UNSPSC 15111500: Gaseous fuels

UNSPSC 15111500 Gaseous fuels is a Class code covering propane and other liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply and delivery to state and local facilities, schools, transit fleets, and municipal departments. State and local governments procure propane primarily for school bus fueling, heating at educational and public facilities, emergency generators, fleet vehicles, and landfill-gas-to-energy projects. Issuing bodies span school districts (elementary through university systems), county and municipal public works departments, fire rescue agencies, parks departments, and specialized authorities managing fleet operations or waste-to-energy infrastructure. School districts represent the heaviest buyer segment, soliciting propane supply contracts regularly for heating and bus fleet fueling. Counties, cities, and special districts solicit less frequently but for larger infrastructure footprints—multiple facilities, high-volume tank systems, or specialized fueling stations. Recent opportunities show pricing tied to published market indices (OPIS, DTN FastRacks, Dixie Pipeline Terminal average rates) with vendor margins or fixed markups quoted above base, firm fixed rates for multi-year terms, and emphasis on delivery reliability and tank maintenance capabilities.

Geographic spread is nationwide, with recent high activity in the Southeast (Georgia, Mississippi, Florida), California, and the Upper Midwest. The State of South Dakota (Solicitation 26IFB19826, IFB, due June 2, 2026) sought tankwagon and transport propane for 84 locations statewide, estimated exceeding 400,000 gallons annually for state agencies including DOT and correctional facilities. Bibb County Public Schools in Georgia (RFP 26-028, due February 23, 2026) procured district-wide propane services for 157 propane school buses and facilities, consuming 644,243 gallons in 2025. Alpine School District in Utah (RFP ASD06192026DS, due June 19, 2026) sought weekly propane delivery and tank services for school bus fueling with annual consumption around 21,000 gallons. The County of San Mateo Parks Department (RFP 2026RFP00315, due February 11, 2026) solicited propane supply across 24 parks and over 16,000 acres. Marion County Fire Rescue in Florida (Bid 26P-064, due April 30, 2026) requested propane tank installation and maintenance at 32 fire stations. The County of Orange, California (RFP2993063702AR, due July 1, 2026) is pursuing preliminary design and feasibility assessment of renewable energy at a landfill, including landfill-gas utilization modeling. Municipal and county school districts continue to drive volume; multi-year fixed-price contracts with index-based pricing are standard. The code shows sustained activity across education, public safety, and municipal operations, with no signs of contraction.