NIGP 48664: Janitor Carts and Bags, Environmentally Certified Products

NIGP Item 48664 Janitor Carts and Bags, Environmentally Certified Products encompasses supplies and equipment that school districts, municipalities, and special-purpose districts procure for custodial operations—specifically janitorial carts, refuse bags, and related products certified to environmental standards. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying comprehensive custodial supply inventories that include vacuum bags, brooms, mops, cleaning chemicals, floor care equipment, protective gear, and refuse collection materials, often with explicit green-certification requirements such as Green Seal GS-37, EcoLogo UL 2759, or EPA Designed for the Environment designation. Issuing bodies include large school districts (Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Pinellas County School District in Florida, Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia), municipal governments (City of Peoria, Arizona), and special districts (Water Replenishment District of Southern California). School districts dominate activity under this code, often procuring warehouse stock through demand-usage or fixed-term contracts running one to five years with renewal options.

Recent procurement activity spans Texas, Florida, Georgia, Arizona, and California. Northside Independent School District issued RFP 2026-071 for Custodial Supplies with a response deadline of June 4, 2026. Pinellas County School District sought sealed bids for Custodial Supplies (ITB #25-JG-072) with an estimated annual contract value of approximately $900,000 and a contract term from February 25, 2026, through February 24, 2027. Gwinnett County Public Schools, the largest school system in Georgia, solicited competitive sealed bids for custodial supplies (B-2613LM) effective May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with renewal options for up to four additional one-year periods; bids closed February 24, 2026. The Water Replenishment District of Southern California issued RFP-26-004 for janitorial services across six facility locations totaling approximately 111,018 square feet; while primarily a service RFP, it required contractors to furnish all materials and supplies except standard items provided by the district, creating a parallel demand for custodial products. All recent opportunities emphasize green-certified products and require vendors to demonstrate compliance with environmental procurement standards.