UNSPSC 12162903: Dispersant type paraffin asphaltene control agents

UNSPSC 12162903 Dispersant type paraffin asphaltene control agents is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure chemical additives and solvents for asphalt handling, extraction, and application in public works and transportation operations. Recent solicitations show purchasing activity centered on asphalt release agents and extraction solvents used by municipal public works and transit departments. The issuing bodies are primarily city governments — Philadelphia and Detroit — soliciting through micro purchases and requests for quote for supplies consumed in routine maintenance of streets and transit vehicle fleets. Work scopes are straightforward: delivery of chemical products meeting specification, with standard insurance requirements, compliance certifications, and compliance with local set-aside and equity preference programs where applicable.

Philadelphia's City government posted two solicitations in July 2026 — one for asphalt extraction solvent (B2727411, due July 15, 2026) and one for asphalt release agent (B2727408, due July 15, 2026) — both as micro purchases capped at $45,000 annually and awarded as lowest responsive and responsible bidder, FOB Destination Point, with 60-day quote validity. Detroit's Office of Contracting and Procurement, acting on behalf of the Detroit Department of Transportation, issued RFQ 5409013 in February 2026 for bio-based degreaser products (due March 10, 2026) for delivery to four transit maintenance facilities over a two-year contract term with optional one-year renewal, requiring vendors to demonstrate four years of experience in transit-grade or bio-based degreaser manufacturing and three customer references from transit agencies. Detroit applies local equalization credits for Detroit-headquartered, resident-owned, and small or micro business entities (2–5 percent credits available). Activity to date is limited to two states — Pennsylvania and Michigan — with Philadelphia and Detroit as the identified recent buyers.