UNSPSC 13102032: Thermoplastic polyolefin TPO

A member of the class of copolymers or a physical mix of polymers (usually a plastic and a rubber) called thermoplastic elastomers which consist of materials with both thermoplastic and elastomeric properties. Sometimes referred to as thermoplastic rubbers.

UNSPSC 13102032 Thermoplastic polyolefin TPO, a Commodity code, covers thermoplastic materials and equipment used in pavement marking applications by state and local transportation and facilities departments. State and local governments procure under this code primarily thermoplastic raw materials in granular or pelletized form for pavement striping and markings, as well as thermoplastic application equipment and applicator systems. The City of Phoenix is purchasing thermoplastic reflectorized pavement marking material compounded with binder, reflective glass spheres, and pigments in 50-pound meltable bags; Harris County, Texas is procuring a complete thermoplastic applicator machine system with premelter trailer and quick-change dies; the City of Port Orange is seeking a Trantex Thermo Handliner 360M2 thermoplastic applicator for pavement markings; and Pasco County, Florida is sole-sourcing self-propelled spray thermoplastic carts to improve efficiency and accuracy in marking operations. Road resurfacing, overlay, and striping projects routinely include thermoplastic striping and marking as contract line items or separate deliverables.

Issuing bodies span counties, municipalities, and special-purpose districts focused on transportation and public facilities maintenance. Recent solicitations originate from Florida counties (Marion, Pasco, Bay, Walton) and cities (Port Orange, Phoenix, Dallas, Savannah), Georgia counties (Bryan), Texas counties (Harris), and Pennsylvania housing authorities. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Phoenix IFB for thermoplastic pavement marking raw material with a five-year contract term commencing February 15, 2027 (IFB-26-0348, offers due July 17, 2026); Harris County Precinct 1 ITB for a thermoplastic applicator machine, trailer, and dies (ITB 260116, bids due June 8, 2026); Bryan County Board of Commissioners sealed bid for 65 miles of road striping and 5,440 raised pavement markers (PE77523NONST2026000000076, due June 18, 2026); and Marion County Contract 26B-095 for 2026 Marion Oaks Overlay Units 9, 10, and 12 including thermoplastic striping (bids due June 18, 2026). Activity clusters in the Southeast and Southwest, with Florida and Texas showing the most recent volume.