UNSPSC 12161908: Alkyl sulfates

UNSPSC 12161908 Alkyl sulfates is a Commodity code that captures chemical products state and local governments procure for wastewater treatment, herbicide formulations, and institutional facility operations and maintenance. Recent solicitations show demand for cationic liquid polymers used in municipal wastewater sludge dewatering, herbicides and surfactants for vegetation management across highways and municipal landscapes, and bulk detergents, disinfectants, and degreasers for corrections facilities and institutional settings. Issuing bodies include state agencies (particularly departments of enterprise services, corrections, and transportation), county environmental and public works departments, and municipal water utilities. The code reflects fragmented purchasing across multiple end-use functions — wastewater treatment, grounds and vegetation control, and facility maintenance — rather than consolidated procurement through a single commodity class.

Recent activity spans Florida, Washington, and Michigan. Volusia County, Florida posted an ITB (Solicitation 2363ITB) on August 11, 2026 for cationic liquid polymer for wastewater sludge dewatering with a response deadline of October 26, 2026, requiring online submission through the City of Daytona Beach's OpenGov platform and pre-qualification testing documentation. The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services posted an RFP (Solicitation 12225RFP) on July 7, 2026 due August 20, 2026 to establish a statewide cooperative purchasing contract for herbicides, aquatic herbicides, adjuvants, surfactants, and ornamental products for use by state agencies, counties, and municipalities; historical annual spending ranged from $914,419 to $3.87 million, with awards split between Main Awards (open to all vendors) and Reserved Awards for Washington Small Businesses and Certified Veteran-Owned Businesses. The Michigan Department of Corrections through Michigan State Industries awarded bulk chemical contracts in April 2026 valued at approximately $3.12 million across the initial three-year term for automatic dishwashing detergent, degreasers, disinfectants, and related products. Bidders pursuing opportunities under this code should expect performance testing and regulatory compliance documentation requirements, particularly SDS approval and pesticide licensing where applicable.