NIGP 64085: Wipers, Shop and Food Service Use

NIGP 64085 Wipers, Shop and Food Service Use, an Item code, comprises disposable and consumable paper products, chemical cleaners, and sanitation supplies that state and local governments procure for food service operations, school nutrition programs, and kitchen maintenance. School districts dominate procurement activity under this code, with the scope of work centering on single-use foodservice disposables—aluminum pans and lids, plastic containers, food wraps, cutlery—and cleaning chemicals including sanitizing solutions, dish detergents, and janitorial supplies such as garbage liners, gloves, napkins, and paper towels. Quantities and contract values reflect high-volume recurring demand: the Douglas County School System's RFP for paper and chemical supplies across 32 schools carries an estimated annual spend of approximately $750,000 and encompasses 111 to 143 line items with bi-weekly delivery schedules and firm pricing through annual contract cycles.

Recent procurement activity centers in Georgia, where Douglas County School District issued RFP 26-006 (posted February 4, 2026, due March 4, 2026) for paper and chemical supplies with Board approval scheduled for April 20, 2026 and a Notice to Proceed on April 27, 2026, and Lamar County School District issued six separate Invitations for Bid (posted April 20, 2026, due May 20, 2026) organized by product category, including IFB #5 dedicated to paper and chemical products for the 2027 school nutrition program. Both districts specify preferred manufacturers including Victoria Bay, Dart Container, Procter & Gamble, and Essity with approved-equals provisions. Evaluation criteria emphasize price, vendor experience (typically five years' minimum with public school systems), insurance compliance, and delivery performance (F.O.B. destination, no freight charges, and adherence to specified pack sizes). Neither solicitation includes set-asides or small business preferences; however, vendors must hold general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 and comply with state business registration and debarment certification requirements.