UNSPSC 11151515: Asbestos fibers

UNSPSC 11151515 Asbestos fibers (Commodity) encompasses asbestos-containing materials testing, sampling, and remediation services procured by state and local governments, not raw asbestos fiber products themselves. State and local buyers under this code soliciting asbestos-specific work include school districts, municipal governments, tribal housing authorities, and state criminal justice agencies. The work spans EPA-certified asbestos-containing material (ACM) surveys, sampling and laboratory analysis per accredited methods, visual inspection and documentation, and complete abatement and remediation services in compliance with EPA, OSHA, AHERA, and NESHAP standards. Contractors must hold relevant state environmental and occupational certifications (such as Arizona Department of Environmental Quality ACM certifications), provide evidence of prior similar projects, and carry substantial liability insurance ($500,000 to $2,000,000 per occurrence depending on jurisdiction). Recent solicitations show asbestos abatement driving demand across both general facility renovation and targeted environmental remediation, with schools and residential housing as primary end-use categories.

Recent activity appears concentrated in the Southwest and South, with the Town of New Canaan, Connecticut (RFP# 2026-07, asbestos abatement at East School Media Center, response due May 8, 2026), the Gila River Indian Community Department of Community Housing in Arizona (RFP0647DCH for as-needed lead, asbestos, and mold testing and remediation across 705 residential units in six districts, response due April 6, 2026, with a contract value not to exceed $75,000), and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (IW246477, posted March 30, 2026, response due April 13, 2026) representing the identified recent issuers. The Connecticut school district procurement is open to all qualified bidders with a mandatory site walk-through on April 27, 2026. The Gila River procurement includes a Native American preference set-aside with available preference points for tribal enterprises. The Texas TDCJ solicitation includes a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUB) subcontracting plan requirement. Geographic spread across Connecticut, Arizona, and Texas reflects dispersed state and local demand rather than regional concentration.