UNSPSC 12141738: Rhodium Rh

UNSPSC 12141738 Rhodium Rh is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure laboratory chemicals, reagents, and analytical supplies for water quality testing, forensic analysis, environmental compliance, and public health operations. The work solicited under this code spans pharmaceutical-grade chemicals meeting USP and NSF standards, forensic reference materials and drug standards, water treatment chemicals including disinfectants and coagulants, laboratory consumables for microbial detection and analysis, and diagnostic test kits for pathogen identification. Issuing bodies include state laboratories (California Department of Justice forensic operations, District of Columbia Department of Forensic Sciences), municipal utilities (City of Meriden Department of Public Utilities, City of Tampa water treatment), county law enforcement (Harris County Sheriff's Office), and academic institutions (Texas A&M University). Water treatment and forensic laboratories dominate the recent activity, with recurring procurement from the District of Columbia Department of Finance and Services suggesting concentrated demand from public health and forensic operations.

Recent solicitations show geographic activity concentrated in Texas, California, Florida, Connecticut, and the District of Columbia. The City of Meriden's ITB for water treatment chemicals (due June 25, 2026) sought seven line items including calcium hypochlorite, caustic soda, aluminum sulfate, and sodium permanganate with NSF certification and Build America Buy America Act compliance; pricing submitted on a per-unit basis with one-year contract term running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and renewal options to two additional years. The State of California's RFB for brand-name Sigma-Aldrich and Cerilliant drug standards and laboratory reagents (due February 24, 2026) required bidders to complete CBE Forms and HIPAA Business Associate Agreements, indicating compliance with privacy regulations and set-aside provisions for certified business enterprises. Texas A&M University's ITB for precipitant solutions (due July 15, 2026) processed bids through the AggieBid platform. Harris County's ITB for crime scene supplies (due June 8, 2026) included forensic collection items, evidence containers, and specialized chemicals such as indanedione; vendors faced mandatory insurance requirements, $21.65 hourly minimum wage compliance verification, and bond requirements exceeding $25,000 contracts.