NIGP 48536: Detergent, Car Washing, Cold Water Type

NIGP 48536 Detergent, Car Washing, Cold Water Type is an Item code encompassing liquid detergent products formulated for fleet and municipal vehicle washing operations. State and local governments procure cold-water carwash detergent in bulk quantities—typically 55-gallon drums—for use in brush-type dispensing systems and high-volume washing facilities serving county fire rescue fleets, municipal utilities, state transportation departments, and school districts. The detergent must be compatible with existing equipment, safe for fleet operations, and cost-effective for continuous-use environments. Issuing bodies under this code include state procurement offices (Texas, New Jersey), county boards of commissioners, municipal utilities, and school districts, with activity spanning competitive sealed bids, RFQs, and informal competitive bid processes.

Recent solicitation activity demonstrates geographic spread across Texas, Florida, Georgia, and New Jersey. The State of Texas posted an informal bid for six 55-gallon drums of cold-water carwash detergent due May 19, 2026, specifying product compatibility with brush-type systems and requiring submission of specifications and safety data sheets through the BeaconBid platform (solicitation INF20260192). The State of New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Purchase and Property is conducting a three-year supplemental vehicle washing and cleaning services contract (T0390) due July 30, 2026 with good-faith New Jersey Small Business Enterprise subcontracting goals, encompassing both brick-and-mortar and mobile washing services across all 21 counties. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners in Florida solicited consumable janitorial and operational supplies including detergent products for 47 fire stations under ITB 26-00319, with a one-year estimated contract value of $765,679.84 and bids due July 24, 2026. Cobb County School District in Georgia requested bids on custodial equipment with an estimated $550,000 contract term (solicitation B27046, due September 23, 2026). Lubbock Power & Light in Texas requested quotes for on-site vehicle wash services (solicitation 2026-7011-ELD, quotes due July 2, 2026), which may include detergent as a component of service delivery.