UNSPSC 13111021: Polyethylene oxide

UNSPSC 13111021 Polyethylene oxide (Commodity) encompasses thermoplastic pavement marking raw materials and related applicator equipment that state and local governments procure for road striping, pavement marking, and traffic control infrastructure. Recent solicitations show that jurisdictions are buying two distinct product categories under this code: thermoplastic marking compounds in granular or pelletized form (binder, glass spheres, pigments, and fillers blended to specification) supplied in bulk quantities, and complete thermoplastic applicator systems including premelter trailers and spray equipment. The raw material purchases specify precise compositional ranges—binder 18–26% by weight, reflective glass spheres 30–40%, titanium dioxide 10–15% for white markings, calcium carbonate 20–40%, and yellow pigment minimum 1.5%—packaged in 50-pound meltable bags on pallets for daily delivery to street departments. Issuing bodies span city transportation departments, county public works offices, and regional authorities managing pavement maintenance across the United States.

Recent activity centers on Arizona, Texas, Georgia, and California. The City of Phoenix issued IFB 260348 (due July 17, 2026) for thermoplastic pavement marking raw material with a five-year contract commencing February 15, 2027, requiring daily inventory support and 30-day delivery cycles. Harris County, Texas solicited an ITB (due June 8, 2026) for a complete thermoplastic applicator machine system with premelter trailer and quick-change dies, mandating 45-day delivery and one-year warranty with onsite training. The City of Fort Worth issued a unit-price on-call pavement markings contract (due February 19, 2026, CPN 106517) covering 198 line items for thermoplastic installation and removal across the city, with 30 percent small business participation goals. Bryan County, Georgia (June 18, 2026 bid deadline) and the City of Savannah, Georgia (June 9, 2026) both solicited road and bike lane striping installation. Marion County, Florida (June 18, 2026) and Fort Bend County, Texas (February 24, 2026) procured thermoplastic striping and traffic coating services on call-out, term-contract bases with primary, secondary, and tertiary vendor awards. The County of Santa Clara, California (May 18, 2026) sought on-call thermoplastic installation services at multiple county facilities requiring California Class A or C32 contractor licensing and prevailing wages.