UNSPSC 12161902: Detergent surfactants

UNSPSC 12161902 Detergent surfactants, a Commodity code, covers chemical additives and surfacing agents that state and local governments procure for wastewater treatment, vegetation management, and institutional maintenance operations. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers purchasing cationic polymers for wastewater dewatering, herbicide adjuvants and surfactants for vegetation control on highways and municipal properties, and bulk detergents and degreasers for correctional facility operations. The issuing bodies span state departments (Washington State Department of Enterprise Services, Michigan Department of Corrections), county utilities (Volusia County, Florida), and municipalities managing public infrastructure. These purchases typically support wastewater treatment plants, road maintenance programs, facility management, and special-purpose districts handling water or environmental services.

Recent activity concentrates in Washington, Florida, and Michigan. Washington State Department of Enterprise Services posted a statewide vegetation management RFP on July 7, 2026 with responses due August 20, 2026, establishing a multi-category contract vehicle for surfactants and adjuvants serving state agencies and municipalities across the state; historical annual spending under similar arrangements ranged from $914,419 to $3.87 million. Volusia County, Florida solicited cationic liquid polymer for wastewater sludge dewatering via ITB 2363ITB, posted August 11, 2026 with bids due October 26, 2026, requiring online submission and third-party laboratory validation of polymer performance. The Michigan Department of Corrections procured bulk chemicals including detergents and degreasers through Michigan State Industries in April 2026, awarding approximately $3.12 million across two vendors for a three-year initial term. Qualification requirements across these opportunities include manufacturer-authorized distribution status, safety data sheet compliance, and in some cases third-party testing certification or pesticide dealer licensing.