UNSPSC 12162301: Waterborne curing agents

UNSPSC 12162301 Waterborne curing agents, a Commodity code, covers chemicals used in municipal water treatment and facility operations, though recent state and local solicitations under this code predominantly reflect procurement of treatment compounds and service chemicals for public water systems rather than industrial curing agents. The City of Griffin, Georgia's recent Invitation to Bid demonstrates the practical scope: municipalities acquire sodium hydroxide, hydrated lime, liquid chlorine, phosphate, aluminum sulfate, activated carbon, potassium permanganate, soda ash, sodium chlorite, sodium hypochlorite, polymers, and related compounds to treat drinking water and maintain treatment infrastructure across multiple facilities. Issuing bodies include municipal water departments and public utilities that procure these materials on recurring cycles, typically bundling multiple chemical line items into a single competitive solicitation with options for multi-year renewal. All products must meet American Water Works Association (AWWA) and ANSI/NSF Standard 60/61 specifications, reflecting the regulatory constraints that shape both the products themselves and vendor qualification.

The City of Griffin, Georgia posted Invitation to Bid #26-008 on April 29, 2026, with a May 28, 2026 response deadline, seeking qualified chemical manufacturers and water treatment suppliers to furnish 16 chemical line items for Fiscal Year 2027 with up to four one-year renewal options. Award is made on a lowest-responsive-and-responsible basis per individual line item, with prior bidder performance weighted up to 2 percent in evaluation. Delivery must occur within 72 hours of procurement request to six water treatment facilities and pump stations throughout Griffin, with vendors responsible for off-loading and meeting specific trailer-type and pallet-jack clearance specifications. Prices are fixed for the initial 12-month term, with increases permitted only upon renewal with documented justification tied to U.S. Department of Labor indices. The solicitation contains no specific set-aside designations, does not identify incumbent vendors, and does not disclose budget ranges.