UNSPSC 11111701: Silica sand

UNSPSC 11111701 Silica sand is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement captures road sand and winter maintenance sand delivery, as well as filter media (sand-based or silica components) for municipal water and wastewater treatment. The code sees solicitation from municipal public works departments and water utilities, which issue RFPs for seasonal sand supplies and treatment-facility consumables on both fixed-term and as-needed bases. Recent opportunities emphasize FOB Destination delivery terms, vendor responsibility for transport, lowest-price or best-value award criteria, and straightforward commodity procurement with minimal complexity around insurance or compliance overlays.

The Town of North Stonington, Connecticut posted an RFP for winter sand delivery (1,000 to 1,500 yards or equivalent tons for the contract period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026) with proposals due June 22, 2026, and the City of Fort Worth, Texas issued an RFP for filter media on an as-needed basis for water and wastewater treatment facilities with proposals due May 7, 2026. Activity is concentrated in Texas and Connecticut in the recent record, though the code shows limited total posting volume. The Town of North Stonington contact is Suzanne Theroux at 860-535-2877 or stheroux@northstoningtonct.gov. The City of Fort Worth's procurement requires vendors to meet a 30 percent small business goal, maintain insurance coverage including $1 million Commercial General Liability and Professional Liability, and hold certifications in Tarrant, Wise, Johnson, Parker, or Denton County; the Fort Worth RFP also references a $15,000.00 parts-for-repairs line item as a reference point, though no total contract value is disclosed. Neither opportunity names an incumbent vendor or specifies guaranteed minimum volumes.