UNSPSC 13101717: Polyester urethane AU

UNSPSC 13101717 Polyester urethane AU, a Commodity code, covers polyurethane-based crack sealants and joint sealers used by state and local governments for pavement maintenance and repair on roads, parking structures, and trails. State and local agencies procure this material primarily for sealing cracks and joints in asphalt and concrete infrastructure to prevent water infiltration and extend pavement life. Recent solicitations show cities, counties, and state transportation departments as repeat buyers. The City of San Antonio Finance Department posted an IFB on October 15, 2026, for PolyFlex Type 3 crack sealant meeting Texas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and ASTM standards, with bids due October 16, 2026, for delivery to the Southeast Service Center. The Texas Department of Transportation Lubbock District posted two separate IFBs in August and June 2026 for silicone joint sealant kits and heavy-duty caulking guns, with response deadlines of August 14 and June 26, 2026, respectively. The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services issued an RFQ on July 1, 2026, for deck sealant systems and epoxy polymer concrete products, with quotations due July 15, 2026, for statewide use across all state departments and agencies. Illinois Department of Transportation District 5 posted an emergency small purchase for hot poured joint sealant on June 5, 2026, with responses due June 10, 2026.

Activity under this code concentrates in Texas and California, with emerging procurement from Maine and Illinois. Texas transportation and municipal entities account for the heaviest recent volume—San Antonio, Lubbock, and Collin County have all posted or are evaluating pavement-material contracts in the past four months. California county governments, particularly Santa Clara County, have posted concurrent pavement rehabilitation projects (including the Central Expressway Pavement Rehabilitation Project bid due May 21, 2026, and Vasona Lake County Park East Trail Reconstruction due October 7, 2026) that reference joint sealing and crack treatment within broader pavement scopes. Sealant procurement appears tied to larger infrastructure maintenance cycles; most opportunities are embedded in competitive ITBs and IFBs with fixed pricing, FOB destination freight requirements, and three-year base terms with renewal options. Pre-submittal conferences, mandatory insurance (commonly $1 million general liability), and compliance with state DOT specifications (particularly TxDOT Item 300 and ASTM standards) are standard conditions. No set-aside designations or preferential programs are evident in recent postings.