UNSPSC 12164605: Micro flocculant

Polymeric additive used to improve filler distribution in paper pulp.

UNSPSC 12164605 Micro flocculant (Commodity) covers water treatment chemical supply for municipal potable and reclaimed water systems, where state and local water utilities and public works departments procure flocculants and coagulants alongside broader chemical treatment portfolios. Recent solicitations reveal that water utilities actually buy these chemicals as line items within multi-chemical water treatment contracts rather than as standalone procurements. Cities, counties, and municipal water treatment plants issue ITBs and RFPs for annual or multi-year chemical supply agreements, often bundling flocculants with chlorine, caustic soda, aluminum sulfate, sodium permanganate, lime, quicklime, and acid products. Issuing bodies span municipal water departments (City of Meriden Connecticut, City of Jackson Mississippi, City of Salem Oregon, City of Griffin Georgia, City of Flowery Branch Georgia), county utilities (Sarasota County, Hillsborough County), and regional water authorities. Award criteria focus on lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification, AWWA standards compliance, and Build America Buy American Act compliance (when applicable) as mandatory product qualifications.

Geographic activity concentrates in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, with recent solicitations from Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, and Oregon. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Meriden ITB B026-55 (June 2026, bids due June 25, 2026) for seven water treatment chemicals including aluminum sulfate delivered within five business days to municipal facilities; the City of Flowery Branch IFB 26-007 (April 2026 deadline) for a five-year drinking water and wastewater treatment chemical supply covering ACH, bleach, caustic soda, citric acid, fluoride, and polymers with mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visits; and the City of Griffin IFB #26-008 (May 28, 2026) for sixteen water treatment chemicals with 72-hour delivery to six facilities. Contract terms typically run one year with two to four optional renewal periods; pricing is fixed for initial terms, often with CPI adjustment clauses. Most solicitations require FOB destination delivery with no fuel surcharges, firm pricing for 60 days minimum, and NSF 60 or AWWA certification. Bonding (typically 5–10 percent of bid value) and comprehensive insurance ($1–2 million general liability) are common requirements.