NIGP 45061: Pails, Buckets, Tubs, etc. (see 450-34 and 450-87 for Other Types)

NIGP 45061 Pails, Buckets, Tubs, Etc., an Item code, encompasses consumable janitorial and operational supplies that state and local governments procure on an as-needed basis for facilities operations, fire rescue departments, and general government use. Recent solicitations show that jurisdictions are buying cleaning supplies, refreshment products, and related consumables through both individual procurement vehicles and cooperative purchasing arrangements. Issuing bodies span county governments (Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, Dallas County) and regional purchasing cooperatives (Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative in Texas), reflecting the wide distribution of this commodity across general government operations and specialized services.

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners posted ITB-26-00319 on July 7, 2026, seeking janitorial and operational supplies for the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Department with bids due July 24, 2026; the estimated contract value is $765,679.84 for one year with delivery to the Public Safety Operations Complex in Tampa, Florida. Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative issued an RFP for custodial supplies (CUS2628) posted June 22, 2026, with proposals due May 26, 2026, under a two-year cooperative purchasing agreement estimated at $12,638,478.00 in total expenditures serving multiple member organizations across Texas. Dallas County solicited bids on October 14, 2026, for MIX Thirst Quencher Orange with responses due October 19, 2026. Recent activity centers in Texas and Florida, with procurement driven by operational demand across fire rescue, county administration, and multi-entity cooperative purchasing networks.