UNSPSC 11121615: Poplar wood

Populus is a genus of trees which includes the cottonwoods, poplars, and aspens, all of which are sometimes termed poplars (in some areas "popple").

UNSPSC 11121615 Poplar wood is a Commodity code that covers structural and specialty lumber products sourced by state and local governments for building maintenance, construction, and operational needs. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show purchasing of standard lumber in various grades and dimensions, plywood, hardwood veneers, paneling, mouldings, doors, dowels, pressure-treated lumber, and cedar products, typically procured on requirements or master-order contracts with unit pricing. The issuing bodies are primarily cities and counties (Philadelphia, Gwinnett County) and state universities (Texas A&M), reflecting demand across municipal public works, county transportation and facilities departments, and university maintenance operations. Contracts typically run three to six months with renewal options at the buyer's discretion, include local business entity preferences where applicable, and enforce delivery timeframes ranging from 3 to 30 days depending on product type.

Recent activity spans Pennsylvania, Texas, and Georgia. The City of Philadelphia issued an ITB for lumber (solicitation B2727518, due August 5, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.) covering 21 wood-product categories with a 10 percent LBE preference for orders under $1 million and 5 percent above; Texas A&M University issued an ITB for a master lumber order (TEEX-ITB-26-081, due July 29, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. CST) through the AggieBid portal; and Gwinnett County Financial Services issued an Informal Written Quotation for wood and building materials (due June 18, 2026 at noon) covering pressure-treated pine, SPF framing, plywood, trim, and fasteners. Philadelphia's contract includes General Liability Insurance requirements, compliance with the Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard, liquidated damages for late delivery, and enrollment in the City's Annual Bid Security Program. Vendors pursuing this code should monitor for renewal cycles and cooperative purchasing opportunities through regional aggregators, as requirements contracts rotate and master orders frequently reset.