UNSPSC 24112600: Liquid containers

UNSPSC 24112600 Liquid containers is a Class code encompassing reusable and single-use containers for liquids that state and local governments procure primarily as consumable supplies for operational and emergency-response use. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring bottled drinking water in bulk (16.9-ounce and 5-gallon formats), water dispensers with maintenance and delivery services, and related janitorial supply line items bundled with liquid-container products. Counties and cities are the dominant issuing bodies, with Hillsborough County (Florida) appearing as a repeat buyer in multiple recent solicitations; school districts, transit authorities, and special-purpose procurement cooperatives also engage under the code, though with less frequent activity in the recent pipeline.

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners and the City of San Antonio are the primary recent buyers. Hillsborough County issued ITB-26-00181 for bottled spring drinking water (16.9-ounce bottles, 24 per case) to supply county departments and fire rescue operations, with bids due March 31, 2026 at an estimated value of $109,450.00 for a two-year contract; the County also issued ITB-26-00319 on July 7, 2026 for janitorial and operational supplies (due July 24, 2026, $765,679.84 estimated value), which includes liquid containers as part of a broader consumables scope. The City of San Antonio issued RFx 6100019423 in June 2026 for annual water bottle services citywide, encompassing 5-gallon purified water containers, 1-gallon distilled water, plastic cups, water dispenser rentals, and delivery services. Sourcewell (a Minnesota local government cooperative) issued RFP #061626 for law enforcement equipment with a June 16, 2026 deadline, though this opportunity appears misaligned with the liquid containers code and shows limited relevance to the category's primary scope. Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Texas, with secondary involvement from Washington and Minnesota counties participating in cooperative purchasing vehicles.