UNSPSC 13111041: Polycarbonate blends

UNSPSC 13111041 Polycarbonate blends is a Commodity code that encompasses thermoplastic traffic-marking raw materials and related thermoplastic compounds procured by state and local governments for road and pavement striping applications. The work state and local bodies actually buy under this code centers on thermoplastic reflectorized material in granular or pelletized form—compounded for application as molten pavement stripes and markings on roadways. Material specifications typically include binder content of 18–26 percent by weight, reflective glass spheres at 30–40 percent, titanium dioxide or yellow pigments, and calcium carbonate filler, supplied in 50-pound meltable bags shrink-wrapped on pallets. Issuing bodies include municipal departments of transportation (street transportation, public works), county road and bridge departments, and city transportation divisions, primarily in Texas, Arizona, Georgia, and California based on recent activity. These buyers purchase both raw thermoplastic compounds and related applicator equipment and services as integrated procurement streams—raw materials feed dedicated thermoplastic applicator equipment for in-house or contracted application.

Recent solicitations cluster heavily around two procurement models: direct raw-material supply and integrated thermoplastic applicator equipment packages. The City of Phoenix (Arizona) issued IFB 260348 on July 2, 2026, for thermoplastic pavement marking raw material with a five-year term commencing February 15, 2027, requiring daily inventory support and delivery within 30 days of order; sealed offers were due July 17, 2026. Harris County, Texas solicited an Invitation to Bid (ITB 260116, May 15, 2026) for a complete thermoplastic applicator machine and dual-capacity premelter trailer system (TXEQ-360MIIT or equivalent) with delivery required within 45 calendar days, bids due June 8, 2026. Fort Bend County, Texas issued IFB 26-038 (February 6, 2026) for a term contract in thermoplastic traffic coating services covering grinding, primer application, thermoplastic application in widths from 4 to 24 inches, and raised pavement marker installation with an April 1, 2026 start date and annual renewal options through March 31, 2031; the contract was to be awarded to one primary, one secondary, and one tertiary contractor. The County of Santa Clara, California solicited ITB-PRC-FY26-0596 (April 16, 2026) for on-call thermoplastic striping, markings, and pavement marker installation services at county facilities throughout the county, requiring either a California Class A General Engineering license or Class C32 Parking and Highway Improvement license, with bids due May 18, 2026.