UNSPSC 25171507: Wiper blades

Wiper blades are an essential component of the windshield wiper.

UNSPSC 25171507 Wiper blades (Commodity) covers replacement wiper blades and related windshield-wiping components that state and local governments procure for fleet maintenance and vehicle operations. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring wiper blades as part of broader automotive shop supply contracts, fleet parts agreements, and maintenance-related vehicle equipment procurements rather than as standalone line items. The code encompasses wiper blade supply within consolidated automotive parts and accessories purchasing, where wiper blades appear alongside gasket compounds, grease guns, battery cleaners, antifreeze, fuel filters, and other routine maintenance consumables. Issuing bodies include cities, counties, school districts, and special-purpose districts managing fleet operations—particularly transit and fleet services departments supporting buses, service vehicles, trucks, and light-duty cars. Sourcing patterns reflect a mix of direct procurement (RFQ and ITB processes) and participation in state or regional cooperative purchasing agreements that aggregate demand across multiple jurisdictions.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and surrounding regions. The City of Tampa issued RFQ 26P00418 for automotive shop equipment and supplies (due July 22, 2026) that includes windshield washer fluid among 19 line items for city-wide fleet use. The School Board of Sarasota County issued Bid #26-0124 for automotive and light truck repair parts (due February 12, 2026), naming Anco Wiper Blades as one of 19 approved manufacturers and seeking firm percentage discounts off list price. Brevard County (Florida) solicited just-in-time fleet inventory management services; Seminole County Public Schools (Florida) sought supplemental bus and white fleet parts and repairs (ITB due January 8, 2026); and the City of Detroit issued RFQ #542854 for windshield washer solvent (due February 23, 2026). The State of Illinois participated in a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing agreement for aftermarket vehicle parts, with Genuine Parts Company / NAPA Auto Parts awarded a $7.5 million three-year contract (effective May 20, 2026). Wiper blade sourcing appears primarily embedded in broader fleet maintenance contracts rather than stand-alone procurements, suggesting bundled competitive advantage and volume-based pricing as standard market practice at the state and local level.