UNSPSC 21101802: Dusters

UNSPSC 21101802 Dusters (Commodity) covers aerial application equipment and services for pest control and vegetation management, based on active state and local procurement activity. State and local governments buy aerial larvicide application services under this code, including the supply of aircraft, application equipment, qualified pilots and personnel, fuel, and related support to conduct mosquito control operations across large geographic areas. Issuing bodies include county public works departments and specialized pest management divisions that rely on aerial contractors to supplement in-house capabilities during equipment maintenance events or operational surges. The work typically involves granular or liquid insecticide application across hundreds or thousands of mapped treatment polygons, with contractors required to maintain extensive certifications, insurance, and safety documentation.

Recent activity centers in Florida, where Pinellas County Public Works Department issued Invitation to Quote (ITQ) #26-0443-ITQ on April 23, 2026 for aerial larvicide application services covering approximately 4,000 acres annually across 18,100.7 mapped treatment polygons. The contract term runs 12 months with one optional one-year extension, estimated annual value of $400,000 at $100 per acre, with pricing held firm for the 12-month period unless adjusted via CPI or PPI. Pinellas County Certified Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) receive procurement preference, with those submitting within the first five business days receiving first priority and others receiving a five percent price preference. Contractors must demonstrate pilot licensing and certifications per FAR 137 and Florida Statute Chapter 388, insecticide applicator licenses, comprehensive insurance including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Aviation Liability ($5,000,000 per occurrence/$5,000,000 aggregate), and Pollution and Environmental Legal Liability ($5,000,000 per claim/$5,000,000 aggregate).