ITB 4188MF due August 12, 2026 with delivery to six locations and a six-month contract period through March 30, 2027, and Hillsborough County Public Schools awarded diesel fuel supply under ITB 26205-ITB-DST with an estimated annual contract value of $5.5 million for approximately 1.75 million gallons. The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services reissued Solicitation 09225-02 on July 10, 2026 for statewide bulk engine lubricants, greases, gear oils, and DEF across four categories, with historical annual sales of approximately $5.1 million and a forty-eight-month term commencing September 1, 2026.