NIGP 48536: Detergent, Car Washing, Cold Water Type

NIGP 48536 Detergent, Car Washing, Cold Water Type is an Item code under which state and local governments procure cold-water formulated car wash detergents in bulk for fleet and facility vehicle washing operations, often as part of broader janitorial or operational supply contracts. The scope includes liquid detergent in 55-gallon drums or large totes supplied to fire departments, transit agencies, utilities, and school districts for brush-type dispensing systems, automated bus wash equipment, and hand-washing applications. Issuing bodies span county governments, state procurement offices, municipal utilities, city transit authorities, and school districts. Recent opportunities show county purchasing offices (Hillsborough County, Florida; Muscogee County, Georgia) and state departments (Texas, New Jersey) soliciting detergent alongside broader custodial and operational supply mixes, while transit and utility operators (City of Detroit, Lubbock Power & Light) seek specialized coach wash or vehicle wash detergent formulations compatible with their specific equipment and dilution ratios.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southeast and Texas, with the most visible procurement momentum in Florida, Georgia, and Texas. Representative opportunities include Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issuing an ITB on July 7, 2026 (due July 24, 2026) for janitorial and operational supplies estimated at $765,679.84 for Fire Rescue operations across 47 stations; the State of Texas posting an informal competitive bid on May 15, 2026 (due May 19, 2026) for six 55-gallon drums of cold-water carwash soap for fleet washing; the State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property soliciting supplemental vehicle washing and cleaning services (including detergent and labor) with bids due July 30, 2026 and a good-faith small-business enterprise subcontracting requirement; and the City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement requesting quotes for biodegradable coach wash detergent in 30-gallon or 275-gallon totes (RFQ posted February 4, 2026, due February 19, 2026, and a second RFQ posted February 27, 2026, due March 10, 2026) with equalization credits for Detroit-certified businesses.