UNSPSC 10171612: Superphosphate fertilizer

Superphosphate is a fertilizer produced by the action of concentrated sulphuric acid on powdered phosphate rock. It is used as maintenance fertiliser, providing a pool of soil solution P for pasturage

UNSPSC 10171612 Superphosphate fertilizer is a Commodity code that captures fertilizer and soil amendment procurement by state and local governments for grounds maintenance and turf management operations. In practice, state and local buyers source superphosphate and related fertilizers as part of broader turf-supply solicitations that bundle fertilizers, sand mixes, compost, drainage stone, sod, and specialized turf maintenance materials. Issuing bodies under this code include township and county grounds-management operations responsible for parks, athletic facilities, golf courses, and similar public properties. Purchases are typically transacted as annual or multi-year supply contracts with as-needed ordering rather than fixed-volume commitments, allowing jurisdictions flexibility to adjust quantities based on seasonal conditions and maintenance schedules. Bidders must meet detailed technical specifications covering particle size distribution, pH ranges, soluble salt content, and screening requirements, and must provide Safety Data Sheets where required; product substitutions are permitted when supported by complete manufacturer documentation and written technical clarification.

Pennsauken Township, New Jersey posted a representative turf-supplies solicitation (Bid 2026BID12, due August 27, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. via the Township's eProcurement Portal) seeking fertilizers, sand mixes, compost, drainage stone, sod, and turf maintenance materials for the Pennsauken Country Club on a two-year contract term with extension options. Delivery must be included in pricing with no separate fuel surcharges permitted, and the Township reserves the right to award line items to separate bidders and to reject poor-quality items within 30 days of receipt. The recent-opportunities block shows limited geographic and issuing-body diversity — only one current solicitation is evident under this code, suggesting moderate activity or sparse recent posting in state and local procurement channels.