UNSPSC 20122508: Operator houses

UNSPSC 20122508 Operator houses is a Commodity code that encompasses equipment housings and enclosures for operational installations. Based on recent state and local activity, the code captures procurement for specialized environmental and equipment management services at municipal facilities, particularly EPA-certified refrigerant reclamation and gas extraction work. The City of Tucson Environmental and General Services Division solicits under this code for services involving extraction, documentation, and proper disposal of refrigerants and gases from collected appliances and equipment at municipal sustainability campuses. Issuing bodies using the code include city environmental and general services divisions managing waste streams and equipment lifecycles at municipally operated facilities.

The City of Tucson posted RFP No. 240011 for Gas Extraction and Removal services at the Los Reales Sustainability Campus on September 30, 2026, with response due September 19, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. Arizona time. The procurement targets EPA-certified refrigerant reclaimers capable of extracting gases from approximately 50 units per week, with extraction required at minimum every two weeks; contractors must maintain comprehensive records of gas recovery, utilize EPA-approved recovery equipment, and ensure technician certification. The initial contract term is one year with up to four additional one-year renewals. The RFP references Federal Transit Administration Terms and Conditions, typically including disadvantaged business enterprise participation provisions. A pre-submittal conference was scheduled for March 19, 2024, via Microsoft Teams. Pricing includes line items for removing Freon, mixed gas, and refrigerant, plus hourly labor rates for general operating hours, after-hours work, and holiday rates, though specific budget ranges are not disclosed.