UNSPSC 12131504: Explosive charges

UNSPSC 12131504 Explosive charges is a Commodity code. The recent state and local opportunities posted under this code show a significant mismatch with the code's nominal scope. Santa Clara County has solicited bids for sewer infrastructure rehabilitation and pavement resurfacing projects, neither of which involves explosive charges. The Structural Defect Repair Project Phase 2 covers sanitary sewer mainline point repairs, pipe-burst replacements, and mainline extensions using pipe bursting and conventional trenchless methods, while the Central Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project encompasses asphalt overlay, concrete curb and gutter installation, and related roadway improvements. Neither solicitation references explosives or blasting work. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its stated commodity definition.

The recent opportunities originate from Santa Clara County, with postings dated August 26, 2026 and April 29, 2026, both solicited as invitational bids (ITB) with responses due September 17, 2026 and May 21, 2026 respectively. All activity captured in the source is limited to California, specifically Santa Clara County. Given the mismatch between the code designation and the work actually being procured, this code does not appear to reflect state and local procurement demand for explosive charges in the current market.