UNSPSC 12181503: Paraffins

UNSPSC 12181503 Paraffins, a Commodity code, covers fuel products and related petroleum derivatives that state and local governments procure for fleet operations, facility maintenance, and grounds care. School districts represent the primary buyer segment under this code, soliciting supplies ranging from gasoline and diesel fuel for transportation fleets to specialized products like floor wax for facility maintenance. The scope extends beyond traditional fuels to include finished petroleum products used in routine operations across distributed infrastructure — from fueling stations and storage tanks at individual campuses to facility care systems serving multiple sites within a district.

School districts across Georgia and Florida have posted the most recent activity under this code. Cobb County School District in Georgia solicited gasoline and diesel fuel delivery to multiple sites with a response deadline of September 30, 2026; Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida conducted a competitive ITB (26205-ITB-DST) for approximately 1.75 million gallons annually of ultralow sulfur diesel fuel with an estimated annual contract value of $5.5 million, receiving nine competitive bids with per-gallon markups ranging from $0.0994 to $0.5908, and awarded to multiple vendors including incumbent Colonial Oil Industries; and Dougherty County School System in Albany, Georgia solicited 555 five-gallon containers of commercial-grade floor wax (MPC Classic 250 or approved equivalent) through RFQ 019-PUR-2026 with a response deadline of May 14, 2026, and a contract period extending through June 30, 2027. Recent opportunities show suppliers must comply with EPA fuel regulations, maintain liability insurance, provide 24-hour or next-business-day delivery, and hold relevant state business licenses and certifications; some solicitations include piggyback provisions allowing other state and local governments to purchase under awarded terms.