UNSPSC 20101501: Continuous mining equipment

UNSPSC 20101501 Continuous mining equipment (Commodity) describes equipment and services for extracting, processing, and managing materials in mining operations, though recent state and local procurement activity under this code centers on environmental gas extraction and refrigerant recovery rather than traditional mining. The City of Tucson Environmental and General Services Division (EGSD) has posted a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking EPA-certified refrigerant reclaimers to extract gases from approximately 50 appliance and product units per week at a municipal sustainability campus. The work involves extracting Freon, mixed gases, and refrigerants; maintaining EPA-compliant recovery records; and documenting gas destruction or recycling. Technicians must hold EPA certification, and the contractor must use EPA-approved recovery equipment and provide detailed documentation for all extraction events. This procurement reflects a narrow, specialized subset of the nominal code scope—environmental compliance and gas management at the municipal level rather than goods extraction or mining operations.

The City of Tucson (Pima County, Arizona) is the sole recent issuer on record under this code. The RFP (No. 240011) carries a response deadline of September 19, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. Arizona time, with an initial contract term of one year and up to four one-year renewals. The contract references Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Terms and Conditions, which typically include DBE provisions. A pre-submittal conference was scheduled for March 19, 2024, via Microsoft Teams. The pricing structure accommodates variable extraction volumes and service times, including line items for different gas types, general operating hours, after-hours work, and holiday rates, though specific budget ranges are not disclosed. Geographic activity is limited to Arizona based on this source; the code shows minimal recent state and local procurement velocity outside this single opportunity.