UNSPSC 20121408: Deflection tools

UNSPSC 20121408 Deflection tools is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure environmental compliance and asset-recovery services centered on refrigerant and gas extraction from appliances and equipment. The City of Tucson Environmental and General Services Division's recent RFP No. 240011 for gas extraction and removal at the Los Reales Sustainability Campus illustrates the actual scope: EPA-certified refrigerant reclaimers extracting gases from approximately 50 units per week on a recurring basis, with full documentation of gas destruction or recycling and technical certification requirements for all personnel performing the work. The code captures municipal sustainability and environmental stewardship procurement, with issuing bodies drawn from city environmental and general services departments pursuing certified technical services tied to regulatory compliance and asset lifecycle management.

The City of Tucson represents the primary recent activity under this code, with the RFP issued as an open solicitation referencing Federal Transit Administration (FTA) terms and conditions that typically include disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation provisions. The gas extraction RFP posted September 30, 2026, with an original response date of September 19, 2024, carries a one-year initial term with up to four one-year renewal options; a pre-submittal conference was scheduled for March 19, 2024, via Microsoft Teams. The pricing structure includes line items for extraction of Freon, mixed gas, and refrigerant, plus hourly labor rates for general operating hours, after-hours work, and holiday rates, though specific budget totals are not detailed in the solicitation. Geographic activity is limited to Arizona based on available recent opportunities; no other states or jurisdictions have posted similar solicitations under this code.