NIGP 67555: Adjuvants: Emulsifiers, Spreader/Stickers, Wetting Agents, etc.

NIGP 67555 Adjuvants: Emulsifiers, Spreader/Stickers, Wetting Agents, Etc., an Item code, encompasses liquid and dry chemical additives that enhance the performance of pesticides and herbicides in vegetation management and pest control applications across state and local government operations. State and local buyers procure adjuvants as part of broader vegetation management and integrated pest control contracts supporting highways, city streets, forestry areas, municipal facilities, and county maintenance operations. The issuing bodies soliciting under this code include state departments of transportation and enterprise services, counties, and municipalities. Washington State Department of Enterprise Services and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) appear as repeat buyers, each conducting statewide or multi-district procurements that bundle adjuvants with related vegetation management products and pest control services.

Recent procurement activity centers in Washington and California. The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services posted RFP 12225RFP on July 7, 2026, seeking bids for a statewide vegetation management contract vehicle covering liquid and dry herbicides, aquatic herbicides, adjuvants, surfactants, and ornamental products, with bids due August 20, 2026; historical annual spending for similar products ranged from $914,419 to $3.87 million, with primary purchasers being state agencies (45.33%), counties (45.11%), and special districts (9.64%). Caltrans issued IFB 08A3959 on February 4, 2026, for integrated pest management services across San Bernardino County maintenance stations, with services commencing July 1, 2026; the procurement included a mandatory three percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation requirement and a five percent small business preference not to exceed fifty thousand dollars. Both solicitations require bidders to hold current pesticide dealer and applicator licenses and comply with state environmental and safety standards, including PCB-free product certifications and LEED compliance where applicable.