UNSPSC 24111804: Calibrating tanks

UNSPSC 24111804 Calibrating tanks is a Commodity code covering compressed gas supply and testing services for fleet operations and maintenance facilities. State and local governments procuring under this code are primarily transit authorities and other agencies managing alternative-fuel vehicle fleets, which require compressed natural gases and related testing gases for ongoing operational and maintenance needs. The scope encompasses sourcing, delivery, and supply management of compressed gases compliant with applicable air quality and occupational safety standards, with delivery typically required to multiple operational sites on an F.O.B. destination basis.

The Orange County Transportation Authority represents the primary recent activity under this code, issuing IFB 260542 on October 8, 2026 for test and operation gases for its CNG bus fleet and maintenance operations with a response deadline of October 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The two-year contract carries a budget of $100,000 and requires delivery to two facilities in California: Garden Grove Base and Santa Ana Base. The solicitation mandates DBE participation goals, compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, CAL-OSHA and South Coast Air Quality Management District standards, and carries mandatory insurance requirements including $1 million Commercial General Liability per occurrence and $2 million Automobile Liability coverage. Bidders must demonstrate at least three project references for similar services within the preceding two years and submit certified payroll documentation; the Authority reserves the right to award the total requirements to one bidder or apportion among multiple bidders based on lowest responsive and responsible bid, with pricing firm for 120 calendar days post-award.