NIGP 45086: Water Repellents

NIGP 45086 Water Repellents, an Item code, addresses protective coatings and treatments that state and local governments apply to surfaces and equipment to resist moisture and environmental damage. Recent solicitation activity under this code shows that water repellents are procured as components within broader law enforcement and public-safety equipment acquisitions rather than as standalone commodity purchases. State and local buyers source these materials through cooperative purchasing vehicles and framework agreements that bundle them with related protective products and equipment systems. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code include multi-county and multi-jurisdictional procurement cooperatives operating on behalf of regional government networks, counties, cities, and public safety agencies across multiple states and Canada.

Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, issued RFP #061626 on May 12, 2026 (response due June 16, 2026) to establish a contracting solution for Law Enforcement Equipment available to thousands of governmental agencies, higher education institutions, K-12 school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and public entities throughout the United States and Canada. The solicitation encompasses participation from Franklin County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Chelan County, and Yakima County in Washington, along with numerous other jurisdictions. This cooperative procurement structure allows selected vendors to provide law enforcement equipment solutions—including water-repellent protective coatings and treatments—across a broad spectrum of public sector organizations. Proposals were submitted exclusively through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal; vendor inquiries were directed to Mari Vielma at rfp@sourcewell-mn.gov or 888-894-1930.