NIGP 65285: Tooth Paste, Polish, and Powders

NIGP 65285 Tooth Paste, Polish, and Powders is an Item code that captures state and local procurement of oral hygiene and personal care products, including toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, and related dentifrice items. State and local governments source these products primarily through county purchasing offices and departments of community services, typically bundling toothpaste and toothbrushes with broader household and personal hygiene product acquisitions rather than purchasing them in isolation. The purchases reflect inventory replenishment for senior services centers, community facilities, and social-services programs. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, for example, solicited toothbrushes and toothpaste (36 cases combined) as part of a broader household-items IWQ in October 2026, with delivery required by December 7, 2026 to the Gwinnett Senior Services Center in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Award criteria favor lowest responsive and responsible quote on a unit-of-measure basis, with pricing submitted on the county's fee schedule and all costs including delivery required on an F.O.B. Destination basis. Suppliers must demonstrate three references for similar scope and meet 72-hour delivery timelines after order receipt.

Recent activity under the code centers in Georgia, with the Gwinnett County opportunity as the primary decision-relevant record. Two additional opportunities posted in 2026 (one in August for toothpaste, antibacterial soap, and deodorant; another in May for toothpaste and hair grease) lack sufficient detail to characterize issuing body, scope, or geography. The Gwinnett solicitation represents a small-volume, short-lead-time IWQ typical of local government household-item replenishment; suppliers should expect worker verification compliance requirements for awards exceeding $2,499.99 and should prepare product documentation, references, and competitive unit pricing for informal quote processes at the county level.