UNSPSC 20101901: Blockholer or drill and load systems

UNSPSC 20101901 Blockholer or drill and load systems is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local procurement activity, covers specialized equipment and services for gas extraction and refrigerant recovery from appliances and equipment. State and local governments are sourcing EPA-certified refrigerant reclamation services under this code, procuring contractors capable of extracting refrigerants and other gases from collected units while maintaining comprehensive environmental compliance documentation and regulatory adherence. The work involves technical expertise in gas recovery, equipment operation, and certification-level environmental compliance rather than traditional drilling or loading systems; the code's nominal title does not reflect the environmental remediation and refrigerant recovery scope actually being purchased. Issuing bodies include municipal environmental and sustainability divisions managing end-of-life appliance and equipment programs.

The City of Tucson Environmental and General Services Division posted RFP No. 240011 in September 2026 for Gas Extraction and Removal services at the Los Reales Sustainability Campus, seeking an EPA-certified refrigerant reclaimer capable of extracting gases from approximately 50 units per week on a minimum bi-weekly schedule. The contract runs for one year with up to four one-year renewal options, with pricing structured around line items for Freon, mixed gas, and refrigerant extraction as well as hourly labor rates for standard, after-hours, and holiday work. A pre-submittal conference was scheduled for March 19, 2024, via Microsoft Teams, and the original proposal deadline was September 19, 2024. The procurement references Federal Transit Administration Terms and Conditions, suggesting potential DBE participation considerations. Recent activity centers in Arizona (Pima County / Tucson area), though the source provides limited geographic spread beyond this single solicitation.