UNSPSC 12162702: Modified polymer fluid loss additives

UNSPSC 12162702 Modified polymer fluid loss additives is a Commodity code that identifies polymeric treatment compounds used in wastewater solids processing. State and local governments procure modified polymer fluid loss additives—particularly emulsified and synthetic polymers—to optimize sludge dewatering, thickening, and solids capture efficiency across water reclamation facilities, wastewater treatment plants, and municipal water systems. The recent solicitation activity shows water utilities and special districts as the primary issuing bodies. Tohopekaliga Water Authority (an independent special district serving Osceola, Orange, and Polk counties in Florida) issued IFB 26-011 in February 2026 for supply and delivery of emulsified polymer to support sludge dewatering across five water reclamation facilities, with responses due March 26, 2026; Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners issued BL076-26 in July 2026 for solids dewatering and thickening polymer on an annual contract for the Department of Water Resources, with bids due July 30, 2026 at $2.50 p.m.

Geographic activity centers on Florida and Georgia. The Toho Water Authority procurement specifies five facilities across central Florida (Osceola, Orange, and Polk counties), while the Gwinnett County solicitation covers water resources facilities in metro Atlanta. Both opportunities require vendors to demonstrate polymer performance through bench-scale and full-scale testing, with Toho mandating preliminary testing at South Bermuda Water Reclamation Facility on March 10–12, 2026, and Gwinnett County requiring all non-pre-approved suppliers to complete testing by July 22, 2026. Award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting minimum solids capture and cake-solids performance thresholds. Contract terms typically span three to four years with optional renewal periods. Vendors must provide Material Safety Data Sheets, regulatory compliance documentation, and three references from comparable projects, and carry $1 million minimum general liability and umbrella coverage. The code shows concentrated recent activity in municipal water utilities and special districts pursuing long-term supply agreements for polymer chemistry supporting solids treatment operations.