UNSPSC 12162101: Brominated retardants

UNSPSC 12162101 Brominated retardants is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses flame-retardant protective apparel and related safety equipment for public-sector use, particularly structural firefighting gear designed to meet NFPA standards for thermal and chemical protection. State and local governments procure this code primarily through fire departments and public safety agencies acquiring protective clothing systems — coats, pants, hoods, gloves, helmets, and boots — that incorporate brominated flame-retardant treatments to shield personnel against extreme temperatures, steam penetration, hot particles, and other structural-fire hazards. The issuing bodies are typically municipal consolidated governments and their fire and EMS departments, acquiring these items on an as-needed basis under annual contracts with established primary and secondary vendors.

Columbus Consolidated Government is the primary recent buyer under this code, issuing RFB No. 27-0007 on September 22, 2026, seeking protective fire clothing and accessories for the Columbus Fire & EMS Department with sealed bids due October 14, 2026. The City anticipates procuring approximately 30 sets of structural firefighting gear under a two-year initial term with three optional one-year renewals, with fixed pricing for the initial term and post-term price escalation capped at 5% subject to manufacturer documentation. All materials must comply with current NFPA standards, freight and handling are included in bid pricing, and the City reserves the right to request product demonstrations or site visits. Awards will be made to two lowest responsive and responsible bidders. No other recent state or local opportunities under this code appear in the source.