UNSPSC 13111012: Polycarbonate resin

UNSPSC 13111012 Polycarbonate resin, a Commodity code, covers thermoplastic pavement marking materials — granular or pelletized binder resins compounded with reflective glass spheres, titanium dioxide, calcium carbonate filler, and pigments for road stripes and markings applied in molten state. State and local governments procure this material primarily through city transportation and public works departments, county road and bridge programs, and special-purpose transit or aviation authorities. Recent solicitations show mixed procurement patterns: raw material supply contracts for thermoplastic pavement marking compounds (where the code applies most directly), pavement marking application and installation services bundled with equipment procurement, and integrated road resurfacing projects that include thermoplastic striping as one line item. City transportation departments dominate as repeat buyers; Phoenix Aviation and Dallas Public Works have issued multiple competitive procurements, while county road departments and special districts appear as periodic buyers.

Recent activity concentrates in Arizona, Texas, California, and Georgia. The City of Phoenix issued IFB 260348 (July 2, 2026, due July 17, 2026) for thermoplastic pavement marking raw material in granular or pelletized form, specifying binder 18–26% by weight, reflective glass spheres 30–40%, and titanium dioxide 10–15%, with delivery within 30 days and a five-year firm-fixed contract starting February 15, 2027. Fort Bend County, Texas issued IFB 26-038 (February 6, 2026, due February 24, 2026) for thermoplastic traffic coating services on a term contract basis, encompassing application and raised pavement marker installation. Harris County, Texas and Santa Clara County, California have issued complementary procurements for thermoplastic applicator equipment and striping services. The code shows steady demand for raw material supply, though recent state and local opportunities also reflect a significant portion of bundled service and equipment contracts that marginally reference the material component.