UNSPSC 13102018: Low Density Polyethylene LDPE

UNSPSC 13102018 Low Density Polyethylene LDPE is a Commodity code, but the recent solicitations tagged under it show minimal direct relevance to raw LDPE material procurement. State and local governments buying under this code are primarily acquiring thermoplastic pavement marking materials, thermoplastic applicator equipment, and pavement striping services—work that may incorporate LDPE as a component but is not centered on LDPE itself as a standalone raw material purchase. The City of Phoenix's IFB-26-0348 (thermoplastic pavement marking raw material, due July 17, 2026) represents the closest match, specifying granular or pelletized thermoplastic material compounded to precise ranges (binder 18–26%, reflective glass spheres 30–40%, titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate, and yellow pigment) delivered in 50-pound bags on pallets. Beyond that, the code shows solicitations for thermoplastic applicator equipment (Harris County ITB-260116 for a TXEQ-360MIIT or equivalent machine with premelter trailer, due June 8, 2026) and roadway striping services (Bryan County's 2025 Road Striping Project Part 2 encompassing 65 miles of striping and 5,440 raised pavement markers, due June 18, 2026; City of Savannah bike lane striping Event No. 12344, due June 9, 2026; Marion County's 2026 Marion Oaks Overlay including thermoplastic striping, due June 18, 2026). The issuing bodies include municipalities (City of Phoenix, City of Dallas, City of Port Orange, City of Savannah), counties (Harris County Texas, Bryan County Georgia, Marion County Florida, Pasco County Florida, Walton County Florida, Bay County Florida), representing a mixed geographic base across the South and Southwest.

Recent opportunities show the highest concentration in Florida, where Port Orange, Pasco County, Walton County, Bay County, and Marion County have posted solicitations between May and October 2026. Texas (Harris County, City of Dallas) and Georgia (Bryan County, City of Savannah) round out the geographic footprint. All opportunities involve state or local transportation, public works, or infrastructure agencies. The Phoenix raw-material IFB specifies a five-year contract commencing February 15, 2027 with firm pricing for year one and thereafter subject to annual review with 60 days' notice; the material must meet DBE-N Program requirements under 49 CFR Part 26 and be delivered within 30 days of order. The Harris County equipment ITB requires delivery within 45 calendar days, includes mandatory onsite training, and carries a one-year warranty with 48-hour emergency response. The field shows steady activity in striping and marking services but sparse recent raw-material procurement specific to LDPE; vendors pursuing this code should monitor pavement-marking specifications and equipment partnerships, as the code's actual purchasing pattern diverges from its nominal scope.