NIGP 40552: Oil, Instrument

NIGP 40552 Oil, Instrument is an Item code that captures state and local government procurement of fuel products, specifically gasoline, diesel, and ultralow sulfur diesel fuel for vehicle and equipment operation across distributed facilities. State and local governments buy these commodities through RFQs and ITBs to supply fueling infrastructure at schools, county facilities, and administrative sites. School districts are the dominant issuing bodies under this code, with purchasing decisions driven by fleet maintenance and operational needs across multiple distributed locations. Vendors must meet fuel quality specifications (typically EPA Heavy Duty Highway Diesel Rule compliance for sulfur content), maintain appropriate licensing and insurance, demonstrate multi-year fuel provision experience, and comply with state labor and ethics requirements. Pricing is commonly structured as a per-gallon markup over commodity futures settlement prices (NYMEX NY Harbor ultralow sulfur diesel), with monthly or contract-period price locks. Contract terms typically include automatic renewal provisions subject to appropriations and performance, 24-hour delivery windows, and 24/7 technical support with natural-disaster prioritization.

Cobb County School District in Georgia and Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida represent the most recent activity under the code. Cobb County School District issued an RFQ (P27050) on September 1, 2026, for gasoline and diesel fuel delivery to multiple district fuel pump sites with a response deadline of September 30, 2026. Hillsborough County Public Schools issued an ITB (26205-ITB-DST) for approximately 1.75 million gallons annually of ultralow sulfur diesel fuel with delivery to eleven countywide storage sites; the ITB originally closed June 30, 2026, with a Notice of Intent to Award issued July 13, 2026, identifying multiple awardees from nine competitive responses. The Hillsborough contract carried an estimated annual value of $5.5 million with an incumbent vendor, Colonial Oil Industries. Bidder qualifications included minimum three-year fuel provision experience, Florida business authorization, and insurance ratings of A- or better from AM BEST.