UNSPSC 12164801: Cement water reducing agent

A mixing agent that disperses cement particles by charging them with electricity when mixing cement and water. It has the effect of increasing the cement contact area with water.

UNSPSC 12164801 Cement water reducing agent is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses adhesives, sealants, waterproofing coatings, and performance-enhancing chemical additives used in masonry restoration, brick and paver repairs, concrete work, and water treatment infrastructure projects. State and local governments procure these materials as components of capital improvement projects, facilities maintenance, and specialized construction work where moisture control and structural durability are critical. The issuing bodies span higher-education institutions, municipal water districts, city governments, and university facilities management offices, each conducting competitive procurement for both indefinite-quantity service contracts that include material specification and direct materials supply.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, California, and the Upper Midwest. The University of Texas at Arlington issued RFP FM2026007 on May 26, 2026, a blanket order for masonry restoration and waterproofing services with unit pricing across over 100 categories including sealants and coatings, with proposals due April 30, 2026, and a six-year potential value around $600,000. West Basin Municipal Water District in California posted IFB RFBTH0129 on May 14, 2026, for Title 22 water treatment filter rehabilitation requiring 65 percent domestic sourcing under the Build America, Buy America Act, with bids due May 12, 2026. The City of Tybee Island, Georgia issued ITB ITB2026-108 on April 16, 2026, for a 275-square-foot masonry restroom facility with exterior waterproofing, black waterproofing membranes, and high-performance coatings, with bids due May 19, 2026. The University of Wisconsin-Madison posted RFB 2026-UWMSN-01208-RFB on April 9, 2026, for masonry worker services with bids due April 30, 2026, though detailed scope and budget were not disclosed in the posting.