# Minneapolis Supplier Systems #0000004322

Minneapolis solicitation for Certified Laboratories grease, lubricant, and aerosol products

**Posted:** October 09, 2026
**Respond By:** October 28, 2026
**Identifier:** 0000004322
**NAICS:** 424720, 324191, 423840

The City of Minneapolis is seeking bids for specified Certified Laboratories greases, lubricants, and aerosol products for City operations.
- **Government buyer:** City of Minneapolis, administered by Finance and Property Services, Procurement, for Public Works Solid Waste and Recycling Division, Fleet Services, and City boards and departments.
- **OEMs:** **Certified Laboratories**, part of **NCH Corp.**; the solicitation requires the specified Certified Laboratories products and prohibits substitutes.
- **Products requested:** Multipurpose and Xtreme Duty greases, Lithiplex synthetic blend grease, food-grade Premalube FG grease, and five aerosol products. The bid form lists one unit for each product/package combination; these are estimates, not guaranteed order quantities.
  - Grease packages: cases of 48 tubes, 35 lb pails, 120 lb kegs, 400 lb containers, and 2,700 lb totes.
  - Aerosols: cases of 12 cans.
- **Additional priced items:** Minimum delivery amount, drum deposit, drum credit, and environmental fees for bulk and drum deliveries.
- **Notable requirements:** Unit prices must include delivery and handling; prices remain firm during the initial contract year; orders must be delivered within 10 working days. The maximum contract value is $175,000, with award intended for the overall lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications.
- **Bid-form line items:** No manufacturer part numbers are provided. Detailed products, packaging, and associated pricing items are listed below.

### Description

The City of Minneapolis is soliciting bids for Certified Laboratory Products—grease, oil, and aerosol products—for PW-Solid Waste and various City boards and departments. The successful bidder will furnish and deliver products in accordance with the bid specifications, with deliveries required within ten working days of an order. The initial contract term is one year, with up to two additional 12-month extensions by mutual agreement, and the maximum contract amount is $175,000. Bids are to include unit prices and delivery and handling fees, and the award is to a single overall low, responsive, and responsible bidder meeting the specifications.

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