UNSPSC 24112805: Temperature controlled freight container

A type of freight container used for transport of cargo requiring temperature control.

UNSPSC 24112805 Temperature controlled freight container is a Commodity code that encompasses the purchase and rental of standard shipping containers—20-foot and 40-foot units in various configurations—for storage and operational use by state and local agencies. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying new single-trip containers, used containers, and specialized variants including high-cube, office-equipped, and climate-controlled units, along with optional modifications such as double doors, insulation, ventilation systems, and electrical packages. Issuing bodies include city procurement departments (Philadelphia, Tampa, Fort Worth, Dallas), county governments (San Mateo, Hillsborough), state agencies (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Georgia technical colleges), and special-purpose districts. City and county procurement offices appear most active in the recent cycle, with Philadelphia Procurement Department posting multiple micro-purchase requirements contracts for containers in the $45,000 range.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, California, and Florida. The City of Philadelphia has posted at least three separate micro-purchase RFQs since late June 2026 (solicitations B2727560, B2727445, and B2727374, all due between June 26 and July 21, 2026); the State of Texas Comptroller is seeking new and used cargo containers in multiple sizes statewide under IFB 304T-26-100A1 (bids due July 23, 2026); San Mateo County Parks Department is procuring three 20-foot containers under Informal RFP 2026-RFP-Informal-00582 with local business preference (5% for San Mateo County vendors, plus 3% for small businesses and 5% for micro businesses); and Hillsborough County (Florida) issued ITB-26-00247 for a two-year supply contract valued at $146,685 with an estimated project value covering delivery of various container sizes to fire stations. The City of Fort Worth Water Department sought a custom 40-foot office container with integrated restroom (RFQt 260174, due April 20, 2026), and the City of Tampa Parks & Recreation sought a custom 33-by-40-foot roof shelter spanning two containers (RFQ 26P00265, due April 15, 2026). Texas Department of Transportation Yoakum District is procuring Conex storage containers (solicitation 601320000070749, bids due July 20, 2026).