UNSPSC 12191600: Oxygenated solvents

UNSPSC 12191600 Oxygenated solvents is a Class code encompassing chemical solvents and cleaning compounds that state and local governments procure for operational and maintenance use. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reflect demand for asphalt-specific solvents—extraction solvents and release agents used in road and pavement work—and biodegradable degreasers for fleet and facility maintenance. The issuing bodies include city procurement offices acting on behalf of operational departments: the City of Philadelphia's general procurement operations and the City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement acting on behalf of the Detroit Department of Transportation. Both municipalities are sourcing materials for regular maintenance cycles, with purchases structured as micro purchases or multi-year supply contracts subject to local contracting rules and equalization credits for certified local businesses.

Recent activity centers on the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. The City of Philadelphia issued two micro purchases for asphalt extraction solvent and asphalt release agent (solicitation numbers B2727411 and B2727408, both posted July 1, 2026, with quotes due July 15, 2026), each with a maximum contract value of $45,000 adjusted annually by CPI-U, awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder through the PHLContracts platform. The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of DDOT, solicited bio-based cleaner degreaser through RFQ 5409013 (posted February 27, 2026, quotes due March 10, 2026) for a two-year term with one optional one-year renewal, requiring delivery to four maintenance facilities with an estimated annual quantity of six 275- to 330-gallon totes; Detroit offers local-business equalization credits up to 12 percent above the lowest responsible bid or $100,000, whichever is less, for certified Detroit-based, resident-owned, small-business, or micro-business vendors.