UNSPSC 13102008: Fluoropolymers PTFE

UNSPSC 13102008 Fluoropolymers PTFE is a Commodity code that encompasses thermoplastic pavement marking materials and related application equipment, grounded in the scope of recent state and local solicitations that procure thermoplastic raw materials, marking applicators, and striping services. State and local governments buy this code to support roadway safety and maintenance—specifically thermoplastic pavement marking compound in granular or pelletized form, self-propelled and manual thermoplastic applicators, and thermoplastic striping services. The issuing bodies include municipal public works departments (City of Phoenix, City of Dallas, City of Port Orange, City of Savannah), county boards of commissioners and precinct authorities (Harris County, Walton County, Bryan County, Marion County, Bay County, Pasco County), and special-purpose districts. Phoenix, Dallas, and Harris County represent repeat or near-term active buyers. The code sees concentrated activity in the South and Southeast, with recent solicitations spanning Florida (Port Orange, Pasco County, Walton County, Marion County, Bay County), Georgia (Bryan County, City of Savannah), and Texas (Harris County, Dallas), plus Arizona (Phoenix).

Representative recent opportunities include the City of Phoenix IFB-26-0348 for thermoplastic pavement marking raw material (granular or pelletized compound with specified binder, reflective glass spheres, titanium dioxide, and filler composition in 50-pound meltable bags, five-year contract commencing February 2027, due July 17, 2026), Harris County ITB 260116 for a complete Thermoplastic Applicator Machine system with premelter trailer and quick-change dies (delivery within 45 days of purchase order, bid due June 8, 2026), Walton County's RFP for thermoplastic pavement markings and reflective markers on an as-needed basis (two-year initial term), Port Orange's notice of intent to sole-source a Trantex Thermo Handliner 360M2 applicator with training (October 13, 2026 comment deadline), and Marion County's competitive bid for a road resurfacing project including 925 linear feet of double yellow thermoplastic striping (bid due June 18, 2026). Pasco County issued a notice of intent to sole-source self-propelled spray thermoplastic carts (August 4, 2026 comment period). Bryan County solicited bids for approximately 65 miles of road striping and 5,440 raised pavement markers (June 18, 2026 deadline).