NIGP 40552: Oil, Instrument

NIGP 40552 Oil, Instrument (Item) encompasses oils, lubricants, and related fluid products that state and local governments procure for vehicle maintenance, transit operations, and equipment servicing. Recent solicitation activity shows state and local buyers acquiring bulk petroleum products including motor oils across viscosity grades, transmission fluids, gear oils, synthetic formulations, diesel exhaust fluid, anti-freeze, and chassis grease on as-needed contractual bases. Transit authorities represent the primary issuing bodies under this code, though the scope extends to any state or local entity maintaining vehicle fleets and mechanical equipment.

Columbus Consolidated Government in Muscogee County, Georgia issued Request for Bids 26-0030 on behalf of METRA Transit System in February 2026, due March 11, 2026, for eight distinct petroleum products in specified annual quantities totaling approximately 19,300 gallons and 1,000 pounds of grease, with 24-hour delivery required to 812 Linwood Boulevard, Columbus, Georgia. The contract runs three years with delivery pricing quoted per gallon or per pound, federal compliance including DBE participation requirements, and E-Verify affidavit submission mandatory for awards of $2,500 or greater. Bid submission required electronic filing through DemandStar with product literature, Material Safety Data Sheets, proof of licensing, insurance documentation, SAM.gov registration, and conflict-of-interest affidavit; award could be made to a single vendor or divided by line item at the City's discretion.