NIGP 40563: Oil, Outboard Motor

NIGP 40563 Oil, Outboard Motor is an Item code under which state and local governments procure bulk engine lubricants, greases, gear oils, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), and gasoline and diesel fuel for distributed fleet and facilities infrastructure. Recent solicitations show school districts and state transportation departments buying fuel and lubricant supplies for vehicle fleets and fueling stations, with contracts structured around fixed-cost pricing tied to commodity market indices (NYMEX futures), quarterly reporting, and multi-year terms. The issuing bodies include large school districts (Cobb County School District in Georgia, Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida) and state departments (Washington State Department of Enterprise Services), reflecting procurement across both K–12 transportation needs and statewide fleet operations.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida, Georgia, and Washington. The Hillsborough County Public Schools ITB 26205-ITB-DST solicited approximately 1.75 million gallons annually of ultralow sulfur diesel fuel with bids due June 30, 2026 (extended from June 23), nine vendors responded, and a Notice of Intent to Award was issued July 13, 2026, with estimated annual contract value of $5.5 million and four one-year renewal options. The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services Solicitation 09225-02 sought statewide bulk lubricant and DEF supplies across four categories with bids due July 30, 2026, with approximately $5.1 million in annual historical sales and a forty-eight-month contract term commencing September 1, 2026; a pre-bid conference was scheduled July 16, 2026, and a 10 percent DBE participation goal applied. Cobb County School District RFP P27050 (Solicitation PE63310NONST2027000000224) solicited gasoline and diesel fuel for distributed fueling infrastructure with proposals due September 30, 2026. These contracts carry compliance requirements including API certification, spillage liability, 24/7 support during weather emergencies, E-Verify, and proof of insurance.