UNSPSC 11111701: Silica sand

UNSPSC 11111701 Silica sand is a Commodity code covering granular mineral products that state and local governments procure for road maintenance, snow and ice control, and municipal infrastructure work. The Town of North Stonington, Connecticut recently issued an RFP for winter sand delivery covering 1,000 to 1,500 yards or equivalent tons to support winter road operations under a contract period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The solicitation specified dual pricing options for both delivered (FOB Destination) and pickup arrangements, with award to the lowest-priced qualified bidder. This code primarily reflects demand from town and municipal highway departments and public works operations seeking seasonal or contract-term supplies of road-grade sand for de-icing, traction, and general road maintenance.

Recent activity under this code is limited in the available record. The Town of North Stonington's RFP, posted June 7, 2026 with proposals due June 22, 2026, represents the documented state and local procurement under this Commodity code. Connecticut shows activity, though the source does not identify additional jurisdictions or geographic concentration. Municipal public works and highway departments are the primary issuing bodies for sand procurement under this code, with awards typically driven by total delivered cost and vendor capacity to meet volume and delivery-window requirements.