UNSPSC 12162902: Crystal modified paraffin asphaltene control agents

UNSPSC 12162902 Crystal modified paraffin asphaltene control agents (Commodity) covers chemical additives and solvents used in asphalt production, extraction, and handling operations. State and local governments procure these products primarily for transportation department maintenance and transit agency fleet operations. The recent sourcing activity shows municipalities buying asphalt release agents, asphalt extraction solvents, and related degreasers for road maintenance facilities and public transit bus cleaning and maintenance. Issuing bodies include city public works and transportation departments, with the City of Philadelphia and City of Detroit appearing as active buyers in the recent record.

Geographic activity centers on the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions, represented by Philadelphia and Detroit procurement offices posting solicitations in the first half of 2026. The City of Philadelphia issued two micro purchases in July 2026—solicitation B2727411 for asphalt extraction solvent and B2727408 for asphalt release agent, both due July 15, 2026, with maximum contract values of $45,000 each, awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder through the PHLContracts platform. The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the Detroit Department of Transportation, posted RFQ 540901.3 in February 2026 for bio-based cleaner degreaser products, with quotes due March 10, 2026, seeking two-year supply contracts with one optional one-year renewal, estimated annual volume of six totes (275–330 gallons), and Detroit-based business equalization credits of up to 5 percent available to qualified respondents.