UNSPSC 13111057: Thermoplastic polyester

UNSPSC 13111057 Thermoplastic polyester, a Commodity code, captures raw thermoplastic materials and equipment used by state and local governments to apply and maintain pavement markings on roads and airport surfaces. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers procuring thermoplastic in three distinct forms: granular or pelletized raw material for bulk supply and on-site application; specialized applicator equipment ranging from hand-held units to self-propelled spray carts and trailer-mounted systems; and installation labor and services bundled with equipment. The issuing bodies are primarily cities and counties responsible for transportation infrastructure maintenance. The City of Phoenix procures thermoplastic reflectorized material in 50-pound bags compounded to specification (binder 18–26% by weight, reflective glass spheres 30–40%, titanium dioxide 10–15%, calcium carbonate filler 20–40%), with five-year firm pricing and mandatory local inventory support. Harris County, Texas and Pasco County, Florida each seek thermoplastic applicator equipment—Harris County issued an ITB on May 15, 2026 for a complete Thermoplastic Applicator Machine system including a premelter trailer, TXEQ-360MIIT applicator, quick-change dies, and one-year warranty with training and forty-eight-hour emergency response, due June 8, 2026; Pasco County posted a sole-source notice in July 2026 for self-propelled spray thermoplastic carts to improve pavement marking efficiency and safety. The City of Port Orange and Walton County pursue sole-source or vendor-specific awards for specific applicator brands and related installation services.

Geographic activity is concentrated in Florida, with secondary activity in Texas and Arizona. Florida entities (Port Orange, Pasco County, Walton County, Marion County) dominate recent opportunities, reflecting the state's extensive highway and municipal road networks. The City of Phoenix represents the only significant Arizona activity; Bryan County and the City of Savannah, Georgia show limited pavement-marking procurement. Recent opportunities include the Phoenix IFB for thermoplastic pavement marking raw material (due July 17, 2026), the Harris County ITB for a Thermoplastic Applicator Machine system (due June 8, 2026), the Walton County RFP for road striping and thermoplastic pavement marking services (due September 28, 2026), and the Marion County competitive bid for road resurfacing with permanent thermoplastic striping (due June 18, 2026). The code shows active demand for both consumable thermoplastic material and capital equipment, with mixed issuing-body activity across cities, counties, and transportation authorities.