UNSPSC 20101602: Feeders

UNSPSC 20101602 Feeders, a Commodity code, covers EPA-certified refrigerant recovery and gas extraction services from appliances and equipment at municipal sustainability facilities. State and local governments procure these services primarily through environmental and general services divisions at the city level, where waste management and environmental compliance drive demand for specialized gas extraction and documentation capabilities. The work involves removing refrigerants and other gases from collected appliances on a recurring schedule, maintaining detailed records of gas recovery and destruction or recycling, and employing EPA-certified technicians to perform the extractions. Contractors must hold EPA certification, comply with EPA regulations for refrigerant handling, utilize EPA-approved recovery equipment, and provide comprehensive documentation of all gas removal activities. Service frequency and volume vary by facility; pricing structures typically include line items for different refrigerant types (Freon, mixed gas, standard refrigerant) and variable labor rates for standard, after-hours, and holiday work.

The City of Tucson Environmental and General Services Division posted RFP No. 240011 for Gas Extraction and Removal services at the Los Reales Sustainability Campus, with a response deadline of September 19, 2024, and a pre-submittal conference scheduled for March 19, 2024. The work involves extracting gases from approximately fifty units per week on a minimum bi-weekly schedule. The initial contract term is one year with potential for up to four additional one-year renewals. The RFP references Federal Transit Administration Terms and Conditions, which typically include disadvantaged business enterprise participation provisions. Activity under this code appears limited; only one recent solicitation was identified, and it is geographically concentrated in Arizona. The mismatch between the abstract code name "Feeders" and the actual procurement—refrigerant recovery services—suggests limited overall activity or potential tagging inconsistency in state and local procurement databases.