UNSPSC 12162700: Fluid loss additives

UNSPSC 12162700 Fluid loss additives, a Class code, encompasses water treatment chemicals that state and local governments procure for municipal and county water, wastewater, and reclaimed water systems. Recent solicitations show that public bodies are buying a much broader suite of treatment chemicals than the code name suggests—sodium hypochlorite, caustic soda, aluminum sulfate, calcium hypochlorite, hydrochloric acid, potassium permanganate, sodium fluoride, soda ash, polymers, and quicklime—sourced on line-item contracts that run one to five years with renewal options. The issuing bodies are predominantly cities (Meriden, Jackson, Griffin, Salem, St. Petersburg, Holly Hill, Lubbock, Orlando) and counties (Sarasota, Greenville, Hillsborough, Pinellas) managing water reclamation, drinking water, wastewater treatment, and pool/splash pad operations, with school districts (Pinellas County Schools) bidding for pool chemicals. Procurement vehicles include ITBs, RFQs, IFBs, and RFPs; most contracts specify NSF/AWWA/ANSI certification, firm unit pricing FOB destination with no fuel surcharges, and delivery within three to five business days. Build America Buy America Act compliance appears in at least one solicitation (Meriden); Connecticut vendor preference and Oregon resident preference appear in state-level statutes.

Geographic activity spans the South (Florida, Georgia, South Carolina), Midwest (Texas), Mountain West (Oregon), and Northeast (Connecticut). Representative recent opportunities include the City of Meriden's ITB B026-55 (posted June 9, 2026, due June 25, 2026) seeking seven water treatment chemicals with one-year terms and mutual extension rights; the City of Griffin's ITB #26-008 (posted April 29, 2026, due May 28, 2026) for sixteen water treatment chemicals on line-item basis with four one-year renewals; the City of Flowery Branch's ITB 26-007 (posted March 4, 2026, due April 21, 2026) for a five-year wastewater and drinking water treatment chemical contract with mandatory pre-bid and site visits; and Greenville County's RFP #26100 (posted April 22, 2026, due May 5, 2026) for pool chemicals and maintenance services across twelve facilities with single-source awards. Contract values range from $35,000 annually (Pinellas County Schools pool chemicals) to $6.6 million over five years (Hillsborough County water system parts and services sole source to DXP Enterprises). Sarasota County's Quick Quote for industrial muriatic acid (posted May 12, 2026) capped total purchases at $50,000 with a two-week delivery window.