UNSPSC 13111051: Polypropylene ether

UNSPSC 13111051 Polypropylene ether (Commodity) describes thermoplastic pavement marking materials and application equipment that state and local governments procure for roadway striping, lane markings, and related pavement safety applications. The code captures both the raw thermoplastic material itself—granular or pelletized compounds applied in molten form—and the specialized equipment needed to apply it, including self-propelled spray carts, trailer-mounted premelter and applicator systems, and handheld applicators. State and local buyers under this code include city public works departments, county transportation and road maintenance divisions, and municipal transit or airports authorities. Recent solicitations show repeat buyers, particularly in Florida and Texas, where multiple cities and counties have posted thermoplastic marking and applicator procurement notices within the past four months.

Recent activity spans Florida, Georgia, and Texas. The City of Phoenix (Arizona) issued IFB 26-0348 on July 21, 2026, seeking thermoplastic pavement marking raw material in granular or pelletized form with specific binder, reflective glass sphere, and filler composition requirements, with a five-year contract term commencing February 15, 2027. Harris County, Texas posted ITB 260116 on May 15, 2026, requesting a complete thermoplastic applicator machine system including a premelter trailer with 20-foot overall length and a TXEQ-360MIIT or equivalent 360-pound capacity applicator, with bids due June 8, 2026. The City of Port Orange, Florida issued a sole-source verification notice (SS2625CW) on October 6, 2026, for a Trantex Thermo Handliner 360M2 applicator with thermostat, 6-inch die, and bead dispenser, responses due October 13, 2026. Walton County, Florida posted RFP 2623 on September 28, 2026, for road striping and thermoplastic pavement marking services, and Pasco County, Florida issued sole-source notice SSNFP26002 on July 30, 2026, for self-propelled spray thermoplastic carts to improve application efficiency and marking durability. Additional Georgia activity includes Bryan County's sealed-bid request (PE77523NONST2026000000076) for 65 miles of road striping and 5,440 raised pavement marker installations, bids due June 18, 2026, and the City of Savannah's bike lane striping bid Event No. 12344, due June 9, 2026.