UNSPSC 12161901: Anti foaming agents

UNSPSC 12161901 Anti foaming agents (Commodity) encompasses chemical additives and treatment products that state and local governments procure for wastewater treatment, vegetation management, and institutional maintenance operations. Recent solicitations show demand for cationic liquid polymers used in wastewater sludge dewatering, herbicide adjuvants and surfactants for vegetation control on highways and municipal lands, and bulk chemicals for institutional facility maintenance including disinfectants, degreasers, and related compounds. Issuing bodies include county utilities departments, state transportation and environmental agencies, departments of corrections, and municipal purchasing offices. Procurement spans both specialized chemical formulations requiring performance validation through laboratory testing and compliance with regulatory licensing (such as Washington State Department of Agriculture Pesticide Dealer Licenses) and commodity-level bulk chemical supply for routine institutional operations.

Recent activity spans Florida, Washington, and Michigan. Volusia County, Florida posted ITB 2363 for cationic liquid polymer dewatering product with an October 26, 2026 response deadline through the City of Daytona Beach's OpenGov platform, requiring pre-qualification testing and compliance with published addenda. Washington State Department of Enterprise Services issued RFP 12225RFP on July 7, 2026 for a statewide vegetation management contract vehicle (herbicides, aquatic herbicides, adjuvants, surfactants) with August 20, 2026 proposals due, structured across three categories with up to four main awards plus reserved awards for Washington small businesses and certified veteran-owned businesses; historical annual spending ranged from $914,419 to $3.87 million across state agencies (45.33%), counties (45.11%), and special districts (9.64%). The Michigan Department of Corrections through Michigan State Industries solicited bulk institutional chemicals in early 2026, awarding approximately $3.12 million across multiple vendors for a three-year initial term. Pre-bid conferences, Q&A cycles conducted through procurement platforms, addenda management, and third-party certification requirements (including PCB-free product verification) are standard across these solicitations.