UNSPSC 24121811: Drum heater

A drum heater also called band heater, barrel heater, container heater or canister heater is used to reduce viscosity of liquids and gels by heating in order to fill, pump or bottle the respective liquid or to prevent liquids from freezing inside the drum.

UNSPSC 24121811 Drum heater is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity does not map to the heating equipment its name suggests. The Orange County Transportation Authority's August 2026 solicitation 250459 for removal and recycling/disposal of hazardous waste, oils, and fluids was tagged under this code, but the work involves transport, containment, and disposal of six waste streams—used oil, antifreeze, oil and gasoline filters, brake fluid, aerosol cans, and medical waste—at five OCTA facility locations with pickup frequency requirements of every 90 days minimum and within five business days on request. The solicitation specifies that contractors must supply DOT/UN-approved drums in 30-gallon and 55-gallon sizes as part of the service, which appears to be the source of the code assignment; however, drum provision is incidental to the core environmental compliance and logistics work being procured. State and local government activity under this code shows minimal recent volume, with no other opportunities in the recent-opportunities block to characterize issuing-body patterns or repeat buyers.

The single documented opportunity originates in California through the Orange County Transportation Authority, a regional transit authority, and carries an estimated contract value of $55,000 for a one-year term (July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028) under a time and expense contract type awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The RFQ was posted August 18, 2026, with questions due August 4, 2026, and an addendum response deadline of August 11, 2026. Qualification requirements include current Department of Toxic Substance Control registration and EPA number, a California Highway Patrol Hazardous Material License, and comprehensive insurance including $2,000,000 aggregate Commercial General Liability and $4,000,000 to $8,000,000 Pollution Legal Liability depending on facility type. Contractors must also certify non-subject status to Ukraine/Russia-related sanctions under California law and federal executive orders.