UNSPSC 12164000: Bactericides

UNSPSC 12164000 Bactericides is a Class code covering antimicrobial chemical products that state and local governments procure primarily for water treatment, wastewater treatment, and facility maintenance applications. Recent solicitations show purchases of proprietary biofilm-control additives for leachate systems, ferrous iron salts and ferric chloride for sewer corrosion and odor control, magnesium hydroxide slurry for hydrogen sulfide control in wastewater collection systems, sodium bisulfite for municipal treatment plants, and food-safety sanitizers and biocides for school nutrition facilities. Water and wastewater utilities represent the largest buyer segment, with secondary activity from municipal recreation departments (pool chlorine and sanitizers) and school districts. Geographic activity spans Florida (Sarasota County, Tallahassee, Palm Beach County, Indian River County, City of St. Petersburg), Georgia (Gwinnett County, Collier County, City of Dublin, City of LaGrange, City of Flowery Branch, City of Griffin, City of Milledgeville), California (Santa Cruz, Riverside County), Texas (Dallas, Lewisville), Michigan (Wayne County), Missouri (Parkway School District), and Connecticut (City of Meriden).

Recent representative opportunities include Sarasota County's sole-source solicitation (ISS 2026-ISS-767, due July 15, 2026) for Pipe & Well Renew chemical products and cleaning services to penetrate and dissolve tuberculation, biofilm, and corrosion in leachate and landfill gas condensate systems; the City of Tallahassee's sealed-bid requirements contract (IFB-067-26-CPW, due June 16, 2026) for magnesium hydroxide slurry with firm five-year initial term and two optional two-year renewals to control hydrogen sulfide, odor, and corrosion across 1,000 miles of sewer main; the City of Dallas's thirty-six-month ID/IQ service agreement (BR2600030262, due June 26, 2026) carrying a $10 million estimated value for liquid ferrous iron salt and ferric chloride injection into wastewater infrastructure with mandatory SBE participation goals; and Gwinnett County's competitive sealed-bid contract (PE77023NONST2027000000655, due July 30, 2026) for solids dewatering and thickening polymer at three water reclamation facilities with four optional one-year renewals. Award criteria emphasize lowest responsive and responsible bidder pricing, NSF 60 or NSF 61 certification compliance, delivery speed (typically five business days or faster), and demonstrated experience with municipal water or wastewater systems. Water utilities often require performance bonding, liability insurance ($1 million to $2 million general aggregate), and firm pricing for twelve-month contract terms with limited annual adjustment provisions.