UNSPSC 20121410: Flow couplings

UNSPSC 20121410 Flow couplings is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity encompasses EPA-certified refrigerant recovery and gas extraction services from appliances and equipment, rather than flow-coupling hardware alone. The City of Tucson Environmental and General Services Division (EGSD) is the sole recent buyer identified under this code, soliciting gas extraction and removal services as part of its sustainability operations. The scope involves extracting refrigerants and mixed gases from collected units on a regular schedule, documenting destruction or recycling of extracted materials, and maintaining full compliance with EPA regulations and recovery standards. Technicians performing work must hold EPA certification, and the contractor must employ EPA-approved recovery equipment and maintain comprehensive records of all extraction activity.

The City of Tucson, Arizona (Pima County) is the primary recent issuing body for this code. The City issued RFP 240011 for Gas Extraction and Removal services at the Los Reales Sustainability Campus with a response due date of September 19, 2024. The initial contract term runs one year with potential for four additional one-year renewals, and the City references Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Terms and Conditions, indicating potential DBE participation provisions. A pre-submittal conference was scheduled for March 19, 2024. The pricing structure includes line items for extracting Freon, mixed gas, and refrigerant, as well as hourly labor rates for general operating hours, after-hours work, and holiday rates, though no specific budget ceiling is stated.